Brian Strong
Columbus,NE
Summary
Executive management at Cornhusker Public Power District with experience in negotiating wholesale power contracts and fostering a culture of safety. Proven track record in budget preparation, electric rate analysis, staff training and successfully reducing expenditures while enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in customer service, emergency action planning and driving organizational success through strategic leadership.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Services & Safety Director
Cornhusker Public Power District
09.1997 - Current
- Managed departments of Purchasing, Stores, IT/OT, Engineering/Planning, Fleet/Mechanics, Load Management, and Safety
- Construct and conduct meetings
- Responsibility of interim GM/CEO in emergency
- Create and present budgets from multiple departments
- Create contracts, analyze and approve contractor's bids
- Electric system integrity planning
- Hazardous Disaster Planning
- Hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Observed employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers to assist employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Conducted regular safety meetings inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05.1997
High School Diploma -
Genoa Public Schools
Genoa, NE05.1995
Skills
- 2016 & 2025 Wholesale Power Contract negotiations
- Network of colleagues in Public Power Districts, Cooperatives, NREA, NRECA and Communities
- Lead project manager on land purchases and infrastructure expansions
- Coordinate and manage emergency mutual aid
- Workplace safety
- Prepare and present budgets
- Employee progression review process
- Excellent customer service
- Accident investigation
- Emergency action planning
- Legislative issues
Accomplishments
I began working at CPPD in 1997 as an apprentice lineman, earned journey line tech status and was promoted to lead line technician. During this time I accepted the safety chairman responsibilities. In 2012 was promoted to Director of Technical Services and Safety and then was appointed the emergency interim GM/CEO if needed.
Certification
- Employment Law training
- Leadership development training
- 10 OSHA certification training
- Job training and safety seminars and workshops
- RESAP training
- Employee conflict training
Timeline
Technical Services & Safety Director
Cornhusker Public Power District
09.1997 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Northeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Genoa Public Schools
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