Cole Thomas
Bakersfield, CA 93309
acs4ht@r.postjobfree.com
Certifications/Training
California Class A CDL with Endorsements A0218681
California General Building Contractor 461775
Smith Driver Training
Overhead Power Line Training
Respirator Medical Certificate
Passport Safety Training
Eagle Scout Award
Clean DMV 0 Points
Education
Graduate South High School Bakersfield, CA
Employment & Specific Qualifications
5/16/2011 - 10/2/2014 Sturgeon Services Int. Bakersfield, CA
Driver
Senior driver Sturgeon Drilling and Completion - Worked with crane and truck crews to relocate drilling and work over rigs. Responsible for loading, securing, and delivering equipment.
7/30/2008 – 5/16/2011 Thomas Construction Bakersfield, CA
Owner
Self-employed - Building contractor specializing in finish carpentry. Bid jobs, procured materials and installed cabinets, crown mold, baseboard, doors, trims, and hardware.
5/15/2006 – 7/30/2008 UPA Group Reno. NV
Superintendent
Supervised all finishes in an 890,000 sq. ft. casino conversion to 380 luxury condominiums with underground parking and retail space. “The Montage” ($85,000,000 project) Responsibilities included material procurement, scheduling, coordinating subcontractors and quality control. Supervised all finishes up to occupancy for Yosemite-Curry Village Employee Housing. The project consisted of 28 one and two-story buildings The scope was to provide housing, parking, an employee wellness center, management housing, maintenance, storage, and postal facilities for 217 concessionaire employees. ($18,000,000 project)
3/21/1999 - 5/15/2006 Thomas Construction Bakersfield, CA
Owner
Self-employed - Building contractor specializing in finish carpentry. Bid jobs, procured materials and installed cabinets, crown mold, baseboard, doors, trims, and hardware.
11/16/1981 – 3/21/1999 Lone Star Gas & Trucking Shafter, CA
Manager
Worked with crew to retrofit antiquated gas plant
Promoted to #1 operator
Promoted to Plant Manager
Promoted to Manage Plant and Lone Star Trucking
Converted plant to a Isomerization Refinery ($17,000,000 project)
Expanded Plant to 15,000 Barrels per day. Installed cleanup equipment, doubled storage capacity, built a 3.5-mile rail spur and loading facility. ($35,000,000 project) Responsible for safety of all employees, contractors and guests, directing staff, bringing projects in on time and budget, complying with all governing agencies, keeping plant safe, clean and on-line.