Kevin Coppola
Syracuse
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in underground utility locating. Skilled in emergency response and problem-solving, ensuring accurate utility mapping and efficient team communication. Seeking to leverage expertise to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Utility Locator
Onondaga County Water Authority
Syracuse
09.2022 - Current
- Interpreted utility maps to identify and mark underground infrastructure accurately.
- Communicated locating results effectively to team members and contractors.
- Trained new employees on best practices for utility locating procedures.
- Utilized GIS systems to enhance mapping accuracy and efficiency in operations.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to local codes and regulations.
Underground Utility Locator
Premier
Syracuse
05.2018 - Current
- Utilized electromagnetic equipment to detect and map utility lines accurately.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure safe digging practices during projects.
- Maintained detailed records of utility locations and site assessments.
- Responded promptly to emergency locate requests from municipal agencies.
- Assisted in training new staff on utility locating procedures and equipment use.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly that arose following illegal excavations and provided effective remediation.
- Analyzed blueprints, maps and other documents to identify the exact locations of underground utilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all findings from utility locates.
- Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
Underground Utility Locator
Dekatherm
Syracuse
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Conducted thorough underground utility locates using specialized detection equipment.
- Handled multiple simultaneous deployment projects against strict deadlines.
- Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using equipment.
Education
Line Mechanic Certificate, Utility Worker Certificate - Line Mechanic
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Business
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NYSkills
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Continuous learning
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Locating techniques
- Utility mapping
- Team collaboration
- GIS proficiency
- Safety adherence
- Electromagnetic locating
- Public utility knowledge
- Damage prevention
- Underground utility locating
- Software proficiency
- Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Underground Utility Locator
Onondaga County Water Authority
09.2022 - Current
Underground Utility Locator
Premier
05.2018 - Current
Underground Utility Locator
Dekatherm
05.2016 - 09.2022
Line Mechanic Certificate, Utility Worker Certificate - Line Mechanic
Onondaga Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Business
SUNY Oswego
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