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Ricky Gilson

Crockett,TX

Summary

Experienced with over 32 years of experience in Wastewater Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Municipal Operations & Consulting
Spring, Texas
07.2004 - Current
  • Supervised operations and maintenance of wastewater facilities
  • Repairs of wastewater sewer and water lines
  • Supervisor to four employees
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
  • Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.

Supervisor Over Construcion

American Water
Spring, Texas
09.1997 - 07.2004
  • Supervised repairing of Wastewater sewer and water lines
  • Supervisor to 2 employees
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.

Lead Manufacturing Technician

Jefferson Smurfit
Houston, Texas
08.1988 - 09.1997
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Prepared standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
  • Set up and verified functionality of safety equipment.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
  • Managed quality assurance initiatives.
  • Read worker logs, product processing sheets or specification sheets to verify records adhered to quality assurance specifications.
  • Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greenwood Village Christian School
Houston, Texas
05.1980

Skills

  • Commercial Projects
  • Site Visits
  • Work Site Preparation
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Equipment Function Testing
  • Employee Safety Training
  • Compliance Enforcement
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Tool and Equipment Maintenance
  • Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
  • Project Safety
  • Site Inspection
  • Outside Contractor Oversight

Certification

B Wastewater

B Groundwater

Customer Service Inspector License

Heavy Equipment Operator

ISO (9000) Audit Training

Specialized Management Training

Timed Management Training

CPR

Timeline

Supervisor

Municipal Operations & Consulting
07.2004 - Current

Supervisor Over Construcion

American Water
09.1997 - 07.2004

Lead Manufacturing Technician

Jefferson Smurfit
08.1988 - 09.1997

High School Diploma -

Greenwood Village Christian School

B Wastewater

B Groundwater

Customer Service Inspector License

Heavy Equipment Operator

ISO (9000) Audit Training

Specialized Management Training

Timed Management Training

CPR

Ricky Gilson