Daren J. Nielsen, P.E. Cell Phone: 281-***-****

P.O. Box 148

Colmesneil, TX 75938 email: accasw@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Extensive engineering abilities with years of experience in electrical power, industrial, and control systems. Expertise

in project planning, scheduling, and cost development. Highly accomplished managerial skills, personnel management,

multi-tasking capabilities, and effective communications.

Project Management – application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects

effectively

Power Systems Engineering – development of all project engineering and design elements

Power Systems Studies – performance of systems analysis and preparation of report documents

Project Supervision – engineering management of low, medium, and high voltage electrical

projects

Managerial – accounts receivable, accounts payable, vendor / supplier accounts, office

management

Personnel – selection, evaluation, goal setting, training, discipline

Work Experience

April 2011 – Present BP Wind Energy Houston, TX

Position: Engineering Manager

Description: Engineering Manager / Support for Projects, Compliance, and Operations

Responsibilities:

Develop, manage, and implement project execution plans and lead execution strategy

Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and design requirements to achieve company goals

Coordinate efforts of project team through synchronized communications and leadership

Manage engineering design consultants and function as Lead Engineer on multiple projects

Conceptualize new electrical systems for proposed projects and support project development efforts

Provide technical support to operating wind farms

Develop standards for design basis and electrical apparatus

Major Projects:

Flat Ridge II Wind Farm – Kingman / Harper County, Kansas

Mehoopany Wind Farm – Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

Flat Ridge III – Kansas (Development)

Cape Vincent I – New York (Development)

Alexis I – Illinois (Development)

May 2009 – April 2011 Horizon Wind Energy Houston, TX

Position: HV Performance Manager

Description: BOP Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Analysis

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the BOP electrical systems of all operating wind farms

Manage the electrical engineering design consultants and function as Lead Engineer on multiple

projects

Manage project budgets, schedules, and design requirements to achieve company goals

Conceptualize new electrical systems for proposed projects and support project development efforts

Develop standards for design basis and materials procurement

Provide technical expertise to company compliance department for federal filings (NERC / FERC)

Major Projects:

Meadow Lake II, III, & IV Wind Farms - White County, Indiana

Blue Canyon V & VI Wind Farms - Caddo County, Oklahoma

Kittitas Valley Wind Farm - Kittitas County, Washington

Antelope Ridge I Wind Farm - Union County, Oregon

July 2008 – May 2009 Ventech Engineers International Corp. Pasadena, TX

Position: Manager of Electrical Engineering

Description: Electrical Department Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage the electrical engineering department and function as Lead Engineer on multiple projects

Manage department and project budgets, schedules, and staffing

Perform electrical system studies and conceptualize new electrical systems for proposed projects

Improve electrical department capabilities / quality through staffing, training, and standards

development

Major Projects:

Terra International UAN facility expansion - Woodward, Oklahoma

Mark West Gas Processing facility - Houston, Pennsylvania

Taq Taq Oil Refining facility - Kurdistan, Iraq

Diall Alliance Oil Refining facility - Saratov Region, Russia

April 2005 – April 2008 VI Engineering, LLC Houston, TX

Position: Vice President

Description: Partner and founding member

Responsibilities:

Managed the office staff, company accounting, IT systems, and vendor / supplier accounts

Developed new client relationships and presented project proposals

Engineered multiple simultaneous projects for various clients

Managed project budgets and staffing to ensure timely production of all engineering documents

Performed system studies including power flow, short-circuit analysis, and device interrupting

capability

Collaborated with utility and client representatives and performed review of vendor documents

Contributed in the development and approval of company standards

Performed personnel technical training on substation design elements, AutoCAD, and Microstation

Major Projects:

Agrifos 69 kV substation expansion - Pasadena, Texas

Goodyear 69 kV substation expansion - Beaumont, Texas

Bayer process units electrical revamp - Baytown, Texas

Bayer process units dual feeder additions - Baytown, Texas

Bayer substations spare transformer addition - Baytown, Texas

Bayer maintenance database program development – Baytown, Texas

April 1989 – April 2005 Dashiell Corporation Deer Park/Houston, TX

Position: Supervising Engineer

Description: Project engineering management; power system consulting; system studies; in-house training

Responsibilities:

Managed a team of professionals handling engineering for multiple, simultaneous substation

projects in both the industrial and utility environments

Performed system studies including power flow and short-circuit analysis, device interrupting

capability, protective device time-current coordination, transient motor starting, and insulation

coordination

Coordinated project budgets, staffing, and ensured timely production of all electrical engineering

documents

Collaborated with utility and client representatives and performed review of vendor documents

Assisted sales department in development and presentation of project proposals

Acted as a liaison between sales, engineering, procurement, and construction divisions

Assisted in the development and approval of company standards

Conducted in-house technical training seminars on substation design elements and AutoCAD

Major Projects:

Pacificorp 345 kV switchyard – Mona, Utah

TXU 345 kV switching stations – Mt. Enterprise, Richland Chambers and Jacksboro, Texas

Cinergy / BP 138 kV substations, transmission lines, and SCADA systems – Texas City, Texas

Jacobs / BP 138 kV substation and transmission lines – Texas City, Texas

Phillips 138 kV substations and transmission lines – Pasadena, Texas

Hughes Tool 138 kV substation – The Woodlands, Texas

Texas Petrochemicals 69 kV substation – Houston, Texas

Conoco 69 kV substation – Clifton Ridge, Louisiana

Union Carbide 69 kV substation – Seadrift, Texas

BP 15 kV substation – Texas City, Texas

Exxon Chemical 15 kV substation – Baytown, Texas

M.D. Anderson 4.16 kV switchgear modifications – Houston, Texas

Entergy substation SCADA additions – New Orleans, Louisiana

August 1981 – April 1989 S.I.P. Engineering Houston, TX

Position: Instrument / Electrical Designer

Description: Design of industrial control and electrical systems

Responsibilities:

Created loop diagrams, installation details, location plans, flow sheets and panels

Interdepartmental interfacing and on-site research and development

Factory check-out and on-site configuration of Honeywell TDC equipment

Creation and maintenance of database applications / system administration on AutoCAD

workstations

Education

BSEE, University of Houston, December 1992

Highlights:

Dean’s Honor List

Professional / Licensure

IEEE Society Member- #01282672

Texas State Board of Professional Engineers - #83350

Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors - #28118

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