Manager Power Plant
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ROGER SINGLETON
Deridder, LA 70634
***************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Successful management/supervisory experience in fast-paced contingency industrial/facilities
environments. Proficient in utilities and power production and office applications. Productively select,
train and lead teams of craftsmen tasked with demanding projects within tight timeframes in difficult
conditions. Skilled with multi-million dollar procurement systems and timely deployment / transport of
personnel and materials. Cited as “best” based on performance evaluations by U.S. government,
company and customer (31 consecutive months). Admired for being firm, fair, charismatic, pragmatic
and realistic. Hands-on experience in all areas currently managed. Secret Security Clearance.
OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded Navy Commendation Medal, numerous Navy Achievement and Good Conduct Medals.
Spurred by Third ACR, the highest recognition given by the cavalry, for service to troops, work
produced, and dedication (by Command Sergeant Major Burns).
Coined by General Brown, Brigadier General of Northern Iraq, a top military official.
Recognized by KBR Project Managers with Coin of Excellence for highest standards and
production of positive results for company and all branches of U.S. military.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), Iraq and Afghanistan Nov. 2003-Present
SITE MANAGER, H-2 Diamondback, Mosul, Iraq (2006-Present)
Manage day-to-day operations within a $182M budget, including subcontracts, construction, and field
services for 11,000 military personnel and 3,000 KBR/subcontract employees. Create small town
environment and construct a “Department of Public Works”. Produce teamwork atmosphere and
provide stellar services in life support (water tanks, dining, office, medical and dental facilities, etc.)
and construction. Ensure safety, productivity, and collaboration while adhering to company policies
and guidelines.
As Contract Administrator, adhere to schedules and cost restraints; assure successful mission
completions 98% of time. Consistently within or under budget.
Provide effective communication and training for 60 supervisors. Hold frequent meetings.
Furnish needed knowledge for supervisors and their subordinates. Develop competent leaders.
AREA MANAGER, Combined Joint Operations Area (CJOA), Afghanistan (2005-2006)
Developed and managed a $50M task order which included maintenance and construction at 48
remote locations. Accountable for 375 employees throughout Afghanistan. Developed and
implemented proficiency in conducting performance analyses, determining trends, and predicting
costs, timelines, and required personnel.
Led CJOA team to a nine point increase in performance evaluations.
Received Awards Fee of 95% for customer satisfaction, only one percent less than the historic
best performance approval by a Contract Administrator.
Achieved monthly Performance Evaluation Score (PEB) of 98 and AFEB of 97.
FIELD SUPERVISOR, CJOA, Afghanistan (2004-2005)
Supervised 160 craft personnel in construction and maintenance projects at 38 Forward Operating
Bases (FOB) throughout Afghanistan.
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Achieved Performance Evaluation Score of 93%; maintained customer satisfaction.
CRAFT GENERAL FOREMAN, Afghanistan (2003-2004)
Met the military’s needs in remote locations. Assessed site needs and oversaw successful crafts
construction of facilities utilities. Working within a $12.8M budget, lead over 80 tradesmen in the
construction of multiple projects. Complied with the military instituted AFGHAN 1st Program.
Ensured quality progress and contributed to the local economy.
Maintained excellent record for on-time (or earlier) completion of assignments.
Kodak Company, Windsor, CO 2000-2003
UTILITIES SUPERVISOR
Supervised operation and maintenance of facility utilities (18K tons of refrigeration equipment, 24-
meg power generation system, 3.6M pounds/day steam production, and 1.2M gallons/day wastewater
purification and treatment.
Successfully operated all systems.
No downtime complications effected production operations.
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 1996-2000
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS TECHNICIAN/STATIONARY ENGINEER
Maintained centralized environmental control systems for over 100 buildings, utilities systems which
included 6K tons for refrigeration equipment, 2.5M pounds/day steam production, and power
generation/distribution systems.
Successfully secured system during flash flood crisis with eight-foot water levels.
Allison Engine Corporation, Gas Turbine Division, Indianapolis, IN 1994-1996
TRAVELING TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE
Repaired and maintained utilities (gas turbine generators) internationally (Siberia, Kuwait, St.
Petersburg, Russia).
Effectively trained crews and advanced turbine support services.
Ten-12 entry-level technicians achieved promotions.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Navy 1984-1994
GREAT LAKES NAVAL STATION INSTRUCTOR (1988-1990)
Provided classroom and hands-on education related to energy management control systems, gas
turbines, boiler systems, power plant facilities, air conditioning and refrigeration, leadership and
supervision. Authorized to teach prospective Commanding Officers and Engineering Officers.
Ensured that enlisted personnel progressed to advanced positions in fleet.
GAS TURBINE TECHNICIAN
Advanced to rank of LTJG through enlisted ranks.
Effectively managed a Main Propulsion Division aboard combat surface ship.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Master Training Specialist Certification – U.S. Navy
EPA and CFC Certifications
Stationary Engineering License – Colorado State University
Universities of ME and IL, College of Lake County, and U.S. Navy courses/studies in Engineering
Technology and Sociology completed.
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