Brady Steinmetz

• Coordinated with contractors during construction projects to minimize impact on existing water distribution services while maintaining safety standards at all times.
• Reduced water loss rates by promptly identifying and repairing leaks within the distribution system.
• Collaborated with other departments to address any disruptions or emergency situations promptly, ensuring minimal service interruptions.
• Conducted thorough investigations into customer complaints regarding water quality, pressure, or availability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for increased safety and consistency across the team''s work activities.
• Facilitated smooth communication between internal teams by regularly updating supervisors on operation status and ongoing tasks.
• Developed and implemented water operations SOPs to streamline training and operations.
• Developed and implemented risk management plans for water operations projects.
• Prepared reports and documentation related to water operations.
• Trained new employees on safe and productive water operations standards.
• Collaborated effectively with IS and GIS teams to advance asset management development in the department.
• Collaborated with the water quality group to execute state-mandated requirements for lead and copper revisions.
• Partnered with Conservation, GIS, and IS teams to enhance tracking of operations leak and loss initiatives.
• Procurement of any parts or supplies needed for the service crew.
• Coordinated various tasks related to water distribution projects.

Assigned tasks to service crew.

Ensured inventory levels met water distribution requirements.

Conducted routine maintenance tasks related to water distribution.

Repair, replace and install new water service lines and water main lines

Engaged consistently with multiple crews for different projects.

• Performed preventive maintenance on utility system components.
• Responded to emergency situations as needed.
• Assisted with installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems.
• Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
• Troubleshot problems in the field by performing tests on equipment and making necessary adjustments.
• Conducted safety inspections on all equipment used in the operation of utilities.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing utilities operations.
• Managed inventory of materials required for repair and maintenance activities.
• Prepared reports summarizing daily activities related to utility operations.
• Provided technical assistance to other departments regarding utility systems issues.
• Completed work orders accurately documenting services provided or repairs made.
• Assisted in training employees on proper use of equipment related to utility operations.
• Coordinated with outside contractors providing service to the facility's utilities system.
• Identified potential hazards associated with operating a utility system and took appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Maintained clean, organized and fully stocked work areas for maximum efficiency.
• Developed standard operating procedures for operating the facility's utility systems.
• Inspected finished work for quality and customer requirements.
• Coordinated daily utility repair activities with teammates and supervisor.
• Located utility lines to diagnose and repair issues.
• Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
• Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

• Responsible for overall general water works maintenance, leak repairs and meter reading.
• Performed preventive maintenance on utility system components.
• Responded to emergency situations as needed.
• Assisted with installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems.
• Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
• Conducted safety inspections on all equipment used in the operation of utilities.
• Managed inventory of materials required for repair and maintenance activities.
• Calibrated instruments used in monitoring utility system performance.

• Responsible for construction projects covering architectural sheet metal roofing, siding, flashing and water proofing and other various contracting projects.

• For over seven years maintained qualifications as a reservist to aid active duty in deep draft security boarding's.
• Consistently received recognition as a valued member of the Sector Columbia River vessel boarding security team.
• Completed a nine month deployment, Sept 2010 - June 2011, in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where I stood watch as a communications officer, in a joint task command post, aiding with anti-terrorism force protecting operations.

• Started my career from the bottom and quickly advanced to foreman, managing several crews at different sites, simultaneously.
• In this time, became efficient in project and time management, people management, tool repair, man lift and forklift operations and overall sheet metal construction, including presenting the bid for the job through the finished constructed project.
• In addition to my foreman responsibilities, I was responsible for training all new team members.
• I was also recognized for my attention to safety, resulting in being elected as the safety chairman in 2008 and followed with an election of safety President in 2009.