Jeffery S. Pillow
Summerville,OR
Summary
Self-motivated Superintendent of Operations successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed with a solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding Cooperatives goals. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Operations
Oregon Trail Electric Coop
La Grande, OR
04.2018 - Current
- Reviewed production costs and reliability quality and modified inventory control programs to maintain and enhance annual budget.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Implemented policies and standized operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Evaluated and enhanced workflow to implement best practices, reduce costs and increase staff motivation and satisfaction.
- Management member for proposal and contract development meetings for Union negotiations.
- CSC and safety meeting lead.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Supported accident investigations and prepared related paperwork.
- Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
- Controlled departmental facilities use and approved requests for repairs or improvements.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Engaged with existing and potential members to gain insight into needs.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Addressed membera concerns with suitable solutions.
- Anticipated and tracked operational and tactical risks to provide strategic solutions.
- Enforced federal, state, local and company regulations for safety and operations.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with community organizations, acting as corporate representative at meetings and events.
Working Foreman
Powder River Energy
Moorcroft, WY
01.2015 - Current
- Effectively managing a 4-5-man crew through organizing weekly work, making reasonable procedure exceptions to accommodate customer requests, collaborate with other foreman/crews, upper management, and sub-contractors to get work done in a timely and safe manner
- Continued customer satisfaction, crew satisfaction and safety, as well as keeping upper management apprised of any changes
- Participate in the safety committee and strategy committee.
Journeyman Lineman
Powder River Energy
Moorcroft, WY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintaining and constructing power lines both underground and overhead around Crook county Wyoming and surrounding areas
- Working with other Journeyman and helping to teach Apprentice Lineman
- Working on outage and emergency problems in our area as well.
Apprentice Lineman
Powder River Energy
Moorcroft, WY
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Gained experience and knowledge on maintaining and constructing power lines both underground and overhead around Crook county Wyoming
- Working with a Journeyman on outages and emergency problems in our area as well
- Completed apprenticeship testing and hours.
Apprentice Lineman
Prime Power
Powell, WY
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Building new power lines, hot- pole change out, maintenance, bird guard installation, framing, pole spotting and setting, pulling and sagging wire, hanging secondary services, distribution and substation work.
Lead Carpenter
BELFOR
Springfield, OR
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Performed construction and destruction for property insurance claims
- Reconstructed both interiors and exteriors
- Served on Safety Committee to help decrease job loss from accidents.
Cabinet Fabricator
Legendary Luxury Coach
Coburg, OR
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed Cabinet shop to meet production goals
- Fabricated and installed cabinets
- Served on Safety Committee.
Laminator
Marathon Coach Inc.
Coburg, OR
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Laminated, repaired, fabricated, and installed cabinets
- Motivated team to improve productivity.
Drilling Assistant
Hendrickson Well
Cottage Grove, OR
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Drilled wells, performed post job site cleanup, including landscaping.
Education
Northwest Lineman College
01.2023
Adult High School Diploma -
Lane Community College
01.1999
Emerald Jr. Academy
01.1998
Skills
- Operations Monitoring
- Budget Development and Management
- Planning and Implementation
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Contract Review and Recommendations
- Performance Monitoring
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Logistics Oversight/Fleet
- Team Leadership
- Solutions Development
- Job Planning
- Budget Administration
- Construction Scheduling
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Labor Management/negotiations
- Conflict Mediation
- JATC Committee Member
- Incident Investigation
- Cost Tracking
- Environmental Compliance
- Detail Focused
- Problem Solving
- Member Relations
- Community Education
- RESAP Inspector
- Safety Meeting Lead
Accomplishments
- Journeyman Card
- Certifications: Class A CDL
- OSHA 1910.269
- First Aid/CPR
- Boli training
- Self leadership
- DISC
- Generations in the work place
References
References Available upon Request
Timeline
Superintendent of Operations
Oregon Trail Electric Coop
04.2018 - Current
Working Foreman
Powder River Energy
01.2015 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Powder River Energy
01.2014 - 01.2015
Apprentice Lineman
Powder River Energy
01.2011 - 01.2014
Apprentice Lineman
Prime Power
01.2008 - 01.2011
Lead Carpenter
BELFOR
01.2007 - 01.2008
Cabinet Fabricator
Legendary Luxury Coach
01.2004 - 01.2007
Laminator
Marathon Coach Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2004
Drilling Assistant
Hendrickson Well
01.1996 - 01.1997
Northwest Lineman College
Adult High School Diploma -
Lane Community College
Emerald Jr. Academy
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