TOMAS OCHOA
Visalia
Summary
Construction inspection professional ensuring contractor compliance and project schedules are met. Technical proficiency in pipeline maintenance and welding, coupled with a commitment to mentoring staff, has led to improved safety and operational success across projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Inspector
Southern California Gas Company
Visalia
2022.08 - Current
- Inspect Capitol projects being performed by contractors
- Assist the RCC department and local district with gas handling procedures
- Schedule projects with contractors for gas crossings and other installation procedures
- Conduct JSI drug inspections for contractors and applicant installers
- Complete ISN observations for contractors and applicant installers
- Inspect GSOs and main packages completed by contractors
- Assist local district with on call coverage
- Assist local district with damages and code 1 situations
- Monitored contractor activities to ensure adherence to contract specifications.
- Provided technical advice on construction processes, methods, materials, and equipment.
Field Operations Specialist
Southern California Gas Company
Pico Rivera
2021.05 - 2022.08
- Schedule evaluations
- Conduct simulations using Props
- Become subject matter experts on company policies and procedures
- Revise checklists
- Assist training
- Mentor employees for upcoming qualifications
- Build props for evaluating procedures
- Collaborated with team members to develop process improvement models.
Lead Construction Technician
Southern California Gas Company
Visalia
2015.09 - 2021.05
- Achieved accurate and precise results by keeping tools and instruments properly calibrated
- Weld on steel pipeline for new installs and repairs
- Installed and tested new services for new and existing homes and businesses
- Perform leakage survey for public safety
- Perform valve inspections for compliance, lube and repair leaking valves, tag and verify valve numbers
- Repair damaged pipelines both steel and poly
- Perform Bridge and Span inspections
- Perform pipeline patrols repairing and replacing line markers and identifying class changes
- Conduct leak investigations to find leaking services and mains
- Supported employees with advanced troubleshooting on helpdesk tickets.
- Conducted routine inspections of gas facilities and pipelines.
- Operated heavy machinery for construction and maintenance tasks.
Energy Technician Distribution
Southern California Gas Company
Hanford
2014.04 - 2015.09
- Located and marked gas services, mains, and cp wires
- Stand by for high priority sub surface structures
- Conduct field meets with contractors and home owners
- Organize and route myself for optimal workload management
- Perform small MSA maintenance including but not limited to service valve replacement and repairing leaking fittings.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities for compliance.
Construction Technician
Southern California Gas Company
Visalia
2012.02 - 2014.04
- Worked safely in all weather conditions, adhering closely to OSHA and company requirements
- Dug bell holes for crew leader to weld and socket fuse
- Dug trenches for pipeline installs and trench-less construction
- Wet bore services in by digging up substructures and verifying clearance
- Set AL risers according to policy in new business installs
- Conducted leakage surveys
- Worked on large PC work under direct instruction
- Clean and prepared crew trucks for the day
- Drove crew truck to and from work sites safely and efficiently
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
Meter Reader Part-Time
Southern California Gas Company
Visalia
2009.03 - 2012.02
- Participated in departmental safety meetings and attended awareness training offered to employees.
- Safely walked meter reading routes
- Safely drove meter reading routes
- Reported hazardous or unreadable meters to supervisor to resolve issues.
- Inspected meters for leaks, damage, and proper operation to ensure safety compliance.
- Communicated with customers regarding meter access and reading schedules to ensure service continuity.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Monache High School
CA2003-06
Skills
- Content Management Expertise
- Experience in Leadership
- People Skills
- Training & Development
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE Use
- Backhoe Operator
- Oxy Acetylene Welder
- Plastic Fusion Trained
- Working Collaboratively
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Organizational Skills
- Safety violations
- Site inspection
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Time management abilities
- Mentoring others
- Inspection reporting
Timeline
Construction Inspector
Southern California Gas Company
2022.08 - Current
Field Operations Specialist
Southern California Gas Company
2021.05 - 2022.08
Lead Construction Technician
Southern California Gas Company
2015.09 - 2021.05
Energy Technician Distribution
Southern California Gas Company
2014.04 - 2015.09
Construction Technician
Southern California Gas Company
2012.02 - 2014.04
Meter Reader Part-Time
Southern California Gas Company
2009.03 - 2012.02
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Monache High School