Highly talented professional with 14 years experience performing a variety of support services in the Gas and Electric utility field. Self directed and motivated worker who requires little or no supervision
Skills
Profound work ethic
Superior commitment to safety
Strong time management skills
Flexible, punctual and resourceful
Computer literate
Mechanically inclined
Profound ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations
Solid interpersonal skills and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities
Work History
10/2008 to 12/2013
Meter TechnicianWellington Energy, Inc – Pittsburgh, PA
Exchanged single phase residential and commercial electric meters and installed Landis & Gyr and GE SmartMeters for the Pacific Gas and Electric SmartMeter Project
Retrofitted commercial and residential gas meters with a SmartMeter module using hand tools
Utilized hand held mobile computer to input gas and electric reads, program gas modules and complete work orders
Followed all company safety practices during exchanges wearing proper PPE; attended weekly safety meetings
Maintained and stocked company truck with necessary inventory and supplies needed to complete work orders
Trained new hires in the field on proper gas and electric installation procedures and mobile compute operation
Performed daily customer contact to provide information on work to be done on premises and answer any inquiries.
03/2007 to 10/2008
Associate ManagerEastbay Equities (Wendy's) – Pleasant Hill, CA
Supervised, trained, and directed 30 crew members in proper store procedures and food handling
Handled and audited cash daily; made daily bank deposits
Performed daily sales and labor reports; inputted and monitored payroll for the store
Performed daily and weekly inventory to maintain product for the store and control food cost
Maintained and monitored weekly schedule for crew members
Worked with fellow management team to attain daily, weekly and monthly sales and service goals.
08/2006 to 03/2007
Locate TechnicianELM Locating Services – Peoria, IL
Effectively located gas, electric, cable and sewer using electronic locating equipment
Became proficient in print reading, map reading, navigation and computer usage
Safely operated and maintained company truck, locating equipment, laptop computer and cell phone
Communicated daily with co-workers, contractors, homeowners and utility personnel to accurately complete locates.
11/2005 to 08/2006
Inventory AssociateHome Depot – Peoria, IL
Performed daily inventory of assigned departments using mobile computer
Performed price changes as needed due to sales events
Ordered inventory for assigned departments using mobile computer
Assisted customers as needed.
05/2005 to 10/2005
Meter Reader Pacific Gas and Electric Company – Tracy, CA
Read gas and electric meters using hand held Itron computer
Re-sequenced routes as needed to accommodate housing growth
Walked 5-10 miles daily often in extreme weather conditions (i.e.extreme heat, rain and cold conditions)
Followed all safety policies as trained
Interacted with customers on daily basis
Assisted fellow meter readers as needed to complete routes on time.
02/2000 to 05/2005
Associate ManagerEastbay Equities (Wendy's) – Pleasant Hill, CA
Supervised, trained and directed 30 crew members in proper store procedures and food handling
Handled and audited cash daily; made daily bank deposits
Performed daily sales and labor reports; inputted and monitored payroll for the store
Performed daily and weekly inventory to maintain product for the store and control food cost
Maintained and monitored weekly schedule for crew members
Worked with fellow management team to attain daily, weekly and monthly sales and service goals.
07/1990 to 10/1999
Journeyman Gas ServiceCentral Illinois Light Company – Peoria, IL
Responded to and investigated inside and outside gas leaks, carbon monoxide complaints, no gas and no heat complaints
Performed above ground pipe work to repair gas leaks and install new gas meter sets
Troubleshot, cleaned and re-lit gas appliances
Read gas and electric meters for New Tenants and performed Turn-ons, Turn-offs and Non-pays
Operated and maintained company truck and tools safely
Adhered to all company standards and policies regarding work procedures and safety; attended all safety meetings
Worked independently or as a two person crew as needed and willingly worked overtime when asked.
Education
High School Diploma: Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute - Peoria, IL
Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL
Training
Central Illinois Light Company Peoria, Il 1994-1997
Completed Apprentice Program for Gas Service Journeyman
