Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and guidelines for the entire company.
Used PowerPoint and practical application to demonstrate the proper methods for operating and maintaining of Ground Penetrating Radars to new employee's.
Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
Streamlined processes by implementing efficient workflows and improving technician training programs for all employees.
Used GIS to create As-builts and site surveys. (min.100)
Lead Utility Locate Technician
High Tech Eng.
09.2018 - 05.2024
Locate underground utilities for Orange County. (Water mains, Force Mains, Reclaim Mains.)
Reduced damage claims by consistently adhering to industry procedures when performing locates and marking utilities.
Improved service quality by accurately locating underground utilities using specialized equipment.(Ground Penetrating Radar).
Supported successful project completion with precise documentation of all locates performed and any issues encountered.
Utility Locate Technician
USIC
01.2015 - 09.2018
Located underground utilities for customers. (i.e., AT&T, Spectrum, Duke)
Performed about 20,000 locates in the 3 years here with no damages to utilities.
Conducted thorough site investigations to gather necessary data for accurate utility mapping and recordkeeping.
Completed large-scale projects expediently through effective time management skills that allowed for simultaneous handling of multiple locate requests.
Collaborated with team members to share knowledge, troubleshoot difficult locates, and improve overall efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cyber Security
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS
06-2026
Skills
Prior Secret Clearance
Languages: English, Spanish, and partial Portuguese
Military Experience
Prior Sergeant of Marines.
MOS 0621 Field Radio Operator.
Was the Company Communications Chief.
Set up sites and networks for Battalion and Regiment.
Supervise 10 Marines to install all communications.
Manage all Information Technology (IT) assets and user accounts.
Combat Marksmanship Instructor.
Range Safety Officer.
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 4th AA Battalion Delta Company October 2019