Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Nicholas Kucera

newcastle,ON

Summary

Experienced and results-driven leader with over 10 years of expertise in utility maintenance, construction supervision, scheduling, and customer relations. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, with a focus on communication, efficiency, and safety. Seeking a leadership role in operations or maintenance to continue driving team success, process improvements, and operational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Supervisor

03.2023 - 06.2025
  • - Led field crews in main and service installations, abandonments, and tie-ins.
  • - Oversaw daily operations and enforced safety and productivity standards.
  • - Managed project budgets, tracked expenditures, and implemented corrective actions.
  • - Held site meetings with contractors to coordinate vital main excavation plans.
  • - Conducted quality inspections and supervised subcontractors and internal teams.

Supervisor, Scheduling Optimization

01.2022 - 09.2023
  • - Developed accurate daily/weekly schedules for 25+ crews across 5 regions.
  • - Provided admin support to 20+ staff, managed calendars, and coordinated meetings.
  • - Enhanced communication between departments and supported onboarding processes.

Supervisor, Operations

04.2021 - 12.2021
  • - Assisted senior executives with scheduling, reports, and correspondence.
  • - Coordinated internal events and ensured professional client engagement.
  • - Streamlined operational workflows through strong organizational support.

Senior Analyst Field

AR&I Department
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • - Responded to and investigated emergency incidents involving gas infrastructure.
  • - Maintained and repaired both buried and above-ground gas lines.
  • - Operated and maintained specialized tools in compliance with safety standards.

First Class Gas Technician

AR&I Department
04.2015 - 07.2018
  • - Installed and maintained gas meters and associated piping.
  • - Performed preventative maintenance and emergency response tasks.
  • - Followed all safety regulations while handling equipment and tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
Oshawa, ON
06-2010

Skills

  • Technical skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), SAP, heavy machinery and tools operation, scheduling and crew coordination, inventory control and invoicing, computer proficiency, construction planning and site safety
  • Soft skills: leadership and team management, communication and collaboration, time management and organization, problem solving, conflict resolution

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • DDI Inclusion Course
  • Basics of Supervising
  • JIBC ICS 400 (Incident Command System Training)

Languages

English – Fluent

Hobbies and Interests

Hockey, Golf, Reading, Outdoor Activities

Volunteer Experience

  • Clarington Jr. Eagles, Head Coach, 2019-06, Present
  • Toronto Red Wings, Assistant Coach, 2023-06, Present
  • Port Hope Panthers, Bench Staff, 2023-06, Present
  • U14 Orono Leafs, Coach, 2023, 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Construction Supervisor

03.2023 - 06.2025

Supervisor, Scheduling Optimization

01.2022 - 09.2023

Supervisor, Operations

04.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Analyst Field

AR&I Department
07.2018 - 02.2020

First Class Gas Technician

AR&I Department
04.2015 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
Nicholas Kucera