Project Manager Electrical

**** * ******** **** ***** W. MELLISH *********@*****.***

Greenville, North Carolina 27858 LEED AP 765-***-****

SUMMARY

20+ years of electrical engineering construction and facilities support experience

Project Engineer Field Engineer Lighting Designer

Project Manager Electrical Estimator

Developed, implemented and directed “Campus Relighting Project” resulting in savings of $100,000/ year.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, May 1988

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Science in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, May 1981

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) April 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN January 2005-Present

Project Engineering Specialist, Department of Energy, Engineering, and Sustainability

* Provide electrical engineering support for “Capital Projects” >$50,000

* Review plans and specifications to assure compliance with University construction standards

* Evaluate construction drawings for completeness and biddability

* Verify that project scopes and designs are meeting customer needs

* Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing with a wide range of professionals, tradesmen, and

contractors

* Troubleshoot installation issues, requiring design and Code interpretations

* Update campus electrical construction standards as technologies develop

* Develop lighting standards and guidelines to be incorporated into Purdue’s “Consultants Handbook” for

use by designers and engineers when developing construction plans

* Evaluate lighting products and designs, interior and exterior, for renovations and new construction

* Led evaluation of LED technology leading to adoption of new campus standard for exterior lighting and

consideration for use in interior applications

* Technical lead for economic analysis of lighting retrofits.

* Developed spreadsheet to evaluate economic feasibility when changing or altering lighting systems. Analysis

compares the cost of maintenance and energy between two systems, shows ecological benefits, and shows

potential “Return on Investment”.

Area Safety Committee Chairman –

* Coordinate OSHA/Purdue required safety training and presentations

Andy Frain Services, West Lafayette, IN August 2002 – Present

Supervisor – Special Services and Event Security

* Supervise group of up to 25 individuals tasked with assisting “special needs” patrons attending Purdue

University sporting events (football and basketball).

* Supervise security at various sporting event venues (volleyball, track, soccer, etc.).

* Evaluate personnel availability and staff events accordingly.

* Provide consistent enforcement of Purdue Athletic Department and Andy Frain policies while addressing

unique customer requests and situations.

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN April 2003-January 2005

Project Manager/Electrical Designer, Designated Estimating Team

* Developed electrical scopes, estimates, and designs for construction projects” <$50,000

* Provided field engineering support for Purdue Electrical Shops and Project Teams

* Coordinated electrical phase of construction process

* Interfaced with customers to determine most expedient methods to complete projects

* Inspected electrical installations for completeness and code compliance

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN August 2000-April 2003

Project Manager/Electrical Designer, In-House Design

* Developed electrical project scopes, estimates and designs for construction projects <$50,000

* Collaborated with drafting staff to produce detailed drawing sets for projects

* Assembled documents and specifications for projects to be bid on by contractors and out-side vendors

* Oversaw multi-disciplined projects

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN June 1989-August 2000

Electrical Estimator/Designer, Facilities Planning

* Developed electrical scopes, estimates, and designs for construction projects <$50,000

* Produced detailed sets of electrical construction drawings for selected projects

* Interpret National Electrical Code for installation compliance

* Developed specifications for electrical materials used in construction projects

Alabama Electric, Andalusia, AL October 1988-June 1989

Systems Operator

* Monitored daily operation of electrical coop serving South Alabama and Northwest Florida

* Determined energy production levels from coop operated generation plants to meet system demands

* Developed switching instructions for maintenance crews

* Bought and sold energy as prescribed by contracts

Army Air Force Exchange Services, Fort Rucker, AL 1982-1984

Assistant Contract Administrator

* Monitored and verified contract compliance with retail vendors

* Prepared monthly account reports

* Coordinated upkeep of vendor facilities

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

* Volunteered to assist the Purdue University Technical Assistance Program present a continuing education

seminar - “Fundamentals of Lighting – An Introduction to Lighting Systems & Energy Efficiency”

* Current member of Campus Alarms and Security Systems Committee

* Current member of area safety committee

* Guest lectured on multiple occasions for Purdue Architectural Engineering class

* Resource to staff and student groups on campus for lighting initiatives

* Assisted local K-12 school system with identifying lighting optimization opportunities

* Collaborated with fellow Big Ten schools and The California Lighting Technology Center (UC Davis)

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