Knowledge of GEO tagging, GPS equipment and MS Office
Marvin Sims
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experienced Utility Line Locator with excellent customer service skills. Dedicated to timely and accurate work with talent for blueprint and scope comprehension. Handles high-pressure situations and resolves customer issues in a calm and courteous manner. I am currently working as a Damage Investigator/Underground Utility Locater with a focus on damage prevention of underground utilities. Detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Utility Locator
Olameter Corp.
01.2018 - Current
- Strong knowledge and use of different underground electronic utility locating equipment such as Vivax-Metro tech, Radiodetection (R.D.) and Pipehorn.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry standards and best practices while performing daily tasks related to locating underground utilities.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with timely and accurate underground utility location services provided throughout each project phase.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
Utility Line Locator
UtiliQuest LLC
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Strong knowledge and use of different underground electronic utility locating equipment such as Vivax-Metro tech, Radiodetection (R.D.) and Pipehorn.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
Utility Line Locator
Cole And Associates LLC
10.2009 - 01.2014
- Underground Utility line locating for private Utilities.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively utilizing various utility line detection methods and equipment based on specific project requirements or unique site conditions.
- Performed various Utility locates for residential, industrial, commercial and public areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
03.1998
- O.Q. Xcel Energy certified to locate natural gas.
- D.O.T. certified
Skills
- Responsible and reliable
- Self-starter
- Strong attention to detail
- Site Inspection Abilities
- Adaptable to Weather Conditions
- Utility Mapping Expertise
- Advanced Locating Techniques
- Public Utility Knowledge
- Valid Colo driver's license
- Blueprint Reading
- Damage Prevention
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with V.P. of Operations to create Lead Tech and Q.C. Tech positions at Olameter.
- Lead a team of 15 Utility Line Locators to achieve over 9 months of no at-fault damages marking Xcel energy gas and electric facilities.
- Worked as a Supervisor, Lead Tech, Q.C. Tech, Denver water Tech, O.Q. field trainer and Damage Investigator at Olameter.
- Created training manual for new employees entitled Utility Structures for field I.D. to aid Locators in Identifying proper connection points for Xcel facilities as apposed to other utilities.
- O.Q.field trained over 200 Utility Line Locators for Olameter.
Software
Timeline
Underground Utility Locator - Olameter Corp.
01.2018 - Current
Utility Line Locator - UtiliQuest LLC
03.2014 - 01.2018
Utility Line Locator - Cole And Associates LLC
10.2009 - 01.2014
Colo. School of Arts - Associate of Arts, Culinary Arts
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