Tina Orihuela
Idaho Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Maintenance Specialist with proven expertise at the Colorado Department of Transportation. Skilled in preventative maintenance and technical troubleshooting, I excel in enhancing safety compliance and resolving issues efficiently. I consistently contribute to project success and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Maintenance Specialist
Colorado Department of Transportation
01.2024 - Current
- Executed preventative maintenance tasks on roadways and facilities to enhance safety standards.
- Implemented safety protocols during maintenance procedures, promoting a safe working environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Utilized maintenance management software to track work orders and inventory levels accurately in SAP.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication, filter changes, and belt replacements to extend equipment life.
- Collaborated with team members on root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing effective solutions.
Operating Engineer II
Clear Creek County
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated and maintained heavy machinery for efficient road construction and maintenance projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime during operations.
- Developed standard operating procedures to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across tasks.
- Moved materials around county sites to work locations.
- Contributed to the overall success of projects by consistently meeting or exceeding performance parameters for quality, safety, and cost control.
Transportation Maintenance Specialist
Colordao Department of Transportation
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Conducted routine inspections of maintenance equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, minimizing downtime effectively.
- Provided training to new staff on best practices for equipment handling and maintenance operations.
- Participated in cross-departmental meetings to discuss ongoing projects and resource allocation strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed work orders and inventory transactions for clear communication with management regarding maintenance activities in SAP
- Provided emergency after-hours support when needed to address highway hazards that affected travel.
- Worked on special projects across multiple highway systems throughout the Denver Metro and Front Range area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University Online
Colorado Springs, CO07-2026
No Degree - General Studies
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA01-2000
No Degree - Loan Processing
California Mortgage And Escrow
Santa Ana, CA01-2000
Skills
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem resolution
- Maintenance management software
- Standard operating procedures
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response support
- Work order documentation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
List of Projects
§ I-70 Vail Project Road improvements, overlay, base and paving Mile Markers 170-194
§ I-70 Twin Tunnels Idaho Springs Project Tunnel Widening and area improvements
§ I-25 Colorado Springs Project Mile Marker's 132-137
§ I-25 Walsenburg Project, Hoehne, Hwy 12, Road Repairs, Sewer drains, and pipe laying, Electrical cable wire placement and paving
§ I-25 Walsenburg, Southfork, patchwork, oil spill containment
§ I-25 Walsenburg, Rye, Colorado City Gas pipe installation
§ Canyon City street improvements projects and some electrical installation and repairs
§ Colorado Springs Mile Marker 150-156 Erosion Control
§ Private Contractor (Evraz) Installation of sheetrock for barn horses on a slop for drainage purposes
§ I-25 Fountain Project Underwater pipe installation 40' shaft
§ Kraemer yard relocation work Commerce City to Sedalia
§ Fort Carson Rail Road unloading of Humvees off tracks
§ Sinclair Oil Refinery Turn Around
§ Orascom-Weitz Industrial Fertilizer Project
§ CDOT EJMT Tunnel-Public Welfare Protection and Public Service
Fluent in Spanish, reading and writing (Intermediate)
Certification
Certifications:
Class A with hazmat, tanker, doubles and triples, & PS 2, Forklift, flagger, loader, and wing certified. OSHA 30, & 80 and CPR.
prior Bank teller training, Mortgage processing, Real Estate principles exam, and series 6 partial insurance license
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transportation Maintenance Specialist
Colorado Department of Transportation
01.2024 - Current
Operating Engineer II
Clear Creek County
11.2022 - 11.2023
Transportation Maintenance Specialist
Colordao Department of Transportation
06.2018 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado Technical University Online
No Degree - General Studies
Irvine Valley College
No Degree - Loan Processing
California Mortgage And Escrow