Brent Fenley
Cook Springs Water Authority
Pelham,AL
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
I have worked in the water industry for almost 20 year. Each time Challenging myself to learn something new and continue to grow myself and the team around me. I'm a Hardworking Operator, skilled in many areas, quick to learn, Enjoy Problem solving,Connecting, and training or teaching. I have lead safety classes, assisted in helping other become certified as well as obtaining their CDL. I have some experience with leak detection and pipe horn locating. I have found myself successful as a team as well as an individual.
Work History
Operator/ Manager
3 Years- Ensured compliance for safe drinking water, and also a safe work environment
- Filled all reports to regulatory companies as needed
- Lead monthly board meeting
- Ran and Operated Well and Pump House facilities
- Supported Office Manger and completed Office duties in the Absents of Office Manager
- Controlled and Operated Scada
- Fixed and Repair Water leaks
- worked with and trained field personnel
- updated and intergraded different procedures and policies to better assist the water system and customer base.
Field Service Supervisor
10 Years 4 Months- Managed daily responsibilities and assigned tasks to ensure completion
- Trained Field Technicians on safety protocols, work order efficiency, and successful job completion for resolving water system problems.
- Assisted in optimizing water system operations and planning future expansion with the management team
- Achieved notable progress while handling responsibilities in Well Operations, SCADA, Distribution, Management and Training.
- Started as Backhoe Operator upon hiring, progressed to Crew Leader, and eventually advanced to Field Service Supervisor.
Field Supervisor
6 Years 8 Months- Supervised, coordinated, or scheduled activities of field team workers.
- Trained workers in equipment operation, safety procedures and company policies.
- Maintained positive vendor relationships and open lines of communication to enable resource availability.
- Ordered or requisitioned supplies or materials.
- Completed multiple in-house water main replacements.
- Advanced career from Meter Reader to Field Supervisor
- Pulled Monthly Samples
- Achieved effective resolution of all water damage incidents
- Provided prompt and effective solutions for customer concerns in the field.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Inventory Management
Scheduling Coordination
Operations Management
Workforce Management
Equipment Operation
Safety Compliance
Heavy Equipment Operation
Data Entry
Customer Service
Issue Resolution
Staff Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Advanced troubleshooting
CDL
Leadership
Training and Teaching
Affiliations
- I am also a Youth Pastor for almost 20 years
- I play and coach Mens softball as well as coach kids rec league softball
- enjoy mentoring
- also enjoy camping and fishing
Accomplishments
- Being a Dad is my biggest
- Multiple Job Promotions
- Completed the Leadership Code Training course
Certification
- Grade II Water Certification
- Class A CDL
- OSHA Trained Certified
- CPR and AED Trained and Certified
- Trenching and Shoring competent person certified
About Me
- I have worked from the bottom to this point since i have entered this career in 2005. every destination i set myself goals. First was to be a supervisor. Second, become Water Certified. Third, Get My CDL. Forth was to become the distribution Manager. when that possibility disappeared due to removal of position. my new Goal was to become a Manager for a small system. I like to try and set goals 5 years out to achieve. Now that I have Achieved my last one it is time for me to start looking at my next goal. but, my ultimate Goal is to leave this industry leaving a lasting and positive mark on what I have accomplished.
Timeline
Operator/ Manager
Cook Springs Water Authority
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Field Service Supervisor
Alabaster Water Board
06.2012 - 10.2022Read More
Field Supervisor
Bethel Water Systems
10.2005 - 06.2012Read More
Thompson High School
High School Diploma
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