Robert (Bob) Foote
Details
Cybersecurity
University of North Dakota
2020 : 2021
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Business Information Technology
Minot State University
2009 : 2013
Associate's degree
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Community College of the Air Force
2004 : 2006
East Forsyth High School- NC
1992 : 1995
Harvard H Ellis Regional Vocational Technical Sch
1991 : 1992
-Monitors cybersecurity measures in all substation telecommunication and protective relaying devices
-Manages cellular gateways for remote locations
-Performs patching for servers and operational technology assets
-Verifies compliance measures and stays abreast on new policies and procedures
-Coordinates with Telecom and Operational Engineering to ensure safety and compliance for reliable substation operations
-Updates network drawings with AutoCAD
-Programs firewalls, switches and RTU's for substation networks
2017 : Present
Minnkota Power Cooperative
Substation CIP Compliance Analyst (Cybersecurity & Telecom Engineering)
-Supervisor of technician crew, taking pride in all facilities and grounds
-Maintains 160K sq ft of buildings/953K sq ft grounds, 6650 MBH boilers, 185 Ton Chillers, 58 garage doors, 35 air conditioners, 9 air compressors and numerous systems around the Rydell Auto complex
-Sets daily maintenance priorities and manages parts/purchases for team
-Established equipment preventative maintenance work order database for over 1200 equipment items. This ensures history and tracking for nearly 2000 work orders annually
-Mechanical abilities directly reduced calls to outside repair contractors by 75%
-Improved OSHA compliance by overhauling Lockout-Tagout and implementing a HAZCOM program
-Performed snow removal in winter months and weed control during summer
2015 : 2017
Rydell Auto Group - RydellCars.com
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
-Prioritize maintenance and parts fabrication across 10 specialized shops
-Chair/attend daily production meetings and set project goals
-Track/evaluate training qualifications, safety compliance and performance metrics
-Advocate on behalf of organization for personnel/equipment requirements
-Review/edit/process annual performance reports for 440 personnel
-Scrutinize manpower positions while realigning teams for maximum performance
-Facilitate process improvement opportunities to maximize output/customer satisfaction
2014 : 2015
United States Air Force
Maintenance Manager (Superintendent)
-Led 92 Personnel in the inspection and preventative maintenance of 484 powered and non- powered aircraft support equipment items
- Saved $25K annually; key player in shop flow restructure; grouped tasks/built daily goal boards which reduced weekly inspection time from 5 to 4 days
- Assessed shop hazardous waste program quarterly; zero findings during 2013 Air Force Environmental Compliance Inspection
- Managed nuclear inspection prep teams/fixed 420+ findings; earned highest Air Force compliance rating
- Surveyed customer needs/procured support equip; expanded maintenance production capability 50%
2012 : 2013
United States Air Force
Aerospace Ground Equipment Shop Chief
-Led 115 personnel in the 450-hour inspection of B-52H Bomber aircraft, jet engine repair, and large component maintenance
-Evaluated and streamlined aircraft inspection process using LEAN/6 Sigma eliminating 60 non-value added inspection days, saving $90K annually
-Overcame equipment shortages by designing a low cost aircraft wash alternative, saving $20K in construction contract requirements
2011 : 2012
United States Air Force
Aircraft Maintenance/Inspection Shop Chief
Skills
Aerospace, Airfield Driving, Air Force, Cultural Diversity, Customer Service, Diesel Engine, DoD, Equal Employment Opportunity, Equipment Maintenance, Human Resources, HVAC, Hydraulic Systems, Incident Response, Industrial Safety, Information Technology, Inspection, Internal Combustion Engines, Lean Six Sigma, Maintenance & Repair, Maintenance Management, Metal Fabrication, Military, Military Operations, Network Security, Operations Management, OSHA, Power Electronics, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Production Management, Radio Communication, Schematics, Security Clearance, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Team Building, Welding
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Qualifications Summary:
-19 years power generation, HVAC, diesel engine, pneumatic and hydraulic repair expertise
-12 years management experience; currently leading 440 maintenance personnel
-Proven cost savings of 49K man-hrs/$320K annually through LEAN and Six Sigma projects
-BAS in Business Information Technology; database management, MS Office and graphic design
-Extensive quality assurance, preventative maintenance and production experience
-Wide array of oversight; metal fabrication, aircraft systems repair and nuclear equipment
-Trained in human resource abilities, problem solving, conflict resolution and communication
-Proficient in completing inspection reports, worker evaluations and financial records
-Experienced in hazardous waste, safety regulations and environmental compliance
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