Hector Zavala
Columbus
Summary
Damage Prevention Specialist with extensive experience in infrastructure protection, damage assessment and prevention strategy development. Strengths include advanced knowledge of safety regulations, risk management and preventive maintenance protocols. Demonstrated success in implementing policies that significantly reduce risk and prevent operational disruptions.
Overview
2
2
Languages
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Damage Prevention Specialist
Liberty Utilities
Columbus
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted site assessments to identify hazards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with contractors to develop and implement damage prevention strategies.
- Managed underground facility location requests using advanced mapping software tools.
- Trained new employees on policies and procedures, enhancing onboarding process.
Underground Utility Locator
Teco People's Gas
Jacksonville
08.2024 - 12.2026
- Conducted underground utility location using advanced mapping technologies.
- Analyzed site plans to identify utility lines and potential hazards.
- Using specialized locating equipment to trace out gas lines.
Lead utility locator
USIC Locating Services
Miami
07.2008 - 04.2026
- Conducted precise location of underground utilities using advanced detection equipment.
- Training and development of new locators.
- QA & QC of locates performed by locators.
- Performed locates for power, phone, Cable tv and DOT fiber optic lines
Pipeline Tech B
Florida Gas Transmission
Miami
04.2010 - 10.2019
- Operated and maintained pipeline systems for safe and efficient gas transmission.
- Conducted regular inspections of pipelines to identify potential issues or leaks.
- Collaborated with team members to execute routine maintenance and repairs effectively.
- Performed leak survey using flame pack.
- ROW maintenance & line patrol
- Construction watch for contractors working near transmission pipelines.
Utility locator & Inspector
ELM Locating & Utility Services
Miami
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Utilized advanced locating equipment to detect underground utilities effectively.
- Collaborated with field teams to identify and mark utility lines accurately.
- Conducted site assessments to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- QA & QC of line locates performed by locators.
- Performed construction watches of contractors crossing high impact lines and conduit runs.
Education
Booker T. Washington
Miami , FLSkills
- Utility location
- Pipeline integrity
- Hazard identification
- Leak survey
- Site assessment
- Emergency Response
- Pipeline patrol
- Gas safety protocols
- Gas handling
- Valve maintenance
- Coating and pipe inspection
- CP readings
- Contractor awareness training
- Right-of-way management
- Underground mapping
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Underground Utility Locator
Teco People's Gas
08.2024 - 12.2026
Damage Prevention Specialist
Liberty Utilities
03.2022 - Current
Pipeline Tech B
Florida Gas Transmission
04.2010 - 10.2019
Lead utility locator
USIC Locating Services
07.2008 - 04.2026
Utility locator & Inspector
ELM Locating & Utility Services
06.2006 - 07.2008
Booker T. Washington