Construction & Utility Maintenance Supervisor
Resume:
Alan Canty
Chicago, IL ***19
Phone: 708-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced construction and maintenance leader with a strong background in utility operations, industrial maintenance, infrastructure systems, and technical support. Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex projects, and coordinate emergency response operations while maintaining high safety and performance standards. Skilled in troubleshooting, workforce development, operational planning, and process improvement. Recognized for quickly identifying problems, implementing effective solutions, and improving system reliability and efficiency. Strong communicator focused on teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Professional Experience
Construction Supervisor
ComEd / Exelon Company – Chicago, IL
October 2021 – Present
Lead and supervise craft employees performing scheduled and emergency electrical distribution work.
Coordinate emergency storm restoration and outage response efforts while maintaining 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
Support system reliability and customer service by identifying abnormal system conditions and implementing corrective actions.
Manage employee performance through coaching, training, evaluations, and development planning.
Work closely with union employees and labor representatives while supporting collective bargaining agreements.
Plan workforce scheduling, resource allocation, and departmental budgeting to meet operational goals.
Promote a strong safety culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Engineering, Distribution Operations, Asset Management, Transmission, and Work Management teams.
Substation:
Work planning: Review work orders, drawings, project scope, and job plans before work begins.
Quality control: Inspect completed work to verify it meets approved drawings, specifications, and company standards.
Progress monitoring: Track schedules, labor, equipment, productivity, and project costs.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of job briefings, inspections, work progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Operational coordination: Work with authorized operations personnel to coordinate clearances, switching, equipment access, and return-to-service activities.
Environmental and site compliance: Ensure crews follow applicable environmental requirements, housekeeping standards, and site controls.
Problem resolution: Address unsafe conditions, construction conflicts, equipment issues, and delays, escalating issues when necessary.
Maintenance Superintendent
Ford Motor Company – Chicago, IL
March 2018 – October 2021
Supervised a workforce of 54 employees across maintenance and production support operations.
Managed hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and employee performance evaluations.
Led safety, productivity, and quality initiatives while ensuring compliance with operational standards.
Supported continuous improvement and Kaizen programs to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Oversaw preventive maintenance schedules and coordinated repairs on automated production equipment.
Performed root cause analysis on equipment failures to improve reliability and reduce operational costs.
Worked with PLC systems, automation controls, mechanical schematics, and technical blueprints.
Coordinated safety procedures including lockout/tagout, overhead safety, lifting and rigging, and energy control systems.
Mentored team leaders and helped develop workforce leadership skills through training and coaching.
Signal Maintainer Engineer
Canadian National Railroad – Chicago, IL
May 2010 – 2017
Installed, inspected, tested, and maintained railroad signal systems and related infrastructure.
Ensured compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and company safety policies.
Participated in Positive Train Control (PTC) upgrades and signal modernization projects.
Installed and maintained signal heads, control points, underground cable systems, and switching equipment.
Worked with Allen Bradley and Honeywell programmable logic control systems.
Operated heavy equipment including backhoes and trenchers during installation projects.
Conducted field inspections and performed repairs to maintain operational safety and reliability.
Performed welding and resistance spot welding for rail and infrastructure installations.
IBX Network Technician Lead
Equinix, Inc. – Chicago, IL
2007 – 2010
Installed, tested, and terminated fiber optic, Cat5, and coaxial network cross-connects in data center environments.
Supported customer infrastructure installations including cabinets, relay racks, and networking equipment.
Diagnosed and resolved network circuit issues using BERT testers and cable analysis equipment.
Provided remote technical support and troubleshooting for enterprise-level customers.
Managed project documentation, ticketing systems, and operational reporting.
Trained technical staff and assisted in developing standard operating procedures.
Maintained working knowledge of networking hardware, telecommunications systems, LAN/WAN infrastructure, and TCP/IP protocols.
Configured and troubleshot routers, switches, and related networking equipment.
Education
DeVry University – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Business Administration (Currently Attending)
Chicago State University – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Certifications
Advanced Metallic Cable Splicing
Ascope I Certification
Utility Truck Driving II – National Safety Council
Low Voltage Electricity I & II – State of Illinois
Dale Carnegie Certification
CAP Joint Training Certification – Ford Motor Company
FANUC Robot Certification (PLC)
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