Dean Walker
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Driven and passionate I have worked with The City of Red Deer for 28 years. I have learned and continue to learn the business from working my way up from Powerline Technician to now Acting Senior Utilities Superintendent. My work with The City of Red Deer has been fulfilling while allowing me to show leadership through interpersonal skills, listening, organizational relationships and positive attitude while continuously striving to learn and improve.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Senior Utilities Senior Superintendent
City Of Red Deer
08.2023 - Current
- Leadership to the Supervisors within the Electric Utility Department
- Partner with City of Red Deer departments to ensure projects are planned and executed to create the least inconvenience to City of Red Deer residents and businesses.
- Scheduling projects to coincide with other departments to effectively use resources and budgets of The City of Red Deer.
- Effectively establishing relationships by utilizing Community and Public Relations Department and Community Development Section to inform and educate the residents and businesses of Red Deer regarding projects that will affect them.
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Work with the Supervisors of the Electric Utility to maintain worker and public safety.
- Collaborating by developing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyzed budget reports to identify areas of improvement.
- Part of the City of Red Deer and IBEW negotiations.
- Communicate effectively with the IBEW to ensure a healthy and open relationship.
General Foreman
City Of Red Deer
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with subcontractors for seamless coordination of work scopes, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for workers.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Line Foreman
City Of Red Deer
07.2010 - 09.2016
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosting overall crew morale and job satisfaction.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Adapted quickly ensuring flexibility in project execution without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Oversaw quality control measures throughout all stages of project development, minimizing errors while promoting adherence to industry standards.
Journeyman Powerline Technician
City Of Red Deer
01.1996 - 07.2010
- Bolstered overall powerline performance by proactively identifying potential issues and recommending improvements based on field observations and technical expertise.
- Maintained solid safety record.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Responded to emergencies and outages.
- Enhanced system reliability through diligent repair and replacement of damaged powerlines and equipment.
Education
Safety Codes Officer
04.2016
Trade Certificate - Powerline Technician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB06.1994
Skills
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Communication
- Quality Control Programs
- Recruitment and hiring
- Customer Service
- Presentations
- Safety Compliance
- Community Engagement
- Policy Development
- Leadership Development
- Mentoring and training
Timeline
Acting Senior Utilities Senior Superintendent
City Of Red Deer
08.2023 - Current
General Foreman
City Of Red Deer
09.2016 - 08.2023
Line Foreman
City Of Red Deer
07.2010 - 09.2016
Journeyman Powerline Technician
City Of Red Deer
01.1996 - 07.2010
Safety Codes Officer
Trade Certificate - Powerline Technician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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