Chris Forrest Email & Phone Number

North Pole, Ak, Us

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Fairbanks Alaska

Oversee project management and engineering operations within the organization with a focus on creating power supply control systems and supporting the plant during outages. Subject matter expert regarding project scope definition, cost analysis, procurement, and plant equipment upgrades. Supervise a team of internal staff members, requiring providing individualized coaching and guidance along with handling performance related issues. Design and implement innovative processes aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency. ►Member of a Railbelt CIP Working Group (RCWG), which is focused on creating the AKCIP standards that will ultimately be enforced by the State of Alaska while simultaneously communicating closely with the Executive Management on how implementation will affect GVEA►Experienced in overseeing out-planning logistics which include developing energy plans for both the current and future generation along with defining available fuel sources and achieving renewable energy goals►Act as Project Manager for a team tasked with implementing KPIs and reporting structure into the facility, requiring the automating of operational data and identifying areas of potential risk►Led a large-scale project in 2018 focused on upgrading a Steam Turbine and Balance of Plant at the NPEP facility, requiring the design of project timelines and scope, managing of all project processes, and oversight of project team members during installation and commissioning phases►Focusing on Healy Unit 2 to bring many outdated systems into the DCS and insure that updated systems will contribute to the success of Unit 2, changing the power dynamic at GVEA and the cost of production

Senior member of the engineering team within an organization that provided construction, maintenance, and contract management for the district’s power production & facility. Supported project management functions such as defining project scope, implementing timelines, and managing project teams. ►Team member for several design projects such as; controls for fish ladders, hatchery design, plant alarming, unit upgrades, network studies/implementations, and control systems►Extensive knowledge and understanding of PLC/HMI programming and DCS programming which was utilized during several complex projects ►Valued as a key team member, providing invaluable input regarding the transition of standards from CIP 3 to 5

Mission, Ks

Led several engineering design projects on behalf of the organization, requiring the preparation of bids and scope of service outlines along with project design tasks. Utilized superior communication and interpersonal abilities to maintain positive rapport with both internal teams and external clients. ►Managed the relationships with BNSF Railway and oversaw all project tasks such as document preparation, sourcing/selecting contractors, instruction assistance, budgeting, and quality assurance

Kirkland, Wa

Managed engineering and operational projects for BNSF client design projects that including the construction of facilities and design of specialized power systems. Played a lead role in providing start-up services during project construction, budget estimating, and timeline management. ►Subject matter expert regarding power system design, network study completion/implementation, PLC/HMI programming, control systems, and P&ID schematics