Nikolas S. Hipp
Kuna,ID
Summary
Seeking a career that will allow me to gain more skills and knowledge in my trade to further my career goals. Willing and readiness to take on call and emergency shift work. Safety first mentality to perform job duties efficiently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Distribution Operator
Veolia North America
09.2022 - Current
- Improved water distribution efficiency by conducting regular system inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Maintained accurate records for regulatory compliance by diligently documenting test results and maintenance activities.
- Participated in mandatory training programs to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Operated valves and gates as needed for optimal flow control within the distribution network, minimizing service disruptions.
- Install, maintain, repair and replace water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters and services.
- Weld and fabricate tools and equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.
Water Utility Worker
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
03.2019 - Current
- Lead crew of 8 in safely and efficiently installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing water mainlines, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, gate valves and butterfly valves
- Routinely fix mainline and service leaks, plan and layout jobs, excavate, shore and backfill trenches
- Other duties include pre job planning, delineating work zone on major and residential streets, writing and typing paperwork and customer service, operate fork lift, front loaders, cranes and dump trucks
Customer Service/Valve Operations
Long Beach Water Department
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Duties during emergencies and regular work hours included exercising valves, taking water quality samples, turning on and off water mainlines and services, mark job out for underground service alert, flushing water mains and repairing damaged fire hydrants
Water Utility Mechanic
Long Beach Water Department
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Install, maintain, repair and replace water mainlines, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, gate and butterfly valves
- Fix mainline and service leaks, delineate work zone, excavate, shore and backfill trenches
- Operate heavy machinery such as dump trucks, backhoes, front loaders and forklifts
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Long Beach, CA06.2012
Skills
- Problem solver
- Critical thinker
- Safe and efficient worker
- Listening and understanding orders
- Communication
- Easily trainable
- GIS mapping experience
- Heavy equipment operation
- Power tools operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
Certification
- SCWRCB issued Water Distribution Grade 2 certificate, #47796
- Unrestricted Class A License with tanker, airbrake and doubles/triples endorsement, California
- 9.0 CEU’s at Sacramento State University for Water Distribution
- Forklift Licensed
- Asbestos Trained
- Lock Out Tag Out Trained
Timeline
Water Distribution Operator
Veolia North America
09.2022 - Current
Water Utility Worker
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
03.2019 - Current
Customer Service/Valve Operations
Long Beach Water Department
06.2016 - 03.2019
Water Utility Mechanic
Long Beach Water Department
06.2014 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
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