Russell Nelius

About Russell Nelius

As the Director of Operations at TEAL, I lead our mission to deliver exceptional boiler and chiller system solutions across diverse industries. With over [insert total years in industry if you’d like] of experience in mechanical systems and operational leadership, I oversee a talented team of technicians and manage end-to-end operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability at every client site.My role involves: Strategically directing day-to-day operations, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Leading preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan and reduce downtime. Developing and implementing operational policies that drive quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Managing budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to achieve cost-effective outcomes. Training and mentoring a team of technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.I’m passionate about integrating innovative technologies and data-driven strategies to enhance system performance and operational excellence. At TEAL, I am committed to building strong client partnerships through transparent communication, responsive service, and tailored solutions that meet unique project requirements.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Teal

   Apr 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As Director of Operations at TEAL, I lead the strategic and day-to-day execution of field services for our fleet of mobile boiler and chiller systems across Texas and surrounding regions. I oversee a team of technicians and field personnel, ensuring systems are installed, maintained, and operated with the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.Key Responsibilities:Manage all operational aspects of TEAL’s temporary and permanent boiler/chiller deploymentsLead and develop a team of 12+ technicians across multiple job sitesDrive preventative maintenance programs and rapid-response service solutionsCoordinate logistics, equipment readiness, and field resource allocationCollaborate with sales, engineering, and project management to support client successEnsure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in safety and efficiencyHighlights:Reduced equipment downtime through structured PM protocols and real-time service trackingImproved customer satisfaction scores through faster deployment and response timesImplemented cost-saving measures in fleet management and labor planning

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor's degree, Spatial Science

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Thematic Mapping
• Microsoft Excel
• Arcgis Server
• Html
• Pipelines
• Geospatial Modeling
• Bentley Microstation
• Pipeline Information Control System
• Google Earth
• Project Management
• Oracle
• Gps
• Gis
• Mtr
• Arccatalog
• Hydrotest
• Microsoft Access
• Hypersnap
• Microsoft Office
• Geodatabase
• Air Photo Interpretation
• Remote View
• Arctoolbox
• Vba
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Photo Interpretation
• Technical Toolboxes
• Databases
• Gas
• Esri
• Surveying
• Data Management
• Arcmap
• Documentum
• Maop
• Arcgis
• Filenet
• Spatial Data Management
• Analysis
• Change Detection