Jason Fontenot
Monroe,La
Summary
A seasoned Field Supervisor. I excel in leading teams to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in electrical and technical support, my leadership significantly improves project timelines and safety standards. I consistently achieve project goals, underscoring a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
EMS Electric LLC.
01.2021 - Current
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity during electrical tasks.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by reading blueprints accurately and executing installations accordingly.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Performed regular maintenance on various types of electrical equipment for enhanced longevity and performance.
- Completed challenging assignments on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in diagnosing complex electrical malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
- Reduced downtime in production facilities by promptly troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Collaborated with management to develop site-specific safety policies, ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements.
Field Service Supervisor
Southern Apparatus
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Led a team of up to 12 service technicians in all field activities.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to reduce service costs.
- Worked with support teams to resolve issues with electrical, mechanical and vibration issues.
- Managed, trained and motivated new employees and technicians to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in motor field service.
- Quoted jobs for continuous reliability and new improvements.
- Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers.
- Perform in-field laser alignments and vibration analysis.
- Lead fabricator and welder on all projects.
- Supervised new electrical upgrades to customer's motor power supply.
- Electrical testing of motors in the field.
- Performed PM maintenance to customer's specifications.
- Checked safety practices and integrity of PPE.
- Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels, including financial, sales and activity reports.
Field Service Supervisor
Hoist & Crane Co
11.2010 - 12.2013
- Maintained schedule of up to 3 service calls per day.
- Translated main cable and equipment location blueprints to technicians while declaring system outages and rerouting staff for timely service completion.
- Led a team of up to 6 service technicians in all field activities.
- Installed and provided technical support for overhead lifting equipment.
- Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers.
- Checked safety practices and integrity of PPE.
- Monitored work performance and quality to maintain standards.
- Lead fabricator and welder on all projects.
- Performed electrical and mechanical PM's.
Welder/Fabricator
Pipeliner's Local 798
03.2008 - 11.2010
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Identified and implemented optimal welding approaches based on knowledge of geometry and metallurgy.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance.
- Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad
11.2003 - 03.2007
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Checked the speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout the route.
Pararescue
United States Air Force
05.2001 - 11.2003
- Performed medical treatment
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Prairie View Academy
Bastrop, LA2001
Locomotive Engineer
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT08.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Powerplant Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2002
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LASkills
- Staff management
- Safety meetings
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Coordinating projects
- Manlift/ Forklift / scissor lift/ qualified
- Heavy Equipment Oriented
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Technical support
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Timeline management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem resolution
- Project development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Construction Knowledge
Certification
Certified Welder
Certified in Laser Alignment
Qualified in vibration Analysis
Certified in carry deck, manlift, and forktruck.
osha 10
Tappi safe
Power safe
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
EMS Electric LLC.
01.2021 - Current
Field Service Supervisor
Southern Apparatus
01.2014 - 01.2021
Field Service Supervisor
Hoist & Crane Co
11.2010 - 12.2013
Welder/Fabricator
Pipeliner's Local 798
03.2008 - 11.2010
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad
11.2003 - 03.2007
Pararescue
United States Air Force
05.2001 - 11.2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Prairie View Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Powerplant Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Certified Welder
Certified in Laser Alignment
Qualified in vibration Analysis
Certified in carry deck, manlift, and forktruck.
osha 10
Tappi safe
Power safe
Locomotive Engineer
Salt Lake Community College
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Louisiana Delta Community College
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