Manager Electrical
Resume:
David L. Begis, PMP
Baden PA, 15005
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Summary
As a systematic leader with proven abilities in strategic planning, process improvement, organizational leadership, project management, and customer relationship development, I come to you with 19 years of experience. I quickly grasp complex concepts; analyzing and interpreting ideas into logical strategy. I am able to identify areas of strength and weakness to implement policies, standards, changes in operations, and systems that optimize performance resulting in bottom lined sustainable returns. I have a demonstrated aptitude to motivate staff to maximum productivity and innovation while controlling costs through the most effective uses of manpower and available resources.
Education
Master Degree in Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University 2017 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology, Excelsior College 2014 First Line Supervisor Leadership Development Program, Xcel Energy 2009 Uninterruptible Electrical Power Supply Troubleshooting and Maintenance, Seabrook Station 2007 Naval Leadership Development Training, United States Navy 2004 Naval Nuclear Power School, United States Navy 2000 Electrician’s Mate Nuclear Field “A” School, United States Navy 1999 Employment History
Westinghouse Electric Co. 2012-Present
• Operations Manager:
o P&L responsibility of over $150M, overseeing operations in three states. o Established and reinforced clear expectations for project managers, thus instilling rigor and discipline into project planning and execution.
o Developed work management process that integrates Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management functions.
o Developed performance metrics (KPIs) and outage status communication standards for the organization.
• China AP1000 Milestone Manager:
o Led international groups to ensure completion of engineering design, installation, and contractual deliverables. o Successfully completed multiple major milestones for a multi-billion dollar project in China. o Was the single point of contact between multiple cross-functional global groups: the Chinese Nuclear Regulator, engineering, multiple suppliers (both domestic and international), and the end customers to manage scope and deliverables within budget.
• Manager of Manufacturing Operations:
o Led 23 project managers and 4 project controls specialists (located in two separate states) to manage the design, fabrication, assembly, and functional testing services for cranes and other components delivered to nuclear power plants worldwide.
o P&L responsibility with individual contracts ranging from $200K to $8M. Provided input to business plan and market offer proposals.
o Implemented lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques, resulting in improved operations margin (Over $3M beyond OP objective for the fiscal year).
Key Achievements
ü Improved monthly financial predictability of the WesDyne organization. ü Developed database to capture lessons learned of ongoing projects, enabling success of future projects ü Led kaizen to identify and address foreign material vulnerabilities for ultrasonic testing equipment ü Led the restructuring of the Quality Data Package Control Center to improve the quality data package issuance process Page 2 of 3
Prairie Island Nuclear Generation Plant, Xcel Energy Inc. 2008-2012
• Work Week Manager:
o Directed the development of detailed plans and schedules for all corrective and preventative maintenance, surveillance, post maintenance test, and modifications for all components, tooling, and systems in the nuclear power plant.
o Provided direction to engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations departments to ensure work is planned, scheduled, and conducted in a safe and predictable manner. o As a collateral duty was the Preventive Maintenance Program Owner.
§ Coordinated efforts with the site engineering and maintenance departments to develop and document accurate preventive maintenance requirements of systems and major equipment and ensure their timely completion.
• Electrical Maintenance Supervisor:
o Provided first-line supervision to 26 union employees. o Directed maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment ranging from 24 volt DC to 500K volt AC. o Reviewed and approved all work packages to ensure safety, technical rigor, and 10CFR50.59 evaluation requirements are met.
o Promoted to Work Week Manager.
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• Electrical Maintenance Planner:
o Planned and prepared work instructions for corrective and preventive maintenance. o Coordinated with supply chain to procure necessary equipment for execution. o Interfaced with functional groups to resolve equipment issues. o Promoted to Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.
Key Achievements
ü Chairman and President of the Prairie Island Nuclear Generation Station Site Safety Committee ü Standardized the electrical circuit breaker preventive maintenance program ü Streamlined the Preventive Maintenance Change Request approval process, reducing the backlog from 1400 to 197- the lowest value ever for the site
ü Successfully managed the overhaul of an obsolete Uninterruptable Power Supply for the station’s vital battery bank Seabrook Nuclear Generation Plant, Florida Power and Light Co. 2007-2008
• Electrical Technician:
o Conducted corrective and preventive maintenance on motor controllers, 500KV electrical distribution equipment, motor control centers, inverters, and station batteries. o Fulfilled role for Emergency Response Organization. United States Navy 1999-2006
• Nuclear Electricians Mate:
o Responsible for operating and maintaining the electrical power generation systems, lighting systems, and electrical equipment of my aircraft carrier’s nuclear power plants. o Performed duties to operate nuclear propulsion plant, reactor control, propulsion, and power generation systems. o Honorably Discharged.
Key Achievements
ü Conducted major overhaul of 4160V motor control centers – Awarded Admiral’s Letter of Commendation ü Troubleshot and repaired throttle control system for Unit 2 Main Propulsion Turbine Page 3 of 3
Certifications
Ø Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute Ø Westinghouse Apparent Cause and Root Cause Investigator Ø Uninterruptible Power System Maintenance (Elgar, Exide, and Westinghouse) Ø Naval Nuclear Quality Assurance Inspector
Ø Naval Nuclear Steam Plant Cleanliness Inspector
Ø Naval Surface Warfare Specialist
Awards
Ø AP1000 Plant Champion Award, awarded by Westinghouse Senior Vice President Ø Admiral’s Letter of Commendation, US Navy
Ø Military Ribbons and Medals: Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle “E” Ribbon (2x), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3x), Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon
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