Ulysses Farias
San Pablo,CA
Summary
Safety professional with a firm understanding of regulatory compliance, hazardous materials handling and incident management. Experienced utility worker with 8 years of general labor and aerial/ underground construction experience using various power tools and many hours of trench, material handling, and assisting. With 2 years of supervisory experience of telecom construction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OSP Construction Supervisor
Sonic Telecom, LLC
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Reviewed and approved aerial pole and underground construction drawings
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Construction Coordinator 1 & 2
Sonic Telecom, LLC
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Held tailgate safety meetings with aerial pole crews and underground construction crews before starting any project
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and pole owners.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of 20 person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Draw and sketch installation and location of power cabinets, ground specification, utility poles and anchoring
- Paint white lines and site survey underground utility USA marks for new conduit runs, vault placements, anchor and new pole placements.
- Strong understanding of GO95, GO128, and NESC codes within the NCJPA, and experience working on construction make ready for PG&E and AT&T.
Field Service Technician 3
Comcast Corporation
San Rafael, CA
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Attended daily tailgate safety meetings for job briefing.
- Daily inspected PPE, work tools, climbing belt, gaff climbers and vehicles.
- Assisted with the set up of general ground work and install work area protection.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
- Used 28-foot extension ladders, gaff climbers, and pole steps when available to climb trees, utility poles, and roofs
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Construction Laborer
Quarry House Inc
San Anselmo, CA
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Fostered a culture of safety and accountability on the job site by participating in regular safety meetings, tool box talks, and hazard assessments.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by cooperating with team members, sharing knowledge and best practices for efficient task completion.
- Signaled truck drivers to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete into constrained locations.
Education
Tech Math - Electrical Training
Electrical Training Alliance
08.2024
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, CA06.2014
Skills
- Safety meetings
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Overhead Line Construction
- Concrete mixing
- Staff leadership and direction
Certification
- CPR Training - 8/2024 - 8/2026
- Aerial lift operator Training - 5/28/24
- Union Pacific Safety & Access Training - 7/5/24 - 7/5/26
- Traffic Control & Flagging - 4/2019
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
OSP Construction Supervisor
Sonic Telecom, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Construction Coordinator 1 & 2
Sonic Telecom, LLC
04.2018 - 01.2022
Field Service Technician 3
Comcast Corporation
03.2016 - 04.2018
Construction Laborer
Quarry House Inc
08.2014 - 03.2016
Tech Math - Electrical Training
Electrical Training Alliance
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School