Results-focused leader with extensive experience guiding maintenance crews and coordinating daily work priorities. Strong in conflict resolution, employee development, and operational continuity. Committed to safe work practices, clear communication, and improving team performance.
Work History
Heavy Craft Maintenance Execution Team Lead Iterim
3 Years 8 Months
Cenovus Energy | 02.2023 - Current
Led daily team workflows to support safe, reliable operations and timely task completion.
Coordinated crew priorities, balancing workload, schedules, and production requirements.
Monitored compliance with safety procedures and operational standards across assigned tasks.
Coached team members on work practices, expectations, and issue resolution.
Collaborated with operations and maintenance personnel to resolve workflow interruptions.
Documented activities, incidents, and handoffs to maintain accurate operational continuity.
Supported continuous improvement efforts by identifying process gaps and recommending practical solutions.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Heavy Craft Supervisor
16 Years 5 Months
BP/Husky/ Cenovus | 05.2010 - Current
Led crews through maintenance and turnaround tasks, maintaining schedule adherence and quality standards.
Supervised daily field operations, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with site procedures.
Coordinated shift handovers, prioritizing work orders and resolving operational issues promptly.
Monitored permit-to-work activities, verifying hazard controls and lockout/tagout requirements.
Communicated with contractors and internal departments to align work scope, access, and timing.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Heavy Craft Maitenance
16 Years 5 Months
BP/Husky | 05.2010 - Current
Exhibited personal responsibility by taking ownership of assigned duties.
Thrived in fast-paced settings by efficiently managing tasks and priorities.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Quickly learned new processes and adapted to changing work environments.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Pipefitter by trade 5 years of school
Union Pipefitter Local 42
14 Years 7 Months
Varies Contractors | 08.1995 - 03.2010
Installed and repaired piping systems using blueprints, isometric drawings, and field measurements.
Assembled pipe, valves, and fittings with hand tools, power tools, and threading equipment.
Tested piping for leaks and pressure integrity to confirm code compliance and system reliability.
Aligned and positioned pipe sections for welding, brazing, and secure mechanical connections.
Inspected work areas and materials to maintain OSHA safety standards and jobsite readiness.
Collaborated with plumbers, welders, and trades crews to coordinate pipe installation workflows.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Performed tests to check the quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Education
High School Diploma
Marion L. Steele | Amherst, OH
Pipefitter Journeyman/ Welder
UA Pipefitting Local 42 | Norwalk, OH | 03-2000
Skills
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Customer focus
Coaching and mentoring
Performance improvement
Quality control
Workplace safety
Schedule management
Employee evaluation
Diversity and inclusion
Relationship building
Workflow management
People management
Shift scheduling
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Heavy Craft Maintenance Execution Team Lead Iterim
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC