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

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

Gahanna

09.2024

High school or equivalent -

Mount Gilead High School

Mount Gilead

06.2010

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.

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