Ryan Moats
Supervisor Of US Operations
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Hard-working Project Manager and former Operations Supervisor with 15 years of experience in the electrical transmission and distribution industry, as well as the natural gas industry including a history of leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Dependable and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts, best practice and safety strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Project Manager
FirstEnergy
05.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed and completed several projects simultaneously, some in excess of $10M by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed project schedules and timelines in P6
- Prepares monthly forecast and accruals reports
- Lead reoccurring project calls with various internal and external stakeholders.
Supervisor of US Operations
Midland Resource Recovery (MRR)
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Management responsibilities; including, scheduling workload, time approval, and performance reviews
- Responsible for designing and drafting procedures of work, training procedures and implementing policies, strategies and cost effective processes
- Scheduling crews, tools and equipment for field work
- Coordination and communication with clients to meet expectations and timelines
- Ensure compliance with DOT logs and safety requirements
- Application of strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Interview, hire and train new employees for technician positions
- Coordinate employee development by setting goals and providing coaching, training and mentoring of employees
- Supervising and maintaining adequate inventory, tools and equipment, approving purchase orders
Supervisor of Gas Operations
Dominion Energy West Virginia (DEWV)
10.2008 - 03.2022
- Promoted from previously held positions of: Service Dispatch Operator (2008 - 2010), Natural Gas Meter Reader (2010 - 2012), Heavy Equipment Operator (2012 - 2015), and Town Plant Representative (2015 - 2018)
- Supervised daily operations and construction and maintenance of approximately 500 miles of natural gas distribution and gathering (G&P) pipelines
- Management responsibilities for team of 15; including, scheduling workload, basic operator training , and performance reviews
- Ensured workforce safety training, compliance, and accountability
- Responsible for overseeing company warehouse employees, inventory control, materiel transfers, adhering to material standardization guidelines and approving purchase orders
- Supervised and analyzed line pressures using SCADA
- Management and tracking of DOT and environmental compliance tasks
- Oversaw safe delivery of natural gas to approximately 30K customers
- Reviewed, improved, and verified strict adherence of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Supervised crews and contractors on service interruptions and outages
- Oversaw repairs, maintenance and leak repair on gas pipelines, compressors, gas dehydration units and pigging of pipelines
- Understood and adhered to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations
- Fleet management of approximately 30 vehicles
- Management of department operational and capital budgets, exceeding $1M annually
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WVSkills
Project management and continuous improvement
Safe work practices and conducting safety observations
Warehousing and inventory control management
Training, coaching and development
OSHA 40 Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Service certified
Software: SAP, Microsoft Office, CCS, Match, SCADA, IMS, Motive
Accomplishments
- Certifications: OSHA 40 hour Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Class A CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
Timeline
Transmission Project Manager
FirstEnergy
05.2023 - Current
Supervisor of US Operations
Midland Resource Recovery (MRR)
04.2022 - 10.2022
Supervisor of Gas Operations
Dominion Energy West Virginia (DEWV)
10.2008 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fairmont State University