Consultant, Kevin Kennedy Associates Inc.
Providing expertise in natural gas utility operations, construction management, natural gas pipeline inspection, directional drilling management, public relations, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
Construction Coordinator, gas company
Was responsible for all pipeline, fabrication materials, billing ad approval of payments to contractor. Handled all public relations and customer complaints. 7.2 miles of high pressure transmission line through downtown area.
Manager Directional Drilling and Inspection, Assist. Chief, Progress Energy/ Piedmont Natural Gas ENCNG, Raleigh, NC
Was assistant chief inspector for over 400 miles of 12", 10", and 6" natural gas pipeline routes election and installation for the Eastern Project. Determined right of way, pipeline location within right of way, methodology and technology for installation. Determined areas requiring Horizontal Directional Drilling, concrete weights, and any other required changes to normal specification. Calculated, designed, inspected, documented and provided related data for projected project cost. Participated in route selection by studying aerial maps and physically traveling all proposed routes, gathering any data needed for environmental impact and cost estimates. Developed “Lump Sum Bids" for contractor bidding purposes. Assisted in right of way disputes/ obstructions and helped find cost effective re-routes, around and through those areas. Was responsible for all aspects of Horizontal Directional Drilling. Calculated all drills and designs using field calculations, as well as Atlas Bore Planning Software to validate initial calculations. Approved individual drill by type and length for payment. Negotiated any discrepancies with contractor. Insured that all drills and drill sites conformed to permit and company specs. Handled all customer complaints to assure customer/ company satisfaction.
Temp General Manager/ Construction Manager, Frontier Energy, Elkin, NC
Managed the development of the back office requirements for start up natural gas utility, including, but no limited to development of operation and maintenance plan, organizational design, computerized compliance system, development of job descriptions, and related pay scales. Identified and acquired and designed the necessary vehicles, equipment and materials to support developing LGDC. Managed the Survey, Right of Way, Mapping Routing, Construction Design, contractor operations and associated budget for the installation of 171 miles of transmission and 700 miles of distribution pipeline services.
Field Operations Manager, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, CA
Managed all aspects of the Inland Empire (geographic area includes all of San Bernardino County and Riverside County) Regions, Distribution, Customer Service, Facilities, Automotive and Dispatch Operations.
Manager Of Client Consulting Services, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, CA
Managed the entire Gas Company staff support services for: Distribution, Customer Services, Transmission, Meter Reading, Billing Collections Special Account Billing, Measurement and Regulations, and Pipeline Contractor utilization
Division Superintendent, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, CA
Managed all aspects of Foothill Division’s Distribution gas system (area includes part of Los Angeles San Gabriel Valley) Distribution Field and Planning Office operations.
Manager of Pipeline Training, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, CA
Managed all distribution and pipeline training activities for entire Gas Company.
Planning Office Supervisor, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised all construction and maintenance, planning and engineering activities for Southeast Division.
Organization and Compensation Specialist, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, CA
Supported the Gas Company in interpretation of the Company/ Union Contract Agreement. Developed pay scales, job descriptions, etc.
