Manager Power Plant

Objective

A senior management level position that will allow me to utilize my management, operations and leadership expertise to lead new initiatives and/or enhance market presence.

Summary

Experienced executive with extensive field service, project and facility management experience. Proven track record of developing people, improving processes and cycle times; optimizing budgets to improve reliability and financial results. Managed transitions from union to non-union and non-regulated to regulated environments. Demonstrated success with both P&L and cost center operations. Successfully grew P&L operation by 50%. Strong customer focus; experience working in highly matrixed environments.

Skills Profile

KEY COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

P&L Management/Cost Control Interpersonal and Presentation Skills

Strategic Planning and execution Customer Relations

Project Management Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance

Training, Mentoring, Team Development

Accomplishments

* Built a consolidated OnSite Repairs team by transferring work from three Northeastern Service Centers establishing a geographically dispersed workforce. Led efforts to hire over 125 field service technicians. $34MM billed in 2010.

* Led action workouts delivering a 60% cycle and 30% cost reduction in the emergent parts turbine buckets manufacturing cell. Championed workouts that led to a $200K reduction in cost for a multi-unit generator field rewind project.

* Managed transition from a unionized operations staff to a non-covered, non-exempt work force. Developed performance plans for front line supervisors focused on improving interaction between management and staff functions.

* Led operations due diligence and transition teams during the acquisition of two power plants.

* Built and developed the initial staff; led startup and checkout operations for a two unit combined cycle power plant.

* Directed daily activities of over 100 employees in the maintenance department of a 1,300 MW power plant. Managed a $15MM operations budget, and a 5 year $100MM outage budget. Successfully executed planned outages in excess of $30MM on multiple units.

* Grew a $3MM P&L Field Service business to a $5 - $7MM a year business. Managed a staff of 11 Field Service Engineers.

Professional Experience

2008 - Present | GE Energy Services

On Site Repairs Business Leader | Atlanta, GA | 2009 - Present

* Provide the strategic and operational leadership necessary to build and enhance the On Site Repairs capability of the Steam/Generator Repair Network.

* Build an organization capable of fulfilling repair opportunities in the US and selected international regions.

* Current staff includes 207+ technicians located in 30 + states; Tracking to liquidate over 350,000 Man-hours; $100MM + in revenues billed

Network Transformation Leader | Atlanta, GA | 2008 - 2009

* Developed gating templates, drove gating/lean concepts across the Steam/Generator Repair network.

* Developed job assignments, goals and expectations for entry level program participants (GE entry level leadership programs).

* Delivered “Lean Principles” training to over 350 employees; led key transformation projects within the Pittsburgh Service Center.

2001 – 2008 | The Southern Company

Southern Company operates regulated utilities Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, and Mississippi Power, which serve about 4.4 million electricity customers in the southeastern U.S. Revenues last year were $15.B.

Plant Manager – Wansley Combined Cycle Plant | Southern Power Company | Franklin, GA | 2007 - 2008

* Directed the operation and maintenance of the plant in a safe and efficient manner; met controllable operating margin target (net income) in excess of $80MM. Managed a $10MM O&M budget along with an $800K capital budget.

* Provided management oversight for the inter-departmental team ensuring consistency with Instrument & Controls projects.

* Optimized budget to execute facility improvements which led to greater employee morale and equipment reliability.

* Responsible official for Title V permitting. (Zero environmental violations. Zero OSHA Recordable incidents.)

Portfolio & Asset Manager | Southern Power Company | Birmingham, AL | 2005-2007

* Reviewed requests for proposals to ensure operational requirements were achievable.

* Provided support for inquiries, initiatives, etc. as specified by the SVP, Production Officer of Southern Power.

* Led efforts to renegotiate Long Term Service Agreements with GE Energy.

* Served as the liaison between the operating power plants, Generation Development, Asset Management and the Engineering & Construction departments of Southern Company as well as major equipment vendors.

* Played an active role in Southern Company leadership development initiatives and engineering recruiting programs.

Plant Manager – McIntosh Combined Cycle Plant | Georgia Power Company | Rincon, GA | 2003-2005

* Supported the startup and check out of a two unit, $563MM, 1,240 MW Combined Cycle Plant. This included initial staffing, procurement of tools and materials as well as managing a $10MM startup budget.

* Established training plans for team leaders, chemistry technicians, and general plant operators.

* Authored and orchestrated communication plan with local officials and community leaders to minimize concerns, issues associated with the project.

Maintenance Manager – Plant Yates | Georgia Power Company | Newnan, GA | 2002-2003

* Improved union relationships; which led to improved communication and co-operation in achieving plant goals.

* Increased department productivity by approximately 7% by optimizing the work schedule.

Planning & Engineering Manager – Plant Yates | Georgia Power Company | Newnan, GA | 2001-2002

* Directed all engineering projects, programs and maintenance planning to ensure reliable plant performance.

* Recruited, hired and developed entry level engineers for the plant and the Southern Co. system.

* Worked with supply chain management organization to improve spending with minority and female-owned businesses.

1991 – 2001 | GE Energy Services

Service Manager | Norcross, GA | 1998-2001

* Developed operating plans, responded to proposal inquires, assigned field service engineers and specialist to projects to meet specific customer requirements.

* Managed major equipment maintenance inspections on Large Steam Turbine Generators in Georgia and Tennessee.

* Completed major equipment retrofits on turbine generators (Controls, Steam Paths, and Generators).

* Lead recruiter for field engineering candidates at Tuskegee University and North Carolina A&T.

* Co-chaired the GE Large Steam Turbine Generator Conference.

* Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Specialist – Commercial Support Services | Norcross, GA | 1997-1998

* Developed quotations for inspections on GE equipment in support of field offices across the globe.

* Assisted in the refinement of products for the initial offerings on the Energy Services “E” business portal.

Field Service Engineer | Norcross, GA | 1991-1997

* Provided Technical Direction and Project Management for major inspections of Turbine Generators. Assigned to major projects in commercial and municipal utilities as well as industrial manufacturing plants.

* Specialized in large steam turbine generator inspections.

1990 – 1991 | Westinghouse, SRC | Aiken, SC

QA Engineer – Reactor Restart Project

* Reviewed procedures and technical specifications to ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations.

* Conducted plant walk downs to validate accuracy of procedures.

Education, Certification and Memberships

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering | Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | 1990

* GE Parts & Repair Services Impact Award

* Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

* American Society of Mechanical Engineers

* American Association of Blacks in Energy

* Board of Directors, CAAMSLR

Aubrey Johnson (******@*****.***) Page 3

Aubrey A. Johnson ******@*****.***

260 Annelise Park Drive | Fayetteville, Georgia 30214 770-***-**** Residence | 770-***-**** Cell

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