Shauna T. Rawlins
HIGH SPRINGS
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilities Location Technician
Gainesville Regional Utilities
09.2013 - Current
- Locates all underground utility facilities.
- Contacts and coordinates field appointments with other utilities to locate and mark buried facilities in the vicinity of construction work.
- Prepares and/or completes documentation related to work accomplished.
- Assists in the repair of all Energy Delivery systems during storm restoration.
- Locates, marks, and protects main and service lines.
- Provides first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in emergency situations.
- May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location.
- Required to respond under emergency conditions.
- Required to transport, mix, handle, or use hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current, fluids, or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.
- Required to supervise employees designated as performing “safety sensitive” functions for purposes of the Drug Free Workplace Program, spending on job assignment and work location.
- Knowledge of approved principles, methods, materials, and tools used in electric, water, wastewater, gas, reclaimed water and telecommunications construction, maintenance, and repair work.
- Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of construction work.
- Knowledge of principles of electric theory as applied to electrical circuit and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work problems.
- Ability to interpret electric, water, wastewater, reclaimed water, telecommunications and gas construction blueprints and drawings.
- Knowledge of basic principles of engineering as they relate to utilities construction.
- Knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes governing electric, water, wastewater, and gas utility construction.
- Knowledge of highly technical, electronic locating equipment and techniques.
- Skill in use of underground line locating equipment.
- Skill in use of engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of computers.
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
- Works in acting supervisory roll as necessary to include inputting employee time for payroll, warehouse orders and leading Microsoft Teams meetings.
- Skill in performing utility damage investigations.
- Current Operator Qualification evaluator for Line Locate team since 2019.
- Ability to train new line locate apprentices to foster employee growth and future success in their work role.
Engineering Assistant
University of Florida
11.2006 - 09.2013
- Responsible for locating all University of Florida owned underground utilities by utilizing information obtained from the engineering department in the form of blueprints both hard copy and electronic files into the field and verifying these locations with the use of various electronic equipment along with manual spot digging of the utility. These utilities include, primary high voltage, secondary voltage, potable water, reclaim water, steam, chilled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone, fiber optic cable, and gas.
- Assist in the administration of the University of Florida Dig Permit process. Working with customers in the completion of the University of Florida permitting process and in the compliance with the Florida Sunshine One law. Includes scheduling, meeting permit applicant at the site within 48 hours and approval of the project. Assist in other Operations Engineering support activates as directed by supervisor. Provides up-to-date information for campus utility and communication maps by reviewing record documents and field- checking information as necessary. Job requires driving state vehicle.
- Assisted in the implementation process of creating University of Florida Dig Permit to PDF format for online emailing.
- Cross train in meter reading.
Sr. Store Keeper/Receiving Clerk
University of Florida
06.2003 - 11.2006
- Responsible for opening warehouse at 7:00 AM daily. Answer telephone inquiries from customers regarding inventory and non-stock items. Perform data entry and clerical activity for the Receiving Function, creating receiving reports, processing PO's and distribution of items.
- Assist with customer problem solving. Contact Vendors about incorrect shipments, past due items, special orders, expedite orders, etc. Maintain data in FACILITY FOCUS software. Assist Sr. Fiscal Assistant with the printing of daily reports (Receiving Summary, Directs Summary, etc.). Initiate PO Change Orders as necessary. Create Purchase Requisitions in the PEOPLESOFT system to reorder stock items as needed. Distribute stock items such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and steam into physical inventory, which required driving a forklift on a daily basis. Issues maintenance parts and supplies to Physical Plant and other University department personnel, and ensures that inventory maintenance is performed to accurately reflect changes in stock levels.
- Assembles, reviews, places orders, and forwards issue tickets and/or receiving documentation per established procedures to allow for Central Stores Accounting Department to verify material charges and bill or pay vendor invoices accordingly.
- Performs inspection and verification of deliveries made to Central Stores warehouse location, including prompt recording of permanent stock identification information, description, quantity, cost, etc. to ensure proper inventory accuracy in the physical inventory and online software.
- Periodically participates in physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy of records versus actual physical counts, and assists in resolving discrepancies. Organizes and maintains orderly appearance of warehouse shelves, bins, and stock keeping locations.
Veterinary Hospital Technician
University of Florida
09.1997 - 06.2003
- Responsible for providing specialized care of animals and animal facilities in the Large Animal Hospital. Clean and maintain hospital wards. Assist veterinary clinicians, students and veterinary care technicians in handling, restraining and hydrotherapy of patients. Carry out these duties in an independent nature requiring only general direction and supervision from the Veterinary Hospital Technician Supervisor. Follow policy and procedures for proper animal care and handling as set by the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Center. Assisted veterinary staff with restraint of animals during surgery and necropsy. This job required the use of forklift driving skills and tractor with a front-end loader.
- Responsible for implementing Bio-Security procedures and protocols to include handling and care of infectious diseased animals and hospital wards.
- Responsible for handling of live salmonella cultures and testing of steam equipment used for decontamination. This is a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) containment practice.
- Worked in an acting supervisor role as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newberry High School
Newberry, FL04-1995
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/Verbal communication
- Troubleshooting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer interaction
- Deadline oriented
- OSHA compliance
- Team Training
- Relationship building
- Extensive organizational skills
- Issue resolution
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 including FDOT, directional drillers, roadway construction manager and engineer project manager in the development of the Waldo Road Signalization night work project to get GRU utilities existing in intersection roadways located in safe manner.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Forklift Operation Certified
Timeline
Utilities Location Technician
Gainesville Regional Utilities
09.2013 - Current
Engineering Assistant
University of Florida
11.2006 - 09.2013
Sr. Store Keeper/Receiving Clerk
University of Florida
06.2003 - 11.2006
Veterinary Hospital Technician
University of Florida
09.1997 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Newberry High School