Matt Avant
Easley,SC
Summary
Ten years of experience in the natural gas industry. Experienced leader with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving and fostering teamwork to achieve reliable service outcomes. History of driving improvements in service delivery and team dynamics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Specialist
Piedmont Natural Gas
Greenville, SC
03.2022 - Current
- Project Management
- Train and Lead new Techs to a safe and successful new Project
- Supervise a team of 12 (Contractor)Technicians
Distribution Project Specialist
Piedmont Natural Gas
Greenville, SC
03.2022 - Current
- Project Management
- Design/Plan/Price and Permit Projects
- Hand in Hand working with Sales and the Contractor/Miller to complete Projects
Service Technician
Greenville, SC
09.2017 - 03.2022
- First Responder for emergencies orders
- Gas leak detection
- Equipment calibration
- Install Gas Meters, Piping and pipe design
Natural Gas Contractor
Miller Pipeline
Greenville, SC
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Installed and tested gas service lines and mains.
- Repaired and replaced damaged gas lines.
- Fusion
- Reviewed and applied job schematics to work.
Education
Associate Degree - Industrial Technology
Greenville Technical College
01.1994
Auto Mechanics -
Colleton Vocation Career Center
01.1991
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
01.1991
Skills
- Electrical and mechanical skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- 2024 Dhiaa M. Jamil award for Operational Excellence
- 2020 Op-EX award winner
- Interviewed for my story in Duke Energy’s Illuminations newsletter
Timeline
Contractor Specialist
Piedmont Natural Gas
03.2022 - Current
Distribution Project Specialist
Piedmont Natural Gas
03.2022 - Current
Service Technician
09.2017 - 03.2022
Natural Gas Contractor
Miller Pipeline
12.2015 - 09.2017
Associate Degree - Industrial Technology
Greenville Technical College
Auto Mechanics -
Colleton Vocation Career Center
High School Diploma -
Walterboro High School
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