Zachary Hansen
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Safety-conscious professional with over 17 years of experience specializing in operational quality assurance and new construction project management. Skilled in costing and scheduling, maintaining compliance and supervising field construction. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Xcel Energy
Maple Grove, MN
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted a team of 225 union field employees in executing projects across five states with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Helped manage and optimize over 300 pieces of equipment to meet operational needs and reduce downtime.
- Supported the development and implementation of strategic plans that aligned with departmental objectives and corporate priorities.
- Streamlined workflows and standardized processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and resource use.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at boosting operational performance and minimizing inefficiencies.
- Coordinated efforts among different teams to align field operations with project management goals.
Operations Supervisor
Xcel Energy
Maple Grove, MN
04.2021 - Current
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Interfaced with other departments to identify improvement opportunities to drive high quality and productive processes.
Construction Planner
Xcel Energy
Becker, MN
01.2019 - Current
- Work directly with engineering and management to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start
- Plan and execute meetings and developed detailed project documentation
- Transition projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan
- Plan multiple outages that would require up to 85,000 hours of work to be completed safely in less 10 weeks.
- Counsel departmental leaders to determine issues and deliver solutions to individualized problems and concerns
- Maintain tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Carpenter Foreman
Xcel Energy
Becker, MN
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
- Supervised teams of up to 40 employees, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress.
- Kept accurate records of all details related to job, including materials used, employee timesheets, and lessons learned details to improve on similar future projects
- Conducted daily safety job briefs
- Attended multiple training conferences that focused on jobsite leadership and effective communication
- Discussed daily work requirements with crews and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work
Carpenter Journeyperson
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, MN
06.2007 - 09.2012
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision and contacted project leads about problems requiring immediate resolution
Carpenter Apprentice
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, MN
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Accepted feedback from foremen and journeyman carpenters, implementing suggestions into later work
- Maintained detailed focus on education to develop multiple trade skills
- Completed apprenticeship early after being accepted into the accelerated program
Education
Certified Professional Project Manager
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN10-2024
Carpenter Apprenticeship -
Carpenters Training Center
Saint Paul, MN06-2007
High School Diploma -
Apollo Senior High School
Saint Cloud, MN06-2003
Skills
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Employee Engagement
- Customer Satisfaction
- Advanced SAP/Work Manager knowledge
- Multi-departmental collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem Solver
- Effective Change Leader
- Microsoft Software Applications
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
Accomplishments
- One-Way Expert Program Graduate
Timeline
Operations Manager
Xcel Energy
12.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Xcel Energy
04.2021 - Current
Construction Planner
Xcel Energy
01.2019 - Current
Carpenter Foreman
Xcel Energy
09.2012 - 01.2019
Carpenter Journeyperson
Xcel Energy
06.2007 - 09.2012
Carpenter Apprentice
Xcel Energy
03.2005 - 06.2007
Certified Professional Project Manager
University of St. Thomas
Carpenter Apprenticeship -
Carpenters Training Center
High School Diploma -
Apollo Senior High School