Distribution System Public Service

Framingham, MA

Cell: 508-***-****

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CAREER SUMMARY

Dedicated to delivering effective, efficient, respectful public service with integrity and accountability using both proven and innovative methods. Critical thinking and resolve to stand for what is good and right. Meet the challenges of the working environment with confidence, empathy, and positive self-awareness and embrace people with compassion. Instill and augment core values of teamwork, innovation and professionalism. Inspire and implement creative solutions for unprecedented value and opportunities.

Professional Experience:

MWRA, Chelsea, MA October 2022 - Present

Area Supervisor - Water

Perform operational control and integration of SCADA Systems in a variety of control schemes to monitor and control the distribution wide water systems. Apply and adjust automatic control functions to maintain high system performance. Monitor, troubleshoot and act on all utility alarms/events and outside entity alarms 24/7/365 to ensure proper response. Responsibilities include:

Responds to the needs of the citizens at large, including internal and external clients, while continually striving to exceed customer expectations.

Execute the daily System Operating Plan to meet performance criteria. Monitor and analyze trends, alarms and events in the distribution system to detect divergence from the daily System Operating Plan.

Develop and use System Operating Procedures to accommodate projects and system upgrades.

DPW, Water Division, Framingham, MA

Supervisor - Water Division November 2004 - 2022

Knowledge and experience in various areas of utility operations including water quality, distribution system, construction utility, accounting and procurement.

Supervised operation and maintenance staff to include scheduling, hiring, training, coaching and evaluating performance.

Oversee inspections, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, replacement and construction of potable water mains, lines, valves, devices, hydrants, meters, and related apparatus.

Enacted the development of goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and the operation of maintenance manuals towards the successful utilization of the City of Framingham’s AMI water meter technological upgrades.

Reviewed and evaluated equipment and supplies for the division, prepared specifications and bid packages for the purchase of equipment and materials for the City of Framingham’s AMI modernizing meter technologies deployment.

Participated in the preparation and execution of the annual operating and capital budgets.

Ensured the realization of service, financial goals and major program viability and efforts.

Framingham, MA

Cell: 508-***-****

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Managed the Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program and all associated reporting to the state.

Reviewed and evaluated equipment and supplies for the division, prepared specifications and bid packages for the purchase of equipment and materials.

Reviewed and evaluated the accurate, timely and factual meter readings for reporting.

Interfaced with contractors to ensure that the system satisfies requirements and are implemented correctly and efficiently.

Ensured compliance with federal and state laws regarding water distribution.

Delivered consumers with safe, reliable and satisfactory services in the most cost-effective way.

Responsible for the water distribution system.

City of Tempe, Tempe, AZ October 2003 - 2004

Supervisor, Mill Avenue/Central District

Education:

M. B. A. in Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH 2022

B. S. in Business Management, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH 2021

LICENSES

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License Class A including passenger and tanker endorsements

Department of Public Safety Hoisting Engineer License #HE177390 (1B, 2A, 4A)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Drinking Water Supply Facilities Grade 4D #22892

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Drinking Water Supply Facilities Grade 4T #24218

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality OP #033263 (4D and 4T)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wastewater Collection Systems Grade 4

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Tester/Surveyor #32004

Confined Space Entry

OSHA 10-hour & 30 Hour Card Evacuation Safety and Competent Person Training

HAZWOPR 40-hour Card

Asbestos-Cement Pipe Worker Safety

Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program – Associate MCPPO Designation

FEMA IS – 00100.C IS – 00200.C IS – 00700.B IS – 00800

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green & Yellow Belt

Profession and Personal References Available Upon Request

MICHAEL R. KENNELLY

MICHAEL R. KENNELLY

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