Chris Pugliese

Utility Distribution Technician at City of Kitchener

Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area

About

Senior certified G2 Gas Technician with 8+ years of installation, maintenance and customer service experience in the utility industry. Possesses a sound technical skillset derived from years of hands-on experience combined with a recognized ability to efficiently troubleshoot. A capable talent with a history of performing to the highest standards while ensuring an exceptional level of safety and customer satisfaction

Experience

  • Utility Distribution Technician at City of Kitchener
    Jul 2016 - Present · 10 yrs

  • Utility Locator at City of Guelph
    May 2016 - Jul 2016 · 3 mos

    Locating underground utilities.

  • Hvac technician at Oosterveld heating and air conditioning
    Jun 2010 - Apr 2016 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    • Installation/removal and maintenance of gas fired appliances (furnaces, water heaters, boilers, unit heaters, tube heaters, air conditioners, in floor heating) • Educate customers on the maintenance and safe operation of equipment installed • Ensure all installs and total home heating systems are up to code meeting TSSA regulations • Work an afterhours emergency service on call shift during peak heating season • Prioritize large volumes of work orders for residential properties • Responsible for up to date work order documentation • Proficient in handling financial transactions through manual processes or computer assisted devices

  • Technical Service Coordinator at Superior Propane
    Aug 2007 - May 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Proactively planning, directing and dispatching the daily work schedules of service technicians to effectively and efficiently meet customers needs • Primary point of contact for service technicians • Troubleshooting and resolving issues encountered by service technicians in the field • Ensure customer service requests, general inquires, and customer concerns are dealt with in a timely and professional manner • Up-to-date knowledge on equipment maintenance and ensuring it meets TSSA standards and regulations