Kenneth W LaCasse has over 30 years of experience in electrical maintenance and management, most recently as the Substation Supervisor for PNM where he is responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of substations and transformers. He has a background in mining maintenance management and process improvement from positions at BHP Billiton and Treetop Inc. LaCasse holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and certifications in mine safety and as a Six Sigma Green Belt.

1. Kenneth W LaCasse
kwlacasse@gmail.com
(505) 360-0118
3300 North Cochiti Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
EDUCATION:
University of Phoenix
MBA, completed 33 credits with a 3.76 GPA. Expected completion in December 2015.
Bachelor of Science in Management, July 2012
• GPA 3.8
• Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society for Business Students
Excelsior College
AAS Administrative/Management Studies, March 2001
Senior Enlisted Academy, Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, RI, March 2001
EXPERIENCE:
PNM, San Juan Generating Station, Waterflow, NM September 2014 – Present
Substation Supervisor
• Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance for the 345kV, 230kV, 69kV, and 12.47kV distribution and
switchyards and generator step-up and auxiliary transformers in the power plant.
• Developed work management plan for NERC and non-NERC maintenance
• Developed KPIs for work management plan from Cascade and Passport
BHP Billiton, Navajo Mine, Fruitland, NM January 2008 – September 2014
Senior Electrical Foreman
• Responsible for the Electrical Department of this surface coal mine. Managed 21 electricians, and apprentice.
o Eight apprentices advanced to Maintenance ‘A’ Electricians.
• Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance on three Marion draglines, buildings, and power
distribution system.
• Designated project leader for Business Improvement project for dragline cable move which saved $1.3 million
• Designated project leader for Business Improvement project to reduce wind related mine power outages. Reduced
power outages from 18 in 2007 to zero in 2009 that saved an estimated $1.2 million
• Designated to routinely supervises welders, vendors, and mechanics during extended dragline outages
• Designated to fill in as Superintendant for the Field Maintenance Crew as required
• Coordinates repairs with contractors from various companies
Analysis and Improvement Engineer July 2012-June 2013
• Develops work management strategies for mining equipment using SAP
• Completes root cause analysis using 5 Whys and FMEA for equipment failures and recommends improvement areas
• Identified and worked on Lean Six Sigma improvement products
• Completed Six Sigma Black Belt Training
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
TREETOP, Inc., Selah, WA 2007 – 2008
Maintenance Manager
• Responsible for the electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance for this apple processing plant
• Managed a 2.5 million dollar annual budget for labor and parts
• Responsible for the safe operation, corrective, and preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment and
equipment associated with fruit processing and bottling
• Familiar with GMP and HACCP procedures
• Responsible for tracking and coordinating plant capital improvements

2. BHP Billiton, San Juan Mine, Waterflow, NM 2005- 2007
Electrical and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
• Responsible for the electrical and building maintenance for the surface facilities of this underground coal mine
• Managed seven electricians and two building maintenance personnel. One electrician promoted to supervisor
• Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, electric driven mining equipment
• Managed budgets for building and electrical repairs
• Reduced MSHA electrical violations by 80 percent in one year
• Designated trainer for Lock-out/Tag-Out programs
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47), San Diego, CA 2003- 2005
Executive Assistant to the Commanding Officer
• Command Master Chief for a crew of over 300 personnel
• Managed 15 programs related to Human Resources and professional growth for junior personnel. Improved retention
rates the lowest 10% to the highest 10% on similar class ships.
• Effectively applied management and leadership methods to assure positive team development
• Established a Command Mentor Program for junior personnel focusing on personal development
• Integral part of coordinating, planning, and implementing shipboard policies and procedures
• Liaison between shipboard personnel and family support agencies, such as Family Advocacy and Navy Relief
• Instrumental in the career development of assigned enlisted personnel
USS McCAMPBELL (DDG 85), San Diego, CA 2001- 2003
Maintenance Program Manager
• Responsible for the operation and evaluation of shipboard preventive and corrective maintenance programs for 39
work centers
• Program Manager for the Optimized Maintenance Management System for shipboard corrective maintenance
• Program Manager for ship’s automated preventive maintenance scheduler
• Maintained database for over 60,000 shipboard items to ensure proper ownership and parts support
• Ship’s Material Maintenance Officer responsible for over 350 off-ship repairs from various contractors
• Senior Enlisted Advisor for over 200 personnel at the building yard during ship’s construction
Afloat Training Group Pacific, San Diego, CA 1999- 2001
Training Team Leader
• Responsible for conducting training and inspections of shipboard maintenance programs for ten ships. Instructed
various shipboard maintenance courses, and computed generated maintenance programs.
• Developed a course curriculum for the automated shipboard preventive maintenance program that was taught to over
1000 students. This course was an invaluable part of the implementation of the automated scheduler to all Pacific
Fleet ships.
• Instructor for all shipboard preventive and corrective maintenance courses
USS MILIUS (DDG 69), San Diego, CA 1995- 1999
Engineering Department Leading Petty Officer
• Supervised four divisions and over 125 personnel in all aspects of Naval Engineering
• Qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch. Responsible for the safe operation of four LM2500 Gas Turbine
Engines, three Allison AG-9140 Gas Turbine Ship’s Service Generators, and all associated propulsion and auxiliary
equipment
• Managed ship’s Electrical Safety, Engineering Training, Tag-Out, and Quality Assurance Programs
United States Navy (Various Commands) 1982- 1995
Electrical Supervisor and Electrical Technician
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Certified New Mexico Surface Coal Mine Foreman
• Certified as Mine Safety and Health Administration Electrician
• Six Sigma Green Belt

3. REFERENCES: Available upon request