Steve Puga

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for reducing overall implementation costs and reduce grid impacts from projects.
• Effectively managed scope creep of large scale relocation projects by establishing clear boundaries on any requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements including those of our client, other engineering firms, as well as state and local governments.
• Provided training to junior engineers on industry best practices in distribution engineering design techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Performed constructability reviews of construction documents for coordination and group quality control, in the form of an internal QAQC system as well as daily and weekly feedback to our team and individual contributors.
• Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety all while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards across all projects within the department.
• Routinely managed 10-20 projects in various stages of the design and construction, all while managing and training a team of engineers.

• Designed custom distribution solutions for clients with unique requirements and constraints, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Coordinated with our client to establish long-term partnerships, facilitating more efficient communication and collaboration within the partnership.
• Developed cost estimates using Bentley System's Microstation as well as Maximo and detailed project specifications with full depth analysis for proposals using, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Poleforeman, Sag10, SEDS, and other proprietary software.

Selected as one of 5 new engineers for Spring 2020 into a rotational engineering program covering different departments within the company and their respective engineering departments' roles and responsibilities.

• Assessed robot performance data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes which lead to increases in paint use efficiency, line speed performance, and robot tact time usage.
• Troubleshot and resolved technical issues in the midst of production, reducing downtime and implemented measures to reduce instances of downtime.
• Enhanced robot performance by conducting routine preventative maintenance and software improvements.

• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties and give them the toolset to continue to grow and thrive, not just on our team but in the company.
• Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to standard work flows and assisting model launch teams incorporate forthcoming changes.
• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support in both English and Spanish languages.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for customers' technical needs.
• Provided exceptional technical support and conducted thorough troubleshooting processes to identify root causes of client issues, ensuring swift resolution.
• Developed an extensive knowledge base of product information and common customer problems, allowing for efficient problemsolving.