Expert Details
Natural Gas Distribution Operations
ID: 739732
Alabama, USA
Dispatching to include procedures for processing emergency calls
Natural disaster response, command, and control
Warehousing and inventory control
New construction -- e.g., installation of natural gas mains, services, and cast iron/bare steel replacement programs
Compliance issues pertaining to DOT 192
Operations and maintenance manuals
Leakage investigations and procedures
Best management practices for maintenance of natural gas distribution systems systems
OSHA procedures and compliance
Labor-management relations and contract negotiations
Business Process Improvement
Leadership Development
In addition to his expertise in numerous functional processes in the natural gas industry, Expert has proven a track record of crisis management, outage management, leadership development, and consistent integrity.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1991 | Degree: BS | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Samford University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2023 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Line Locator | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert locates and marks underground facilities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2021 to 2023 | Employer: Surview Field Services | Title: Leakage Technician | Department: |
Responsibilities:In his recent role as Leakage Technician, Expert completed numerous critical area and residential leakage surveys. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2016 | Employer: Magnolia River Services | Title: Field Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:In his role as Field Inspector, Expert completed new construction, cast iron replacement, and bare steel replacement projects in three locations spanning Missouri and Florida. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 2013 | Employer: Alabama Gas Corporation | Title: Numerous Roles | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert served Alabama Gas Corporation in numerous roles over 33 years:Internal Business Process Consultant (2010-13) Expert worked as part of a three-person team to lead efforts to reorganize a 100-year old company, collaborating with Subject Matter Experts documentation and analyzing current processes to identify bottlenecks. Developed new workflows to help company serve customers in an efficient and timely manner. Led efforts in newly formed Leadership Development Initiative. Division Manager (2008-10) Expert led operations in three separate locations within the gas company's division. Prepared, monitored, and adjusted O&M and capital budgets. Ensured compliance with all local state, and federal rules and regulations. Participated in contract negotiations with one of three bargaining units. Represented the company in community and civic endeavors. District Manager (2005-08) Expert supervised service and construction mechanics and commercial office operations. Prepared O&M and Capital budgets; participated in contract negotiations with one of three bargaining units; and represented the Company in community and civic endeavors. Superintendent: Southern Operations (2003-05) Expert promoted safety and compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Assisted in O&M and capital budget preparation. Participated in contract negotiations with one of three bargaining units. Superintendent: New Construction (2000-03) Expert prepared bids for new construction, cast iron replacement, and bare steel replacement projects. Monitored progress of projects and ensured project completion adhered to schedule. Previously, under the same title (1997-2000), Expert worked with contractors to ensure all requests for service were processed and completed in a timely manner. New Business Development (1994-97) In his BD role, Expert promoted the use of natural gas by meeting with homebuilders and developers, identifying and successfully closing on propane and all-electric conversions. Customer Service Dispatcher (1980-94) Expert routed work to service and construction mechanics. He directed responses to emergency calls and maintained effective inventory levels. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Professional Appointments |
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| Leader in Command Center when natural gas was reintroduced into the gas system in Bay St. Louis, Missouri, following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Recognized and a Man of Integrity in Pelham, AL. Recognized by Trussville Utilities in Trussville, AL following collaborative efforts in Bay St. Louis, MS. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Completed Leadership Shelby County. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Expert left the workforce from 2016 to 2021 to care for an elderly parent with Alzheimer’s. |
Fields of Expertise
natural gas, natural gas industry, natural gas facility, natural gas energy, natural disaster, natural disaster preparedness, natural disaster response, natural disaster command, natural disaster control, command and control, warehouse, warehouse management, warehouse operations, inventory, inventory control, inventory management, inventory control system, compliance, DOT 192, leakage, leakage investigation, leakage procedure, natural gas distribution systems, Natural Gas Distribution, OSHA, OSHA compliance, OSHA procedures, contract negotiation, business process development, business process improvement, Process Improvement, leadership development, business process management