Gregory Hunt
Camas,WA
Summary
Dynamic Operations Director with proven expertise at North Wind Group, skilled in fleet management and project coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Director/Deputy Regional Manager/Project Management
North Wind Group
08.2021 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with clients and subcontractors to enhance collaboration.
- Facilitated project planning and scheduling through effective meetings with clients and vendors.
- Managed projects involving multiple employees, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure successful execution.
- Recruited, managed, and mentored team members to foster professional growth.
- Oversaw cost management and scheduling for construction projects to maintain profitability.
- Processed purchase requests for materials and services to ensure project needs were met.
- Completed multiple orphan-well plugging and reclamation projects with significant profits:
- - Montana 14 well project: $3.3M at 25% profit
- - West Virginia 20 well project: $2.5M at 8% profit
- - National Park Service 3 well project: $1.2M at 41% profit
- - BLM IDIQ Region 3 one well project: $240K at 33% profit
- - BLM IDIQ Region 3 one well project: $314K at 16% profit
- - BLM IDIQ Region 3 multi-well project: $1.3M at 15% profit
- - New York multi-well project: $18M projected 18% profit
- - Pennsylvania 19 well project: $2.9M projected 8% profit
Maintenance Manager
Cruz Energy Services LLC
Dickinson, ND
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed fleet of 155 rolling assets and four man-camps housing 50 residents.
- Created cost codes to accurately track maintenance expenses and vehicle costs.
- Oversaw documentation for facility equipment, machine repairs, and service performance.
- Coordinated all equipment rental acquisitions, lease agreements, and rentals.
- Directed response to equipment failures, damages, and servicing needs.
- Administered equipment purchasing and selling processes, including specifications.
- Supported simultaneous operations to disassemble complex structures across multiple sites.
- Transported 70 to 100 loads using in-house and third-party equipment.
Shop Foreman
Cruz Energy Services LLC
Dickinson, ND
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Averaged five to ten assets daily for repairs, including windshields and engine overhauls.
- Prioritized and scheduled equipment maintenance for diverse projects.
- Implemented cost-effective servicing through monthly inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Trained service technicians on best practices in equipment repair and safety procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of service and maintenance at workshop or customer job sites.
- Responded promptly to breakdowns by coordinating with road technicians.
Service Writer/Shop Lead
ASRC Energy Services
Kuparuk, AK
11.2012 - 05.2018
- Planned and managed equipment repair schedules to optimize operational efficiency.
- Supervised apprentice workers, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Mentored coworkers on safe work practices to enhance workplace safety culture.
Shop Foreman
ASRC Energy Services
Kuparuk, AK
11.2012 - 05.2018
- Managed and scheduled repairs, preventative maintenance, and fabrication for over 650 assets.
- Coordinated daily operations of 80 craft personnel to optimize productivity.
- Supervised personnel to ensure adherence to project plans and specifications.
- Facilitated weekly safety meetings to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Developed, updated, and maintained comprehensive safety procedures.
- Supported AES zero-incident safety culture by enforcing safe work practices.
- Led morning safety and toolbox meetings to enhance team awareness.
Heavy Duty Mechanic
ASRC Energy Services
Kuparuk, AK
11.2012 - 05.2018
- Executed inspections and repairs on heavy vehicles and equipment including bulldozers and cranes.
- Adjusted, repaired, and replaced engines, fuel systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Supervised apprentice workers to enhance skill development and productivity.
Education
Project Management -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2014
Skills
- Fleet and operations management
- Inventory control
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team leadership
- Cost management
- Equipment maintenance
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Performance management
- Supervision and training
- Project coordination
Certificates Or Achievements
- RLG Leadership Training
- Link-Belt Tech School
- Driver’s License: Class A Commercial; Doubles and Triples.
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors
- University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, 05/01/21, HAZWOPER 40-hour
- University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, 05/01/21, OSHA 30-hour
Selected Accomplishments
- Started as a project manager in a federal contractor company and quickly moved into a deputy regional position and after 6 months’ being promoted again to the operations director for North Wind Response and Reclamation, part of a small management team that delivered $32M worth of non-traditional opportunities at over 2x company level profit margins.
- Part of a management team at Cruz Energy during the Covid 19 pandemic delivering on 48% less activity, with the same head count, 4% more revenue, 86% less debt, improved net income by 56%, improved EBITDA by 74%, while improving our operational efficiencies by 44% when compared to a similar downturn in the market. The company was sold.
- Decreased Maintenance spending by 20% while ensuring excellent equipment performance, safety, and reliability.
- Reduced our DOT safety score by 82% in less than one year’s time.
- Key player in development of new HSE procedures and policies.
- Successfully managed a 6-month $58 million emergency response project for USACE with 11% profit.
Accomplishments
- Promoted from a project manager to the deputy regional manager to the operations director in 18months.
- Multiple project bonuses for exceeding profit targets.
- Appointed to the extended executive leadership team.
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Doubles and Triples
- Tanker
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- OSHA 30 Hour
Languages
English
Professional
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Director/Deputy Regional Manager/Project Management
North Wind Group
08.2021 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Cruz Energy Services LLC
05.2018 - 08.2021
Shop Foreman
Cruz Energy Services LLC
05.2018 - 08.2021
Service Writer/Shop Lead
ASRC Energy Services
11.2012 - 05.2018
Shop Foreman
ASRC Energy Services
11.2012 - 05.2018
Heavy Duty Mechanic
ASRC Energy Services
11.2012 - 05.2018
Project Management -
Columbia Southern University
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