SHANNON STEELE
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Energy industry professional with extensive experience in leadership and safety management. Proven track record of implementing industry best practices to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within organizations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Responsible for State and Federal level reporting of incidents and events on a pipeline, adheres to stringent internal policy & standards surrounding gaseous atmospheres. Responsible for varying sizes of crews and complexities of work with proven safety and effectiveness record. Responds with crew to investigate, discover, repair, or replace distribution gas leaks in accordance with CFR 192 and all applicable codes and standards.
- Performed multiple operations as a valuable member of a team. Operated in multiple cases and relied upon for prudent information while conducting professional operations independently. Conducted surveillance operations while maintaining accurate logs and in-depth reports. Maintained accurate expense and weekly close of business reports in a professional and timely manner. Responsible for the detection of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in provided establishments. Sought, examined, and compiled information for clients to be used in the court of law.
- Served with two infantry units, 82nd Airborne Division and 4th Infantry Division. Multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan overall spending 27 months supporting combat operations. Conducted security and surveillance on foot and in vehicles in urban environments and on military installations throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. Assessed conditions to protect and ensure the safety of local citizens and military support personnel from crimes of war and acts of terrorism. Key participant in over 700 operational raids and missions to identify, locate, and detain terrorist as well as “high valued targets.” In charge of a squad of up to eight personnel and two combat operational vehicles. Responsible for over 4.6 million dollars of equipment every year. Trained and led teams in airborne, air assault, close quarters marksmanship, counter mortar mission, and IED route clearing methods. Clearly communicated verbal, non-verbal, radio communications, routes, and targets in preparation for day and night security operations. Served as a confident role model remained focused and capable of making sound decisions by effectively making mature judgment.
Area Manager of Operations
Equix Energy Services
Panama City, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular audits of facility operations to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Led a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve company goals.
- Facilitated communication between departments, resolving conflicts, and streamlining processes for better collaboration.
- Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing process improvements.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management strategies and organizational systems.
- Monitored daily operations closely, proactively addressing any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems.
- Championed innovative solutions that increased operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with upper management on strategic planning initiatives, aligning departmental objectives with overall company goals.
- Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
- Enforced compliance with local, state and federal regulations and company standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Mt. Carmel High School
Mt. Carmel, IL01.2000
Skills
- Crisis management
- Geospatial analysis tools
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Decision-making and leadership
- Safety oversight
- Collaborative teamwork
- Equipment Operator
Certification
- CDL-A with Hazmat
- Operator Qualified
- SCBA
- OQ Qualified
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Area Manager of Operations: Equix Energy Services, Panama City FL 2023-Present
- Leak Truck Foreman: Spire, Inc (FORMERLY LACLEDE GAS CO) St. Louis, MO-December 2012-2023
- Private Investigator-Mcdowell and Associates Paducah, KY March 2012-July 2012
- Private Investigator-Mcdowell and Associates Paducah, KY March 2011-July 2011
- 11B US Army-Fort Bragg N.C. / Ft. Carson CO-July 2003-February 2010
Timeline
Area Manager of Operations
Equix Energy Services
06.2023 - Current
Diploma - General Studies
Mt. Carmel High School