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Steven Minamishin

Kilauea

Summary

Seasoned Maintenance Lead and Facilities Manager at Kauai NWR Complex, demonstrating exceptional leadership in habitat management and construction oversight. Adept at fostering team dynamics and leveraging extensive ARC GIS expertise, I've successfully managed multi-million dollar projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. My background as a licensed journeyman underscores a blend of expert tradesmanship and effective mentorship.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Lead/ Collateral Duty Safety Officer

Kauai NWR Complex
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Lead all Habitat Management actions throughout all 3 Wildlife refuges
  • Lead Construction Manager/ Onsite Technical Advisor
  • Head Mechanic for the Station
  • Acted and completed additional duties as covered by the Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager/Collateral Duty Safety Officer

Kauai NWR Complex
12.2020 - 08.2023
  • Manage the facilities at 3 different refuges
  • Newly constructed Hanalei Viewpoint
  • Co-author of the view point operations plan
  • Wrote and submitted additional work through the contracting process
  • Wrote the scope of work and independent government cost estimate
  • On-site approver of all contractual work that was done throughout the 3.9 million dollar project and continued $25,000 additional work
  • Historic structures at Kilauea Point NWR
  • The highest visitor rates in the nation amongst Fish and Wildlife facilities which also includes an entry fee
  • Historic Kilauea Lighthouse (built in 1912)
  • On-site technical advisor for the Lighthouse Maintenance and engineering design plan (currently in the engineering phase, which will lead to a long term maintenance contract)
  • Manage a lighthouse maintenance keeper who weekly comes into do maintenance practices including mopping and oiling of moving parts
  • Manage 3 separate lighthouse keeper quarters built in 1912
  • Two serve as the main administrative headquarters for Kaua'i complex staff and the third serves as on-site housing for law enforcement
  • Maintenance included a total overhaul of the septic system which was originally built in 1912
  • Construction took 1 month and was completed in February 2023
  • I was the onsite construction representative/ technical advisor
  • Scope of work included converting the 3 cesspools to a State of Hawaii approved septic tank system
  • $250,000 awarded contract was completed through a MATOC which stands for Multiple Award Task Order Contract, and a MATOC is a special type of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
  • Abide by State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) in maintaining such buildings to uphold its original registered status while keeping it open for current staff offices and on-site law enforcement housing
  • Develop and execute a habitat management plan for the vegetative grounds around the 83-acre Kilauea Point Lighthouse area (open to the public) and the adjacent 130-acre wildlife refuge area (closed to the public), which serves as vital nesting and living habitat for multiple endangered and threatened seabirds
  • Co-authoring the Kilauea Point Visitor Center Rehabilitation and overall maintenance scope of work
  • Estimated $400,000 project to be submitted for solicitation in May of 2023
  • Manage 2 warehouses and surrounding structures at Hanalei NWR and Huleia NWR
  • Each serve as protection for multiple habitat management equipment (tractors, skid steers, other heavy equipment, and tools)
  • Aging structures built in the early 1990’s
  • Repaired all the lighting in the Hanalei NWR warehouse
  • Converted all 36 fluorescent light fixtures to energy efficient LED
  • Installed a required Eyewash/Emergency Shower station at Huleia NWR
  • Manage the Hanalei Bunkhouse
  • Houses multiple term interns and traveling employees
  • Built in 1996
  • Identified that the bunkhouse had an insufficient fire suppression system
  • Had an approved remote, pump operated fire suppression installed
  • Was the Designated Contracting Officer Representative on the $22,000 project
  • Designated station Contracting Officer Representative (COR level 1 certified)
  • Operating at a COR level 2
  • Knowledge of federal procurement processes, contract documentation requirements and procedures related to acquisitions
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply procurement procedures, regulations, and policies
  • Knowledge of the requirements of various contract clauses and special laws, to monitor contractor compliance with contracts that contain these or similar provisions
  • Duties include: Approving of all contractor invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in conjunction with Division of Acquisition and Property Operations within Joint Administrative Division (JAO)
  • Reviewing construction plans for constructability and developing scopes of work
  • Monitoring progress of contracted work
  • Insuring that contractors fulfill all required work as spelled out in the scope of work
  • On-site inspection of all work completed
  • On-site Fish and Wildlife Safety Representative
  • Was the onsite construction representative for 2 multi-million dollar projects (Hanalei Intake Restoration Project($2.3 million), and the Hanalei Viewpoint Project($3.9 million))
  • Hanalei Intake provides water for all of the wetland units and the largest congregation of Taro Farmers in the state of Hawaii (providing 73% of the states crop) all of which are located within the Hanalei NWR
  • The water intake was damaged in 2018 and needed emergency work to repair it
  • Work began in November of 2021 and ran through March of 2022
  • Hanalei Viewpoint Project was a congressional delegated project which was in the works for over 20 years
  • Work began in December of 2021 and majority of work was completed by June of 2022
  • I oversaw and reported through daily logs all work that was done on both of the projects, which ran simultaneously
  • Designated COR for the Kilauea Point Predator proof fence ($2.2 million), and for COR for 5 other projects
  • Fence construction onsite FWS representative and construction manager
  • Monitor contractors progress throughout the project
  • Approve all change orders from a refuge side before final approval from contracting officer
  • Daily check-ins with construction contractors and provide detailed updates to staff to present to region and other interested parties
  • Onsite technical advisor for 24 other projects designated in a $19 million dollar storm relief allocation
  • Served as on site Great American Outdoor Act, GAOA field lead through multiple strike team projects for the past year
  • One example of a project was the Kilauea Point NWR Entrance Road erosion remediation project, which was 100% GAOA work force
  • I drew up a design build plan for a retaining wall
  • Ordered and coordinated all material and equipment required to build 120 foot retaining wall and repave damaged areas
  • Supervised the installation of wall, paving of damaged areas, backfilling of drainage rock to allow for seepage and prevent main driveway entrance from being compromised
  • Total cost to Station $9450, Total Estimated Government Cost and (station savings) $120,000
  • Lead Scope of work developer for the station
  • KUPU (Americorp) intern lead
  • Set up daily tasking for the interns
  • Facilitate long-term goals of interns and provide avenues to achieve those objectives
  • Encourage and provide mentorship in any way possible including resume building, provide continued learning possibilities as well as on-site training and certifications
  • Program manager for Maintenance
  • Lead in developing the maintenance and safety portion of the annual work plan
  • This tool is used for station budgeting and prioritization
  • Currently using creative methods to continue to manage the vast Kaua'i refuges
  • Coordinating volunteer efforts for vegetation management
  • Utilizing the AmeriCorps KUPU interns to complete outstanding tasks
  • Contract work to non-governmental entities
  • Developed a thorough and up-to-date safety program, including finalized Station Safety Plan, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Every 2 years, recertifying entire staff with CPR First Aid Training
  • Complete annual station safety audit
  • Monitor and supervise any submission of accident reports into the Safety Management Information System (SMIS)
  • Coordinate and run quarterly safety management team meetings
  • Insure that the entire station follows all American Disabilities Act policies, OSHA safety policies and any other Fish and Wildlife safety policies

Crew Leader

Johnston Atoll
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Hired 4 crew members for a 6-month deployment
  • Tasked with keeping crew safe and informed on a daily basis
  • Coordinated multiple surveys and projects for the entire 6-months
  • Made sure camp was maintained and facilities remained operational
  • Lived off of a solar system that failed multiple times, including on event where the solar charge controller needed to be replaced
  • Maintained 3 compost toilets and multiple water catchment systems

Member

Johnston Atoll
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Deployed for a 6-month stint on Johnston Atoll as part of a 4-person crew
  • Lived remotely, relying on catchment for water and shelf stable food diet
  • Extensive field work experience through various survey methods
  • Crew was evacuated twice for separate natural disasters, (Hurricane Lane and Hurricane Walaka) leaving Johnston after 3-months
  • Learned valuable survival skills in order to prepare for evacuation

Plumbing Foreman

Critchfield Pacific INC.
Honolulu
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Became a licensed journeyman
  • In charge of ordering material and organizing manpower through multiple million-dollar jobs
  • Taught countless apprentices while on the job the ins and outs of the trade
  • Jobs ranged from working by myself to supervising upwards of 8-10 people
  • Worked with hundreds of different people over the years, from all sorts of trades and maintained a professional relationship that lasts to this day
  • This exemplifies my ability to work with multiple types of personalities and abilities
  • Lead foreman on multiple jobs over the 5-year period
  • Foreman for the mechanical portion of constructing an airplane hangar installation in Guam for 8 months
  • Then, was a co-foreman for the renovation of a power plant on Kwajalein Atoll, Marshal Islands for 6 months

Field Technician

HIPPNET (Hawaii Permanent Plot Management)
Big Island
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Censused multiple plots representing different forested climates
  • Collected data of native wooded specimens using a juniper GPS
  • Cleared all non-native/ invasive plants from plot area using both manual and chemical techniques
  • Gained a clear understanding of team dynamics in an educational setting
  • Learned to identify different species native Hawaiian trees during all phases of its life
  • Hiked multiple miles daily to collect data

Plumbing Apprentice

Regent Plumbing/Hawaiian Dredging
Honolulu
01.2006 - 12.2014
  • Finished the required 5-year apprenticeship program and 10,000 work hours to qualify for a nationally accredited Plumbers License
  • Became an expert at all types of tools and equipment, including heavy machinery and cranes, from hand tools to power tools
  • Learned both on the job and in the class from numerous journeymen over the years gaining benefits from endless amounts of expertise

Education

Degree in applied sciences -

Honolulu Community College
01.2011

Plumbing Licensure - 5-year apprenticeship program

United Associations Local 675

Skills

  • Expert tradesman
  • Quick learner
  • Effective advocate
  • Great teacher
  • Map reading skills
  • Geo-spatial recognition
  • Proficient in GPS
  • Extensive ARC GIS experience
  • Map making
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Facility maintenance

Certification

  • COR level 1 certified
  • Certified FWS operator for tractor, skid steer, mini-excavator, and UTV/ATV.
  • First aid CPR certified.
  • CPR/Wilderness First Aid certified through American Red Cross
  • Plumber License, Plumber Journeyman PJ-12082
  • Certified rigger/crane signal caller
  • Certified Hister Forklift operator
  • Certified Medical Gas Brazer welder and installer
  • Certified Backflow Preventor tester and installer

Timeline

Maintenance Lead/ Collateral Duty Safety Officer

Kauai NWR Complex
08.2023 - 02.2025

Facilities Manager/Collateral Duty Safety Officer

Kauai NWR Complex
12.2020 - 08.2023

Crew Leader

Johnston Atoll
06.2019 - 12.2020

Member

Johnston Atoll
06.2018 - 12.2018

Plumbing Foreman

Critchfield Pacific INC.
01.2014 - 12.2018

Field Technician

HIPPNET (Hawaii Permanent Plot Management)
01.2014 - 12.2014

Plumbing Apprentice

Regent Plumbing/Hawaiian Dredging
01.2006 - 12.2014

Degree in applied sciences -

Honolulu Community College

Plumbing Licensure - 5-year apprenticeship program

United Associations Local 675

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