Ryan Hopcroft
Newport News,VA
Summary
Professional with proven expertise in management, locating and identifying utility lines, ensuring safety, as well as, compliance. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in using advanced detection equipment, interpreting maps, and maintaining accurate records. Reliable and efficient, with keen eye for detail and commitment to thoroughness. Well versed in troubleshooting locate issues and identifying where repairs are needed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
VNG Locator
Virginia Natural Gas
12.2024 - Current
- Utilizing a company vehicle, laptop, and phone, I locate and maintain rapport with excavation contractors in Hampton, VA in order to prevent damages to VNG facilities.
- I utilize web based GIS print and service card systems for Virginia Natural Gas (under Southern Company Gas) in order to find hook up locations (gas meters/risers, valves, cp test stations, locate stations, etc...) to locate and mark buried gas facilities for Miss Utility. Additionally, I assist with D2L's and fill in for other positions as needed within the APS department.
- Have assisted with training.
Difficult Locate Specialist
S&N Communications
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Drive a company vehicle, utilize a company laptop and phone to manage an area efficiently from the Hampton Roads tunnels up to Quantico, Va. As well as, assist with trouble locates south of the tunnels.
- Utilize web based GIS print and service card systems for Virginia Natural Gas (under Southern Company Gas) in order to find hook up locations (gas meters/risers, valves, cp test stations, locate stations, etc...) to locate and mark buried gas facilities for Miss Utility, VA811 tickets that are difficult to locate.
Area Manager
Stake Center Locating
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Drive a company vehicle, utilize a company laptop and phone to manage an area efficiently from the Hampton Roads tunnels up to Quantico, Va.
- Utilize web based GIS print and service card systems for Virginia Natural Gas (under Southern Company Gas) in order to find hook up locations (gas meters/risers, valves, cp test stations, locate stations, etc...) to locate and mark buried gas facilities for Miss Utility, VA811 tickets.
- Promotion to Difficult Locate Specialist in 2020
- Promotion to Area Manager in 2024
- Led a team to work towards company goals despite extraordinary circumstances, fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
Damage Prevention Specialist/ Locator
Utiliquest
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Drive a company vehicle, utilize special equipment, and standard hand tools to locate and mark buried utility lines in order to prevent damages.
- Use a company issued phone for work communications
- Make contact with contractors/homeowners and supervisors about any issues
- Use a company issued Tablet PC to: Determine an efficient daily route, Pull up utility records (plats) for each utility, Draw an electronic sketch of the utilities that were marked
Education
GED -
William Fleming High School
01.2006
Skills
- Hand Tools
- ArcGIS suite
- GPS navigation
- Data collection
- Google Earth Pro
- Electromagnetic locating
- Excavation safety trained
- Modern GPS use
- First aid training
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Timeline
VNG Locator
Virginia Natural Gas
12.2024 - Current
Difficult Locate Specialist
S&N Communications
08.2024 - 12.2024
Area Manager
Stake Center Locating
07.2019 - 07.2024
Damage Prevention Specialist/ Locator
Utiliquest
09.2017 - 07.2019
GED -
William Fleming High School
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