Robert O'Brien
HAGERSTOWN,MD
Summary
Over 34 years electric utility experience with over 11 years of success in leadership and staff supervision. Successful at promoting improvements in customer relations, administrative quality and project management. Top-notch professional at communicating with customers, contractors and employees to solve problems.
Experience with:
Electric Transmission and Distribution systems
Substation construction and commissioning
Static VAR Compensators
Lines Engineering
Communication systems including microwave transport systems
IT Network Systems
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Operations - Controls
Potomac Edison
Williamsport, MD
10.1989 - 03.2024
- Supervised a team of Controls Technicians
- Managed multiple complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project objectives and deadlines
- Administered safety programs.
- Evaluated and certified employees for switching qualifications
- Coordinate work schedules with Transmission and Distribution Operation Centers
- Implemented effective salary administration strategies
- Coordinated with internal and external project teams
Planner Scheduler Potomac Edison Controls
Potomace Edison
Williamsport, MD
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Ensured timely completion of EHV and Distribution maintenance assignments
- Handled all switching requests to the Transmission and Distribution Operation Centers
- Coordinated Technician work schedules to maintain adequate coverage
- Generated regular reports to assist with measurement of key performance indicators
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administraion
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-1996
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Penn State University
Uniontown, PA05-1989
Associate of Science - Minning Technology
Penn State University
Uniontown, PA08-1977
Skills
- EHV and Distribution project management
- Maintenance Oversight
- Staff Evaluation
- Recruitment and hiring
- Inspection and verification of substations and distribution lines technology
Timeline
Planner Scheduler Potomac Edison Controls
Potomace Edison
07.2011 - 07.2012
Supervisor of Operations - Controls
Potomac Edison
10.1989 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administraion
Frostburg State University
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Penn State University
Associate of Science - Minning Technology
Penn State University
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