KEITH L. NELSON

***** ***. *** • Moss Point, MS *9562 • 228-***-**** • ad4a9l@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly skilled, result-focused professional with a track record of proven technical, administrative, and leadership experience on the leading edge of electrical, communications, information, and electronic systems technology. Natural leader with a special talent for transitioning strategy into action and achievement. Excel in managing multiple, concurrent projects with strong problem solving and follow-through capabilities. Strengths include:

• Strategic Vision, Planning & Execution • Maintenance Management & Technology

• Instrumentation & Control Systems • OSHA Safety Practices & Procedures

• Quality Assurance & Control • Workforce Training & Development

• Program & Project Management • Automation Simulation

• Leadership, Coaching & Teambuilding • IT Network Administration Software & Technologies:

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS) i.e., Ovation, OV-300 Certified, Foxboro, Mark V & VI, Eclipse for LOTO procedures, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) i.e., Modicon and Allen Bradley, Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, Automation Simulation software, pneumatic controls, and power plant instrumentation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MISSISSIPPI POWER – Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station May 2000 to Feb 2003 Served in various positions of increasing responsibility and complexity demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, skills, and proven abilities in the following areas: Instrumentation & Control Specialist/Manager 2005 to 2023

• Provided supervision and direction for 12-direct reports and 200-indirect I&C Technicians, including assigning projects and responsibilities in alignment with individual capabilities and the needs of Plant Watson and Plant Daniels power plants

• Coordinated work with the Plant Watson and Plant Daniels power plant managers or their representatives for maximum station availability, capacity, and efficiency

• Planned/implemented maintenance schedules/programs relating to electrical, electronic, and pneumatic power plant equipment

• Allocated charges for labor and materials and made necessary manpower projections for maintenance and capital projects

• Supervised the installation of replacement or new equipment within existing facilities

• Scheduled and coordinated field related activities for plant outages, construction, commissioning, and startup

• Ensured I&C Technicians were adequately trained to provide technical services in instrumentation, controls, PLC logic, HMI/SCADA, network communications, and cyber security to power plant operations

• Developed programs and perform changes for PLC based control systems to implement the defined control logic

• Developed and modified programs for the Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to implement interface requirements

• Troubleshot and repaired plant instrumentation and electrical systems; analyzed and identified causes of equipment failure

• Implemented process control solutions for process improvement and new projects

• Participated in Company emergency response activities, including activities required to prepare for such emergency response

• Completed data sheets, test records, and other operational documentation for equipment and systems in the computer-based work order system, MAXIMO

• Strictly adhered to and enforced safety procedures as required by OSHA Cyber Security & Network Communication

• Coordinated with plant and IT staff to ensure compliance with internal cyber security policies regarding the plant control network as well as ensuring control network cyber security met regulatory standards such as NERC CIP where required

• Coordinated with controls, plant, and IT staff to ensure continued improvement toward industry best practices in cyber security tools and practices for the plant control network

Project Management

• Managed project teams, defined scope, developed and managed project plans and budgets

• Directed activities, project objectives, risk management, change control processes, and project communications

• Identified and scheduled project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks to meet project objectives

• Coordinated activities of project personnel to ensure projects progressed on schedule and within budget

• Demonstrated exceptional process orientation, project management techniques, methodologies and best practices KEITH L. NELSON PAGE 2

Personnel Leadership, Supervision & Mentorship

• Provided leadership and technical direction to develop and maintain a highly competent, flexible and motivated workforce for employees (including performance appraisal, teamwork and self-directed workforce, two-way communication, training and development, recognition, safety, and discipline); maintained time cards and related reports

• Highly effective in leading, directing and motivating team members, demonstrating exceptional time management, task delegation, conflict resolution, performance management, and diversity skills Journeyman Electrician 2003 to 2005

Electrician 2000 to 2002

• Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure code compliance while identifying hazards, defects, and remedies to adjust or repair

• Responsible for safe terminations and equipment tie into electrical backup systems

• Maintained safe and healthy work sites by following company standard operating procedures, complying with legal guidelines, and code requirements

• Proficiently learned all aspects of the installation and contributed experience to refining processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs

• Properly communicated with Senior Staff to ensure each project was installed safely and in a timely manner DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION – St. Louis, MS 1996 to 2000 Instrumentation & Controls Technician

• Responsible for planning, installing, troubleshooting, and performing quality control checks on instrumentation packages for a variety of vehicle platforms to record accurate, pertinent, and reliable data during test; supported the package throughout the duration of the test

• Performs inspections, bench testing, and repair of sensors, cables, acquisition systems, and other electronic devices

• Demonstrated precision technical skills in maintaining automated systems, motors and motor controls, computer-controlled equipment of various types

• Responsible for start-up and testing of electrical controls (input/output); loading software on controls network and PLC modules

• Utilized existing customer and internal standards as well as references from previous projects to develop and customize all required application specific software (i.e., PLC ladder logic, HMI files) INDUSTRIAL SERVICES - Contractor; Chevron Refinery – Pascagoula, MS 1991 to 1996 Instrumentation Foreman • Retrofitting Project

This was a very complex project involving the complete retrofitting of the Chevron Refinery spanning 13.4 miles.

• Effectively supervised 80-staff/support staff in all maintenance activities of the instrument and controls systems

• Employed the principles and techniques of foremanship, job planning and control, and the responsibilities of safety

• Managed asset programs for Instrument and Control equipment and systems with focus on cost management, reliability, compliance, and delivering expert support

• Defined and managed project budgets, schedules, and execution, including support of technical design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and quality assurance through all phases of the project

• Developed and applied engineering standards in process control theory, maintenance programs, and project construction

• Collaborated with multi-discipline teams for problem solving, betterment opportunities, and systems integration

• Accomplished preventive maintenance and tests on various instrumentation and controls, such as loop, pressure, temperature, shut down and alarm system and fire and gas protection detectors; maintain PLC systems SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Developed the first Combined Cycle Simulation in the world, 2015

• Two-time Emerson President, Executive Board

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Company-sponsored and on-the-job training: Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, Instrumentation & Controls Specialist/Manager, Project Planning, Estimating and Management, Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Journeyman Electrician, Automation Simulation, OSHA Safety Practices, Cyber Security, Network Administration, and Leadership Development.

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