Dennis Frank
Waynesburg,OH
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating team to work together to achieve targets.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Line Crew Supervisor
American Electric Power, AEP
Canton, OH
10.1987 - Current
- Currently serving as the temporary DSS in Canton, overseeing daily operations and supervising a team of 46 direct reports.
- Provide ongoing safety training and guidance to address direct report needs.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Continuously track project schedules, encourage teams and offer support to complete jobs in a safe, timely manner.
- Evaluate direct report performance through periodic reviews, provide both positive and constructive feedback and document results accordingly.
- Monitor and participate in identifying Good Catches, completing CORE visits while providing coaching and feedback.
- Volunteered and was part of the team to create AEP Ohio URD guidelines.
- Volunteered to be trained as a Smith driving instructor and have conducted both classroom and in-car driver training.
- Volunteered for training and successfully received my Certified Crane Operators license.
- Volunteered to help move the local fire department's 80' wood pole for a tornado siren.
- Took the initiative on my on time to reach out to Carroll county commissioners and realtors to locate the property that AEP has entered a purchase agreement on for our Carrollton service center.
- Work with customer rep's to help resolve customer needs and concerns.
- Provide guidance and support to our risk management team.
- Participated with our team in the successful merger of two service centers while maintaining a safe, positive working culture.
- Interviewed applicants, attended skills assessment and recommended individuals to be part of our team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandy Valley High School
Magnolia, OH05-1984
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Canton area Substations , circuits, nominal voltages
- As a journeyman lineman then an LCS I have 34 plus years of experience in distribution line maintenance and construction
- Able to proficiently and safely operate various types of equipment used in line construction in both on road and off road applications
- Approachable
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and Procedures
- Training and Mentoring
- Financial Management
- Goal-Oriented
- Policy Enforcement
Affiliations
- My family and I currently operate a small produce farming operation providing local fresh produce to Universities for use in their "farm to fork" programs.
- My family and I participate in the decorating of the inside of our Catholic church at Christmas time.
Certification
- Class "A" CDL
- Certified Smith Driving instructor
- Centralized Line Mechanic Training School, Books 1, 2, 3, Hotstick/ live line, Barehand and URD
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Distribution Line Crew Supervisor
American Electric Power, AEP
10.1987 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sandy Valley High School