Arliss Keyser
Catskill,NY
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 21 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Supervisor
NEI Energy, Inc.
06.2012 - Current
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, reported hours worked for payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Assisted in hiring new construction workers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Used drawings, schematics, and instructions to properly install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Troubleshot electrical issues related to solar panel installation and implemented swift resolutions.
- Assembled, wired and connected solar panels to existing components and systems.
- Installed solar panels on multiple commercial properties to meet customer requirements.
- Conducted site visits, assessing solar panel placement and accurately measuring installation areas.
- Developed efficient installation techniques to decrease labor time.
- Isolated and addressed problems with electrical or environmental factors negatively impacting system operations.
- Prepared plans and drawings for installation of solar photovoltaic systems.
- Inventoried supplies and materials for installations and repairs, documented changes and requested new inventory to meet expected demand.
- Tested system wiring layouts, grounds, and terminations to finalize installations.
- Examined blueprints, technical documentation and customer facilities to determine appropriate locations for installations.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Attended weekly project meetings with management and crews to review timelines, coordinate tasks, and maintain job progress.
Farm Crew Lead
Stoneledge Farm
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and trailers.
- Applied nutrients to soil to enhance crop growth and development.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Maintained records of crop yields, and other essential farm data to track farm performance.
- Cultivated fields, maintaining soil to provide crops with optimal growing environments.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
- Inspected crops for signs of pests and disease to implement necessary control measures.
- Packed fruit shares according to distribution guidelines and quality standards.
- Controlled and verified item counts to ensure accurate and complete orders.
- Delivered produce safely and on schedule to assigned drop-off locations.
Foreman
Labor Only, Inc.
06.2004 - 02.2009
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, submitted payroll to secretary, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Assisted in hiring new construction workers.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Performed quality control inspections to identify issues and ensure standards were met
- Identified defects and corrected problems to improve overall quality
- Handle interim and final inspections.
- Managed end-of-job demobilization, ensuring proper cleanup, organization, and compliance
Education
High School Diploma -
Cairo-Durham High School
Cairo06-2004
Skills
- OSHA regulations
- Change order management
- Conflict mediation
- Fall protection
- Labor management
- Traffic control
- Personnel oversight
- Project oversight
- Quality assurance
- Inventory purchasing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Following project plans
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety
- All-Terrain Forklift Operator
- Aerial Forklift Operator
- Scissor Lift / Basket Lift Operator
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Site Supervisor
NEI Energy, Inc.
06.2012 - Current
Farm Crew Lead
Stoneledge Farm
02.2009 - 06.2012
Foreman
Labor Only, Inc.
06.2004 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Cairo-Durham High School