Kevin Harrison
Sutherland
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 27 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Operations
Virginia American Water
06.2023 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Identified and resolved unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Train crews on GPS and what points are needed for our GIS team
- Worked with my crews to understanding Capital vs O&M
Utility Tech
Virginia American Water
02.2006 - Current
- Maintain Pump Stations
- Repair Water Mains
- Repair Fire Hydrants
- Read Water Meters
- Partner with Contractors on new projects
- Working with the Corp of Engineers on Fort Lee to design and installation of new water mains
- Ordering Water Main/service repair supplies, Tools, and safety material for crew
- Working with American Water engineer on maps for Fort Lee, Also the design and installation of new water mains
- Member of Virginia 811 (Miss Utility of Virginia) and attend safety meetings for 811
- Competent person on Fort Lee
- Completed Train the Trainer in New Jersey on Systems of Safety
- Systems of Safety Trainer for the State of Virginia
Construction Supervisor
Virginia American Water
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Utility Foreman
Southern Construction
03.1995 - 04.2005
- Run and Supervise crew of workers
- Repair water and sewer mains
- Time Keeping and Scheduling of Jobs
- Ordering of materials
- Install new water and sewer mains
- Monthly meetings with City Managers on current and future projects
- Rehab older subdivisions, water and sewer mains and protecting all existing utilities in the process
- Installation and maintenance of sewer pump stations for several localities
- Trenching and Excavation safety certified
- Confined Space certified
- Fork-Lift certified
- CPR First Aid certified
Education
High School Diploma -
Colonial Heights High School
Colonial Heights, VA06-1991
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operations management
- Employee development
- Cost reduction
- Inventory maintenance
Timeline
Superintendent of Operations
Virginia American Water
06.2023 - Current
Construction Supervisor
Virginia American Water
06.2021 - 06.2023
Utility Tech
Virginia American Water
02.2006 - Current
Utility Foreman
Southern Construction
03.1995 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Colonial Heights High School
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