Construction Project Manager

Craig L Meacham

Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Transmission / Substations / Power Plant

Construction Manager

T&D Superintendent

Expertise

Substations

Civil Construction

Transmission & Distribution Lines

Construction Management

Project Management

Education

B.S. Business Management & Economics

Empire State College, 1994

Associates in Business Management & Economics, 1991

Organizations

New York Power Pool Concepts of Electric System Operations Course, 1993

New York Power Pool Dispatcher Training Program, 1994

Total Years of Experience

31 Years

Years With

Current employer

1 year

Start Date

January 2010

Mr. Meacham has over 31 years of experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Transmission and Distribution Line Manager, Operations Manager and Journeyman substation electrician. He has been responsible for a number of major construction projects involving substation refurbishment and new ground-up construction for voltages up to 500 KV. He has 26 years of supervisory experience with Union employees. Project Management responsibilities included customer interaction as on site company representative for overall project management. Directed Regional Delivery Venture assets in Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Scheduling, Estimating and Procurement / Supply Chain activities along with associated subcontractors. Construction Management responsibilities included safety compliance and instruction for OSHA qualified substation personnel, compliance with motor vehicle carrier rules and applicable federal and state statutes related to safety. In addition, he was responsible for the planning and coordination between vendors, engineering, contractors & corporate departments for job site work progress.

345 / 230 / 115 KV Transmission & Substation Projects

Various Locations

National Grid

Syracuse, NY 1/2010 to Present

Served as Senior Project Manager and was responsible for overall management of Transmission Line and Substation construction projects for client company. Projects included new greenfield and refurbishment projects. Responsible for customer interaction as on site company representative for overall project management. Directed Regional Delivery Venture (RDV) assets in Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Scheduling, Estimating and Procurement / Supply Chain activities along with associated subcontractors . Reported progress to customer and main office, cost controls, safety compliance, blueprint modifications and submittals, quality control and permitting compliance. Performed associated tasks for work continuation such as construction specification review, design engineering review, review and modification of scope documents.

345 KV Transmission line construction

San Miguel - Lobo 345kv

South Texas Electric Cooperative

San Antonio Texas 3/09 - 12/09

Served as Electrical Construction Manager and was responsible for site management of Transmission Line construction project involving 45 miles of double circuit, bundled conductor , monopole transmission line for client company. Project included installation of direct embed and caisson type foundations, tubular steel structures, bundled phase conductors and fiber optic static conductor. Responsible for customer interaction as on site company representative for overall project management. Directed Civil, Line, ROW clearing, ROW restoration and associated subcontractors . Reported progress to customer and main office, cost controls, safety compliance, blueprint modifications and submittals, quality control and permitting compliance. Performed associated tasks for work continuation such as construction specification review, design engineering review, review and modification of scope documents.

115/13.8 KV substation additions

Alabama Power

Birmingham AL 10/08 – 3/09

Served as a Construction Manager for rebuild of 18th Street substation in downtown Birmingham including underground 115 KV feeder cables along 4 mile city route, installation of 6 new 13.8 KV metalclad feeder takeoffs. New relaying & controls package, upgrade of 115 KV yard equipment, Installation of security walls on site.

Directed Civil, Substation Electrical, Line, Cable, Electrical Test and associated subcontractors . Reported progress to customer and main office, cost controls, safety compliance, blueprint modifications and submittals, quality control and permitting compliance. Performed associated tasks for work continuation such as construction specification review, design engineering review, review and modification of scope documents

345 KV Capacitor bank installation

Consolidated Edison Corp

Millwood, New York, 1/08 – 10/08

Served as Electrical Construction Manager and was responsible for site management of substation construction projects for major infrastructure installations and refurbishments of client companies. Projects included installation of 345 KV Capacitor banks, 345 solid dielectric cables and associated controls and relaying. Responsible for customer interaction as on site company representative for overall project management. Directed Civil, Electrical, Pipefitting and associated union trade subcontractors in construction and maintenance of electrical substation equipment at voltages up to 345 KV. Reported progress to customer and main office, cost controls, safety compliance, blueprint modifications and submittals, quality control and permitting compliance. Performed associated tasks for work continuation such as construction specification review, design engineering review, review and modification of scope documents.

Branchburg Transformer, Breaker & Equipment Replacement

New Freedom 1TRX 500/230 KV Additions,

Public Service Electric & Gas

Various Locations, New Jersey, 11/05 – 1/08

Served as Electrical Construction Site Superintendent and was responsible for site management of substation construction projects for major infrastructure installations and refurbishments of client companies. Projects included replacement of 500 / 230 / 13.8 KV LTC Auto-transformers, 500 KV circuit breakers, 230 KV circuit breakers, 230 KV CCVT’s , 500 / 230 KV buss work and associated controls and relaying. Responsible for customer interaction as on site company representative for overall project management. Directed Civil, Electrical, Pipefitting and associated union trade subcontractors in construction and maintenance of electrical substation equipment at voltages up to 500 KV. Reported progress to customer and main office, cost controls, safety compliance, blueprint modifications and submittals, quality control and permitting compliance. Performed associated tasks for work continuation such as construction specification review, design engineering review, review and modification of scope documents.

Division of FirstEnergy Corp, Ohio Edison Corporation

Marion, OH, 3/00 to 2005

Substations Construction & Maintenance Supervisor. Responsible for maintaining safe and efficient operation of 35 transmission and distribution substations and assets associated with the construction and maintenance of the electrical power system in a 2500 square mile area in Central Ohio involving electrical service to 100,000 customers. Controlled annual budget expenditures of over 1.2 million dollars for Capital improvement and maintenance expense. Responsible for directing 6 Substation Mechanics in operation, construction and maintenance of electrical equipment including the following types : heavy equipment operation, rigging, concrete forms, structural steel erection, panel wiring, relay installation & testing, high voltage equipment installation, high voltage electrical testing at voltages up to 345 KV, battery systems, and general building construction and wiring.

Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Rochester, NY, 7/99 to 3/00

General Foreman for the trouble, maintenance and repair group. Responsible for maintaining and repair of electrical system in a major metropolitan area involving service to 250,000 + customers. Service territory included major transmission and distribution network facilities in an urban setting, overhead transmission / distribution facilities, and underground residential / commercial facilities throughout Monroe County, New York. Responsible for effectively managing 33 high voltage Trouble Mechanics and 12 Meter Serviceman in 24 hour a day operations and trouble response. Assured employees worked safely, following corporate policies and procedures to maintain safety, reliability and value for the general public and the company’s customers. Managed group resources for efficient operations and redesigned work flow processes to insure timely service and shareholder satisfaction.

Northern Regional Substations Operations

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

Potsdam, NY 7/79 to 7/99

SUBSTATIONS CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR. Responsible for maintaining safe and efficient operation of 92 transmission and distribution substations and assets associated with the construction and maintenance of the electrical power system in a 4,000 square mile area in Northern New York involving electrical service to 100,000 customers. Controlled annual budget expenditures of over 3.2 million dollars for Capital improvement and maintenance expense. Responsible for directing 7 Substation Mechanics in operation, construction and maintenance of electrical equipment including the following types : heavy equipment operation, rigging, concrete forms, structural steel erection, panel wiring, relay installation, high voltage equipment installation, high voltage electrical testing, battery systems, and general building construction and wiring at voltages up to 115 KV. Responsible for directing 8 Traveling Operators in safe and efficient operation of complex types of electrical Substations equipment including : transformers, load tap changers, distribution voltage regulators, oil/vacuum/SF6/air-magnetic circuit breakers, relays, disconnect switches of various types.

SHIFT SUPERVISOR - NORTHERN REGIONAL CONTROL. Responsible for maintaining safe and efficient operation of transmission, distribution and generation plant and assets in excess of 1.5 billion dollars in the Northern New York region. Interfaced with other NMPC Control Centers, Interconnected Member Utilities in the New York Power Pool, Large industrial customers, and Non- Utility Generators for problem resolution, switching instructions, safety procedures, energy and reactive transfer flows. Maintained system integrity and insured adherence to established procedures and agreements. Acted as the sole management authority during non-business day hours for mobilizing corporate resources for repair and maintenance of company facilities. Responsible for directing 6 Regional Operators, 10 Traveling Operators, and various field personnel including Relay, T&D and Substations Crews in the operation of 50 Hydroelectric Generating Stations, 45 Non-Utility Generating stations, 150 Substations, and over 7,000 square miles of transmission and distribution facilities involving service to 125,000 customers. Maintain generation schedules and adjust system loads for peak performance. Maintained operating data for Transmission and Distribution systems, and update as necessary.

CONSUMER ADVISOR. Responsible for maintaining relationships with 22 Municipal, Large Commercial and Industrial customers. Maintained relationships with the County, Town and City governments in the Oswego and Fulton, New York areas. Acted as liaison between Niagara Mohawk and local Industrial Development Agencies in attracting new businesses to the geographical area and installing Electric and Natural Gas service to new industrial customers. Member of the Nine Mile Point nuclear site Emergency Response Team for public information responsiveness during site drills and events. Responsible for service of major accounts including billing, energy auditing, administration of Demand Side Management rebate program, expansion of facilities and customer needs.

Responsible for the oversight of 4 Consumer Representatives administering small commercial and residential service to a client base of over 70,000 customers.

ELECTRICAL FOREMAN, SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN. Constructed and maintained transmission and distribution substation facilities. Installed underground residential distribution circuits. Acted as a “Responsible Person” for isolation and repair of defective equipment on the system. Responsible for an Electrical Substation Construction and Maintenance 4 man crew. Procured and installed necessary equipment for safe operation of the transmission and distribution system. Field designed installations and submitted updated blueprints to System Engineering. Responsible for safety and productivity of assigned employees. Tasks performed included heavy equipment operation, rigging, concrete forms, structural steel erection, panel wiring, relay installation, high voltage equipment installation, high voltage electrical testing, battery systems, and general building construction and wiring, adhering to established codes and procedures.

DISTRICT OPERATOR - SOUTHWEST REGION. Responsible for operation of the transmission and distribution system in Southwest New York State. Recorded detailed generation reports from Dunkirk Steam Station. Directed switching operations for isolation and repair of defective equipment. Responsible for optimum system performance within established standardized criteria. Directed 4 Traveling Operators in system operations of 75 substations, 15 transmission lines, 40 sub transmission lines and over 4500 square miles of distribution facilities. Maintained acceptable customer voltage and direct system adjustments to maintain reliability. Responsible for system problem analysis, disturbance restoration, customer contact, direction of field crews during normal operations and system emergencies, supervisor notification and maintenance of logs detailing abnormal system events.

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