Toby Pennington
Newton,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, serving as a Service Technician and Leak Surveyor at CenterPoint Energy since 1989. Extensive law enforcement background includes roles as Deputy Constable and Reserve Deputy, currently supporting Sheriff Havard in Newton County while holding the rank of Master Peace Officer. Proven leadership skills demonstrated through the coordination of approximately 150 volunteers for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, ensuring effective event preparation and compliance. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and exceptional team-building abilities, thriving in high-pressure situations while maintaining clear communication.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leak Survey Technician 3
CenterPoint Energy
09.2016 - Current
- Currently working as Survey Tech in Beaumont-East/North Texas, trained to find traditional/walking survey leaks. Can operate all Leak survey equipment including DPIR,RMLD&CGI, and can complete all paperwork, maps& pictures included. Extensive experience in The Picarro Car was driver on & off for several years so i'm very familiar with how it works; Also have years of experience calibrating every type of CGI in the east/North Texas area along with rebuilding & repairing CGI's; Have trained the tech's in Lufkin & Tyler on CGI Calibrations & repair & they have taken over Calibrations if i was out of the office;
Service Technician III
CenterPoint Energy
09.1989 - 09.2016
- Turn on and turn off gas meters, Set and remove gas meters, Repair leaks on gas meters, pinpoint, monitor and repair leaks on Gas mains and services. Check cathodic test points, Inspect and make repairs to Rectifier as needed. Odorize all city gates and farm taps as needed
Education
Law Enforcement/Peace Officer - Law Enforcement
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX06.1996
Some college -
Fire Fighting - undefined
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX11.1989
Accomplishments
Went Through Angelina Police Night Classes in 1994; Served as Dep. Constable then Constable in Jasper County from 1994-2004; Served as Security Coordinator for Jasper High School during that time; served as Reserve Deputy for Jasper County from 2004-2024 and achieved the rank of Maser Peace officer; Transferred to Newton County to Work with Sheriff Havard after Sheriff Newman Retired in Jasper county.
Affiliations
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo- Dist 1 Chairman Go- Texan Committee; I currently have appox 150 volunteers under my committee; I have to ensure that they are prepared for the HLSR Cookoff & Rodeo- Scholarship Banquets- Individual county fundraisers-Along with all of their paperwork adding or deleting volunteers
Certification
- Master Peace Officer License - 1994-Current
Section name
- Willing to relocate to: Beaumont, TX -
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Leak Survey Technician 3
CenterPoint Energy
09.2016 - Current
Service Technician III
CenterPoint Energy
09.1989 - 09.2016
Fire Fighting - undefined
Lamar University
Law Enforcement/Peace Officer - Law Enforcement
Angelina College
Some college -
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