Technology Manager

01/2019 – PRESENT

POWER PLANT LEAD / MILITARY CONTRACTOR, VECTRUS

Supervises technicians as they perform electrical work involving the installation, operation, maintenance, repair and testing of electrical power generation and distribution systems to include facilities and related systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, metering and control systems, equipment, machinery, and power appliances to within acceptable national (NEC) and local codes, safety rules, and electrical standards.  Ensures personnel exhibit superior workmanship and focus on a quality end product.  Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all tasks are accomplished safely and with a focus upon quality.  Verifies actual hours worked by personnel to reduce manpower expenditure.  Ensures personnel completes all tasks in accordance with the local Environmental, Safety and Health directives.  Provides leadership and mentors junior personnel to develop appropriate skillsets.  Addresses customer concerns in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.  Uses Computer Maintenance Management System (Maximo) to correctly input data related to maintenance work orders, preventative maintenance inspections, and urgent/emergency customer requests.  Ensures personnel correctly capture data on maintenance work order requests and preventative maintenance inspection forms for upload into Maximo.

11/2017 – 01/2019

ACCESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST / 3CI CONTRACTOR, GEORGIA POWER COMPANY

Served as a subject matter expert for the access control organization at Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters. Managed and ensured compliance with access for personnel to all Southern Company facilities using security tools such as C•CURE 9000, Pro-Watch (security management systems), and Avigilon (access control & CCTV solutions). Maintained business-to-business and business-to-customer service level agreements (SLE’s), investigated, troubleshot, tracked, and analyzed access management system issues. Safeguarded restricted access to Critical Cyber Assets (NERC). Liaised between access control team, corporate security agents, and generation security leads

01/2015 – 11/2017

APPLICATIONS/SYSTEMS ENGINEER, GLOBAL POWER TECHNOLOGIES

Consulted, contracted for a startup company. Commissioned power systems equipment and systems integration to improve product performance and functionality. Experience in networking TCP/IP and Modbus RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols as well as DNP3 for SCADA applications. Installed, calibrated and tested advanced power quality metering technologies such as ION7650, PM8000, PM5000 ION series, and Siemens PAC3000 and PAC 4000 series meters. Conducted risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, rules, and protection needs and identified trends and issues and made recommendations. Implemented security controls, performed ongoing maintenance, and prevented, detected, analyzed and responded to security incidents promptly. Conducted energy audits, system design and implementation for major clients in the healthcare industry, industrial end-users and web giants. Designed and tested new system integration configurations, conducted power quality analysis and audits, and energy conversation plan and hardware and software for customers. Installed, tested, commissioned and repaired power monitoring systems Schneider PME and Power SCADA. Diagnosed communication systems of electrical equipment (breakers, meters, and generators). Configured communication devices for Ethernet and RS485 networks. Assembled power quality meters with proper circuit voltage and current thresholds.

5/2013 – 11/2014

SUBSEA SUPERVISOR/CONTRACTOR, EXPRO INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

Planned and managed the assembly and repair of equipment to meet delivery schedule in accordance to company HSE and QA/QC procedures. Supervised and led subordinates at the good test phase while providing concise instruction and clear communication. Collaborated with test personnel to determine equipment and crew requirements. Organized subsea operations equipment in accordance with clients’ agreed program. Handled the maintenance and improvement of quality management systems. Ensured risk assessments (RA) were performed for equipment and tasks. Lead a team to operate and maintain Subsea test tree and all subcomponents

5/2011 – 9/2012

ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER / MILITARY CONTRACTOR, IAP WORLDWIDE SERVICES

Oversaw the inspections of sites to ensure conformance to contract requirements per U.S. government policies and regulations. Designed and planned energy management, demand controls, and load management. Trained personnel in operations, switching procedures, wrote and maintained the required documentation. Managed several power systems equipment such as power plants, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and transmission lines. Managed power grids supplying primary power, spot generation, and emergency backup power to a U.S. Consulate base with mission-critical radar, satellite communication systems, and flight line operations. Responsible for the performance management of employees, process improvement, knowledge transfer, keeping abreast of regulations. Oversaw and coordinated site operations, warehousing logistics, engineering, electrical operations, personnel living arrangements, grounds maintenance, custodial contracts, amenities and base parameter lighting. Led site operations and project management that ensured ongoing compliance with contract requirements. Provided technical and operational guidance to technical and non-technical personnel. Scheduled support services, monitored project financials and reported on key metrics. Investigated technical and operational issues, and took corrective action as needed.

03/2006 – 07/2010

SUBSEA SUPERVISOR/CONTRACTOR, SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD TECHNOLOGIES

Served as liaison for oil company clients and company employees. Assisted in the design and fabrication of several oilfield equipment and components. Ensured that all equipment met specific API, ANSI, ISO standards and requirements. Analyzed risks associated with operations and created prevention and migration techniques. Oversaw the operation, maintenance, and installation of the SenTree 7 and high-pressure system, which provided the means to shut in a gas or oil well on an offshore drill vessel in the event of an emergency. Established and enforced an extensive safety program within the company and OSHA policies. Lead and trained crew members in normal and emergency operations on and offshore. Established a work schedule for employees to meet project timelines. Regulated supplies and supply chain within the company budget while maintaining a high value of quality assurance.  Installed and maintained network monitoring and control systems as well as small internet workgroups for sending and receiving data in real-time. The system included the SenTree HP, lubricator valve, umbilical reel, flow head, and hydraulic pressure unit capable of reaching above 15K psi of wellbore pressure. Technically proficient in troubleshooting high-pressure hydraulics and mechanical applications. Provided support and understanding of processes to Oil company clients. Interpreted and enforced environmental safety and maritime rules and regulations for offshore operations. Responsibilities include managing the maintenance and certification of subsea test equipment. Ensure the readiness of subsea equipment and personnel. Manage offshore operations with subsea safety controls systems as hydrocarbons are flowed to surface during various rig operations. Supervisor all workshop and yard operations onshore. Plan and manage assembly and repair of equipment to meet delivery schedule in accordance to company HSE and QA/QC procedures. Lead in continual improvement in the area of operation and promote good practices. To also ensure the workshop is controlled cost-effectively and safely ensuring equipment is maintained and assembled to a high standard.

5/1999 – 11/2005

POWER PRODUCTION SPECIALIST, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of power plants and associated systems and equipment. Performed electrical assessments and facilities maintenance on prime power generator sets of 500 KW and higher, and associated auxiliary systems and equipment. Performed mechanical and electrical functions necessary to install and prepare power station equipment. Analyzed and repaired plant equipment and system operating characteristics to determine operational conditions. Responsible for stock levels, ordering and maintaining parts and supplies and ensuring proper quality assurance standards under US Government standards. Responsible for plant control systems, electrical distribution, and instrumentation. Directed preparation of power plant equipment for movement, storage, and installation. Responsible for maintaining and repairing Aerospace Ground Equipment, supplying electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to Aircraft. Served as a technical inspector to determine faulty operation/maintenance practices. Determined and isolated complex malfunctions through diagnostic testing and troubleshooting techniques and determined repair/overhaul requirements, cost-effectiveness and method of accomplishment for power plant equipment and associated systems.