Power Engineer Plant

Werner Ernest Graham (Vern)

Facility/Asset Manager Engineering Lead Powerplant Operating Engineer

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Williamsburg, VA 23188

Dynamic and performance-driven professional with extensive experience leading all facets of operations management, strategic leadership, program management, and policy implementation within challenging environments. Capable of developing and delivering innovative engineering solutions with advanced technology appealing to project needs while coordinating with all levels of Government officials. Equipped with exceptional ability to multi-task, negotiate contracts, oversee work operations, coordinate contractors, and control program budget. Possess expertise in managing facilities powerplants engineering functions, project construction, and engineering design with keen focus on achieving desired outcomes. Proven leader; well-versed in formulating policies and contrast packages and consulting teams regarding project strategies. Poised to contribute facility services, organizational, project management, leadership, and technical guidance skills. Proficient in using advanced software for timely problem resolutions. Highly skilled trainer of leaders. Talented team builder.

Adept at resolving engineering technical challenges and tracking and remediating issues affecting business timelines with advanced technologies.

Expert in project management with excellent communication skills and experienced in providing training to team for efficient results and increasing organizational productivity.

Strong Asset Management command, prepared and reviewed detailed cost estimates for multiple projects with report summaries in compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Monitored budgeting and 4 Clicks Software for all requested work supporting planning and programming efforts to ensure reduction of cost expenditure and provide quality work.

Career Experience

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock, AR 2017 – 2021

Program Manager (Asset Management)

Supervised Asset Management and Maintenance Programs with improved performance and streamlined maintenance tracking process of Facilities and equipment (F.E.M) using Maximo database. Formulated policies, strategies, objectives, and plans according to U.S.A.C.E. outlines and implemented risk management and reliability engineering principles across all business lines, including Flood Risk Management, Hydropower, and Recreation/Environmental.

Administered $6B worth of Assets encompassing 12 reservoirs, 7 Hydropower plants, 138 parks, and 308 miles of Navigation waterway with 13 locks and dams.

Revised and wrote District Asset Program Management Plan annually and organized work orders data with summary reports for senior management.

Facilitated with operational implementation, guidance, counseling assistance, and inventory maintenance to drive process improvement initiatives for asset management of facilities, structures, and projects.

Acted as Operations Division's key point of contact for other Federal agencies, national or regional non-profit groups, and regional stakeholder groups.

Certified adherence of District O.C.A. program and the F.E.M to national policy and prepared documentation of asset workflow. Evaluated policies, proposed corrective courses of action to seniors, and guided leaders and OPMs.

Controlled budget while acting as part of team and collaborating closely with District and Division Business Line Managers, confirming accuracy of multiple budget packages.

Performed accurate coding in Civil Works Financial Database while cross-checking against references and policies.

Functioned as member of Regional Maintenance Team setting, introducing policy for Region with six Corps Districts.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, GA 2016 – 2017

Navigation Facilities Manager

Managed all aspects of facility management operations, including repairing 2 Dissolve Oxygen (D.O.) and assessing team performance, and confirming seamless flow of operations. Monitored 2 plants for security inspection, alarm systems, electrical high voltage substations, step-down transformers with associated industrial circuit panels, site control and HVAC systems, and maintenance of vehicle movement. Supervised entire facility having budget of $20M, covering 40 miles of Inner and Outer Harbor, Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) production and river diffusing systems, channel training structures, 13 miles of bank line hardening, dredged material containment areas, Ocean Dredge Material Disposal Site (O.D.M.D.S.), and 5 control structures. Directed training for Plant Operators, obtained approval to operate from C.I.C.S.C.X., and conducted contract oversight and surveying.

Performed comprehensive study on program performance to identify and fulfill required changes, new equipment needs, modifications, construction, and major rehabilitation of major project elements.

Oversaw procurement of Building and Plant communication systems for 2 new Facilities worth over $40M each and worked to develop new communication methods resulting in Fire, Security, and Operations Remote monitoring.

Prepared and submitted specifications to Contracting Division $2.2M building demo, hazmat abatement, and building replacement using P.R.I.P. funding for all allowed costs.

Department of Defense National Guard Bureau, Arlington, VA 2015 – 2016

Facility Operations Specialist/Engineering Team Lead

Delivered facilities and engineering assistance to approx. 1000 installation staff and tenants residing in over 500K square feet of A.H.S. facilities. Performed multiple operations from planning, programming, and staffing, to controlling, budgeting, executing, and evaluating facility's engineering program, which included preventive maintenance, repair, and construction work. Identified and carried out negotiations for products pricing and services and initiated new HVAC systems and ensured proper functioning. Created and analyzed detailed cost estimates with budgeting and 4 Clicks Software for all requested work.

Provided support in assessing reimbursable services required by the Director of Public Works and Logistics (DPW&L), estimated cost for construction, alterations, repairs, and other services, to reduce unnecessary expenditures.

Offered technical and facilities advice as member of ARNG Chief of Staff functional committees and upheld coordination with Divisions and G-Staff coordinators, and comprehensive inventory system to control real property and office equipment.

Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla, WA 2014 – 2014

Operations Project Manager

Partnered with Bonneville Power Administration, United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), and COE to devise strategic goals and programs to make FCRPS reliable and cost-efficient. Oversaw navigation lock repairs, including Gudgeon Replacement and Hydraulic System Repairs. Performed management duties of human resources, project technical operations ($1B), employee training and counseling, strategy planning, logistics, and fiscal management of 11M.

Liaised with District and Division offices and other federal and state entities regarding project activities. Revised and corrected Auto-Cad designs for errors and omissions.

Supervised operations, maintenance, and engineering of a civil works project with a 1-Gigawatt hydroelectric power plant, fish passage facilities (traveling screens, fish ladders, removable spillway weirs, & fish pumps), and navigation locks (watering/unwatering pumps & gates).

Led project construction, engineering design, warehouse administrative functions, and certified work compliance with N.F.P.A., Regulations, Codes, and C.F.R.s.

US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk, VA 2013 – 2014

Facility Manager

Prepared documents and contract packages, negotiated fair prices, wrote technical specifications, and confirmed adherence to FAR. Leveraged F.E.M./Maximo program to monitor and track facility maintenance and cost data. Delivered impeccable support to D.L.M. with budget management.

Formulated documentation for annual space utilization, facility procurement packages, and estimated cost expenditures. Acted as dynamic leader of five-person Facility Team in administering all areas of Facility Operations.

Researched and selected contractors after reviewing quotes to conserve funds and ensured compliance with N.F.P.A., Regulations, Building Codes, and C.F.R.s.

Carried out technical troubleshooting of complex electrical and mechanical problems in collaboration with the Utilities Engineer and identified execution of repairs by either in-house or contractor support.

Education

Master’s Degree in Project Management, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado, January 2005-April 2006

Licenses, Certifications & Awards

Power Engineer License N.I.U.L.P.E. # 17045 Performance Cash Award, Corps of Engineers, 2021 Performance Cash Award, Corps of Engineers, 2020 Performance Cash Award, Corps of Engineers, 2019 Defense Expeditionary Medal, US Army Project Manager Certification C.O.T.R. Procurement Professional Certification D.H.S. Universal Technician HVAC # FLD15-101594-161 ASE Master Technician # 0T7LW7TD9GRAHA EPA Certified Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army

Affiliations

Military Officers Association of America M.O.A.A. - Lifetime Member