Detail-oriented and dedicated professional with broad-based experience in all aspects of project, operations, with personnel and professional management
Well-versed in developing and implementing strategic and tactical solutions to enrich business growth, maintain high performance levels, and drive results beyond goals and expectations. Known for proven track records in completing projects within required time and budget requirements. Adept at managing group dynamics, as well as performing with and leading high-caliber teams of professionals to successfully achieve desirable results. Equipped with one on one communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in building long-term working relationships with professionals at all business levels.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS WITH EXPERIENCE
Project and Program Management
Exhibited talents in overseeing both plant design and software development projects, from conceptualization to completion
Closely coordinated with the IT Department to build applications, which saved more than 6,000 man hours annually
Led the proper implementation of both regulatory and non-regulatory programs
Utilized Microsoft Project and P6 to develop project schedules and efficiently manage outage project schedules
Developed and executed programs and strategies to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and projects
Keenly evaluated electrical one-line and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) to determine clearance boundaries
Exemplified expertise in supporting the Outage Control Division in ascertaining that all projects were successfully completed within established time and budget requirements
Operational Management
Formulated and implemented strategic business solutions to successfully meet long-term goals
Managed San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) mutual aid agreements with third-party Fire Departments
Leveraged technical skills in using SAP to effectively handle budget, timesheets, maintenance plans, work orders, purchase orders and requisitions, FLOCS, and SCASE
Efficiently handled an annual $2M budget for contract personnel, and mitigated annual costs to $800K through implementation of change programs and processes
Utilized Power Builder to transform fire impairments, hazard barriers, and transient combustibles to the client server
Cross-functional Team Leadership and Collaboration
Provided strategic leadership to the Fire Department, Fire Protection Services, and relevant contracts, which entail executing personnel onboarding and off-boarding, developing work schedules, delegating appropriate resources, and establishing a safe and positive work environment
Supervised supplemental personnel and companies supporting Fire Protection Services to ascertain personnel and company compliance with contract and expectations for industrial and nuclear safety, while ensuring all deliverables were met within established budget and schedule requirements
Teamed up with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance departments, as well as other organizations to coordinate and support the station regulatory requirements
Occupational Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Maintained operational safety and security to avoid injuries and equipment damages
Closely collaborated with various personnel to establish and maintain a safe working environment
Pioneered the development of a site Pre-Fire plan, as well as the fire watch program contract
Implemented compensatory strategies to maintain compliance with station licensing commitments
Led and evaluated changes on the licensee specifications, updated fire hazards analyses, pre-fire plans, and various documents related to the fire protection program
Assumed responsibility in managing the tracking and response to fire alarms obtained from the fire monitoring systems, and executed applicable compensatory measures
Initiated acceptance testing and inspections on fire protection system, structure, and component to maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines
Process Improvement Strategies
Consolidated pre-fire plans using AutoCAD to reduce the number of books from four to one, thus providing a more efficient and reliable resource for the Fire, Operations, and Engineering departments
Pioneered the development and contracted the development of the fire watch bar code program for PC and mobile devices
Developed computer applications for various departments to streamline tracking and managing programs and processes
Modified procedures to provide more efficient methods in completing work
Championed various program changes through a Change Management Process
Led the development and testing of Fire Protection applications that provided electronic means for all station personnel to document and track Fire Impairments, Hazard Barriers, and Transient Combustible Requests
Prepared various reports and matrixes to track progress which I presented to senior management
WORK CHRONOLOGY
San Onofre Fire Department and Fire Protection Services § San Clemente, CA
Supervisor, Fire Protection Services 2007–2013
Technical Specialist 1990–2007
Inspector, Manpower, Inter-con, and Freeman 1982–1990
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business and eBusiness, 2005 University of Phoenix § San Diego, CA
TRAINING
SONGS Leadership Academy San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station § Dana Point, CA
Primavera Project Scheduler Primavera Systems, Inc. § San Clemente, CA
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions for Power Plants Failure Prevention Inc. § Dana Point, CA
Fire Protection at Nuclear Facilities NATLSCO § New Orleans, LA
Fire Protection for Power Plants NATLSCO § New Orleans, LA
Fire Alarm Systems National Fire Protection Association § San Francisco, CA
Automatic Sprinkler Systems National Fire Protection Association § San Francisco, CA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Project Microsoft Access Esoms SAP AutoCAD
Primavera Info-Maker Crystal Reports Report Writer Power Builder