JOHN WINDSOR, MBA
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CAREER PROFILE
Energy Executive / Project Manager leveraging broad-based commercial and operational leadership expertise in the
energy industry, with specialized knowledge of power and gas markets in New England (ISONE), New York (NYISO),
Ontario (IESO) and Atlantic Canada. Committed to developing and inspiring high performing teams and optimizing assets
and resources to facilitate quality performance. Successfully execute and lead major projects and strategic business
initiatives, consistently achieving exceptional results to advance business development, mergers / acquisitions, and
contract origination efforts. Technical knowledge includes SAP, MSP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, OSI PI,
Outlook, and Project.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Strategic Planning • Mergers / • Contracts • Forecasting
• Leadership / •
Acquisitions Management Procurement
• Business • Labor Relations •
Management Settlements
• Project Management • Plant Engineering
Development • Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Financial Management • Asset Management
• Plant Management
Industry Expertise: Gas Turbine Energy, Steam Turbines Energy, Wind Energy and Solar Energy, Gas Processing
PROFESSIO NAL EXPERIENCE
Emera Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia 2014 to Present
Director of Operations, Major Renewables and Alternative Energy
Deliver effective operational and commercial leadership for renewable energy, and greenfield projects. Collaborate with
engineering and business development divisions. Consultant to proposal team composing RFP for 8 MW solar project.
Internal consultant on compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation business.
Emera Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia 2008 to 2014
Director, Commercial Asset Management
Directed and managed solid performance from an electrical generation portfolio of up to 3,000 MW and more than $300
million annual margin responsibility.. Directed fuel gas procurements and energy schedules for asset management clients
in New England, New Brunswick, New York, and Ontario. Developed high performing asset management teams to
optimize assets and resources for high quality performance. Substantiated decision-making in mergers and acquisitions
through opportunity screening, site visits, market assessments, and modeling.
Project Management
Directed marketing, asset management, integration, and operational and commercial due diligence in the successful:
• Acquisition of three gas-fired combined cycle power stations with a capacity of 1050 MW and $104 million annual
gross margin.
• Commercial integration of 1270 MW of contracted gas-fired generation in New England (ISONE) with $89
Million in annual gross margin; 680 MW of contracted gas-fired generation in New York (NYISO), managing $42
million in annual gross margin; and over 400 MW of wind energy, consisting of nine wind farms throughout
New York and New England.
• Led cross-functional team in due diligence for 1050 MW combined cycle plant in Ontario, with $103 million
in annual gross margin.
Strategic Contributions
• Established agreement with Province of Nova Scotia, providing operations and maintenance support in the
acquisition of a biomass fueled power station.
• Grew strategic partnerships among leadership of cross-functional energy marketing and trading group
purposed to direct key business initiatives.
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Ontario Power Generation, Courtright, Ontario 2007 to 2008
Production Manager / Chief Power Engineer
Led team of 95 employees and provided management oversight for all phases of plant operations and power engineering
for the 2000 MW (4-unit) coal-fired power station. Ensured adherence to mandated operating budget, Technical Standards and
Safety Authority (TSSA) requirements, and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations. Coordinated routine maintenance and
power production. Served as point of contact for labor relations.
TransAlta Cogeneration L.P., Windsor, Ontario 2002 to 2006
Chief Power Engineer / Assistant Plant Manager
Directed full plant operations, including electricity and steam production, compliance, training, and maintenance, with
accountability for budget management, forecasting, and union relations.
Strategic Contributions
• Influenced successful negotiations with Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) to establish a collective agreement
during volatile worksite conditions.
• Spearheaded improvements in work order planning, purchasing, receiving, and inventory management utilizing
strategic maintenance scheduling and SAP.
• Strategized the development and implementation of revenue optimization model to facilitate forecasting.
• Accomplished five consecutive years without worksite accidents that caused lost work time or required
medical aids across combined worksites.
Project Management
• Managed complete overhaul of six gas turbine engines over four-year period.
• Facilitated implementation of 400,000 lb. per hour heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) boiler through
execution of engineering assessment, repairs, and predictive maintenance plan.
• Collaborated with MHI and engineering teams to assess conditions for 30 MW steam turbine, concluding the need
for 3-year $4 million overhaul deferment.
EDUCATION
Executive Master of Business Administration, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada
Graduate Diploma in Business, Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada
Diploma in Power Engineering, Nova Scotia Community College, Nova Scotia, Canada
Diploma in Petroleum Process Operations Technician, Nova Scotia Institute of Technology, Nova Scotia, Canada
CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
First Class Power Engineering Certification, Standardized
Business and Administration Studies Certificate, Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)
Naval Electronics Certificate, Canadian Navy
Fire Inside Leadership Program
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Director of Canadian Institute of Management, Nova Scotia Branch (NFP)
Director Northwood Board of Governors, Northwood Group of Companies, Nova Scotia (NFP)