Engineer Electrical

CURTIS L. HORTON

Moore, OK *********@*****.*** 405-***-****

POWER ENGINEER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER Professional Summary:

Performance-driven engineer with 10 years of success managing full lifecycle multimillion-dollar projects and executing tactical action plans that save time and costs

Saved $1.4MM in generator rental and diesel fuel costs by advancing a 40MW substation schedule by 3 weeks

Bridge communications among multi-disciplinary teams and multiple groups to ensure progress. Uncover and reverse inefficiencies to optimize safety, equipment performance, process reliability, and cost control

Improved designs, reduced storm-related damage cycle times by 75% and contributed to a 50% reduction in deferment

Expertise includes field safety and training, substation design and upgrades, powerline distribution standards, grounding and lightning protection, electrical facility design, system management, and electrical system maintenance

Core Skills:

AutoCAD Microsoft Project/Office Review Engineering Designs Industry Management Quality Control Accruals Leadership & Staff Development Production Online IGrid Working with Utilities Arc Flash Cygnet

Electrical Software:

SEL: AcSELerator Quickset to monitor voltage and current in the field; Programed 351R and 651R reclosers, 2431 regulators, RTAC, and Intellirupters.

SKM: Familiar with software functionality to manage weak points and arc flash on electrical grid. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SandRidge Energy Feb 2010 – Nov 2016

Project Manager (2013-2016)

Led 4 substation builds to increase field electrical capacity by 75MW, delivering all projects on time or ahead of schedule and under budget

Handled the job bid process, management reporting, budget, design reviews, procurement, and project execution

Saved $1.4MM in generator rental and diesel fuel costs by advancing a 40MW substation schedule by 3 weeks and serving as liaison between engineering/construction, material suppliers, company operations, and services

Oversaw substation contracts with utility and transmission company Electrical Engineer II (2013-2016)

Managed Electrical Grid: power outages, monitoring and diagnostics, and power quality

Managed the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution system

Developed electrical facility construction design standards company wide, to include grounding and lightning protection specifications. Improved design, reduced storm-related damage cycle times by 73% and contributed to a 50% reduction in deferment

Managed utility contracts to lower cost per KWH

Oversaw contracts for distribution builds

Project Engineer (2011-2013)

Led design, installation, inspections, support, and maintenance of production and salt water disposal electrical facilities

Managed older facilities to be up to NEC and API code Electrical Engineer I (2010-2011)

Oversaw and designed power line builds to facilities

Managed electrical meter contracts from utility companies High Planes Technical Service July 2009 - Apr 2010 Electrical Project Engineer & Consultant Project Engineer Developed specification and AutoCAD designs for electrical building and distribution specifications. Worked with cross-functional team for the development of SCADA system designs.

Provided design reviews for a multimillion dollar project

Handled scheduling, accruals, and CAD drawings for major projects Halliburton Sperry Drilling June 2007 – Mar 2009

MWD Lead Field Engineer

Provided the customer with accurate surveys and logs while drilling. Measured inclination, azimuth, rotary speeds, and gamma readings.

Utilized company software to develop gamma logs, survey calculations, and quality service for client

Identified and corrected operational problems to prevent or minimize service impact

Trained, developed, and evaluated novice personnel as Lead Engineer

Worked with EM (Electro Magnetic) Tools

Baker Hughes Inteq June 2006 – Feb 2007

MWD Field Engineer Specialist I

Utilized Navi-Gamma tools and advantage system to provide accurate measurements for client.

Selected to first field engineering program. Finished 4/22 in my class

Provided client with evaluation of logs, downhole concerns, while monitoring drilling EDUCATION

Master of Science, Energy Management (in progress, expected July 2018) Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (2006) University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Completed 33 hours of Petroleum Fundamentals coursework (2008) University of Texas at Austin, Petroleum Extension COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Head Coach: Servants Basketball Team (2000-Current) Advisor to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: Oklahoma University (2010-Current)

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