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Sean Crosby

Woodland,WA

Summary

Innovative professional ready to bring relevant work experience to a new position. Fully invested in overseeing all aspects of operations. Accurate and collaborative individual with documented success in resolving field related issues and daily operations in an optimal manner. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent and collaborative decision making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Manager of Operations

USIC
05.2023 - Current
  • Successfully manage economic stability of the district by controlling labor costs, increasing revenue, limiting at-fault damages, implementing safe work practices, and maintaining proper asset management and vehicle maintenance
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management strategies and organizational systems.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all employees, utility customer personnel, and the community
  • Ensure that customer relations are at the most professional level and that the quality of service is world class
  • Responsible for interviewing and selection process of personnel within the district
  • Partner effectively with Human Resources to maintain positive employee relations
  • Involvement in progressive disciplinary process
  • Manage the P&L and be accountable for district expense.

Area Manager of Operations

USIC
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Same responsibilities as above

Field Supervisor

USIC
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Interact with technicians assigned to work group
  • Counsel, train and develop technician’s skills
  • Locate and mark underground utility lines
  • Troubleshoot difficult locates with technician
  • Serve as a positive role model
  • Ensure technicians have adequate inventories/supplies
  • Record and analyze technicians’ daily workload
  • Perform audits on selected locates
  • Thoroughly investigate damages
  • Review GPS Exception Report daily to ensure company policy compliance by locators and take appropriate actions if violations are found
  • Coach locators on efficiency improvement opportunities
  • Conduct timely performance reviews
  • Work with management on coaching, counseling, suspensions and terminations
  • Ensure policies and procedures are followed
  • Interview potential candidates for prospective staffing needs
  • Monitor safety program compliance
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Follow established safety procedures and policies.

Training and Development Manager

USIC
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Coordinating with field leadership
  • Planning and executing new hire training including scheduling, classroom setup, training, ops trainer mentoring/coaching, and documentation
  • Developing and executing emergency response training
  • Implementing best practices and concepts to drive safety, quality, and training improvements
  • Assisting safety case management (tactical support for injuries)
  • Assisting EHS incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action planning
  • Supporting district quality field audits and ride observations
  • Participating in quality teams where targeted efforts are needed
  • Leading compliance processes such as Safety and Gas Operator Qualification
  • Providing tactical support for startups.

Utility Locator

USIC
09.2015 - 12.2019
  • Streamlined workflow by utilizing technology such as GPS devices, metal detectors, electromagnetic locators,.
  • Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
  • Supported emergency response efforts by quickly locating damaged utilities for repair teams.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, staying current with best practices in utility location techniques.

Utility Locator

UtiliQuest LLC
12.2014 - 09.2015

Same responsibilites as above.

Union Ironworker

Union Controlled Hiring (Local 29)
09.2006 - 12.2014
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
  • Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Serna High School
Whittier, CA

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Workforce Planning
  • Logistics Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Reliable
  • Forecasting
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Operations Oversight
  • Quick to learn new skills
  • Budget Control
  • KPI Tracking
  • Strong adherence to safety culture

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 40


Timeline

Area Manager of Operations

USIC
05.2023 - Current

Area Manager of Operations

USIC
12.2021 - 05.2023

Field Supervisor

USIC
12.2020 - 12.2021

Training and Development Manager

USIC
12.2019 - 12.2020

Utility Locator

USIC
09.2015 - 12.2019

Utility Locator

UtiliQuest LLC
12.2014 - 09.2015

Union Ironworker

Union Controlled Hiring (Local 29)
09.2006 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

La Serna High School
Sean Crosby