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John Rush
41103 Mill Creek Rd
Magnolia, TX 77354
281-745-7816
e-mail: texasrush@ymail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Successfully delivered a safety culture that provided and maintained a safe work environment for
employees and the public.
• Demonstrated Operations and Project Manager’s expertise through regularly assuming those
responsibilities on a temporary basis.
• Directed mutual assistance teams to successful storm restoration while representing CNP in a
manner consistent with core values.
• Maintained and encouraged an environment focused on achieving extraordinary levels of customer
service.
• Gained extensive large project management knowledge while on CNP DOE SmartGrid/Intelligent
Grid (SG/IG) project.
• Developed process flow and documentation expertise that adhered to established work practices and
industry standards.
EXPERIENCE
Operations Supervisor, Greenspoint & Cypress Service Centers, July 2013-Present
• July 2014-Feb 2015 served as interim Operations Manager at Cypress Service Center in the absence
of a permanent Operation’s Manager. During this time Cypress achieved an excellent safety
performances measured by Preventable Vehicle Accidents, Recordable Injuries, and Lost Time
Accidents.
• Completed CNP’s Leadership Academy. This program consisted of multiple personal mentoring
sessions with CNP Operation’s directors, trainer led courses, online courses, and meetings with CNP
executive leadership.
• Selected to provide review and revisions to CNP’s revised Safety Manual. This revision brought
CNP in line with the new OSHA 1910 standards
• Responsible for all self-contained meter, service restoration efforts, and crew scheduling at
Greenspoint service center, approximant meter count of 288,000.
• Responsible for all operational reliability issues and directives at Cypress service center,
approximant meter count of 152,000.
Crew Leader, Intelligent Grid Infrastructure, June 2010-June 2013
• Coordinated new technology development with interdepartmental groups that led to the creation of
the Intelligent Grid Switching Device (IGSD) construction specifications, work order design, and
logistic processes.
• Responsible for all aspects of IGSD construction on CNP distribution system.
• Produced and presented effective presentations to senior management.
• Developed scope and set expectations for MPT/NHPL installations of IGSDs and partnered with
these organizations to ensure timely and efficient compliance with construction expectations.
• Base lined material and labor costs necessary for budget development.
Crew Leader, Greenspoint & Sugarland Service Centers, Nov 2005-July 2010
• Ensured a safe work environment and open forum were for all employees at regardless of
department. GPT S/C achieved 0-0-0 for the calendar year of 2009
• Led FCCs, CNP/NHPL crews, and associated support staff during Hurricane Ike to a safe
completion of CNP’s service restoration effort.

2. • Collaborated with Service Consultants, Crew Leaders, Logistics, and contractors to ensure that
established CNP work flow procedures were adhered to correctly, resulting in improvements in need
date performance, planned versus actual rates, material return rates, kitting of work orders, and
customer satisfaction.
• Led and motivated bargaining unit personal resulting in a safe and effective work practices.
• Responsible for all operational reliability issues and directives.
Head Line Mechanic, Cypress Service Center, Jan 1998-Nov 2005
• Responsible for public and crew's safety using guidelines established in the CenterPoint Energy
Accident Prevention Manual and current OSHA standards.
• Responsible for planning and prioritizing work loads for construction and meter crews.
• Utilize SAP, RE-Viewer, and circuit GIS along with initiating switching and clearance orders.
• Develop procedural and training guidelines for the Mobile Data System and responsible for the
successful training and implementation of this program.
• Competitor on multiple Lineman Rodeo teams. Team member of 1st
place local and state rodeos.
Team member of 1st
place International Lineman Rodeo 2000.
• Crew member of team sent to Honduras to construct distribution infrastructure for Destino del
Reino (orphanage).
Line Mechanic, Cypress Service Center, June1986-Jan 1998
• Insured the safety of the public and crew-members.
• Was responsible for the construction and maintenance of 12kV and 35kV facilities on underground
and overhead distribution systems.
• Utilized URD van, Biddle, and Dynatel fault locators to locate, sectionalize, and repair URD faults.
• Restoration of electrical service under adverse conditions.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, Magnolia High School , Magnolia, TX, 1980
TRAINING
 CNP Leadership Academy Feb 2015
 iSpeak Oct 2014
 Power of Professional Presence Feb 2012
 Fundamentals of Managing Projects Dec 2011
 Transitioning to Management: Leading Professional & Expert Based Groups Sept 2011
Civic & Community Activities
 Board member of Mill Creek Landing Home Owners Association. 2007-2013
 United Way Leadership contributor and past Co-coordinator
 Member of CNP Dragon Boat Racing Team, and represented CNP in the Buffalo Bayou Regatta