RUSSELL L. EDWARDS
Tenova Inc
Weirton,USA
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Results-driven safety management and environmental health professional with over 10 years in electrical engineering. Expertise in OSHA regulations and Quality Management Systems, with a focus on policy implementation and compliance. Led quality audits and fostered a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Work History
QMS Manager, Safety Coordinator, Field Electrical Engineer
7 Years- Safety Coordinator
- Provided OSHA safety training for current and new employees. Also confirmed that field technicians followed all customer and company safety rules and regulations.
- Led safety orientations for new hires, subcontractors, and site visitors, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of site safety rules.
- Ensured that the company was in compliance with OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards and other state-specific safety regulations, resulting in zero fines or violations during tenure.
- Compiled weekly safety reports for project managers and senior leadership, identifying trends and areas for improvement to enhance safety performance.
- Coordinated quality management system activities to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted internal audits to assess compliance with quality management standards., identifying, documenting, and providing solutions for Non-Conformances, Corrective Actions & Preventive Actions.
- Completed two successful recertifications for Tenova Inc, one in September 2021 and previously recertified in October 2024.
- Assist with conducting quality audits, identifying, documenting, and providing solutions for Non-Conformances (NCR's) Corrective Actions (CAR's) & Preventive Actions (PAR's).
- Delivered ISO 9001:2015 training for current and new employees.
- Authored the new quality inspection and tracking program along with creating an instructional SOP to guide workers through the proper steps on scheduling, tracking, and delivering a product to a customer.
- Field Electrical Engineer Site Supervisor
- Experienced in coordinating electrical or control systems engineering activities with other discipline engineers/workgroups with both union and non-union personnel.
- Supervised electrical medium- and low-voltage projects, managing upgrades and new installations ranging from $500k to $340 million.
- 100 Corporate Center Drive Coraopolis, PA 15108-3185 USA
RT Patterson Electrical Project Engineer
2 Years 1 Month- Developed Plan Maintenance Program for transformers 1 through 5 and associated components in North Switchyard, enhancing operational reliability.
- Led project to upgrade old evacuation system, improving safety and compliance standards.
- Coordinated with ABB Contractors in South Switchyard for change out of transformer number two (T2) accessory upgrade and replacement of 13.8 kV air breakers, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Established a new source power pathway for the new North Compressor House Air Dryers.
- Established a new source power pathway for the new South Compressor House Air Dryers.
- Upgraded both switch station battery rooms with new hydrogen detection alarm systems.
- Ravenswood, WV 26164
Mechatronics Program Director/Instructor Specialist
2 Years 11 Months- Held a grant-funded position focused on project management and funding allocation.
- Researched and managed vendors for new equipment purchases totaling $1.7 million, ensuring alignment with program needs.
- Negotiated a ten-level electrical and mechanical tier factor training on the Weirton Campus with ArcelorMittal Steel Production
- Author of all new program departmental safety protocols, qualification documents, test plans, and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
- Developed professional rapport with operations managers, executives, and clients, establishing standards for product development and service delivery.
- Trained 29 new employees, including the field superintendent, in understanding P&ID to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Trained 29 TDK oil and gas new employees, including the field superintendent in understanding P&ID
- Wheeling, WV 26062
Principal Engineer Electrical I&T Lead
6 Years 1 Month- Assessed performance and conducted annual compensation reviews to align team contributions with organizational goals.
- Developed processes and procedures for the assembly and test of vehicle systems.
- Coordinated integration activities among supervisors, program engineers, design, and customer organizations to ensure seamless project execution.
- Finalized sign-off on all incorporated changes to Work in Progress Packages (WIP) or completed assemblies with the project.
- Reviewed documented hardware discrepancies and pursued root cause analysis and corrective actions to enhance product reliability.
Interior Communications Electrician - Propulsion Plant
14 Years 9 Months- Naval Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL
- Naval Service Training Command Great Lakes, IL
- Naval Base San Diego 32nd Street Naval Station San Diego, CA
- Contributed to initial crew formation aboard USS Pearl Harbor LSD-52
- Assisted in developing crew protocols for USS KIDD DDG-100
- Provided support services as a member of United States Naval Support Activity in Annapolis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Organizational Management, Security
Skills
First-line leadership
Advanced critical thinking
Troubleshooting skills
Remote support
IT infrastructure management
Quality Management
Software proficiency
Certification
OSHA 501 Safety Trainer for the General Industry | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV
Timeline
QMS Manager, Safety Coordinator, Field Electrical Engineer
Tenova Inc
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
RT Patterson Electrical Project Engineer
Constellium Roll Products
07.2017 - 08.2019Read More
Mechatronics Program Director/Instructor Specialist
West Virginia Northern Community College
08.2014 - 07.2017Read More
Principal Engineer Electrical I&T Lead
Orbital ATK
05.2008 - 06.2014Read More
Interior Communications Electrician - Propulsion Plant
United States Navy
08.1993 - 05.2008Read More
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice, Organizational Management, Security
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Bachelor of Science from Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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