Keith Murray
Leak Detection / Utility Locates Specialist
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated drinking water distribution professional with history of challenging organizational objectives set out by those who may not have the drinking water system's or rate payers' best interest in mind.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance public confidence in the drinking water system, its workforce, and public safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Leak Detection/ Locates Specialist
City of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
01.2010 - Current
- Performed leak detection and utility locating on drinking water system in public road ways through use of sounding equipment such as geophones, digital listening devices, and correlators in pre-planned and emergency scenarios.
- Organised traffic plan setups, contacted necessary public safety authorities, such as traffic management supervisors, police and other utility locate providers where needed.
- Assessed what type of equipment would be best suited to perform excavation work.
- Assessed when appropriate times would be to perform excavation/repair work based on road traffic considerations, water service disruptions, and public optics.
- -Fielded customer concerns in calm and friendly manners.
Maintenance Worker
City of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
04.2003 - 01.2010
- Installed and repaired water distribution infrastructure.
- Operated large equipment such as dump trucks, front end loaders, backhoe and hoist trucks.
- Acquired Level 2 Water distribution certification as well as numerous other certifications.
- Acted as Operator in Charge of 5 man crews for watermain installs and repairs.
Labourer
Hazelwood Construction
Nanaimo, BC
05.2004 - 07.2004
- Installed new sewer and water lines, valves, catch basins and man holes in a 4 to 5 man team.
- Utilized equipment such as ground packers, line levelers, and grading tools.
Labourer
Tweedale Sewer and Water
Ottawa, ON
09.2001 - 04.2003
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Water Distribution, Treatment, Road Safety...
Internal Training
City Of OttawaHigh School Diploma -
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate
Nepean, ON01.2000
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Technology use
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
Applied Science Hobbiest
Since a very young age, I've always had an interest in how mechanical and electronic devices work and all things Star Trek.
Today, I take more of a fascination with nature, human and animal psychology, and religion.
I am a true creative and explorer. Always searching for a new frontier.
Timeline
Leak Detection/ Locates Specialist
City of Ottawa
01.2010 - Current
Labourer
Hazelwood Construction
05.2004 - 07.2004
Maintenance Worker
City of Ottawa
04.2003 - 01.2010
Labourer
Tweedale Sewer and Water
09.2001 - 04.2003
Water Distribution, Treatment, Road Safety...
Internal Training
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary Alternate
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