RUSSELL JOHNSON, JR
Florissant
Summary
Strategic infrastructure and utilities operations leader with over 12 years in municipal and industrial public works. Expertise in managing large-scale systems, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets, and executing capital improvement projects while ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in contractor management, infrastructure maintenance, emergency response coordination, and optimizing operational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
General Mills
12.2022 - Current
- Oversee a $34M production asset portfolio ensuring operational continuity and capital alignment.
- Lead 25 maintenance professionals across multi-shift operations.
- Implemented predictive maintenance program reducing downtime by 30% and generating $200K annual savings.
- Manage $2M annual operating budget; maintained expenditures within 5% variance.
- Manage vendor contracts and service-level performance agreements.
- Integrated plant-wide CMMS to improve infrastructure asset visibility and lifecycle planning.
Project Manager / Maintenance
Keurig Dr. Pepper
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Led facility infrastructure modernization including energy-efficient HVAC retrofits (20% energy cost reduction).
- Oversaw mechanical systems repair and automation enhancements while implementing preventive maintenance programs.
- Directed cross-functional maintenance and technical teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Developed standardized operating procedures and technical training programs to improve team consistency and performance.
Maintenance Supervisor
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
06.2012 - 01.2022
- Supervised 80 field technicians in municipal sewer maintenance and inspection operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated emergency response for sewer overflows, system failures, and field incidents.
- Coordinated system audits to verify regulatory compliance and maintain operational continuity, identifying areas for process improvement.
- Managed procurement of maintenance and construction materials, optimizing inventory levels to support ongoing projects.
- Allocated labor and resources to maximize operational efficiency without additional budget impact.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
Building Maintenance Program - HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Instrumentation, PLC, VFD
Ranken Technical College
Skills
- Sewer systems management
- Utilities operations
- Asset management
- Asset lifecycle management
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Improvement planning
- Operating budget development
- Consultant management
- Response coordination
- Workforce development
Certification
- CARO Certified
- OSHA Certified
- EPA Compliance Training
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Valid Commercial Missouri Driver’s License
Core Leadership Competencies
- Public Works & Utilities Operations
- Wastewater & Sewer Systems Management
- Capital Improvement Planning (CIP)
- Operating Budget Development & Oversight
- Contractor & Consultant Management
- Infrastructure Asset Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance (EPA, OSHA, PSM)
- Labor Supervision & Workforce Development
- CMMS & Asset Lifecycle Management
Timeline
Facility Manager
General Mills
12.2022 - Current
Project Manager / Maintenance
Keurig Dr. Pepper
01.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
06.2012 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
Building Maintenance Program - HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Instrumentation, PLC, VFD
Ranken Technical College