Manager Power Plant

PAUL M. W HITACRE

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EXPERIENCED OPERATIONAL LEADER in the ENERGY INDUSTRY

Accomplished and results-oriented energy industry leader with a 36-year career showcased by an impressive record of achieveme nt

in building corporate value. Recognized as a structured and effective leader who drives team development and performance in

challenging international environments. Has demonstrated success in managing complex projects, engaging employees, and

motivating others to deliver measurable value, effective and safe operations, process improvements, and increased efficiency.

Possesses breadth of experience in core business functions with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Maintains

the highest degree of ethics and integrity.

Areas of expertise:

Asset, Operations, and Engineering Management Strategic Leadership and Management

Strategic Planning and Business Development Program and Project Management

Contract Administration & Due Diligence Quality Management (10CFR50 Appx. B, ISO 9001)

Technology Infrastructure Development Change Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012 – 2015

OCI SOLAR POWER LLC, San Antonio, TX

Vice President, Operations

Directing asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and performance optimi zation activities for a 410-MWac

utility-grade photovoltaic solar power generation facilities development portfolio. Support global business development and

construction efforts. Responsible for in-house asset management resources, management of third-party O&M services and

suppliers, and regulatory/compliance/environmental health & safety (EHS) program oversight and execution.

Designed and installed PI-based remote operations center in San Antonio headquarters office, including IT infrastructure

development, communications infrastructure, site integration, monitoring & control, & performance analytics.

Implemented enterprise systems and processes to support asset management, wholesale power marketing with PJM ISO,

O&M services, monitoring/performance, EHS program, document management, and maintenance management.

Managed construction and commissioning of two 3 MWac solar power farm in NJ into full commercial operations;

commissioned and operated four additional TX and GA solar power farms totaling 85 MWac including development and

execution of third-party O&M services agreement for all sites.

Resolved major construction vendor mediation over liquidated damages & change orders with no net project cost change.

Promoted from Director, Operations in September 2012

INVENSYS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (now Schneider Electric), Foxboro, MA 2008 - 2012

Principal Project Manager, Houston, TX 2012

Responsible for managing multiple projects integrating Triconex® systems at multi-national oil & gas industry facilities.

Managing an ever-changing portfolio of up to 12 concurrent projects for safety instrumented systems and mechanical

interfaces for oil refineries with value to $2 million each and average 20-week project duration. Primary customer contact

using engineering staff of five per project. Responsible for sales support, full lifecycle project management, and budget.

2010 – 2012

Operations Director, China Nuclear Delivery, Foxboro, MA / Beijing, PRC

Led international operations, project management, and support services as primary coordinator and business relationship

manager for execution, delivery, and implementation for new nuclear power plant digital instrumentation and control (I&C)

systems meeting customer safety and quality requirements, managing 300 staff for 4 contract/8 units with value of US$500M.

Assigned as General Manager, China Nuclear Delivery during transition to Invensys nuclear vertical (Jul. – Oct. 2011).

Led organization through transitional phases from seventy-five staff and one project, developing manufacturing

infrastructure, staffing, support services, administration, and processes to support a portfolio execution strategy.

Recipient, Invensys Systems Courage Award (2011) for team’s successful business development & portfolio execution.

2008 – 2010

Senior Project Manager, Nuclear Delivery, North America, Atlanta, GA

Led engineering and project management, and support staff as the primary operational business relationship manager

Restructured project execution, delivery, and implementation for new and existing digital instrumentation and controls

(I&C) systems projects to meet customer technical and schedule requirements, reducing rework and improving margins.

Led development & sales of digital controls system upgrades in 2010 to FPL nuclear power plants totaling US$6 million.

AREVA NP, INC., Alpharetta, GA 2004, 2005-2007, 2008

Product Manager, Commercial Product Development / Senior Project Manager, I&C Systems Group (contractor) 2008

Developed and negotiated proposals for projects for North American power generation companies to modernize electrical and

instrumentation & control (I&C) systems for nuclear power plants. Coordinated strategic alliances and acquisitions with

industry vendors. Managed planning, design, and execution of digital I&C system upgrades at nuclear power plants.

PAUL M. WHITACRE P AGE 2 O F 3

Led due diligence to resolve legal disputes arising from joint venture contracts with four US nuclear utilities.

Reinitiated project previously suspended by customer. Negotiated change proposal increasing contract value by 120% .

2005 – 2007

Operations Manager/Senior Project Manager

Managed 40 engineers/supervisors supporting digital instrumentation and c ontrols projects throughout the U.S. Served as project

manager for equipment qualifications issues related to design, manufacture, and installation of first digital I&C safety system at

a U.S. nuclear power plant. Coordinated with vendors and affiliates in Germany and the U.S. Developed and executed projects

to modernize and integrate digital I&C systems at U.S. nuclear power plants by working with third -party digital I&C

hardware/software vendors and architectural engineering firms.

Resolved legal, customer relations, and financial performance issues for multiple projects through effective negotiations.

Recipient, AREVA NP Quality Award (October 2006) for nuclear safety-related equipment qualification for the first

digital safety I&C system installation at a US nuclear power plant.

Consultant, Instrumentation and Control Systems Group (contractor) 2004

Supported contract development to provide digital I&C system upgrade services for three nuclear power plants. Developed sales

strategy and customer relationship program for AREVA’s I&C Division involving customer contact management, marketing,

market analysis, and lead development processes for U.S. nuclear power plants. Negotiated software licensing agreements,

service provisions, and litigation requirements for I&C clients; subsequently used to develop agreements with 4 North American

nuclear power generating facility operators.

2007 – 2008

MARSH and McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. (MMC), New York, NY

Global Portfolio Manager, Program Management, Global Technology Infrastructure

Coordinated with internal real estate organization to deliver information technology scope of key projects for MMC businesses.

Directed staff of 12 portfolio/project managers and provided operational oversight throughout the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe;

acted as liaison with regional leadership in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Supported projects providing IT infrastructure to

new/renovated offices globally. Completed 60 active technology infrastructure projects global ly in 2007 with value of $40 million.

Developed solutions for global workplace strategy to maximize efficient use of office space using available information

technology systems including wireless networking, soft phones, and home worker initiatives .

Revamped corporate rationalization strategy for telephony support in the UK and Europe; led to efficient deployment of

new technologies and cost effective outsourcing strategy for existing telephony infrastructure.

2004 – 2005

SCOTTMADDEN, INC., Atlanta, GA

Consultant/Managing Associate

Provided management consulting services to large industrial and public utility clients, focusing on organizational leadership, change

management, reorganization, and optimization initiatives as part of this 70 -employee boutique consulting firm

Led reorganization of a northeast US regional power grid independent system operator involving senior management staff

assessments, organizational restructuring, and key leadership staff recruitment.

Advised and directed a large southern US investor-owned utility in reorganizing their nuclear engineering department.

Facilitated due diligence efforts to outsource supply chain and IT functions for a US nuclear power generating company.

Structured an integrated cross-functional process, coordinated management activities within the transmission and

distribution subsidiary of a large investor-owned utility, and developed a three-year strategic business plan.

Played a key role in planning effort for new operations and corporate offices of a Midwest electric distribution company.

1997 – 2003

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC

2001 – 2003

General Manager, Corporate Real Estate Services

Selected by senior management to driving innovation and change while centralizing corporate real estate (CRE) global functions.

Oversaw CRE functions to support a $2 billion real estate portfolio of offices and operational sites total ing 18 million sq. ft.

with 230 staff members. Led cross-functional teams for business unit acquisitions, alternative real estate financing, and strategic

planning initiatives.

Controlled department initiatives that provided $150 million unbudgeted savings in the first year of a three-year program.

Directed outsourcing, operational improvements, and disposition of surplus property, saving over $600 million.

1997 – 2001

Director, Energy Asset Group, DukeSolutions

Recruited to join business development efforts to provide asset managemen t & business development support for cogeneration

and energy plant outsourcing opportunities for steam, cogeneration, and auxiliary systems operational services .

Led operational due diligence for the $155 million acquisition of eight biomass power generating plants in four states.

Directed construction and operations of a new $2 million steam generating plant at Formica Corporation, Cincinnati, OH.

Managed acquisition and refurbishment of $15 million steam/chilled water generating facilities at The Boeing

Corporation’s Huntington Beach, CA, including emissions permits/trading & signing of $3 million/year O&M contract.

PAUL M. WHITACRE P AGE 3 O F 3

1995 – 1997

THE DAYTON POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, Dayton, OH

Drove organizational change through outsourcing, organizational efficiency improvements, and implementation of information

technology (IT). Responsible for technology initiatives, training, and developmental activities .

Support Services Manager, J. M. Stuart Station, Aberdeen, OH 1995 - 1997

Led 71-member team performing facility management, IT, & EHS services for 4-unit 2500 MW coal-fired power plant.

Managed cross-functional team implementing a $5 million ERP, integrating financial, supply, and maintenance functions.

Recipient, 1996 DPL Achievement Award for development of Company’s first coordinated IS architecture, standards, &

strategy. Standardized IT hardware & software deployment at corporate power plant sites, saving $1 million in first year .

Operations Manager, Units Three and Four, J. M. Stuart Station, Aberdeen, OH 1995

Department head for 46 employees responsible for operations & maintenance of two 610 MW coal-fired generating units.

THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE CO., Concord, CA 1994 - 1995

Engineering Account Manager, Special Risk, Power Generation Group, Northwest Region

Chosen for inaugural marketing, sales, and technical team to provide engineering and risk management services to US power

generation industry clients. Trusted advisor to clients for business strategy and organizational issues related to risk management,

business development, financial performance, and operations.

Developed cross-functional HSB teams to solve customers’ operational challenges, reducing risk; improved sales by 10%.

KENETECH FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., Kingsburg, CA 1993 - 1994

Plant Manager

Stabilized work site and dramatically improved operational performance as senior management representative responsible for

operations and maintenance at KES Kingsburg, LP, a 34.5 MW combined-cycle cogeneration facility. Managed operations with

host Sun Maid Growers Cooperative. Achieved record 99.5% availability during 1993 peak power generation rating period .

CLEVELAND ENERGY RESOURCES, INC., Cleveland, OH 1991 - 1993

Director of Engineering

Responsible for development, construction, and initiation of a district energy air -conditioning plant for Cleveland’s central business

district. Led construction and start-up of downtown Cleveland’s successful $21 million 10,000-ton chilled water system.

UNITED STATES NAVY 1978 - 1991

Attained rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4)

Qualifications: Submarines, Nuclear Engineer, Command of Submarines.

Assignments: Member, Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board, US Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, VA; Engineer Officer, USS

FINBACK (SSN 670), Norfolk, VA; Division Officer billets, USS SPADEFISH (SSN 668), Norfolk, VA; Instructor,

Navy Nuclear Power School, Orlando, FL.

Resigned commission and honorably discharged after completion of two sea tours a nd three shore assignments.

EDUCATION

Executive management studies in leadership and management – Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (2012)

Executive management studies in innovation – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (2011)

Studies, Doctor of Management candidate, Organizational Leadership – University of Phoenix, Online (2009-2010)

Leadership development training program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC (2002)

MBA, Management / International Marketing, with Honors – Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH (1998)

MSEE, Communications Engineering, with Distinction – Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (1986)

BA, Mathematics and Chemistry, summa cum laude – Hiram College, Hiram, OH (1978)

AFFILIATIONS and HONORS

Faculty/Certified Advanced Facilitator, University of Phoenix Online (2001 - present)

Trustee, Hiram College (2014 – present)

Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (1986 – present)

Chair-Emeritus, Board of Visitors, Hiram College (Member 2006-2010, Chair 2010-2014)

Recipient, Hiram College Lifelong Leadership Award (2013)

Recipient, Navy Commendation Medal/gold star (1981, 1983), Navy Achievement Medal (1982),

and other unit/campaign/individual medals and citations

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