Gary J Kindell
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Skilled Craft Supervisor who has lead, managed, and directed activities performed by crews of various craft disciplines such as electricians, carpenters, plumbers, laborers, power equipment operators, and other support craft. Supervised teams of skilled craftsmen which perform activities such as potable water, sanitary sewer, natural gas, compressed air, chilled water, storm systems on-site for repairs as directed. Coordinated, planned and scheduled work with a strong focus on safety and customer service. Coordinated, planned, and prepared tasks with customers and other support personnel to ensure that work was conducted in a safe and efficient manner. Over 24 years of Nuclear Operations experience uniquely combined with a Construction Contractor experience.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nuclear Auxiliary Operator
Entergy
06.2017 - Current
- Monitor plant equipment and systems to complete shift checklists.
- Fire Chief during 2 alarm fire involving 800MW transformer explosion and had fire extinguished in 39 minutes, prior to outside agencies arrival.
- Ensure completeness of daily operational logs, forms, work orders, and reports and records to maintain configuration control, equipment history, continuous operations, and regulatory reporting.
- Abide by principles of Safe Conduct of Operations including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
- Participate in incident reporting, safety walk-downs, audits, assessments, and corrective action management.
- Responsible for on-the-job training, reviewing work activity, and evaluating performance and qualifications of craft workers.
- Ensure work is conducted safely, securely, and in compliance with policies, standards, and procedures.
- Accountable for staff performance and ensuring their actions are compliant with all company policies and processes.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Maintain open and supportive working environment where staff report issues and concerns without fear of retribution.
- Assist in preparation of planning documents including schedules, task material lists, inventory tracking, work orders, and job packages.
General Manager
Jonna Holdings Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Maximized excellence in 1-on-1 personal care of hundreds of elderly clients by managing 65+ personnel on caregiving principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Supervised administrative functions including training, timekeeping, development, discipline, performance evaluation, and feedback of 65+ personnel.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
General Construction Contractor
Kindell Enterprises Inc.
05.2005 - 12.2012
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Oversite of day-to-day activities of approximately 20-30 contract companies & 7-10 employees to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintained on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Established and maintained business culture that focused on meeting needs of customers, ensured they were fully informed about programmatic and corrective maintenance tasks, schedules, status, delays, etc. to minimize impacts, ensured service needs were met promptly and cost-effectively.
- Managed over 200 commercial and residential construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Collaborated with architects and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to eliminate workflow disruptions.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
Senior Nuclear Plant Operator
Florida Power & Light Company
04.1988 - 05.2005
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Youngest Nuclear Operator in Florida Power and Light history.
Education
Associate of Science - Nuclear Technologies
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2025
Skills
- Craft Supervisor
- Regulatory Requirements
- Routine Maintenance
- Performance Analysis
- Job Planning
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Project Budgeting and Documentation
- Budget Management
- Florida Certified Building Contractor
- 2 US Patents
Timeline
Senior Nuclear Auxiliary Operator
Entergy
06.2017 - Current
General Manager
Jonna Holdings Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2017
General Construction Contractor
Kindell Enterprises Inc.
05.2005 - 12.2012
Senior Nuclear Plant Operator
Florida Power & Light Company
04.1988 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nuclear Technologies
Excelsior College
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