William Faust

An accomplished professional with over 36 years of diversified experience in the commercial gas industry. A reputation for maintaining the highest production, quality control, and safety records. Effective at managing business relationships at all levels, including contractors, vendors, subcontractors and sub-vendors. Guarantee compliance with quality requirements for procurement, fabrication, and construction.

Industrial Gas Service Representative - MLGW - Memphis, TN

(2010-09 - 2021-08)

• Perform tests, adjustments and repairs to various types of industrial gas equipment and control mechanisms including smart meters and handheld proofer
• Investigate complaints concerning gas apparatus and equipment; take corrective action as required; investigate, locate and correct leaks on gas piping.
• Inspect gas apparatus/piping to determine if it is in accordance with rules and regulations covering piping systems.
• Install and remove industrial gas meters, regulators and related equipment.
• Operate various meters, testers and manual bypass valves as required.
• Provide advice, education, and assistance to customers/contractors on proper installation of equipment.
• Prepare various reports such as time/mileage, work tickets, maintenance reports, material requisitions, etc.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of gas piping code requirements for industrial gas apparatus.
• Operate Division vehicle/radio and enter the retrieved data utilizing computer equipment.

Welder Installer - MLGW - Memphis, TN

(2002 - 2010)

• Provide technical assistance to engineers, architects, and plant operators to perform safe and efficient use of natural gas
• Install and maintain all commercial and industrial gas meters for loads for one million and greater
• Inspect and approve customer piping and gas utilization equipment to efficiency and policy compliance
• Respond to leak calls and appliance maintenance calls, render all situations safe and make repairs as necessary

Senior Crewman - Centerpoint Energy Corporation - Oxford, MS

(1988 - 2002)

• Directs the creation, implementation, and consistent application of multiple correctives and preventative monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance schedules.
• Prioritize work orders; plan, schedule, coordinate and assign work and when possible, assign work that promotes development of employees
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying maintenance performance according to District policies, procedures, and standards, and provides recommendations to improve safety of operations and productivity of the entire operation.
• Built and installed district and city regulator stations
• Worked with builders and city officials for job permits
• Supervised crewmen and contractors on completing projects accurately and timely.
• Interprets maps, blueprints, and work orders to ensure that facilities are correctly installed or repaired at proper location
• Maintain and oversee a comprehensive environment, health, and safety program for all reporting personnel by ensuring all applicable regulations, codes, policies, and safety procedures are complied with and training is provided.

A.A - Business Administration - Northwest Community College (2012-05)

Welding Certification - Northeast Community College (1983-05)

Oxford High School (1982-05)