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Talon Waggoner

Bend,OR

Summary

Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, cross department synergy and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in operational management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Oregon Operations Manager

PacifiCorp
09.2021 - Current
  • Manage operations for Pacific power in central Oregon.
  • Lead the daily operation and maintenance of OH and UG electrical distribution and transmission in the region
  • Ensure reliable power and service to our customers. Manage and allocate financial and employee resources in excess of fifty million dollars annually.
  • Implement, spearhead and support company programs and policy. Develop leadership techniques to manage outages, improve the grid and build departments to handle one of the most active districts in all of PacifiCorp.
  • Empower employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Supervise up to 96 direct reports in a bargaining unit and keep employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Lead wildfire field mitigation efforts for the district.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • A strong record of employee retention with fair and balanced methods.
  • Analyze and report on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Spearhead for first HEC long line program in all of Berkshire hathaway energy companies.

Metro T&D Line supervisor

PNM-NM
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed the daily operation and maintenance of the OH and UG electrical distribution and transmission system for the Metro Line dept for the state of NM to ensure reliable power and service to millions of customers. Manage and allocate financial and employee resources. Implements and supports company programs, policy, and safety.
  • Develop leadership techniques that will improve safety and quality of work. Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining line processes and implementing new strategies.
  • Build and oversee multiple complex capital projects, build schedules, order materials and supplies, delegate work for department of 37 direct reports in a union setting, as well as 40 contractors.
  • Lead interdepartmental discussion and working relationships to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and in safe manner leveraging my ability read and interpret complex electrical and construction designs.
  • Manage outages during work hours and 24/7 on call capacity. Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.


Field Coordinator-Distribution Substations Department and Capital Construction Dept

PNM-NM
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisted in managing the daily operation and maintenance of the electrical Substation dept for the state of NM to ensure reliable power and service to millions of customers.
  • Build and oversee multiple complex capital projects, build schedules, order materials and supplies, delegate work for department of 23 indirect reports in a union setting, as well as other contracted companies.
  • Manage budget and cost for multiple departments using Maximo and other industry specific software.
  • Lead interdepartmental discussion and working relationships to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and in safe manner leveraging my ability read and interpret complex electrical and construction designs.

Production Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Chevron-CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Manage portfolio for over 100 small, funded projects. Develop Integrated schedule for work over rig & surface job schedule for SJV operation. Lead planning meetings to understand project scopes and allow for integration into evolving schedule through Primavera & SAP. Analyze and critique project execution to assure their accuracy and completion or formulate solutions for optimizing resources to assure completion within budget and timetable.

Senior Field Engineer

Chevron-CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Use advanced operational knowledge EAM, CMMS, SAP and GIS to lead Mechanical & Operational Inspections for documentation of progress or deficient status of Chevron oil & gas facilities.
  • Lead creation of California regulatory compliance reports per Chevron engineering judgment.
  • Lead P&ID and drawing review as wells Construction management i.e. (Invoicing, quote approval and work review).
  • Project achievement- Managed 5 engineers tasked with inspecting 10,000 pieces of equipment, facilities brought to compliance, project completed under budget and prior to scheduled end date.

Planning Engineer

Chevron-CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Manage schedules, safety, quoting & invoicing for all subcontractors (25 direct reports) during the incorporation of new industry technology. Lead the Review and understanding of process flow using EAM, SAP and advanced operation knowledge to allow for safe & affective integration of new process equipment. Building of SOP’s and maintenance plans for equipment in lease & plant applications.
  • Lead construction & logistics for well testing program. Perform well & plant operations as an acting operator.
  • On job problem solving, facilities maintenance, instrument calibration & troubleshooting using field testing & bench testing of fluid measurement tools.
  • Project completion- Successful pilot of over 14 new technologies on thousands of applications. Zero injuries on any projects managed.

Education

High School -

Aztec High School

Bachelor of Science - Law

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

N/A -

Study Abroad Program
Buenos Aires
01-2011

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Maximo Integration
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution

Affiliations

  • President of State apprenticeship committee MA 7003, 01/01/22
  • President of Joint PacifiCorp/ IBEW 125 apprenticeship committee, 01/01/24

Awards

  • Chevron Human energy award winner, 2017
  • OSHA 10,30 certification
  • Cal Air Resources courses [101-6]
  • TWIC Card holder

Timeline

Central Oregon Operations Manager

PacifiCorp
09.2021 - Current

Metro T&D Line supervisor

PNM-NM
01.2018 - 01.2021

Field Coordinator-Distribution Substations Department and Capital Construction Dept

PNM-NM
01.2018 - 01.2021

Production Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Chevron-CA
01.2013 - 01.2018

Senior Field Engineer

Chevron-CA
01.2013 - 01.2018

Planning Engineer

Chevron-CA
01.2013 - 01.2018

High School -

Aztec High School

Bachelor of Science - Law

New Mexico State University

N/A -

Study Abroad Program

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