Veteran • Logistics Officer • Gas Systems Supervisor
Mission-focused leader in logistics, utility operations, and technical systems.
Natural gas operations supervisor with field experience in pressure control, measurement, odorization, automation, maintenance, and safe system operations. I also bring military leadership in transportation, logistics, training, and equipment accountability.
steven.nelsonn@gmail.com
Duke Energy Gas Systems Operations Supervisor
Kentucky Army National Guard Logistics XO
Ready for custom domain deployment
Military Leadership
Marine Corps veteran and Kentucky Army National Guard officer with experience leading Soldiers, transportation operations, readiness, safety, mission execution, and more than $6.6 million in government equipment.
Gas Control & Utility Operations
Duke Energy Gas Systems Operations Supervisor experienced in troubleshooting, controls, measurement, automation, pressure control, preventative maintenance, and gas network support.
Transportation & Logistics
Experienced in motor transportation planning, logistics coordination, convoy support, asset accountability, CDL operations, and equipment readiness.
Professional Profile
Practical leadership with technical depth.
Natural gas operations supervisor with field experience in pressure control, measurement, odorization, automation, and maintenance. I lead safe, reliable gas system operations while bringing military leadership in transportation, logistics, training, and equipment accountability.
Gas transmission and distribution operations
Field crew supervision and emergency response
Pressure regulation, odorization, and peak shaving
SCADA, instrumentation, and preventive maintenance
Employee training and performance development
Logistics and asset accountability
Positive and proactive leadership style
Excellent written and verbal communication
Risk identification and mitigation
Logistics, supply chain, and warehouse operations
Performs well under pressure
Empathetic leadership with accountability
Large hourly team leadership and development
Strong confidentiality and professionalism
Organized, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking
Experience
Professional Background
TFO Supervisor / Supervisor Gas Systems Operations
Duke Energy, Monroe, Ohio
Supervise field employees supporting safe gas transmission, feeder, distribution, system station, and district regulator operations.
Plan field assignments, staffing, and on-call coverage for operational readiness and emergency response.
Coordinate planned line outages, work plans, procedures, and communication with Gas Control, engineering, contractors, and customers.
Direct pressure control, reliability, odorization, gas production, and peak shaving operations.
Oversee employee qualifications, training, development, performance reviews, and center O&M priorities.
Executive Officer and Operations Officer / First Lieutenant
2112th Transportation Company, Kentucky Army National Guard
Plan company operations and coordinate logistics, maintenance, personnel support, and vehicle dispatch.
Maintain accountability and readiness oversight for more than $6.6 million in government equipment.
Achieved 90% vehicle readiness with 34 fully mission-capable vehicles during fiscal year 2026 annual training.
Planned and supported eight convoy operations and executed four major container missions during fiscal year 2026.
Improved training readiness by certifying 73 Soldiers in night driving and qualifying 50 Soldiers across four vehicle platforms.
Ranked #2 of 17 officers of the same grade and rated Most Qualified with a recommendation for immediate company command.
Gas Control Technician
Duke Energy
Troubleshot gas control, pressure regulation, measurement, odorization, and automation systems with diagnostic instruments.
Installed controls and measurement equipment and completed scheduled preventive maintenance.
Maintained technical records and recommended upgrades and cost-conscious operational improvements.
Supported gas network connections for residential, business, and commercial customers.
Platoon Leader / Second Lieutenant
2123d Transportation Company, Kentucky Army National Guard
Oversaw readiness, well-being, morale, and development of 35 Soldiers and 13 Non-Commissioned Officers.
Implemented commander's directives across training management, vehicle maintenance, safety, physical readiness, personnel management, EO, and SHARP programs.
Maintained accountability, security, and maintenance responsibility for government equipment valued at over $6.6 million.
Staff Sergeant of Marines / Utilities Chief
United States Marine Corps
Managed a platoon of Marines across various environments, training events, and exercises.
Conducted and documented weekly safety training.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, flow charts, ladder logic, building plans, and specifications.
Created and modified as-built building and system plans.
Maintained power system readiness for effective deployment of Marine Corps resources.
Coordinated troops and millions of dollars of government equipment.
Skills
Core Strengths
LeadershipLogistics PlanningFleet OperationsGas Control SystemsSCADAPreventative MaintenanceSafety ManagementCommercial DrivingControls & InstrumentationUtilities OperationsTeam DevelopmentConvoy OperationsOperations ManagementRisk MitigationAccountabilityTechnical Reporting
Education & Certifications
Credentials
B.A. Business and Liberal Arts — Thomas More College, Completed
A.S. Power Systems Engineering / Smart Grid — Cincinnati State Technical College, 2013
Logistics Captains Career Course / Logistics Officer — Army Sustainment University, 2025
Army & Suicide Intervention Instructor Course / Suicide Intervention Officer — Army Sustainment University, 2025
FAA Part 107 SUAS / Drone Pilot — Flamingo AIR, 2017
Lean Specialist Certification — AIGPE, 2022
Six Sigma White Belt Certification — AIGPE, 2022
Commercial Driver's License (CDL), 2025
Operations Management Experience
Leading people, planning work, and delivering safe, reliable utility and logistics operations.
Gas transmission, feeder, distribution, system station, and district regulator operations
Field crew supervision, staffing, on-call coverage, and emergency response readiness
Safe work planning, line outage coordination, procedures, and operational communication
Gas Control coordination for pressure, reliability, odorization, production, and peak shaving
Preventive maintenance planning, work prioritization, and O&M program execution
Employee qualification tracking, technical training, coaching, and performance development
Contractor coordination, engineering collaboration, customer communication, and project support
Risk identification, incident response, safety compliance, and continuous improvement
Transportation planning, convoy operations, fleet readiness, and dispatch coordination
Logistics planning, supply support, asset accountability, and resource allocation
Readiness reporting, operational metrics, records management, and technical documentation
Team leadership across military, utility, logistics, and high-pressure operating environments