Ambitious natural gas professional skilled at delegating tasks to personnel based on experience and ability. Smoothly manage project schedules and milestones for critical operations. Successful in delivering exceptional service while ensuring availability of project resources to crews, including materials, equipment and tools.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Inspector/Pipe Fitter/Line Locater
Peoples Natural Gas
Wilkinsburg, PA
01.2012 - 07.2020
Practice “safety comes first” attitude by following DOT and OSHA regulations
Assist crew with manual work in various ways to maintain job progress
Work effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments
Qualified in pipe fitting, plastic pipe fusion, and covered tasks associated with natural gas line leaks and replacement
Backhoe, flagger, CPR Certified, CDL license Class A with Tanker And Hazmat endorsement
Measures taken to offset or minimize damage
Damage prevention for all distribution of gas mainlines and service lines
Utilizes provided mapping tools and other location information, along with locating equipment, to locate underground gas utilities and leaks
Indicates utility locations through the utilization of paint, flags, and communicates other relevant information to excavation contractors
Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
Crew Leader/Gas Leak Detection
Heath Consultants Incorporated
Greensburg, PA
07.2009 - 01.2012
Supervised employees completing tasks, ensuring that each met high company standards.
Reduced crew member injury statistics by instructing all employees in safe work practices.
Lead by example to proactively support field technicians through direct supervision to ensure company and client expectations were exceeded
Schedule and balance daily workload for technicians
Mentor to fellow field technicians at improving their knowledge, skills, and professional growth
Lead weekly tailgate meetings: discuss safety, quality, team performance, and goals
Conducted leak survey inspections on designated natural gas systems, providing quality service to meet clients compliance requirements
Follow all company, client, state, and federal code of regulations
Accurately detect, classify, and document natural gas leakage on client infrastructure and complete daily leak reports
Read utility prints and maps
Aviation Operations Specialist/Combat
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
05.2004 - 05.2008
Assisted in preparation of operation plans, orders of visual and instrument flight plans
Maintained maps, aeronautical charts, and aeronautical published files
Automated office operations, business group correspondence, acquisition record tracking and data communications
Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
Trained in combat, life savings techniques and conducted yearly physical fitness exams.
Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment