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Larry Goodman

Lufkin

Summary

Dynamic Service Technician with extensive experience at Centerpoint Energy Inc, recognized for enhancing safety protocols and winning the Innovation Award. Proven skills in installation and repair, alongside strong management abilities. Adept at improving customer service and mentoring staff, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Technician

Centerpoint Energy Inc
01.2017 - Current
  • Diagnosed and repair outside leaks, to residential and commercial meter sets, stations and service lines to ensure optimal and safe performance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on gas equipment, meters, mains, stations, farm taps and C.P. to enhancing safety protocols, compliance and procedures.
  • Install meter set, investigate non-reg., bypass stations when needed, make repairs, respond to inside and outside leaks, read meters, reconnect, monitor leaks, grade leaks, odorize farm taps etc.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting service calls to resolve customer issues efficiently.

Utilized hand tools and diagnostic equipment for efficient repairs and installations.

Served as safety chairman of C-safe committee from 2019-2020. Along serving as chairman and winning the "innovation award" for 2019 & 2020 I also served on the VSA committee from 2019-2020 during the merger of centerpoint and vectren. To mitigate safety risk and to bring all of C-safe bi-laws under one umbrella and introduce an advanced safety culture to make sure all have the peace of mind while on job sites that safety is the first priority.


Served as instructor: ergonomic, pilot for intelis and dresser meter installation, 360 scan an go, AGA quick capture, pre-fab meter loops etc..


Currently serve as material tech for the Lufkin and nacogdoches areas.


Forklift operator

Supervisor

Hospice
03.2014 - 01.2017
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with hospice care standards and protocols.
  • Coordinate and enhance communication and patient care strategies.
  • Mentored staff on best practices for patient support and techniques for delivery of medical equipment.
  • Improved the customer/patient service culture to help company grow.

Machine Operator

Temple Inland
07.2008 - 01.2010
  • Diagnosed and repair outside leaks, to residential and commercial meter sets, stations and service lines to ensure optimal and safe performance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on gas equipment, meters, mains, stations, farm taps and C.P. to enhancing safety protocols, compliance and procedures.
  • Install meter set, investigate non-reg., bypass stations when needed, make repairs, respond to inside and outside leaks, read meters, reconnect, monitor leaks, grade leaks, odorize farm taps etc.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting service calls to resolve customer issues efficiently.

Utilized hand tools and diagnostic equipment for efficient repairs and installations.

Served as safety chairman of C-safe committee from 2019-2020. Along serving as chairman and winning the "innovation award" for 2019 & 2020 I also served on the VSA committee from 2019-2020 during the merger of centerpoint and vectren. To mitigate safety risk and to bring all of C-safe bi-laws under one umbrella and introduce an advanced safety culture to make sure all have the peace of mind while on job sites that safety is the first priority.


Served as instructor: ergonomic, pilot for intelis and dresser meter installation, 360 scan an go, AGA quick capture, pre-fab meter loops etc..


Currently serve as material tech for the Lufkin and nacogdoches areas.


Forklift operator

Manager

Sodexo Healthcare
02.2010 - 08.2016
  • Led operational teams to enhance quality and efficiency in environmental service delivery.
  • Streamlined workflows for over 30 employees resulting in reduced turnaround times for patient.
  • Implemented training programs for staff to improve compliance with environment and safety regulations.
  • Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure optimal supply levels for healthcare facilities. (Lufkin, Livingston and San Augustine)
  • Approved timesheets and overtime work.
  • Assist in hiring and coaching all employees .

Education

High School Diploma -

Jasper High School
Jasper, TX

Skills

  • Installation and repair
  • Attention to detail
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Management/supervision
  • Inventory
  • Chairman of safety committee
  • Instructor

Certification

Forklift

Timeline

Service Technician

Centerpoint Energy Inc
01.2017 - Current

Supervisor

Hospice
03.2014 - 01.2017

Manager

Sodexo Healthcare
02.2010 - 08.2016

Machine Operator

Temple Inland
07.2008 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

Jasper High School