Hi, I’m
Ryan Monroe
Gas Professional
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Results-driven professional adept at navigating fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional adaptability to last-minute changes. Known for thriving under pressure, consistently achieving high-quality work. Core competencies include problem-solving, effective communication, and an unbeatable work ethic.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Black Hills EnergyLincoln, NE
Operations Tech A
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Installation of meter sets and manifolds, relocating gas services, helping locators on troubleshooting, working with our planning department for new installations.
- Reodorizing our tanks to feed mercaptan through our gas lines.
- Working on steel and polyethylene gas pipe lines. Fusing together polyethylene pipe ranging from 1/2" - 8", working on Steel gas lines ranging from .5" - 24", tapping and repairing steel gas lines using pumpkins, tees, and tapping equipment to stop the flow of gas on a 2 way fed main or a making a bypass for a one way fed main.
- Heavy equipment operator; Dump trucks, Vactrons, Backhoes, Mini Excavators, Trenchers, Yard plows - quadtrac planting plows, and Skid loaders to either move dirt or to expose either gas pipeline or achieve the correct depth for new gas pipelines. I used all of this equipment to install new distribution gas mains, rehabbing existing gas mains, running new services from gas main pipe to residential or commercial properties
- Locating new and existing gas mains and services.
Infrasource Underground ConstructionLincoln, Nebraska
Fitter / Equipment Operator
01.2020 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Installation of meter sets and manifolds, relocating gas servies, helping locators on troubleshooting, working with our planning department for new installations.
- Working on steel and polyethylene gas pipe lines. Fusing together polyethylene pipe ranging from 1/2" - 8", working on Steel gas lines ranging from .5" - 24", tapping and repairing steel gas lines using pumpkins, tees, and tapping equipment to stop the flow of gas on a 2 way fed main or a making a bypass for a one way fed main.
- Heavy equipment operator; Dump trucks, Vactrons, Backhoes, Mini Excavators, Trenchers, Yard plows - quadtrac planting plows, and Skid loaders to either move dirt or to expose either gas pipeline or achieve the correct depth for new gas pipelines. I used all of this equipment to install new distribution gas mains, rehabbing existing gas mains, running new services from gas main pipe to residential or commercial properties.
- Locating new and existing gas mains and services.
USIC Locating ServicesLincoln, NE
Field Supervisor
04.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Ensured compliance with our customers company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Trained workers in equipment operation, safety procedures and company policies.
- Resolved operational problems by analyzing data; identifying solutions; recommending corrective actions.
- Assigned duties to field personnel according to their qualifications or experience level.
- Conducted regular meetings with field staff to review work performance, discuss issues, and identify training needs.
- Veriforce Trainer for Gas Utilities for USIC in Nebraska.
- Damage Prevention Coordinator for Nebraska
- Talking with contractors, providing knowledge about 811 and utilities, working with the Nebraska Fire Marshal and our contracted utility companies to improve damage prevention.
Infrasource Underground ConstructionLincoln, NE
Fitter / Heavy Equipment Operator
09.2013 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Installation of meter sets and manifolds, relocating gas services, helping locators on troubleshooting, working with our planning department for new installations.
- Working on steel and polyethylene gas pipe lines. Fusing together polyethylene pipe ranging from 1/2" - 8", working on Steel gas lines ranging from .5" - 24", tapping and repairing steel gas lines using pumpkins, tees, and tapping equipment to stop the flow of gas on a 2 way fed main or a making a bypass for a one way fed main.
- Heavy equipment such as; Dump trucks, Vactrons, Backhoes, Mini Excavators, Trenchers, Yard plows - quadtrac planting plows, and Skid loaders to either move dirt or to expose either gas pipeline or achieve the correct depth for new gas pipelines. I used all of this equipment to install new distribution gas mains, rehabbing existing gas mains, running new services from gas main pipe to residential or commercial properties.
- Locating new and existing gas mains and services.
Education
Fairbury High School, Fairbury, NE
High School Diploma
05-2002
SCC Milford, Milford, NE
Some College (No Degree) from Nondestructive Testing
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Technical troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Equipment maintenance
Affiliations
- Teakwondo Black Belt and Brazilian Jujitsu Brown Belt
- Former Professional Wrestler
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Nebraska CDL
- 10 hour OSHA Safety and Health training
- Competent Person Training
- Comtrain Safety Certified
- 8 hour Rigger Training
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
Gas Line Installation & Maintenance Professional
Veriforce Trainer & Safety Leader
Telecommunications Tower Management
Customer Service & Accounts Management
Timeline
Operations Tech A
Black Hills Energy
03.2023 - Current
Fitter / Equipment Operator
Infrasource Underground Construction
01.2020 - 03.2023
Field Supervisor
USIC Locating Services
04.2016 - 01.2020
Fitter / Heavy Equipment Operator
Infrasource Underground Construction
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Nebraska CDL
- 10 hour OSHA Safety and Health training
- Competent Person Training
- Comtrain Safety Certified
- 8 hour Rigger Training
Fairbury High School
High School Diploma
SCC Milford
Some College (No Degree) from Nondestructive Testing
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