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William McElvain Jr.

**** ********* ***** *****, ***********, TN 37421

Cellular 423-***-**** • Work 423-***-****

*********@***.***

SUMMARY

1st Line Supervisor with an expert range in Pump, Diesel and rotating equipment repair skills. Excel at troubleshooting, problem solving, readily understanding instructions of a complicated nature, and responding to challenges with a " safety and quality and take ownership" attitude. Grasp requirements and managements needs quickly and apply appropriate actions to complete tasks in a timely manner. Very active in the safety conscious work enviroment, with a strong hand in inclusion with diversity around the site. Leader amongst Leaders with an attitude of encouragement towards advancement and development.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Cleveland State Community College Associates Degree (2025 Active)

Brainerd High School, 1020 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN H. S. Diploma

see Training Transcripts and qualifications listed in TVA summary of background

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1st Line Supervisor 2020 - Present

Tennessee Valley Authority, Spring City, Tennessee

Determine standards, production and rates based on company policy, equipment and labor availability, and workload. Conferre with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within departments and between departments. Read and analyze charts, work order, and production schedules to determine production requirements. Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency. Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers. Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects and malfunctions. Demonstrate equipment operations and work procedures to new employees and assign employees to experienced workers for training. Monitor and patroll work area and enforce safety and sanitation regulations. Plann and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences, to meet production goals.

Demonstrate TVA Values of safety, inclusion, integrity, and service, with an emphasis on strengthening the culture of the organization by modeling and reinforcing inclusive behaviors.

Continually strive for improvement by establishing and reinforcing standards of excellence based on industry top performance.

Translate the fleet goals into specific tactical steps, resource allocations, initiatives and supporting actions needed to realize targeted performance and required results.

Deliberately involve and embrace others when developing solutions and estabnlishing direction. Values diversity and perspectives, experiences, and talents to promote learning, growth, and team performance. Actions and words demonstrate a respect for individuals with diverse cultures, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds.

Communicate honestly and effectively with individuals and groups in a manner that helps them understand reasoning behind decisions. Foster an environment where communication is valued and concerns that are raised recieve genuine responses, empathy, and follow-ups. Seek input, check for understanding, and gain commitment for goals.

Maintenance Foreman 2006 – 2020

Tennessee Valley Authority, Spring City, Tennessee

Coordinate planning, scheduling, estimating work, setting priorities based on plan/schedule and initiate corrective action for situations that may interrupt/impede work.

Ensure jobs have necessary tools, materials, information, equipment and manpower with appropriate skills for safe and efficient performance.

Supervise work to ensure applicable environmental rules/policies are followed, hazardous materials/wastes are properly handled/disposed of/documented, and use non-hazardous substitutes when possible to reduce hazardous materials/waste.

Coach employees in key behaviors critical to job success, initiate corrective action as needed, prepare annual employee appraisals and participate in service review sessions.

Maintenance Head Foreman 2011 – 2020

Tennessee Valley Authority, Spring City, Tennessee

Coordinate planning, scheduling, estimating work, setting priorities based on plans/schedule and initiate corrective action for situations that may interrupt/impede work.

Ensure jobs have necessary tools, materials, information, equipment and manpower with appropriate skills for safe and efficient performance.

Supervise work to ensure applicable environmental rules/policies are followed, hazardous materials/wastes are properly handled/disposed of/documented, and uses non-hazardous substitutes when possible to reduce hazardous materials/waste.

Coach employees in key behaviors critical to job success, initiate corrective action as needed, prepare annual employee appraisals and participate in service review sessions.

Demonstrate strong concern for safely, cost, quality and environmental policies and enhancing technical and administrative performance in carrying out job assignments.

Interface with other organizations as necessary, during performance of work activities exercising sound judgment in making required decisions.

Protect TVA properties, provide a safe and healthful work environment, and plan, supports and promote safety/health and environmental awareness as a key element of TVA’s mission.

Promote an environment that fosters teamwork, employee involvement and empowerment, and willingness to own and champion company goals and objectives.

Facilitate root cause identification, verification, development, and implementation of activities to restore lost function and development and implementation of process changes to prevent recurrence.

Monitor and analyze condition-based maintenance indicators to forecast maintenance required to maintain equipment safely, reliability, efficiency and availability.

Provide cleanup efforts assistance, lead in proper housekeeping methods and communicates directions and assignments effectively promoting teamwork among subordinates.

SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

Crew Supervision ECM (Enterprise Content Management)

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) ESOMS

Hazardous Materials MAXIMO

Safety Procedures SAFETY NET

Regulatory Compliance WORD (2016)

Union Affiliations Machinist Local 1458, Machinist Local 56 ), 18th and Lylery Street, Chattanooga, TN, 1994 to 2021

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