DAN ERWIN
Rocklin,CA
Summary
Accomplished emergency management professional, utility subject matter expert, and military officer with over 27 years of experience conducting domestic and international operations. Proven track record of successfully leading, planning, training, and budgeting teams in a dynamic, action-oriented environment, resulting in measurable outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in managing risk to protect assets, property, and equipment valued at over $1B for the Federal government and PG&E. Applies extensive knowledge in homeland security, critical incident operations management, risk identification and assessment, root cause analysis for utilities, ethical and legal issues, cause evaluation, public policymaking, evaluation and implementation, leadership, management, supervision, human resource issues and innovations, information resource systems and technologies, as well as fiscal resource management for short and long-term planning. Specializes in critical incident management and exercise design for government, public, and private agencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electric Program Manager (Principal) - Safety Casual Evaluation and Support
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
03.2020 - Current
- Earned the title of Subject Matter Expert for the analysis and quality of over fifteen root cause evaluations, over sixty apparent cause evaluations, two common cause evaluations, and five public safety incidents
- One of the largest cause evaluation workloads for a major utility and a Fortune 500 Company
- Safety Champion who spear-headed the corrective action to prevent reoccurrence by leading the root cause evaluation team effort to add electric contractors to the PG&E Grounding Manual to eliminate contractor significant injuries and fatalities
- Certified as a PG&E Breakthrough Performance Environment Specialist; has a deep understanding of the Five Factors of Breakthrough Performance measured by The Performance Diagnostic and how to integrate these factors into day-to-day organizational activity
- Volunteer at the VERC for EOC Team Charlie as the Deputy Distribution Branch Director during two PSPS events and a winter storm event
- Frequently fills in for other teams to fill the gap for EP&R resources
Military Analyst and Instructor
Green Cell Consulting
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided support for: Commanders and staff for planning major combat operations and (Foreign) Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief; Execution of Navy Expeditionary Warfighting Development Center phase training
- Navy Expeditionary Staffs performance evaluation in integrated/advanced training events; exercise development and planning in support of Fleet and training/assessment exercises; Expeditionary Warfare, Irregular Warfare, Construction, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) tactics analysis, review and standardization
- Navy Expeditionary concepts review and proof of concept in fleet exercises, Mission area effectiveness assessments, and gap identification and analysis
Maritime Operations Center Director
Military Sealift Command Norfolk
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Stood over 3,200 hours of watch in the Global Command Information Center; demonstrated outstanding leadership and superb managerial skills unparalleled to the complex nature of the operations for 181 logistics, special mission, sealift, service support and propositioning ships (largest logistics fleet in the world)
- Provided time-critical support during the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season; orchestrated maritime operations using weather data affecting MSC shipping for storm avoidance and coordinated Defense Support of Civilian Authority recovery efforts in the Caribbean which included activation of USNS COMFORT
- Trained 21 active duty/reserve Naval Officers and 5 enlisted Operations Specialists encompassing quality and professional standards; ensured the effective dissemination of reports to USTRANSCOM, USFF, and other Combatant Commanders as well as fleet customers and other relevant parties
Chief Operating Officer
US Military Entrance Station
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Directed a team of 3 front-line supervisors and 23 staff personnel and operations in medical, processing, and testing supporting a Joint Service Command whose mission was to ensure the quality of military accessions during peacetime and mobilization in accordance with established standards
- Achieved the FY2013 and FY2014 Category III Station of Excellence out of 21 stations, FY2013 Western Sector Station of Excellence out of 31 stations, and FY2013 overall ranking of #4 out of 65 stations
- Improved processing by 20% for over 7K accessions and enlistments, 6K medical exams, and 26K student tests; oversaw over $10.5M in Centrally Billed Accounts with zero discrepancies during 3-year tenure
Director
USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Directed a team of 4-6 front-line supervisors and 65-75 Sailors in 2 departments and eight work centers in the performance of planning and management of administration, equipment, jobs, and workspaces
- Managed material assessment packages to improve maintenance availability planning, Current Ship's Maintenance Project management, and equipment repair, reducing ship's jobs from over 1,000 to less than 270 in six months, saving the Navy over $300K in costs and materials while improving manning
- Developed, planned, and implemented an Inport Emergency Team training plan to maintain the ship's damage control and survivability readiness, leading to 100% proficiency and qualified over 250 Sailors and Marines in basic and advanced Damage Control stations
Manager
Mine Countermeasure Crew LEADER
07.2008 - 02.2010
- Directed a team of 1-2 front-line supervisors and 15-20 Sailors in 2 departments and five work centers, performed planning and management of administration, equipment, jobs, and workspaces
- Coordinated and managed all Force Protection efforts of 5 ships during two Middle Eastern deployments and a homeport shift from Ingleside, TX, to San Diego, CA, via the Panama Canal. Analyzed security measures for open ocean transit and port visit protection of naval assets, resulting in zero damage or loss.
- Managed material assessment packages during maintenance availability, ensuring 100% compliance and accomplishment of all continuous maintenance availability and Combat Systems, Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Readiness Assessment jobs during deployment
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice with a Specialization in Critical Incident Management
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2006
Skills
- Program Management
- Cross functional leadership
- Critical thinking
- Scheduling and planning
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Stakeholder communications
- Training and development
- Operations management
- Policy and procedure development
Certification
Breakthrough Environment Specialist, Gap International, 01/01/24
Timeline
Electric Program Manager (Principal) - Safety Casual Evaluation and Support
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
03.2020 - Current
Military Analyst and Instructor
Green Cell Consulting
12.2018 - 02.2020
Maritime Operations Center Director
Military Sealift Command Norfolk
11.2015 - 10.2018
Chief Operating Officer
US Military Entrance Station
10.2012 - 11.2015
Director
USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
02.2011 - 10.2012
Manager
Mine Countermeasure Crew LEADER
07.2008 - 02.2010
Breakthrough Environment Specialist, Gap International, 01/01/24
Master of Science - Criminal Justice with a Specialization in Critical Incident Management
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Saint Leo University
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