Joel Steele

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 20.0 years

Work Experience: 8.4 years

Work Experience:

Seasoned leader with over 30 years of combined military and civilian experience, bringing a proven track record of guiding diverse teams in project and program management across energy construction and industrial services. Known for a meticulous attention to detail, a relentless drive for process improvement, and a results-oriented approach to problem solving and goal achievement. My professional mission is to contribute meaningfully to an organization, become the trusted go-to expert, and dedicate the next 20+ years to driving excellence—leaving the company stronger and more successful than when I arrived.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Master Sergeant

    Branch/Position: Air Force

    Period: March 2000 - April 2020

    Occupation: Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman -

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    Inspects, maintains, modifies, tests, and repairs propellers, turboprop and turboshaft engines, jet engines, small gas turbine engines, and engine ground support equipment (SE). Manages aerospace propulsion functions and activities. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A671. Also, experience managing or directing repair activities for aerospace aircraft engines, propellers, and associated maintenance functions.

Work history:

  • Job Title: Unit Program Director

    Company: Department of the Air Force

    Period: January 2024 - October 2024

    Role Description:

    Directly managed a team of 30 personnel across 78 programs for unit consisting of 311 personnel. These programs are critital to unit fuction and helps the commanding officer see all metrics of how is unit is performing across the full spectrum

  • Job Title: Site Manager

    Company: Blattner Energy

    Period: February 2022 - October 2023

    Role Description:

    Site lead for entire team of 435 personnel including self-performing workers and subcontractors. Was direct supervisor for 65 field managers. Was in complete control of Batter Energy Storage site from conception and first groundwork until site completion and turn over to customer. Managed and reported on all financials, was liason between the project manager, the client, and field personnel. Ensure site-wide safety in coordination with Site Safety manager, and oversaw all site quality of work and implementation of quality initiatives.

  • Job Title: District Manager

    Company: Team Industrial Services

    Period: January 2020 - December 2021

    Role Description:

    Was the district leader in charge of 3 offices with a total of 226 employees that serviced 249 clients covering 5 different states. Recongnized market opportunities and faciliated all contracts for all customers within district. Managed P&L and financial performance for all offices within district to drive businesss, cut cost, and build revenue for company. Direct supervisor for 21 front line supervisor and managers. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and development of all personnel. Lead and promoter of all safety and quality within district.

  • Job Title: Maintenance Manager

    Company: USAF

    Period: March 2018 - January 2020

    Role Description:

    Directed 34 personnel responsible for the development and management of many diverse Air Force programs. Direct oversight of 197 facilities valued at over $340M and projects worth over $16.1M. In charge of all inspection programs for 4 support maintenance units to include conducting inspections on all personnel readiness, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and many other critial inspection areas.

  • Job Title: Flightline Safety Manager

    Company: USAF

    Period: October 2017 - March 2018

    Role Description:

    Managed a team of 25 personnel in ensuring flightline safety to include Foreign Object Damage, Dropped Object Prevention, Runway Incursion programs to ensure the safety of all personnel and assets in excess of $5.1B. Responsible for all aspects of safety to include all new safety orientation training for the base as well as all safety related incidents investigations. Directly responsible for briefing all senior base leadership on safety trends and analysis.

  • Job Title: Maintenance Manager/Section Chief

    Company: USAF

    Period: January 2016 - October 2017

    Role Description:

    Lead a team of 65 divese maintenance technicians who are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and reparing aircraft valued at $12B. Responsible for developing and dissemination of regular reports on personnel and equipment status to higher headquarters. Coordinates with external organizations to schedule refueling, transport, and aerial operations. Direct leader for all maintenance functions as well as personnel issues.

Education:

  • Trident University International

    Bachelor's Degree – Leadership/Management

    Period: October 2016 - March 2019

  • Community College of Air Force

    Associate's Degree – Aircraft Maintenance Technology

    Period: May 2009 - June 2011

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