Xcel Energy Work Values

Daily Duties at Xcel Energy:

As Site Manager and Construction Manager for a new coal fired, 750 MW super critical unit (Unit 3) to be built at the Comanche Power Plant. I managed all site activities including site development, construction of electrical distribution for construction power, construction of the 500 foot concrete stack, access road improvements project, raw water treatment system upgrade, boiler make up water treatment system upgrade and several other miscellaneous ongoing construction projects. Helped negotiate the EPC Balance of Plant contract (estimated value exceeded $500MM). I negotiated all other site construction contract agreements and assisted in the negotiation of a major Project Labor Agreement. Total project budget exceeded $1.7 billion. Prior to Unit 3 project start, I managed capital project design and construction for the Comanche Power Plant establishing project budgets and schedules, managing the cash flow and forecasts to meet financial objectives of the Company, managed or performed engineering design services and managed installation and construction of the projects on site.

What they like about Xcel Energy:

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Tags

Senior Construction Manager, VP of Construction, Engineering Management, Renewable Energy, Biomass, Power Generation

Skills

Software Programming: Java(Expert) C(Proficient) , Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Inventory Control, Root Cause Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Application Testing, Mechanical System Design, Development of Key Metrics and a Reporting System , Unit Commitment, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Process Engineering, Equipment Installation, Budgeting, Dispatch Applications, Finite Element Analysis, Product Development, AutoCad, 3-D Modeling, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Medium/High Voltage Switchgear and Transformers: 15KV/115KV/4160 volts , Low Voltage Voltage Switchgear and Transformers: 480 volts , Motor Control Centers: 480 volt , D.C. Drives and Motors: 5 to 500 horsepower , A.C. Variable Frequency Drives: 5 to 150 horsepower , A.C. Motors: 480 Volts, 500 horsepower , A.C. Motors: 4160 Volts, 800 horsepower , Distributed Control Systems (DCS) , Power System Network Analysis, P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Construction Management, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing and Business Development, Mentoring, Training, Staff Development, Project Development, Beginning to Turnover, New Company and Start Up Company Growth

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