Edward Lechner

• Hopatcong NJ• ***** • 908-***-**** • ad0mvn@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Safeway Construction Enterprises LLC

February 2022- Present

Director Training Quality Control

• Research, develop and present all required Operator Qualifications Training on NGA, National Grid required written and practical exams to all employees.

• Conduct Quality Safety Field Audits on Installation Crews, immediately correct deficiencies. Recommend improvements to Foremen,Management on daily job sites.

• Work closely with Safety Reps, Foremen and management, and procure needed Safety and Quality Control equipment, supplies to ensure compliance on job sites, Traffic Control Systems. Elecnor Hawkeye LLC – Queens, NY

September 2018 – February 2022

Safety Manager Gas Division

• Manage and support HSE regulatory requirements as mandated by company and governmental agencies, including DOT regulations.

• Monitor workplaces and work activities to assure safe work procedures and practices are being followed.

• Act as the technical resource in respective Operating area for HSE -DOT and PSMS and related issues.

• Directly responsible for the assignment and completion of Tap Root investigations.

• Responsible for HSE newly employed safety professionals. Danella Construction of CT - Norwalk, CT

February 2017 – September 2018

Superintendent & QA/QC Manager

• Develop quality control standards that exceed customer standards to ensure all projects are completed to the highest quality

• Identify activities that contribute to the failure of quality and safety and initiate controls to eliminate such failures

• Conduct random and scheduled quality control inspections and document all results

• Ensure all employees are operator qualified through NGA guidelines, schedule same

• Conduct instrumental meetings on clients policies and procedures

• Manage over 90 workers - comprising of 11 crews including foreman, laborers, operators, tandem drivers, and yard personnel BOND Brothers, Inc.– Valhalla, NY

July 2016-February 2017

Project Manager

• Developed systems and process related to analysis of project financial metrics

• Anticipated and managed cost exposure related to the project

• Monitored, scheduled, and collaborated with the team and subcontractors to meet milestones

• Supported the Safety Program and participated in safety training and meetings Eversource– Berlin, Connecticut

November 2014- July, 2016

Supervisor, Planning & Scheduling Southern Region

• Responsible for the day-to-day scheduling of all short and long-term Gas Distribution workload in a district. Ensured that area resources are available to meet workload demands.

• Monitored current and future workload to ensure district plans and schedules maximize productivity, controlled costs and meet or exceeded service level agreements (SLA’s).

• Assisted with district liaison activities with local and municipal officials. Resolved customer issues and concerns, as required.

• Ensured that all projects were executed and closed out in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner and according to company policy

Northeast Utilities– Berlin, Connecticut

December 2013- November 2014

Training and Work Methods Coordinator

• Planed, designed, developed, coordinated, and conducted effective safety, regulatory, and technical training programs while ensuring full compliance with the company’s safety policies and procedures

• Provided follow-up and remedial training for Operator Qualification; as well as identified pertinent safety issues and incorporated them into training programs

• Responsible for conducting the annual Contractor Pipe joining qualifications in accordance with CFR 192.285, as well as identified training needs related to Natural Gas Systems and emergency procedures

• Interpreted local, state, and national codes for field personnel as requested

• Provided updates and incorporated new procedures and revisions into training programs for vendors, technical experts, engineers, and field personnel to specify new standards; as well as provided input into selection of equipment and development UHAUL OF ARIZONA - Edison, New Jersey

November 2007- November 2013

Senior Area Field Manager

• Increased company market share by continually “Opening” new Dealerships in my region of the state, while effectively training and implementing all of UHAUL’s procedures to all new and existing Dealerships

• Ensured 100% customer satisfaction across the board. Collectively worked with and assisted other Area Field Managers, as well as all other employees in Marketing Company to reach our goal.

• Safety Certify all UHAUL equipment to DOT and UHAUL standards. Worked closely with all repair shops to minimize down time on all equipment. Monitored $2.6M annual budget and lowered operating costs. Reported to Marketing Company President Northern Pipeline Construction - Woodbridge Township, New Jersey 2006-2007

Superintendent

• Scheduled, directed, and managed daily operation for the New Jersey area, as well as negotiated and bid on maintenance accounts

• Interacted directly with local, county, and state officials as well as clients and end-user customers. Monitored and enforced safety procedures

• Conducted instructional meetings on procedures. Oversaw a $6.2M annual budget. Supervised, continually trained, and directed 30 plus employees. Reported to the area manager

Major Contributions:

• Achieved superintendent status by being promoted from general foreman after being hired by the company as a safety auditor to oversee operation and safety procedures.

• Established long-term company revenue by securing a 3 to 5 year and $4.5M contract for the installation of a above and underground distribution system.

• Contributed to company positive results by realigning direct staff with the manpower needs of other departments.

• Supported ongoing projects through supervision of aboveground and underground installations for residential and commercial accounts, including customer contact and satisfaction.

• Ensured timely job completions and operational cost savings through management and control of vehicle fleet maintenance and efficient warehousing of material.

Landscape Maintenance Services, Incorporated - East Brunswick, New Jersey 2005-2006

Operation Manager

• Managed all residential projects, including hardscapes, retainer walls, paver walkways, architectural landscaping, and lighting.

• Interacted with clients, investigated job sites, purchased materials and scheduled resources. Reported to the director of residential construction.

Major Contributions:

• Secured best possible material pricing and assured punctual on site delivery through constant communications with multiple vendors and suppliers.

• Oversaw proper working condition of fleet vehicles through frequent contact with truck mechanics. Elizabethtown Gas Company - Union, New Jersey

1976-2005

Construction/ Operations Manager

• Oversaw day-to-day operations in the Union, Woodbridge, and Northwest New Jersey Districts. Managed and scheduled the daily workload for all street department employees.

• Ensured mandatory compliance related to federal inspections of aboveground and underground facilities. Monitored activities of 5 plus subcontracting crews on a daily basis. Worked closely with employees and local/state officials to sustain production, quality, and commitments to customers.

Major Contributions:

• Avoided approximately $60K in operating costs by restructuring and streamlining the company “leak survey” program.

• Lowered O&M over 20% by implementing and completing additional capitalized labor.

• Played a key role in the future delivery of product to Sussex County residents by managing a BPU mandated project, including upgrading 38 miles of HP distribution main and a complete replacement of an aboveground regulator system.

• Maintained workforce tools and inventory by serving as the primary procurement liaison for the negotiating and bidding of key materials and items.

• Ensured employees were qualified for mandated operator program by facilitating training.

• Assured timely project completions and the results as well as controlled project costs by managing inventory items and levels within the warehouse stocking location.

• Oversaw the continuous delivery of systems on a 24/7 basis by supervising repairs across aboveground and underground facilities.

LICENSES

Required Operator Qualifications ITS #299735

4 Hr Confined Space

4Hr Flagging

Respirable Crystilline Silica

8 Hr Hazwoper

4 Hr Scaffold

30 Hr OSHA

Site Safety Supervisor

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TWIC ID

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

MS Office Suite including, Excel & Publisher; Windows XP,Vista,8, Outlook

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