TIMOTHY J. KREFT

abm091@r.postjobfree.com

***** **** **** *********: 419-***-****

Whitehouse, Ohio 43571 Cellular: 419-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Commercial and industrial building management specialist with extensive experience in

supervision of union craft and contractor labor. Excellent trouble shooting ability of HVAC,

electrical, and mechanical systems. Strong project and contract management skills with

continuous improvement in controlling and reducing costs by refining contracted services and

needs. Extreme dedication to safety rules and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FIRSTENERGY CORPORATION 1982-2009

Diversified electric company with seven electric utility operating companies comprising the

nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, serving 4.5 million customers.

Facilities Supervisor, Toledo Edison 1990-2003 and 2005-2009

Managed facilities construction, maintenance, and operations of 135 acres of property that

consisted of six service centers, one two-story office building, and 120 substations in North

West Ohio service territory. Direct supervision of one administrative, three union craft

employees, and contractor labor.

•Recognized by management for six years without a recordable OSHA incident

achieved through conducting daily safety focus meetings and field job site visits.

*Planned and managed $1.2 million operations, maintenance and construction budget.

*Managed environmental compliance at service centers that included adherence to

BUSTER, (underground fuel storage tank) OSHA and state EPA regulations.

*Project managed the construction of a two-story 41,215 square foot office building that was

completed on time and at $9 million budget.

*Worked with construction contractor and subcontractors to resolve problems,

accommodate change orders and updated senior management on progress.

*Ensured adherence to specs and standards through daily site visits.

•Developed and followed a preventative maintenance schedule for all building systems and

equipment to increase reliability and life of equipment.

•Researched and selected vendor for installation of Johnson Controls Metasys

HVAC energy management systems at four service centers and one office

building improving energy efficiency and providing remote system control.

•Administered and managed contractor services for security, fire protection, janitorial,

electrical, mechanical, grounds, snow removal, vegetation control, roofing, refuse, pest

control, elevator, emergency generator, ups systems, water testing, vehicle hoist,

overhead crane, and fuel dispensing.

•Designed and constructed office space with internal labor, including wall construction,

ceilings, lighting, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, and furniture set up.

•Developed a five year facilities capitol and maintenance plan to forecast and control future

budgeting and maintain facilities and equipment.

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•Experienced in SAP, CREWS, Lotus Notes, computer systems.

•Substation Supervisor 2003-2005

Managed construction and maintenance of high voltage power transmission and distribution

transformers, breakers and related electrical equipment. Direct supervision of nine union craft

electrical personnel.

•Improved electrical system reliability. Managed replacement of old and antiquated substation

equipment due to failure or to inability to maintain.

• Managed 10, 2-man crews, equipment, and systems in weather emergency and forced

electrical outage situations to return service in a timely manner.

• Monitored monthly electrical equipment inspection reports for trends and deficiencies to

schedule maintenance and repairs to avoid equipment failure and outages.

Facilities Mechanical Journeyman 1982-1990

Install, troubleshoot, maintenance and repair of facility buildings, HVAC, electrical, plumbing,

and mechanical systems.

MICHAEL REALITY COMPANY, Toledo, Ohio 1976-1982

Commercial Property Management

Building Superintendent

Mechanical maintenance, operation and repair of three office buildings in downtown Toledo.

ALL SEASON’S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 1974

Residential HVAC installation

Installer / Helper

Install heating and air conditioning systems and equipment.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 1975-1981

Air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating specialist

EDUCATION

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Specialist 1976

USAF School of applied Aerospace Sciences, Sheppard A.F.B., Texas

COMPANY SPONSORED TRAINING

Charting Your Course

Principles of Supervision

MARC Training

Communicating to manage Performance

Affirmative Action Management

Transformational Leadership

Supervisor as Administrator

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Industrial and Commercial Power Distribution

University of Michigan Management II

Project Management

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE & AFFILIATIONS

City of Toledo Refrigeration Journeyman

Commercial Drivers License

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