Christopher J. Belch

Construction Supervisor - Berkshire Gas Company

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Experience

Construction Supervisor - Berkshire Gas Company

September 2018– Present

Oversees, plans and schedules new construction work, preventive and corrective maintenance, site inspectors and all training activities.

Ensures that construction and maintenance is completed in accordance with construction standards, following approved policies, procedures, safety rules and budgets.

Interacts with customers (internal & external) to solve problems/concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.

Plan and oversees work of gas crews to ensure safe and efficient operation of daily field activities of contractor construction crews and internal Distribution Company crews.

Arranges for any special equipment and insures that all material needs are met.

Assess the scope of projects and assigns the appropriate crew and skills balance.

Administers damage claims and billing, time sheets, stores orders, work order issuance and review, material review, compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Assists with Emergency restorations.

Monitors accuracy of gas records and standards for auditing purposes and ensures compliance.

Works closely with local government agencies.

Coordinates safety and operations training, documentation, inspections, auditing and accident investigations.

Knowledge of labor agreement, safety manual and industry codes including Hazmat, OSHA and DOT.

Results and customer service oriented.

Self-directed work skills with an emphasis on multi-tasking in a changing schedule environment.

Strong computer skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Inspector Pipeline Construction - Berkshire Gas Company

March 2013 – September 2018

Responsible for the proper installation of all new gas mains and service replacements under Massachusetts Gas System Enhancement Program (GSEP) for cast iron main replacements throughout our distribution territory that comply with all federal, state and Berkshire Gas Company Construction Standards.

Documentation of all work area construction and required restoration efforts through a shared cloud based system for compliance and project management.

Provide continual compliance documentation for on-site personnel performing required Operator Qualifications administered through the Northeast Gas Association for each task being performed in the field.

Responsible for the proper completion of daily on-site safety job briefs, tail boards, work zone traffic patterns and required personal protective equipment for each task being performed.

NGA Proctor

NGA Administrator

NGA Evaluator

Technical Project Manager - Constellation / Exelon Energy Corporation

October 2010 – March 2013

Responsible for seeing through new project cases assigned from inception to completion. Required to organize and clearly communicate with Constellation Energy clients as well as document case installation and repairs through the Central Project Office at Constellation Energy.

Responsible for a variety of support procedures and repairs:

* Site surveying for metering and communication requirements including sub-metering of utility revenue meters, electrical generators, co-generation systems and Direct Load Control sites/systems.

* Provide clients with Constellation Energy standard metering and communication requirements.

* Coordinate field equipment installations and repairs with clients.

* Coordinate repair schedules with Partner Sub-Contractors.

* Coordinate with the clients’ Local Utility Company for Demarcation installation and repairs.

* Troubleshooting of Constellation Energy metering and communication equipment (Sat Com – Cellular – LAN - Phone-line connected Data Acquisition Servers)

* Record and document root cause analysis for repair/replacement of Constellation field metering equipment.

* Data validations – meter equipment data accuracy / integrity - data quality reviews.

* Follow Constellation Energy standard operating procedures for installations, repairs/equipment

replacements.

* Support other Project Managers as needed in other regions.

* Provide technical support for Constellation Energy Engineering, Sales and Operations departments.

Technical Project Manager - CPower

September 2008 - October 2010

Strong Technical Knowledge of the field metering equipment used for both Demand Response and Direct Load Control.

Firm understanding of regional ISO operations protocols and rules.

Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate through verbal and written documentation to both external customers and internal company personnel/software support systems.

Strong attention to detail implementing technical knowledge and experience utilizing proper

documentation on all tasks required.

Forming and maintaining excellent relations with company clients as well as internal company

personnel/departments.

Provide exceptional customer service support.

Carefully track the cost of repairs, warranties and field equipment replacements assigned to our field partners through various internal tracking and workflow management systems.

Kept field equipment hardware and metering repair costs to a minimum.

Coordinate 3rd party partner resources for facility asset repairs.

Manage repair costs and post repair invoicing.

Field Operations Specialist - Consumer Powerline

January 2008 - August 2008

Knowledgeable with PLC’s, SCADA systems, EMS/BMS, digital controls, device hardware and software, and database architectures.

Communication device hardware experience (e.g. Cellular modem, satellite array,

DSL, LAN, WAN)

Strong technical knowledge of the field metering equipment used for both Demand Response and Direct Load Control.

Proven leadership skills. Conducts business in a fair and professional manner.

Excellent communication skills for engineering level and service vendor interaction.

Experience with technical software tools, PLC software, metering software and Microsoft office tools.

Ability to manage multiple projects and teams, meeting operational deadlines as required.

Ability to work from remote areas managing technical tools as required.

Able to trouble shoot, diagnose and repair field hardware equipment and communications failures.

Successfully repaired hundreds of project cases assigned for non-reporting/failed field meter data recorders without having to enlist the service (cost) of our Field Installation Group or “roll a truck” to repair these customer sites.

Metering Installation Manager - XTend Energy

May 2006 - December 2007

Built, installed and tested “Smart Site” PLC enclosures for Sync-Reserve and Direct Load Control project installations.

Each gateway enclosure was drop-shipped to the customer’s location, installed by me and field tested for event notification, generator ramp-up, load transfer from grid power to back-up generator, transfer back to grid power, generator ramp-down and eventual generator shut-down.

These projects involved extensive planning, engineering and coordination with site engineers, local utilities, in-house electricians, SatCom and Internet Service Providers (ISP's).

Subject matter expert on new Gateway / Data Acquisition Server device configurations (MCS-4820, Acquilite, Acquisuite) and installations.

All projects completed on-time for registration / bidding.

Met all registration commitments / deadlines.

Traveled by car over 24,000 miles to various customer locations for site visits and metering hardware installations and repairs.

Resolved many SCADA / IT and hardware related issues assigned remotely without having to visit customer site locations.

Strong oral/written/customer communication skills

Strong technical background in electronics / electricity / computers / PLC programming.

ISO program knowledge and hardware requirements.

Very well organized

Attention to detail

Neat – professional installations and repairs.

Respectful

Honest

Cost conscious project installations and repairs

Safety conscious

Punctual

Hardworking

Instrumentation / Technical Services Technician - Crane & Co., Inc

May 1989 - April 2006

Certified Electronics Technician - General Electric

January 1986 - July 1988

Skills & Expertise

Project Management

Project Planning

SAP

MS Project

Ventyx

Fulcrum

NGA Operator Qualified

NGA Administrator

NGA Proctor

NGA Evaluator

Electronics

Smart Grid

Demand Response

Engineering

Energy Management

Energy

Troubleshooting

Energy Efficiency

SCADA

HVAC

Smart Metering

Renewable Energy

Analysis

Electric Power

Instrumentation

Private Pilot – Airplane / Glider

Licensed Skydiver

Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics / Communications, 1980 - 1984

Berkshire Community College

Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Business Management

Hudson Valley Community College

HVAC Certificate

Honors and Awards

Purple Star - National Ski Patrol

(Awarded for Saving another Human's Life)

Interests

Aviation - Flying is my Passion

Skydiving

Motorcycling

Skiing / Snowboarding

Christopher Belch

11 people have recommended Christopher

"I worked with Chris since his arrival, over 4 years ago, at Consumer Powerline where I worked from its inception. In the sales and customer facing roles I inhabit, continuously effective technology is imperative to customer satisfaction and, therefore, retention and expansion. Chris's role in this effort was integral to its success and he was highly effective. Chris always performed with professionalism, passion and friendliness both internally and externally. I am fortunate to have had Chris on my team."

— Michael S. Mindell, Director, Demand Response Major Accounts, Constellation Energy, worked with Christopher at Constellation / Exelon Energy Corporation

"I recommend my colleague, Christopher Belch, for employment. I have had the pleasure of working with him for 4 years in the Load Response division of both CPower and Constellation Energy, where he has been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility. I have had the opportunity to observe Chris’ professional skills as well as interpersonal style. He is consistently pleasant, and takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressure, Chris always delivers. His superior organizational skills make him the consummate multi-tasker. Chris will be an asset to any company."

— Barbara White, Manager, Asset Services, Constellation Energy, managed Christopher indirectly at Constellation / Exelon Energy Corporation

"Chris was a valuable member of Constellations Demand Response Unit. He was the go to guy to solve complex customer issues in a timely and efficiency manner. His Customer interface skills were as strong as his technical knowledge."

— Joseph Franz, Vice President, Channel Partners and Product Development, Constellation

Energy, managed Christopher indirectly at Constellation / Exelon Energy Corporation

"Chris was a very conscientious worker, always dedicated to the best outcome for the customer. As a Field Specialist conducting M&V Audits, Meter Installations/Calibrations, and often coordinating his own site visits and customer presentations, Chris was an asset to the Sales/Business Development Teams due to his knowledge of the Demand Response Programs in the regions. He was truly an independent, self-directed employee and a pleasure to work with."

— Ronald Maurer, Technical Sales Director, Exelon / Constellation Energy, managed Christopher at CPower

"Chris is a conscientious, dedicated and thorough worker who impressed me with his flexibility and breadth of capabilities in the office and in the field."

— Malcolm Smith, Executive Vice President, CPower, managed Christopher indirectly at CPower

"Chris is always responsive when solving technical problems that usually include some form of customer interaction. I can always count on Chris to immediately take charge, require minimal supervision and deliver exceptional results. If you need an individual who is great with customers and can get to the heart of the problem on their terms and level of familiarity but on your timeline, then Chris is your man. Highly recommended."

— Brad North, VP Sales, Constellation Energy (an Exelon Company), managed Christopher indirectly at CPower

"It has been my great pleasure and fortune to have worked with Chris for the past four years. He has proven to be a valuable asset to me in my work at Constellation. Chris is always respectful of others and interacts exceedingly well with fellow employees, customers and contractors with whom he has worked. Chris is a person of the highest professional and personal integrity and will prove to be a valuable asset to whatever endeavor he undertakes."

— Bill Cratty, Director, Demand Response, Constellation New Energy, worked directly with Christopher at CPower

"I had known Chris for a number of years before we reconnected at CPower. I was running technology and operations, Chris came to us through an acquisition. It was a pleasure to see Chris maintain the positive attitude and can-do spirit I had cherished in him all along."

— Dirk E. Mahling, Operations and Technology Exec, CPower, managed Christopher indirectly at CPower

"I have had the privilege to work and manage Chris first hand during his transition from XTendEnergy into CPower in our field service department. His field experience and cooperative

approach into a new corporate standard was complimentary and as witnessed his communication and professionalism with customers was impeccable."

— Doug Corrigan, Director, M&V, CPower, managed Christopher at Consumer Powerline

"Chris was the first hire in which I was involved after I joined XTend Energy, later CPower, later Constellation, later Exelon. Chris was perhaps the most knowledgeable and dependable person to execute installations that I have ever worked with. I could always depend on Chris to find a way to get it done on time and in budget. He is resourceful and works incredibly alone or on a team. "

— Bruce Whitney, Senior Director, Usource Energy, managed Christopher indirectly at XTendEnergy

"Chris is a great Field Service Engineer who was competent in metering installation, programmable logic controllers and testing/monitoring of such equipment. I would recommend Chris for any position in field services and data collection in the energy industry. Rick AlmquistRecent Positions: Engineering Solutions Manager at Energy Curtailment Specialists, Associate Engineer at Constellation Energy and Energy Solutions Engineer at CPower, Inc."

— Rick Almquist, Engineering Solutions Manager, Energy Curtailment Specialists, managed Christopher indirectly at XTend Energy

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