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Ray Owenbey

Carrollton ,Virginia

Summary

Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 25 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Gas Forman

Southeast Connections LLC
10.2022 - Current
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for Number years.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.

Lead Gas Tech

City Of Kings Mountain
09.2008 - 10.2022
  • Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order.
  • Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
  • Facilitated repairs by disassembling defective and broken equipment.
  • Gave accurate and detailed quotes to customers prior to starting work.
  • Ordered parts and maintained adequate inventory.
  • Checked in on past customers and completed repairs to maintain satisfaction and perform routine preventive maintenance on appliances.
  • Used Tool to test completed work and verify functionality of Type appliances.
  • Maintained inventory of repair supplies worth over $100,000, keeping detailed records to prevent disruptions in work.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Expert level of catholic Protection , Three years of corses at University of WEST Virginia. • Over 150 OQ certifications in the the Natural Gas Industry • Certified Underground location• Certified Competent Person • Certified Equipment Operator • Any and all day to day operations of a National Gas System with many other tasks

Industrial Plumber

M B Hayes
03.2003 - 11.2007
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
  • Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures through Action and Action.
  • Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
  • Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
  • Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain Number% customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
  • Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish.
  • Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
  • Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with Tool and Tool.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
  • Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
  • Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
  • Managed job site hazards by accurately locating biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals.
  • Operated ground microphones and listening discs to locate hidden water line leaks.
  • Kept detailed job records using Software and Software to maintain up-to-date filing system.

Quality Control Inspector

Borgwarner Turbo
09.1999 - 04.2003
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
  • Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
  • Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of Type products.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
  • Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
  • Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.

Education

Drafting And Tool Design

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
06.1993

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Graphics Software
  • Safety Oversight
  • Train Employees

Timeline

Gas Forman

Southeast Connections LLC
10.2022 - Current

Lead Gas Tech

City Of Kings Mountain
09.2008 - 10.2022

Industrial Plumber

M B Hayes
03.2003 - 11.2007

Quality Control Inspector

Borgwarner Turbo
09.1999 - 04.2003

Drafting And Tool Design

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Ray Owenbey