GE Renewables Site Manager (Projects)

Regional Site Manager

Qualifications Profile

Accomplished professional with broad-based management experience in overseeing wind turbine site and field services; along with proven success in troubleshooting operational-related issues and directing power and cogeneration projects across diverse geographic locations, while enforcing compliance with company policies and other regulations to maintain a safe and secure working environment

Areas of Expertise

GE Towers Operations

Electrical and Mechanical Systems Administration

System Maintenance and Transmission

Start-Up Testing and Commissioning

Electrical Schematics Reading

Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Creation

AC and DC Electrical Circuits

Oil and Oil Filter Changes

Generator Commissioning

Renewable Energy Resource Management

Professional Experience

CONFIDENTIAL, Various Locations (2017–Present)

Projects Site Manager, North America Jan 2018–Present

Provide hand-on oversight to daily site operations that encompass personnel supervision and training, fiscal and KPI planning, site safety and quality assurance, and issue resolution

Closely monitor and ensure alignment of overall projects with set-forth goals, budgets, and timelines

Work in collaboration with GE North American commissioning manager(s) and engineering on software issues

Wind Technician III, Osage Extension, OK Jun 2017–Jan 2018

Carried out required maintenance, safety, quality control, and warranty repairs to maintain optimal operation and output in different assigned sites

Granite/FieldCore, (A GE Affiliate), Various Locations (2007–2017)

Wind Commissioning Lead SCADA Technician May 2016–Jun 2017

Worked as technical expert guiding the smooth completion of start-up testing and commissioning activities on power and cogeneration projects

Deployed software, hardware, IT, electrical, and mechanical systems as well as closely monitored all start-up tasks, progress, and delays as the key liaison between customer, GE, and construction personnel

Handled the preparation of start-up schedules and led resource planning for 3-80 technicians

Guaranteed strict contract’s adherence to internal and external policies and procedures, along with operational compliance with all site safety, environmental, and permitting regulations

Analyzed and implemented piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) and engineering documents

Administered the maintenance and transmission of system turnover packages to customer after system acceptance

Received fast-track promotion from a maintenance technician to commissioning lead position

Wind Commissioner, Various US Locations Oct 2007–Jan 2013; Sep 2013–Apr 2016

Efficiently managed the de-energization for wind turbine generator (WTG) inspections, along with deployment of energization grid and portable generator, along with software loads, communication route verifications, parameter sets, and complete functionality test when unit is online

Performed troubleshooting on all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, communications, and software systems

Demonstrated knowledge of basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical circuits as well as capability in reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting malfunctions, and analyzing circuits of 24VDC and 166VDC (volts, direct current), and 120, 230, 400, 575, and 690 VAC (volts, alternating current)

Exhibited remarkable skills in working independently or in team environment consisting of two to three members with limited and remote resources

Showed mechanical competencies in completing oil and oil filter changes, lubrication, generator to gearbox alignments, and torqueing functions

Took charge of climbing 300 WTG multiple times on a daily basis, as well as lifting and moving objects of more than 50 pounds, while working effectively from heights, confined spaces, and extreme weather conditions

Finished all onsite and online environment, health, and safety (EHS) trainings and refresher courses ahead of deadlines

Exemplified technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and solid understanding of network communications IP addresses

Gas Turbine Field Engineer –Mechanical, Various US Locations Jan 2013–Sep 2013

Provided technical support in managing all aspects and different models of GE gas turbine fleet, administering part number acquisitions, and identifying proper GE drawings unique from customer’s turbine and application

Communicated and interpreted GE drawings and field procedures in easy and clear manner, while ensuring all site personnel’s compliance with all proper safety processes

Guaranteed proper oversight of all craft labor and resources

Dealt with and resolved all customer concerns in a prompt and efficient manner

Earlier Position Held:

Wood Group Res, Houston, TX

Wind Turbine Technician Site Lead Maintenance Lead Retrofit Lead Sep 2009–Nov 2009

Military Experience

United States Army Reserves, Ft. Carson, CO (2002–2007)

Sergeant Physical Training (PT) Instructor May 2002–May 2007

Modern Army Combative Instructor Military Police Investigator

Education

Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts, 2001

Lamar Community College, Lamar, CO

Professional Development

GE Renewable Energy Learning Center, Niskayuna, NY

GE First REPOWER Callahan, 2017

GE First 2.3 Site Commissioning, 2015

GE Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Course, 2013

GE Field Engineering Gas Turbine Course –Mechanical, 2012

GE 2.5 Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) Commissioning Course, 2010

GE Installation T/A Course, 2009

GE Pitch System, Converter, and 1.5 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Course, 2008

GE 1.5 SSB Commissioning Course, 2007

Commissioning Lead and Services Technician III

Projects Site Manager

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) SCADA Networking Tool Box Software Typing Speed: 70 WPM

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