Kevin Schew

As Resource Manager, for US Water's Industrial Group, I am responsible for the management of over 100 operations and maintenance (O&M) field level staff at more than 30 national sites.

Responsibilities include:
• Leads recruiting efforts and collaborates with both HR, external recruiters and stake holders to make selection and recommendation for new hire
• Collaborates with managers and supervisors to supply relief staffing from other locations where needed
• Preparation and distribution of staffing schedule on a weekly basis
• Oversight, tracking, record keeping and coordination of training for staff within the Operations Company.
• Responsible to assure required training is accomplished through collaboration with managers, technical support and supervisors.
• Establish regulatory required training and implement in the overall training program.
• Tracking of operator licenses and qualifications required for regulatory compliance
• Develops and leads Operations Company Talent Manager Program.
• Collaborates with Managers to write and conduct PDP reviews for reports. Emphasis on the talent management aspect and advancing individuals growth and development
• Support Managers or Supervisors with investigations or engagement to resolve HR issues arising at a location. Collaborate with HR and Managers as needed to implement needed changes
• Management of the rental equipment, fleet vehicles, owned vehicles and equipment program and routine reporting to management on the effectiveness of the program.
• Assist operations or maintenance personnel in the procurement and distribution of supplies, PPE, and project materials as needed.
• Manage direct report staff and matrix resources available to perform the Resource Support function.
• Coordinates with payroll to assure individuals are properly paid.
• Manages onboarding process for staff level new hires
• Collaborates with HR for performance improvement plans and terminations
• Perform special projects assigned by management
• Provide Full Time Employees information to finance for budgeting and forecast updates

• Served as a key point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners on matters relating to resource availability and allocation, fostering strong relationships built on trust and transparency.
• Continuously assessed the effectiveness of existing resource management strategies, refining processes as needed to ensure optimal performance at all times.
• Analyzed historical data to forecast future resourcing needs, enabling proactive planning and adjustments as needed.
• Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing requirements, resulting in improved workforce planning and reduced turnover rates.
• Streamlined resource allocation processes by implementing efficient scheduling and tracking systems.
• Utilized advanced analytics tools to monitor trends in resource usage, proactively identifying potential areas for optimization or cost savings opportunities.
• Enhanced team productivity with regular performance evaluations and targeted training programs.

• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
• Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
• Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
• Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.