Dana Gregory
Concord,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated candidate with experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment along with maintaining electrical equipment to prevent unplanned shutdowns. Personnel management experience to include scheduling and delegating tasks to be performed along with training employees.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
South East Area Manager
Fortistar Methane Group/Opal Fuels
01.2008 - 03.2023
- Started out as operator
- Promoted to Area Manager within a year
- Oversaw operation of landfill gas to energy turbine plants
- Responsible for ensuring top performance of these plants
- Responsible for troubleshooting and either repairing or seeking vendors/OEMs to complete repairs
- Responsible for overseeing turbine changeout along with landfill gas compressor changeout as well.
- Supervise multiple locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
- Managed $1M annual budget
Navy Nuclear Electrician
U.S. Navy
09.1999 - 01.2008
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
12.2022
AA - General Studies
Western International University
12.2006
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Valley Senior High School
Conklin, NY06.1999
Skills
- Voltage and Current Meters
- Staff Management
- Goals and Performance
- Electrical Safety
- Staff Training
- Systems Analysis
- Trace Faults
- Quality Assurance
- Malfunction Diagnostics
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Follow Blueprints
Certification
Programmable Logic Controllers
Strategic Planning
Electrical Engineering
Troubleshooting
C/C++
Research & Development
Project Management
Languages
English - Expert
Military Service
Additional Information
- Certifications and Licenses , Secret Clearance
Timeline
South East Area Manager
Fortistar Methane Group/Opal Fuels
01.2008 - 03.2023
Navy Nuclear Electrician
U.S. Navy
09.1999 - 01.2008
Bachelor's degree - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University
AA - General Studies
Western International University
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Valley Senior High School
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