Lance Vess
Temecula,CA
Summary
Driven individual always holding myself and my team to high standards. Believe a positive, non-abrasive attitude is essential as it creates a formidable foundation for professional relationships. Approach life with integrity and a driving will to always be open-minded and understanding.
Skilled professional ready to excel in leadership role with focus on results-driven performance. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing demands while maintaining high standards.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Services Supervisor
Rancho California Water District
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Pioneered adoption of new technologies that streamlined tasks and enhanced productivity across team.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
SCADA Administrator
Rancho California Water District
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Responsible for configuration, development, and maintenance of the current Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
- Responsible for maintaining a high level of Cybersecurity Awareness and protection of the entire SCADA network
- Designed and implemented wireless communication to all field sites which provides efficient control and realtime data for users
- Developed and implemented SCADA user interface and graphic displays
- Configured and designed automated reports for providing data to higher level systems
Senior Instrumentation/Controls Technician
Rancho California Water District
07.2013 - 08.2021
- Over 10 years of experience in the installation, programming, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems, including PLC's, OSG's, OIT's, and SCADA communications
- Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to instrumentation and controls systems
- Skilled in programming and calibrating pressure, flow, level, and temperature instruments
- Extensive knowledge of wireless communications to remote sites and have trained others in installing and maintaining these systems
- Experienced in calibrating and configuring various electrical and instrumentation components
Electrical Construction Field Superintendent
Enterprise Electric
09.1997 - 07.2013
- Sixteen years of experience as a commercial electrician and ten years as an Electrical Construction Superintendent
- Responsible for coordinating multiple foremen/crews to complete construction of over fifty commercial buildings from ground up to turnover to the owner
- Coordinated site operations in accordance with established timelines.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers on design modifications, ensuring seamless integration into existing structures while maintaining structural integrity.
- Responsible for supervising multiple crews simultaneously in construction of a hospital labor/delivery wing and medical office buildings
- Proven track record of overseeing and successfully completing complex electrical projects in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
- Skilled in budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and maintaining a loyal crew of electricians
- Proven ability to work closely with clients and maintain strong relationships
- Interpreted blueprints, specifications and schematics to complete accurate work.
- Developed detailed schedules and resource allocation plans, optimizing workforce utilization and reducing labor costs.
- Maintained documentation of all project activities, simplifying future reference needs and facilitating accurate reporting of results to stakeholders.
Marine
USMC
03.1990 - 09.1997
- Eight years active duty
- Promoted to Sgt in three years
- Trained and motivated marines in strength and agility training daily
- Oversaw several technician shops at different duty stations, managing marines to perform specific duties
- Evaluated and counseled marines monthly to identify strength and weakness to enhance operational effectiveness and improve team productivity, resulting in finely tuned operational readiness
Education
SCADA Integration
Inductive University
07.2025
Project Management
Project Management Institute
07.2025
Commercial/Industrial Electrical Construction
IBEW Apprenticeship
Orange, CA05.2002
Skills
- Impeccable work ethic
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Persistent problem solver
- Solution development expertise
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Processes and procedures
- Operations management
Certification
- D2 Water Distribution Operator, California State Water Resources Board, June 2014
- T2 Water Treatment Operator, California State Water Resources Board, February 2015
- Certified SCADA Security Architect, Information Assurance Certification Review Board, January 2020
Timeline
Electrical Services Supervisor
Rancho California Water District
02.2024 - Current
SCADA Administrator
Rancho California Water District
08.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Instrumentation/Controls Technician
Rancho California Water District
07.2013 - 08.2021
Electrical Construction Field Superintendent
Enterprise Electric
09.1997 - 07.2013
Marine
USMC
03.1990 - 09.1997
Project Management
Project Management Institute
Commercial/Industrial Electrical Construction
IBEW Apprenticeship
SCADA Integration
Inductive University
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