Darrel Grice
Abilene,TX
Summary
Experienced operations leader with a long record of managing crews, training employees, and improving daily workflow. Skilled in scheduling labor and equipment, resolving operational issues, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Focused on building productive teams and supporting efficient operations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Run Energy LLP
Abilene, Texas
09.2008 - Current
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Trained staff on operational standards, tools, and emergency protocols.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to resolve equipment and workflow issues.
- Reviewed work orders and verified completion against Run Energy LLP requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Scheduled labor, equipment, and service activities for field operations.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss operational challenges and brainstorm solutions.
- Reported operational updates and escalations to management and client teams.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Performed periodic audits of operational processes in order to identify potential risks or areas of improvement.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and development opportunities to staff.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Crew Leader
Brahama Group
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2007 - 09.2008
- Directed daily work assignments and labor priorities.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Supervised crew tasks at Brahama Group job sites.
- Directed team of 5 crew members in daily operations and assigned tasks.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Provided training to new crew members to ensure understanding of company procedures.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Monitored work quality against Brahama Group standards.
- Inspected equipment, tools, and work areas for safety.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation before use by crew members.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Completed minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Maintenance Supervisor
Jayton Girard ISD
Jayton, Texas
01.1988 - 03.2007
- Supervised campus maintenance operations across Jayton Girard ISD facilities
- Inspected HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for needed repairs
- Coordinated custodial staff for efficient facility maintenance and maintenance staff on daily district tasks
- Monitored building conditions to support safe school environments
- Managed grounds upkeep for Jayton Girard ISD campuses
- Responded to emergency maintenance issues across district properties
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Researched new products or services that would enhance the company's ability to maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Evaluated employee performance and implemented strategies to enhance efficiency.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
Skills
- Operations management
- Workflow optimization
- Operations scheduling
- Work order management
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Safety oversight
- Process auditing
- KPI tracking
- Performance monitoring
- Productivity management
- Productivity improvement
- Crew coordination
- Equipment coordination
- Schedule coordination
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Team Training
- Employee development
- Quality assurance
- Performance reviews
- Employee engagement
- Problem solving
- Customer relationship management
- Staff development and training
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Run Energy LLP
09.2008 - Current
Crew Leader
Brahama Group
03.2007 - 09.2008
Maintenance Supervisor
Jayton Girard ISD
01.1988 - 03.2007