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James Rey

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Accomplished substation engineering industry leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with standardization and quality improvement

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Substation Engineering

NiSource
Merrillville, Indiana
07.2018 - 07.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

Manager Technical Services

NiSource
Merrillville, Indiana
10.2014 - 07.2018
  • I managed several technical groups including Tech Services, Substation Engineering, Power Quality, Communication Engineering, and Communication Field group
  • Managed a team of technical professionals, providing guidance, direction and support in order to meet organizational goals.
  • Managed vendor relationships including contract negotiations, procurement activities and dispute resolution efforts when necessary.

Supervisor, Substation Engineering

NiSource
Merrillville, Indiana
06.2011 - 10.2014
  • Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
  • Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms and pricing.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN
06-1990

Skills

  • Adept in working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve highly successful projects at the micro and macro levels
  • Adept in team building and client relationships
  • Thoroughly understands substation quality standards

Timeline

Manager Substation Engineering

NiSource
07.2018 - 07.2024

Manager Technical Services

NiSource
10.2014 - 07.2018

Supervisor, Substation Engineering

NiSource
06.2011 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
James Rey