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Zac Gathman

Pasadena,TX

Summary

Mechanically-inclined Electrician with 6 years of experience testing AC and DC electrical circuits and equipment to verify proper functioning. Accurate and hardworking individual comfortable with exposure to hazardous conditions and distracting sounds and noise levels. In-depth knowledge of power generation and transmission operations.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead engineer

  • Conductor for all jobs in Baytown facilities
  • Tested, evaluated and fixed safety systems
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations

Fork lift operator

  • Also unload and load rail cars full of chemicals and clean lines
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels

Field Service Representative

Veolia
01.2022 - Current
  • Fixing mechanical electrical issues around the plant
  • Keeping in good contact with customer over expectations and goals alongside data to make sure product is where we want it
  • Dosing chemicals for cleans of machinery and quartley maintenance.
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained

Field Supervisor/Project Manager

Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks
  • Defined manpower, equipment and resource needs for field projects, keeping open lines of communication with specialists and contractors to meet project milestones on time and on budget
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution

Substation Electrician

Lower Colorado River Authority
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Build substations from ground up running conduit, hanging a frames, pulling wire,wiring control houses,wire pvt,breakers, transformers and disconnectors
  • Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters
  • Analyzed test data to diagnose malfunctions and determine performance characteristics of systems
  • Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Crew Leader

ENVENT CORPORATION
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Fix wiring issues with pumps and drillers, Working on unit pumps and vaporizer that break or need replacing line transfers tank and barge loading and line breaks general maintenance and up keep on pumps and all vehicles.

Locomotive Engineer/Conductor

TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Inspected locomotives before and after runs
  • Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests
  • Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route

Operator

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings

Education

Associate of Applied Science - I&E

University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation

Texas A&M "TEEX" Electrician Apprenticeship
College Station, TX
06.2016

Skills

  • DC Voltage
  • Project Specifications
  • Testing Equipment Maintenance
  • Hand Tools
  • Electrical Equipment Components
  • System Diagnosis
  • Equipment Commissioning
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Coding Expertise
  • Pipe Bending

Certification

  • Teex "Texas A&M Electrical Apprentice Training - 2016-2020 Testing Out As Journeyman

Timeline

Field Service Representative

Veolia
01.2022 - Current

Field Supervisor/Project Manager

Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA
08.2021 - 02.2022

Substation Electrician

Lower Colorado River Authority
09.2020 - 08.2021

Crew Leader

ENVENT CORPORATION
08.2017 - 09.2020

Locomotive Engineer/Conductor

TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
08.2015 - 08.2017

Operator

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation
08.2014 - 08.2015

Lead engineer

Fork lift operator

Associate of Applied Science - I&E

University of North Texas At Dallas

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation

Texas A&M "TEEX" Electrician Apprenticeship

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