Robert Brady
Gardendale
Summary
Design Supervisor skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for greatest potential impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substation Protection & Control Design Supervisor
Southern Company Services Inc.
03.2020 - Current
- Manage diverse team of engineers, designers, and scheduling personnel to provide accurate and timely design packages.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring that all projects were completed within financial constraints.
- Evaluated team performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced design quality by implementing innovative processes and tools for the team.
- Optimized workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensured compliance with established substation standards, maintaining consistency throughout all design projects.
Substation Contract Design Supervisor
Southern Company Services Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Manage team of engineers, scheduling, and budget personnel to provide oversight of engineering projects performed by contract firms.
- Evaluate contractor performance, including design quality and adherence to project budgets.
- Evaluate contractor bids for design projects.
- Enhanced design quality by implementing innovative processes and tools for the team.
- Optimized workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensured compliance with established substation standards, maintaining consistency throughout all design projects.
Substation Protection & Control Team Leader
Southern Company Services Inc.
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Substation Protection & Control Design Engineer
Southern Company Services Inc.
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Procure material required for substation construction projects.
Plant Engineer
3m
03.2009 - 04.2010
- Complied with applicable mechanical and electrical regulatory standards for plant operation.
- Remained abreast of new and emerging industry regulations and guidelines for plant operations.
- Enhanced plant efficiency by implementing process improvements and equipment upgrades.
- Drafted preventive maintenance schedules around avoiding service disruptions and equipment breakdowns.
Plant Electrical Engineering Manager
Total Maintenance Center
05.2007 - 03.2010
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of plant machinery and equipment.
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Improved overall project efficiency by streamlining communication and documentation processes within the engineering team.
- Enhanced client satisfaction levels by consistently delivering high-quality products that exceeded expectations in terms of performance and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2007
Associate of Science - Industrial Electricity
Wallace Community College
Selma, AL05.1998
Skills
- Substation Protection & Control Relay Schemes
- Control Scheme Testing and Commissioning
- Computer Aided Design and BIM Tools (AutoCAD E, Vault, etc)
- Process Improvement
- Performance Evaluations
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Schedule Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Training and Development
Timeline
Substation Protection & Control Design Supervisor
Southern Company Services Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Substation Contract Design Supervisor
Southern Company Services Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2020
Substation Protection & Control Team Leader
Southern Company Services Inc.
05.2015 - 10.2017
Substation Protection & Control Design Engineer
Southern Company Services Inc.
04.2011 - 05.2015
Plant Engineer
3m
03.2009 - 04.2010
Plant Electrical Engineering Manager
Total Maintenance Center
05.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama
Associate of Science - Industrial Electricity
Wallace Community College
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