Leonardo Saucedo-Gomez
Dale,TX
Summary
Trustworthy Supervisor with 15 plus years of experience within the natural gas industry focusing on new pipeline construction,vintage pipe replacements, and regulator stations. Dedicated with a proven track record leading teams on high-value capital projects while providing the utmost integrity and efficiency for all stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transmission Supervisor
Texas Gas Service
06.2018 - Current
- Construction oversight for all transmission projects that are performed by contractors or internal crews in central texas and surrounding areas
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational objectives by delivering timely communication updates regarding ongoing inspections, progress reports, and potential concerns affecting project timelines or financials.
- Monitored project budgets effectively by utilizing Power BI to track expenditures and ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Enforced strict protocols with inspection teams by performing environmental and safety observations on job sites to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays.
- Reduced employee turnovers by conducting performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement,promoting a continuous learning culture, and sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Streamlined inspection practices by implementing digital solutions for data collection, storage, and retrieval during field operations, ultimately enhancing overall productivity levels among team members.
- Reviewed employees' documentation and work through Locusview Web to ensure they are following procedures and developed comprehensive inspection reports for regulatory compliance audits.
Transmission Pipeline Inspector
Texas Gas Service
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Promoted a safe work environment by collaborating with construction teams and identifying potential worksite hazards.
- Ensured pipeline compliance by verifying employee credentials, scheduling NDT vendors, material traceability against construction, conducting daily inspections on covered tasks from contractors to validate installations with OneGas policies and procedures.
- Facilitated timely delivery of construction materials by coordinating logistics between suppliers, storage facilities, and job sites accordingly.
- Assisted engineering teams by analyzing inspection reports, identifying trends and evaluating emerging technologies for potential implementation on future pipeline processes.
- Contributed to the successful completion of complex projects by incorporating Deflesko programs to provide efficient reporting on pipeline inspection requirements.
- Utilized the company's work management system (Maximo) by submitting projects accurate,complete, and on-time increasing a safe and reliable operations.
- Administrated project expenditures by reviewing contract agreements, providing daily reports for invoicing. initiating change orders, and fiduciary approvals to management.
Construction & Maintenance Foreman
Texas Gas Service
07.2012 - 11.2016
- Executed operations and maintenance assignments on natural gas facilities to be compliance with regulatory reporting agencies.
- Completed pipeline installations on the company's programs such as P-CAD and Mob-lite data entry systems to provide the most accurate information.
- Investigated natural gas related emergencies while collaborating with local first responders to remediate risk to preserve life and property in accordance to company's guidelines.
- Provided on-the-job training to employees as part of the operator qualification process and conducted performance evaluations.
- Maintained equipment calibrations by directing employees to conduct regular inspections and performing any repairs when necessary.
- Increased the organization's internal work-force capacity by completing large-scale projects that would normally go to contractors while reducing overall expenditures.
Construction Foreman
H & T Utilities
05.2006 - 07.2012
- Completed several distribution/transmission projects for Texas Gas Service that included new mainline extensions to developer subdivisions, (CIP) work, new yardlines, service replacements,cathodic protection, and fabricate/install regulator stations.
- Assisted field superintendent with managing relationships with local government entities, customers, communities, and interconnecting pipeline gas operators.
- Supervised daily operations in accordance with OSHA polices and provided the (PPE) required for the designated task.
- Onboarded new employees by training and developing on safe work practices to adhere to Texas Gas Service operating procedures and standards.
- Drove and maintained crew truck, operated different types heavy equipment machinery to provide versatility.
- Produced Completion Reports that required project documentation such as materials issued, as-builts, pressure testing, service line orders, leak cards and reviewed with field inspectors prior to submittal.
Education
. - Project Management
Project Management Academy
Austin, TX12.2023
BBA -
DeVry University
Austin, TX01.2007
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School
Lockhart, TX05.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite/ Teams/ Power BI
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Foxit Editor
- Locus View - Mobile and Web
- IBM Maximo
- Pragma CAD Mob-lite
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Project Management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong Teambuilding
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Team Assignments
- Promote Safe Work Methods
- Department Organization
- QA/QC
Certification
- CPWI+V #63768157
- CHTI #1480
- Commercial Driver License - Class A
- Certified in TDW Williams Equipment Hot Taps
- Certified on large diameter medium-density and high-density polyethylene
- Operator Qualifications through ITS - Transmission Inspector
- OSHA Competent Person
- OSHA 30
- CPR and First Aid
- Fireschool Training- Texas A&M at College Station
Leadership
Over the course of my career management has recognized my abilities and has always praised me for being able to deliver results amidst high-stressed situations. Prioritizing and delegating tasks to employees while providing mentoring along the way has been one my successful achievements. Lesson learned from previous experiences has allowed me to implement process improvements and giving coaching opportunities to further develop my team. My willingness to embrace the organization's goals has instilled trust with my leadership so that I focus on building collaborative teams and continue to add value to our industry.
Timeline
Transmission Supervisor
Texas Gas Service
06.2018 - Current
Transmission Pipeline Inspector
Texas Gas Service
11.2016 - 06.2018
Construction & Maintenance Foreman
Texas Gas Service
07.2012 - 11.2016
Construction Foreman
H & T Utilities
05.2006 - 07.2012
. - Project Management
Project Management Academy
BBA -
DeVry University
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School