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Kenneth Boutte

Vidor,Tx

Summary

Thorough Operations Technician with commitment to superior service. Driven to consistently contribute value through impeccable work ethic and unending quest to achieve new skills. Experience managing high-volume of service calls while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Operations Specialist with experience developing realistic solutions to assure satisfactory consumer and customer experiences. Committed to resolving problems and maintaining accurate metrics and reports.

Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 28 years of expertise in Natural Gas Distribution.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Technician 3

Centerpoint Energy
03.2012 - Current
  • Proficient in operations service work for meter installations, leak repairs, line locates, damages by 3rd parties, turn offs and turn ons.
  • Field evaluator for new hires and trainees.
  • Experience in natural gas construction and maintenance.
  • Line locating experience as a lead line locator.
  • Attended utility construction meetings with city municipalities and other utility companies.
  • Experience with computers pertaining to software install and repair. Some SAP experience.
  • Knowledge of local gas distribution systems for Centerpoint Energy.
  • Assist measurement technicians with regulator stations, bypassing and rebuilding regulators.
  • Read and edit mapping systems of Natural Gas distribution.

Operations Technician 2

Centerpoint Energy Inc
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Proficient in operations service work for meter installations, leak repairs, line locates, damages by 3rd parties, turn offs and turn ons.
  • Field evaluator for new hires and trainees.
  • Experience in natural gas construction and maintenance.
  • Line locating experience as a lead line locator.
  • Attended utility construction meetings with city municipalities and other utility companies.
  • Experience with computers pertaining to software install and repair. Some SAP experience.
  • Knowledge of local gas distribution systems for Centerpoint Energy.
  • Assist measurement technicians with regulator stations, bypassing and rebuilding regulators.
  • Read and edit mapping systems of Natural Gas distribution

Operations Technician 1

Centerpoint Energy
09.2010 - 03.2011
  • Proficient in operations service work for meter installations, leak repairs, line locates, damages by 3rd parties, turn offs and turn ons.
  • Field evaluator for new hires and trainees.
  • Experience in natural gas construction and maintenance.
  • Line locating experience as a lead line locator.
  • Attended utility construction meetings with city municipalities and other utility companies.
  • Experience with computers pertaining to software install and repair. Some SAP experience.
  • Knowledge of local gas distribution systems for Centerpoint Energy.
  • Assist measurement technicians with regulator stations, bypassing and rebuilding regulators.
  • Read and edit mapping systems of Natural Gas distribution

Construction & Maintenance Tech 3

Centerpoint Energy
Sep1996 - 10.2009
  • Repair and installation of natural gas lines
  • Welding steel pipe
  • Gas leak locating and repair
  • Back hoe operator
  • Line locating natural gas piping

Education

No Degree - Process Operating

Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX
03.1994

High School Diploma -

Vidor High School
Vidor, TX
05.1993

Skills

  • P>Meters, regulators and lines
  • P>Blueprints and schematics
  • P>Diagnostics skill
  • P>Mechanical aptitude
  • P>Safety and compliance
  • P>Troubleshooting ability
  • P>Excavating equipment
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Experience in leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Reliability

Additional Information

I started in the Natural Gas Industry in September of 1996 at the age of 21 for Entex a Noram Energy Company who later became Centerpoint Energy. I have experience in construction and maintenance, line locating and Service. I have knowledge of maps in our area. I have computer skills in software and hardware. I can proficiently install, remove and repair gas meters and gas lines. I spent some time as a lead line locator for 7 years, 6 years in construction, and as of now 11 years in service. I currently am a field evaluator for the service department at Centerpoint Energy

Timeline

Operations Technician 3

Centerpoint Energy
03.2012 - Current

Operations Technician 2

Centerpoint Energy Inc
03.2011 - 03.2012

Operations Technician 1

Centerpoint Energy
09.2010 - 03.2011

Construction & Maintenance Tech 3

Centerpoint Energy
Sep1996 - 10.2009

No Degree - Process Operating

Lamar Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Vidor High School
Kenneth Boutte