Dennis Kieffer
Coarsegold,CA
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Consistently reinforcing safety as the top priority.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Supervisor
Pacific Gas & Electric
08.2023 - Current
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Contract Inspector
Pacific Gas & Electric
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Monitored Safety and quality workmanship of contract crews.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Communicated with the DO and Coordinated Crews during outages and storms
Electric Crew Foreman
Pacific Gas & Electric
05.2013 - 01.2020
- Supervised crew of electrical workers and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
Lineman
Pacific Gas & Electric
07.2003 - 05.2013
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
Groundman /Electrical Apprentice
Pacific Gas & Electric
08.1997 - 07.2003
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, ID05.1997
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Performance evaluation
- Goal-Oriented
- Resource allocation
- Customer service
- Employee development
- Effective leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team building
Timeline
Interim Supervisor
Pacific Gas & Electric
08.2023 - Current
Contract Inspector
Pacific Gas & Electric
01.2020 - 07.2023
Electric Crew Foreman
Pacific Gas & Electric
05.2013 - 01.2020
Lineman
Pacific Gas & Electric
07.2003 - 05.2013
Groundman /Electrical Apprentice
Pacific Gas & Electric
08.1997 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Northwest Lineman College