William Barbour
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Dynamic operations supervisor with Hawaiian Electric Company, skilled in implementing process improvements and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance workflow and mentor staff, utilizing strong decision-making and organizational skills. Experienced in Lockout Tagout procedures and team coordinating, driving team success through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor, Waiau
Hawaiian Electric Company
02.2024 - Current
- Operations supervisor for the W3/4 Decommissioning project
- Work with SAP, TK pro, Project wise, P&IDs, data books, OIs (Operating Instructions), Plant view, PI process book, PI vision, Microsoft applications and other computer programs/libraries.
- Familiar with the Lock Out Tag Out procedure (safety for controlling hazardous energy)
- Utilize Safe Start principles, pre-job briefs, 3 way communication to provide clarity and awareness during jobs/tasks as well as performing safety observations.
- Support all relevant departments/contractors including PTMs, SLDs, Operating Planning
- Familiar with Environmental compliance/policies
- Supervise daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and efficient workflow.
- Coordinated crew schedules and assignments to optimize productivity.
- Trained and mentored existing and new staff on operational procedures, unit systems, LOTO, and lessons learned.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced costly mistakes (CI, JDI, and RIE)
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess team effectiveness and identify training needs.
- Collaborated with management/other departments on strategic initiatives to improve overall operational efficiency. (CI events using A3 process)
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline processes and enhance teamwork.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees and contractors.
- Maintained workplace safety, leading by example and enforcing/promoting compliance of safety policies (LOTO/Holdoffs)
- Understand/Experience in submitting Holdoff request, performing operations for clearing and returning Holdoffs.
- Prepared shift summary reports/logs for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress with crews.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations. (troubleshooting, procedure, work arounds)
Power Plant Operator
Hawaiian Electric Company
01.2009 - 02.2024
- Line up plant systems pertaining to unit startup.
- Perform frequent emergency system test (Combustion Turbine, Steam Turbine, Boiler, Feedwater heaters, Fuel, waste water treatment facility) incase of emergencies.
- Document plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues for shift turnovers.
- Examined equipment and adjusted monitoring controls to maintain system integrity and peak operations (performed rounds).
- Test water samples to assess conformance with strict operating tolerances.
- Operated and maintained waste water treatment facility.
- Operated (automated/manual start,stop/manual sync), Maintained and Performed Tests on Combustion Turbines.
- Coordinate with third parties and line up to receive fuel deliveries via pipeline.
- Rolled steam turbines for online startup.
- Line up, scavenge, and light off burners for start up with limited opacity.
- Work as a team and communicate with co-workers to resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Rigger/Laborer
Albert C. Kobayashi
04.2006 - 11.2011
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Worked with crane operators communication via radio or hand signals.
- Preplan what proper rigging is used (nylon straps, slings, chains, and/or cables), what type of techniques is used (basket, choke, or vertical) and where load destinations are.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Laborer
Construction Associates, Inc.
01.2006 - 03.2006
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Performed demolition and poured concrete
Laborer
Albert C. Kobayashi
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
Education
No Degree -
Missouri Valley College
High School Diploma -
Mililani High School
05-2004
Skills
- PPE Compliance
- Safety reporting
- Fluid testing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization and Time Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Decision Making
Coaching
15 years of experience coaching (head coach and assistant coach) youth sports up to the the high school level.
Timeline
Shift Supervisor, Waiau
Hawaiian Electric Company
02.2024 - Current
Power Plant Operator
Hawaiian Electric Company
01.2009 - 02.2024
Rigger/Laborer
Albert C. Kobayashi
04.2006 - 11.2011
Laborer
Construction Associates, Inc.
01.2006 - 03.2006
Laborer
Albert C. Kobayashi
08.2004 - 01.2006
No Degree -
Missouri Valley College
High School Diploma -
Mililani High School