Brian Satsky
Richmond,TX
Summary
I have been with CenterPoint Energy for 26 years. I started as a helper in 2000. I became a headline mechanic in 2015. I have participated with the safety committees, bucket rides, tool maintenance, and tracking of equipment for the company. During that I time I have also served our country in the Texas Army National Guard. I have served for over 30 years. I have participated in numerous leadership trainings during my time of service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Headline Mechanic
CenterPoint Energy
09.2000 - Current
- Selected above peers for relief Crew Leader, where I have managed, directed, and assisted personnel with work assignments, troubleshooting, computer/phone issues, and tracking equipment
- Manage crews while constructing and troubleshooting overhead and underground equipment
- Installed, maintained, and repaired overhead and underground electrical distribution systems in compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Installed insulated devices around conductors to prevent contact with other
- Implemented lockout/tagout and grounding procedures to ensure crew and public safety during electrical work
- Performed routine inspections to identify potential hazards and proactively address maintenance needs
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on safe work practices, equipment operation, and industry best practices
- Communicate company values: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Initiative, Respect
- Participate on safety committees at all three service centers, chairman at two
Battalion Senior Enlisted
HHC 536th BSB
12.2023 - Current
- Head adviser over nine units of 100 Soldiers each. Work closely with the Director of Logistical Operations
- Instill training, mentorship, coaching, safety, and health among the 900 service members under my guidance
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
Company Senior Enlisted (M-Day)
F Co 536th BSB
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Selected and placed in charge of about 100 Soldier's safety, training, and tracking training
- Provide guidance to the company commander and Soldiers
- Create a mentorship program, tracking systems, learn multiple military occupational specialty (MOS)/jobs
- Instill Army values
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
SPO Operations NCOIC (Active)
HHC 449th CAB
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Selected to track equipment, fuel, water, and food in five regions
- Ensure product moved efficiently by ground or air in support of other units, battalions, and brigades
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports
- Aid in tracking 30 Soldiers in five regions
- Manage communications support
- Work and communicate effectively and efficiently with ranking officers
- Provide a mentorship, tracking systems, learn multiple military occupational specialty (MOS)/jobs
- Instill Army values
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings
Company Senior Enlisted (Active)
36th SUS BDE
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Selected over nine other eligible candidates
- Placed in charge of about 250 Soldier's safety, training, and tracking training
- Provide guidance to the company commander and Soldiers
- Track Soldiers locations and safety among 5 other countries
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Create a mentorship program, tracking systems, learn multiple military occupational specialty (MOS)/jobs
- Instill Army values into Soldiers and get them home from deployment safely
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Education
Fire academy -
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX01.1996
High school diploma -
Needville High School
Needville, TX01.1995
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Computer: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Safety mindset
- Training & Development
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Recordkeeping
- Organization and time management
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
Affiliations
- Fort Bend County Emergency Service District #10 (President JUN 2024)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (Life Member, DEC 2006)
- National Guard Association of Texas (Life Member, JAN 2020)
- Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (Life Member, JAN 2020)
- American Legion
Decorations, Awards, & Citations
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement, National Defense w/star device, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ “M” device & hourglass, Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/4 device, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Ribbon, Adjutant General’s Individual Award, Texas Federal Service Medal, Texas Faithful Service Medal, Texas Combat Ribbon
Military Education
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional I & II
- SSD V
- Master Leaders Course
- Commander’s Safety Course
- Structured Self-Dev-LVL 3
Timeline
Battalion Senior Enlisted
HHC 536th BSB
12.2023 - Current
SPO Operations NCOIC (Active)
HHC 449th CAB
11.2022 - 05.2023
Company Senior Enlisted (M-Day)
F Co 536th BSB
03.2022 - 12.2024
Company Senior Enlisted (Active)
36th SUS BDE
03.2022 - 11.2022
Headline Mechanic
CenterPoint Energy
09.2000 - Current
Fire academy -
Wharton County Junior College
High school diploma -
Needville High School