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Roderick Frye

Crown Point,IN

Summary

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at United States Steel Corporation, excelling in troubleshooting and enhancing equipment reliability. Known for fostering teamwork and delivering exceptional customer service, I implement preventive maintenance programs and ensure safety compliance, driving operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Technician Specialist

Nisource
Merrillville, IN
11.2021 - Current
  • Updated job knowledge continuously through participation in educational workshops, seminars, or conferences related to the industry.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Ensured adherence to quality standards by closely monitoring the workmanship of electricians on site.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business opportunities and positive referrals.
  • Resolved technical issues swiftly, applying troubleshooting expertise for minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
  • Enhanced safety compliance by conducting thorough inspections of electrical systems and equipment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

United States Steel Corporation Gary Works
Gary, IN
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently troubleshooting and repairing electrical faults in a timely manner.
  • Managed a team of electricians, ensuring proper scheduling, training, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Improved safety standards with thorough inspections and updates to electrical systems as necessary.
  • Coordinated shutdown maintenance activities to minimize disruption while maximizing equipment availability upon completion.
  • Contributed to the development of maintenance budgets, monitoring expenditures for cost-effective operations.
  • Established positive relationships with vendors and suppliers for effective negotiation and procurement of necessary equipment, parts, and services.
  • Facilitated collaboration between departments by effectively communicating project statuses and resource requirements.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices through participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops related to electrical maintenance supervision.

Electrical Distribution Technician

United States Steel Corporation
Gary, IN
04.2001 - 01.2019

Experienced with AC/DC motors and power distribution. i.e., 13.8kv, 4160v, 480vac and 250vdc. Responsible for daily work assignments, breakdown repairs and downturn repairs for electrical maintenance.

  • Enhanced power grid reliability by performing routine maintenance and repairs on high voltage electrical equipment.
  • Played a critical role in emergency response efforts during power outages or other incidents involving high voltage infrastructure.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • PM's on medium voltages breakers and transformers
  • Work in Substation throughout the mill.
  • Disconnected voltage regulators, bolts and screws to connect replacement regulators to high voltage lines.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
08-2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Organizational Mangement & Leadership

Calumet College of St. Joseph College
Whiting, IN
08-2011

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Electrical Technician Specialist

Nisource
11.2021 - Current

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

United States Steel Corporation Gary Works
02.2019 - 11.2021

Electrical Distribution Technician

United States Steel Corporation
04.2001 - 01.2019

MBA - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Business Organizational Mangement & Leadership

Calumet College of St. Joseph College