Project Manager Engineer

DARLENE Y. CALLENDER, MBA, PM, EMIT

CERTIFIED LEAN SIX SIGMA & SIX-SIGMA GREEN BELT

Tampa, FL 33647 / *********.*******@*****.*** / 813-***-****

SENIOR EFFICIENCY ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER

Senior Energy Engineering Project Manager skilled in working with multi-functional teams managing complex projects and exceeding expectations. Develop, plan, execute and complete business requirements, performance analysis between goals and existing procedures, failures and corrective action analysis, and re-engineering process and system improvements to increase productivity, efficiency, and reduce costs.

Extensive experience in Commissioning, and Project Life-Cycle Management. Strong interpersonal skills, highly adept at diplomatically facilitating discussions and negotiations with stakeholders, consistently delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget.

Quality Assurance

Lean Design for Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis

SharePoint, MS Office, MS Project, VISIO, Minitab, Maximo, FEMA, FRAMME, SAP

Power Design / Energy Optimization

Continuous Improvement / Problem Mgt

Commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing

Risk Evaluation, PMI, Prince2, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Data Collection, Business Impact

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

MOSAIC COMPANY, LITHIA, FL 8/2013- 10/2016

Process Engineering: Energy Conservation Lead Project manager

Hired to develop, implement, provide leadership, direction, and coordination of energy efficiency programs, and projects for 4 phosphate mining operation totaling nearly 20 draglines, multiple mills, 2 chemical plants, with a spend of over $7.5 M on electricity each month. Analyze key process trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Control, Procurement, and Finance to scope, develop and execute improvement projects to reduce energy consumption and optimize the use of cogeneration to the facilities.

Negotiated across several lines of business for a reduced 2017 Co-Generation Rate for Mosaic-Minerals resulting in an annual savings of $3.8 million, based on actual 2015 power usage.

Establish and communicate to plant management performance goals and annual budget, relating to power consumption.

Oversaw operational programs/initiatives aimed at improving Mosaic’s enterprise performance, resulting in the transfer of 9.62 MW from TECO to Mosaic Co-Generation line, and a 200 MWH credit to Mosaic’s Hooker’s Prairie Mine in Feb. 2014.

Authored monthly energy newsletters for 4 mines, highlighting site’s energy usage, setting goals for pumping systems, and tracking efficiency projects.

Implemented Six-Sigma methodologies to improve quality performance, which identified and completed 12 Energy Savings projects, exceeding the targeted 10% Energy Savings..

Created Energy Conservation Crew Contest at 4 phosphate mines which resulted in an averaged 9.3% energy savings.

Key Projects

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project Manager Oversaw the purchase of solar electric energy (kWh) from Duke Energy’s SunSense Commercial Solar PV program.

Provided a profitability index (PI) of 2.5, and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 13%.

Captured rebate of up to $130,000 from Duke Energy in addition to an anticipated savings of approximately $232,570 in electric bills at current utility rates in the first year.

Planned saving are calculated to increase as electric utility rates are expected to rise 5.00% annually.

Over 25 year life cycle, annual utility savings are anticipated to average $466,195, for a total utility savings of $11,654,880.

Automatic Pitgun Project Manager. Planned project schedule. Performed contractor’s risk analysis and developed project’s Business Cases. Point of Contact for vendors. Reviewed and negotiated contract and selected contractors.

Ensured project schedule and scope were met. Interface with original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Lead, and direct team members, internal / external customers, and contractors.

Washer Energy Efficiency & Reduced KWH/Matrix Ton Project Manager Developed a Mine’s Washer, Sizer & Flot Energy Efficiency Programs, and scorecards to measure and improve efficiency at 5 phosphate mines. Designed Four Corners, and Wingate Creek Mine’s Washer optimum run strategy.

Developed South Fort Meade Mine’s Washer optimum run strategy and efficiency improvements, resulting in a 2014 energy savings of $329,712, a 2015 energy savings of $393,584, and a 2016 2nd Quarter energy savings of $360,404, in addition to a reduced from 5.54 KWH/Ton during 2013 to 3.82 KWH/Ton during 2016. (3.50 KWH/Matrix Ton Target)

Developed Hooker’s Prairie Mine’s Washer Primary Log optimum run strategy. Focusing on Washer efficiency improvements, along with Flot KWH/Ton, resulting in a 2014 1st Quarter average energy savings of $34,858.

SFM Matrix Sealing Water Pump Project Manager: Managed a Sealing Water Pump improvement program resulting in capital improvement projects on over 14 high priority pumps. Replaced the existing 100Horsepower and 60 Horsepower pumps with more energy efficient and less horsepower pumps resulting in energy and maintenance cost savings.

Lead failure investigations to determine the root cause and initiate MOC, and corrective actions to preclude further failures, and maintain strong communication.

Replaced multiple Tailings Sealing Water 60 hp motor, pumping 100 gpm of flush water at 120 psi. with the 12 Stage Vertical 30 Hp Sealing Water Pumps.

Over 10 year life cycle, annual utility savings are anticipated to average $232,976, for a total utility savings of $2,329,762, and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 38.4%.

Additional Programs & Projects Include:

oTransfer of 18MW from Duke to Bartow Co-Gen by Closing a 3rd Switch at SFM Phosphate Mine.

oEvaluating the Compressed Air systems for energy and maintenance savings opportunities

oEvaluating LED vs Halogen lighting at the Draglines

oEvaluating Energy Savings by Reducing temperature from 119* to 90* at Reagent FA, FA/FO Mix, FA/FO Use Tanks, and taking one out of service.

oRunning Return Water during “Off Peak” times

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHTS, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 5/2011-8/2013

Area Engineer / Special Projects Engineer

Developed energy efficiency and capital improvement reliability projects as a member of a select group. Specialized in engineering all phases of distribution and transmission line design, complex overhead and underground reliability and system improvements, including line routing, foundation design, and permitting, for line feeders voltages ranging from 13 KV, 69KV, through 230kV on time and under budget. Lead multiple Green Belt Projects.

Managed multiple reliability projects valued over $12M across numerous locations. Challenged by tight deadlines, stepped into several roles. Achieved high level of customer satisfaction resulting in projects being delivered on time and under budget. Oversaw deployments across several lines of business and acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Design Manager Deployment.

Apply expert knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and NESC requirements.

Managed Reliability projects, and completed assigned task meeting reliability’s SAIDI, CAIDI, CAIFI, SAIFI, and MAIFI goals, and ensuring optimal equipment operation without costly downtime.

Key Project

Special Drill Concrete Pole Boring Standardization Reduced double paying for 32% of 1,448 specially drilled concrete poles representing a gap of 31% from the standard.

Used Six-Sigma process improvement methodologies and tools to reduce field adjustments from 32% to 10% by 2012 year end. Over $300K annual savings and improved Pole Bore Process by 87%.

DC & PEEWEE CORPORATION: dba The Zone, WESLEY CHAPEL/TAMPA, FL 01/2006–02/2011

Executive Officer / Utility Consultant

Provided leadership of successful, highly recognized, and profitable business. Profiled in feature article in St. Petersburg Times, and Cambridge Who’s Who. Responsible for delivering complete and thoroughly reviewed utility certification packages to my clients. Managed Staff / Construction Meetings.

Key Clients

AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Eastern Design & Engineering Manager

Hired by ATS to assist company expansion into Florida. Manage Regional Design & Engineering Team during planning, design, construction, implementation and development of installation of red light traffic camera systems, with operating budget of $15M dollars.

Interviewed and hired Cad Specialist for the New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, and Miami ATS offices. Conduct weekly status meetings.

Deployed company’s Tampa, FL office start-up. Managed the opening of the Tampa, FL office.

KENNEDY’S BARBQUE, TAMPA, FL

Utility Engineer

Hired to provide engineering consulting services, analyzed, and reviewed commercial remodel plans.

Perform contractor risk analysis. Verify contractor financial capacity, and respond to functional and technical elements of RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s. Review and negotiate contracts.

SUMTER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, Sumterville, FL 2005 – 2007

Lead Electrical Engineer / Transmission & Distribution Line Supervisor / FDOT Project Manager

Managed and engineered all phases of distribution and transmission reliability projects valued at over $20M across 7 counties, including line routing, foundation design, and permitting, for feeders voltages ranging from 13 KV, 69KV, through 230kV on time and under budget, while meeting reliability goals.

Collaborated with senior management on Business Process Reengineering (BPR) efforts, gaining 18% increase in productivity and quality by creating new Cross-Functional Teams of technical personnel for multiple capitals, system improvement, and reliability projects by utilizing Lean principles, resulting in 100% completion of Capital Work Program Projects.

Utilized Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methods to create a Re-Capping and communication process that met all customer requirements, and reduced lead time by over 60%.

Worked with senior management on Business Process Reengineering (BPR) efforts, gaining 18% increase in productivity and quality by creating new Cross-Functional Teams of technical personnel for multiple capitals, system improvement, and reliability projects by utilizing Lean principles, resulting in 100% completion of Capital Work Program Projects.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Tampa, FL 2004-2005

Assistant District Utility Administrator

Managed District Wide SUE contract. Review all FDOT and municipal road plans for clearing or conflict resolution.

Saved estimated $2M in construction delay claim utility costs by spearheading acquisition of ‘Zero Day’ Utility Work Schedule for all Phases of FDOT projects.

Lead multiple projects valued at $200M across numerous locations, and acted as Point of Contact for coordination of roadway projects. Utility Liaison for coordination of roadway projects.

PROGRESS (DUKE) ENERGY, Tarpon Springs, FL 2001-2004

Senior Reliability Engineer

Specialized in engineering, and managing multiple reliability, capital, maintenance, reconductor and new feeders voltages ranging from 13 KV, 69KV, through 230kV, and system improvement overhead/underground power lines, and governmental relocation projects at various stages of development, on time and under budget.

Secured over $150K in utility relocation cost reimbursements from FDOT.

Negotiated, executed, and submitted Supplement Agreements and Utility Work Schedules (UWS), secured permits and easements. Negotiated, and executed binding and non-binding cost estimates. Achieved reliability’s SAIDI, CAIDI, CEMMI-4, CAIFI, SAIFI, and MAIFI goals.

SOUTHERN COMPANY–GEORGIA POWER, Cartersville, GA 2000-2001

Plant Project Engineer, Plant Bowen / Plant Bowen Root Cause Analysis Process Owner

Selected as member of Southern Company Generation & Energy Marketing Leadership Development Program. Root Cause Analysis Process Owner. Received and monitored all RCA Request. Established deadlines for RCA Reports and tracked status of all RCA's. Presented final product to Generation Cluster Management Team, and coordinated with the Plant Review Board

Authored “PLANT BOWEN ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS GUIDEBOOK” and Procedure Overview. Fossil Fuel Weekend Supervisor.

Project Engineer for Ash Handling System, Boiler, Fire Protection, Air System, and Instrument & Computer Equipment (I&C) System, and Trip/Start-Up Coordinator.

Key Project

Sootblower Controls Replacement Project Manager. Lead, planning and directing of 24-team members (bargaining and non-bargaining employees), internal / external customers, and contractors.

Ensured project schedule and $948,000 budget were met.

Resulted in the project’s completion on time, within scope, and $11,000 under budget.

Plant Bowen Trip/Start-Up Coordinator: Assembled all 'key players' within 48 hrs of a unit trip.

Lead failure investigations to determine the root cause and initiate corrective actions to preclude further failures, and maintain strong communication.

Analysis feasibility to determine financial and operational impact of changes.

Write and distribute Unit Trip Report, Trip Review Report, and Start-Up Reports.

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT, Plantation, FL 1998-2000

Reliability Distribution Electrical Engineer

Designed, managed, and coordinated multiple reliability, capital, maintenance, and system improvement overhead/underground power line, and governmental relocation projects at various stages of development and construction throughout Brevard County.

Negotiated, executed, and submitted Supplement Agreements and Utility Work Schedules (UWS), secured permits and easements. Negotiated, and executed binding and non-binding cost estimates.

Achieved reliability’s SAIDI, CAIDI, CEMMI-4, CAIFI, SAIFI, and MAIFI goals.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Tampa, FL

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

FLORIDA AGRICULTURE AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, FL

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt & Lean Six Sigma, 2011

Certified Comp TIA Project Management Professional, 2009

Certified Project Management Professional (anticipated through PMI 1st Quarter 2017)

Certified Energy Manager in Training, 2015

Association of Energy Engineers – Senior Member since 2015

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