Kalynn Cooper
Fredericktown,Ohio
Summary
Trustworthy and dependable individual with several years of knowledge of excavation and utility maintenance. Focused on performing tasks safely and in compliance with Columbia Gas standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Technician
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Heartland Operations
01.2020 - Current
- Repair, replace, and maintain gas lines
- Recognize and act upon corrosion of main lines.
- Install gas meters.
- Test house lines and identify any house line leakage.
- Recognize and act upon corrosion on gas meter settings.
- Maintain safety on a daily basis.
- Raise awareness to the public about gas safety.
- Work individually, as well as part of the team, to achieve company goals.
- Work to stay updated with the company's evolving policies, procedures, and standards.
- Safely drive with a Class A CDL.
- Keep tools and equipment clean and organized to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Investigate and plan future jobs as crew lead.
- Interact with welders on installation of short stop tees, and other pipeline fittings.
- Proficient in Ventyx, WMS Docs, Microsoft Excel, and other various programs.
- Locate gas service and main lines.
- Create DPIs when necessary.
- Complete all paperwork for jobs finished, including creating tap cards and completing Ventyx orders.
- Respond to emergency calls due to gas line damages, gas odors, low/high pressure, etc.
- Fill out damage packets, create damage drawings, and work with capital closeout on paperwork due to emergency damages.
- Excavate safely while digging over gas lines and other utilities
- Relight appliances for customers
- Pipe fit to move meters outside
- Test service lines
- Use STOP WORK AUTHORITY when needed to create a safe environment
- Pull back camera certified for bores and hole hogging
- Educate the public about the importance of calling 811
Operating Engineer
Beheler Excavating
Fredericktown, Ohio
09.2014 - 01.2020
- Operated various sizes and kinds of heavy equipment
- Safely installed deep sewer lines, ductile iron water lines, and storm sewer lines
- All completed in compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Maintained equipment
- Installed valves and flanges
- Safely installed catch basins and manholes
- Assembled and disassembled shoring and trench safety equipment
- Practiced OSHA safety guidelines.
Education
Combo Technician/OQs -
Columbia Gas Training Center
Gahanna09.2024
High school or equivalent -
Mount Gilead High School
Mount Gilead06.2010
Skills
- Local Safety Team
- Class A CDL
- Columbia Gas OQs
- Operating Engineer
- Safe Smith Driver
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Customer interaction
- Commercial construction experience
- Customer Service
- OSHA Compliance
- Blueprint Reading
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workload Management
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Deadline-oriented
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Attention to Detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Written/Verbal Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Combo Technician
Columbia Gas of Ohio
01.2020 - Current
Operating Engineer
Beheler Excavating
09.2014 - 01.2020
Combo Technician/OQs -
Columbia Gas Training Center
High school or equivalent -
Mount Gilead High School
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