Cameron Wade
Jackson,MI
Summary
Operations leader with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience supporting mission-critical operations within military and energy infrastructure environments. U.S. Marine Corps veteran with nine years of leadership experience as an Operations Chief and Ground Electronics Telecommunications Technician, complemented by a proven record of leading electro-mechanical teams responsible for pipeline operations, asset reliability, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects, implementing operational improvements, mentoring employees, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Business Services to improve safety, reliability, and organizational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Mechanical Team Lead
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
Manchester, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Lead the day-to-day maintenance and reliability activities for 12 petroleum pipeline facilities and more than 300 miles of pipeline infrastructure, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Electro-Mechanics while coordinating daily work assignments, priorities, and emergency response activities.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.
- Serve as the primary liaison between field personnel, engineering, operations, contractors, and management to coordinate maintenance activities, projects, and operational priorities.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control system, and pipeline facility issues while providing technical support to field personnel.
- Manage capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, and contractor activities from planning through execution, ensuring compliance with company standards and project specifications.
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, safety standards, and environmental requirements through inspections, documentation, and maintenance oversight.
- Lead the regional implementation and standardization of the Fiix Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), improving asset management, maintenance planning, and work management processes.
- Coordinate equipment outages, maintenance scheduling, and operational planning to minimize system impacts while maintaining safe and reliable pipeline operations.
- Review maintenance records, analyze equipment performance trends, and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and maintenance practices.
- Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, equipment documentation, and standardized work practices to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while driving operational excellence across all assigned facilities.
Electro Mechanic
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
Manchester, MI
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical instrumentation and control systems, enhancing operational efficiency at petroleum pipeline facilities.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, actuators, measurement equipment, and associated pipeline facility systems.
- Calibrated, tested, and troubleshot flow computers, transmitters, instrumentation, and metering equipment to ensure accurate system operation.
- Conducted DOT-required equipment inspections and completed documentation in compliance with federal regulations and company standards.
- Adjusted, calibrated, configured, and programmed electronic control systems and instrumentation devices.
- Assisted with troubleshooting electrical control circuits, instrumentation loops, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Interpreted electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings to troubleshoot equipment, complete installations, and support system upgrades.
- Supported facility improvement projects by installing and upgrading electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Served as an inspector for electrical and mechanical projects and contractor-performed field work to verify quality and compliance with project specifications.
- Maintained knowledge of emerging technologies, equipment, and industry best practices to support safe and reliable pipeline operations.
Multi-Skill
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
Niles, MI
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Represented the company by overseeing contractors during pipeline maintenance, facility improvement, and construction projects while ensuring work was completed safely and in accordance with company standards.
- Assisted and provided relief coverage for Utility Station Operator and Damage Prevention Specialist responsibilities to support daily pipeline operations.
- Supported the launch and receipt of inline inspection (ILI) tools, ensuring safe execution and coordination of inspection activities.
- Operated, maintained, and inspected shop equipment, power tools, and hand tools to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Inspected and maintained fire protection and other safety equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance with company safety requirements.
- Assisted with mechanical, electrical, technical, and welding activities in support of pipeline maintenance, repairs, and facility operations.
Operations Chief (G6)
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island, SC
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised a $455,255 audiovisual modernization project across multiple facilities at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, ensuring successful execution and mission readiness.
- Maintained accountability and technical documentation for telecommunications infrastructure, including equipment inventories, technical manuals, and system records.
- Directed the programming, configuration, and deployment of 245 Motorola and 100 Harris radios, ensuring reliable communications across the installation.
- Developed, tested, and executed the communications plan supporting the safe evacuation of 6,039 Marines and recruits during Hurricane Matthew, maintaining continuity of operations throughout the emergency response.
- Supervised monthly accountability and inventory of telecommunications equipment valued at more than $500,000, ensuring asset accuracy and operational readiness.
- Installed, terminated, repaired, tested, and spliced fiber optic and coaxial communication systems in support of mission-critical network infrastructure.
- Trained and mentored personnel on computer hardware, telecommunications equipment, printers, switching systems, and basic maintenance procedures, improving technical proficiency across the organization.
- Identified and implemented a cost-saving improvement to a stadium sound system by researching, procuring, and installing a user-friendly graphical interface, reducing annual maintenance costs by approximately $12,000 while improving troubleshooting efficiency.
Ground Electronics Telecommunications and Information Technology System Maintainer
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Supervised the induction, repair coordination, and reissue of telecommunications equipment supporting multiple organizations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
- Conducted monthly inventories and maintained accountability for telecommunications equipment valued at more than $1 million, ensuring inventory accuracy and operational readiness.
- Troubleshot and maintained Support Wide Area Networks (SWAN), Defense Enterprise Office Solutions (DEOS), and Remote Secure Access Management (RSAM) systems to support reliable network operations.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues involving computers, telephones, printers, network switches, and other communications equipment.
- Repaired and tested 100+ fiber optic connectors, restoring communications equipment to operational status.
- Spliced, terminated, and tested 100+ fiber optic cables ranging from 200 meters to 1 kilometer in length while ensuring compliance with technical standards.
- Utilized Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and other telecommunications test equipment to locate faults, verify cable integrity, and troubleshoot fiber optic communication systems.
Education
No Degree - Applied Science
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MINo Degree - Applied Science
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXHigh School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, MISkills
- Leadership
- Time Management Skills
- Team Leadership
- Dependable and Reliable
- Active Listening
- Accountability
- Improving Efficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Drive
- Presenting
- Spreadsheets
- Project Planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
Extra
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal United States Marine Corps June 13, 2012
- Certificate of Commendation United States Marine Corps July 10, 2013
- Certificate of Commendation United States Marine Corps March 31, 2014
Timeline
Electrical Mechanical Team Lead
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
08.2022 - Current
Electro Mechanic
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
01.2020 - 08.2022
Multi-Skill
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
03.2019 - 01.2020
Operations Chief (G6)
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 10.2018
Ground Electronics Telecommunications and Information Technology System Maintainer
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 12.2014
No Degree - Applied Science
Lansing Community College
No Degree - Applied Science
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School