Corey Alford, Mba, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

•Manage/train junior engineers and technicians designing capital improvements on natural gas distribution and transmission facilities within assigned AGL Metro Division: Atlanta, Clayton, Conyers, Macon, Milledgeville, & Griffin Service Centers. Engineering support for assigned Division•Direct reports: junior engineers & design/engineering techs. Trains, mentors, & provides technical direction to less senior engineers & design techs in preparing designs, proposals, planning layouts &… Show more •Manage/train junior engineers and technicians designing capital improvements on natural gas distribution and transmission facilities within assigned AGL Metro Division: Atlanta, Clayton, Conyers, Macon, Milledgeville, & Griffin Service Centers. Engineering support for assigned Division•Direct reports: junior engineers & design/engineering techs. Trains, mentors, & provides technical direction to less senior engineers & design techs in preparing designs, proposals, planning layouts & summaries to communicate project progress or results. Manages staff performance and development for IPO’s•Manage engineering, new business & construction activities for optimal design, execution & reporting •Design activities: regulator station design, public works relocations, pressure improvements, system renewals, & meter set designs. Apply knowledge of pipeline design, meters, regulators and relief valves & procedures for design. Proficient at applying codes/standards as they apply to natural gas engineering. Codes include: DOT CFR 192 & Company OPM. Collaborate with construction management, operations managers, & technical services to produce effective designs. Perform engineering design duties on large capital projects. Oversee & approve designs - perform systematic reviews, answering questions on issues, improve system optimization, assess feasibility & costs•Project Manager: assists in determining project objectives on development of comprehensive project design, project requirements, assigns tasks, coordinates project activities with other operating units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff, supervises progress to ensure objectives are met. Tracks projects from concept through construction. Anticipate & identify issues that put projects at risk to implement corrective action•Works with Engineering Director to prepare Division project prioritization lists used in annual capital budgeting process & responsible for reporting budget variances & monthly metrics Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

· Serve as National Accounts Sales Engineer for Business Development/Marketing & Sales group.· Single point of contact for National Account commercial gas customers and focus on making interaction between customers and our gas utilities more efficient.· Ensure gas meter sets and service lines are installed or upgraded on time and to spec.· Ensure customers understand our billing structures and how energy decisions affect gas bills.· Provide guidance on eligibility for… Show more · Serve as National Accounts Sales Engineer for Business Development/Marketing & Sales group.· Single point of contact for National Account commercial gas customers and focus on making interaction between customers and our gas utilities more efficient.· Ensure gas meter sets and service lines are installed or upgraded on time and to spec.· Ensure customers understand our billing structures and how energy decisions affect gas bills.· Provide guidance on eligibility for rebates/incentives for natural gas equipment upgrades for each utility.· Work to better understand our customer’s needs and provide energy expertise and solutions.· Promote end-use energy efficiency, products, and services that provide value and benefits to the customer.· Connect customers with pertinent natural gas applications and equipment manufacturers.· Develop simple payback estimates for Energy Efficiency (EE) Improvements· Periodic reporting for natural gas usage utilizing weather normalization, gas usage trends, and EE improvements.· Provide gas utility-specific rate analyses and explanation of different rate structures.· Answer any general questions related to natural gas infrastructure, codes, billing, or equipment. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

· Served as an Engineer II within the newly created Integrity Verification Program (IVP).· Project Engineer for Company ILI Retrofit Program projects. Role involved the design, construction, and project management of retrofitting existing Company transmission pipelines to eliminate pipeline features that would prohibit the passage of an Inline Inspection (ILI) Tool (i.e. “Smart Pig”).· Worked alongside PMO and Integrity Management groups to take projects from initiation… Show more · Served as an Engineer II within the newly created Integrity Verification Program (IVP).· Project Engineer for Company ILI Retrofit Program projects. Role involved the design, construction, and project management of retrofitting existing Company transmission pipelines to eliminate pipeline features that would prohibit the passage of an Inline Inspection (ILI) Tool (i.e. “Smart Pig”).· Worked alongside PMO and Integrity Management groups to take projects from initiation, engineering/design, construction, ILI tool runs, and post-ILI validation and anomaly digs and cutouts.· Overall goal to get pipelines and HCA casings into regulatory compliance and address any immediate pipeline integrity issues. · Reviewed, redlined, and approved engineering designs from engineering consultant firms to work from 30/60/90% designs toward Issued for Construction (IFC) packages to provide to pipeline contractor.· Developed FIP/HAZOPS (Flow Interruption/Hazardous Operations) Plans, blowdown/purge procedures and calculations to safely evacuate gas from the pipelines to perform the pipeline retrofit work and to then purge the pipeline back into service following construction completion. · Continuously managed and coordinated with Con-Ops, System Operations, System Planning, Capacity Planning, New Business, Gas Control, local Service Center Operations, Land Services, Communications, and other functional groups to ensure all resources were informed, available, and to safely execute the designed project plans.· Worked with IVP group on MAOP Validation Program. This program entailed validating the MAOP (Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure) on all Company transmission pipelines and regulator stations by validating all source records and data are Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete and comply with the current and upcoming PHMSA regulations and NPRM and changes/additions to CFR Part 192. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

•Design Engineer for Southern Company Gas (formerly AGL Resources). Served as Engineer for Central GA & NW GA Regional Service Centers•Designed and coordinated installation of gas mains, regulator stations, pipeline heaters & odorizers and other internal Capital Construction Projects •Developed FIP/HAZOPS Plans and repair methods for Pipeline Direct Assessments to repair anomalies in transmission main•PM - coordinated with construction operations, system planning, gas control, and… Show more •Design Engineer for Southern Company Gas (formerly AGL Resources). Served as Engineer for Central GA & NW GA Regional Service Centers•Designed and coordinated installation of gas mains, regulator stations, pipeline heaters & odorizers and other internal Capital Construction Projects •Developed FIP/HAZOPS Plans and repair methods for Pipeline Direct Assessments to repair anomalies in transmission main•PM - coordinated with construction operations, system planning, gas control, and land services•PM - statewide exposed main projects that involved the installation of concrete revetment matting•Coordinated the installation of gas mains, services, and metering equipment for New Business Construction Projects•Reviewed contractor invoices and as-built records; ensured records submitted matched installations•Coordinated and suggested field design changes with the construction operations to keep construction projects on schedule and at or below budget•Oversaw and monitored projects from initiation through installation; provided periodic progress reports to Construction Operations and Service Center Management; updated Engineering, Marketing, and Mapping Services on relevant field information•Communicated with external project stakeholders including homeowners, business owners, permitting jurisdictions, to resolve complaints or claims.•Performed company internal audits to ensure job safety, contractor work quality, and compliance to OPM•Provided continuous on-call supervisor support to assigned Service Centers•Coordinated and represented AGL at various pre-con meetings with GDOT, homeowners, developers, contractors, local permitting jurisdictions•Collected and evaluated data and developed design plans and technical requirements for projects. •Prepared and assisted in preparing reports, proposals, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project plans/progress•Identified and escalated obstacles that put projects at risk Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

· Worked with Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Department at Georgia Quick Start on development of various manufacturing client projects involving CNC machining, welding, robotics, safety, and general plant process flows, and training development to meet manufacturing work-force and compliance standards. · Worked with manufacturing clients on-site at manufacturing plants such as: KIA, Caterpillar, and RICOH.· Gained valuable experience in manufacturing industry and project… Show more · Worked with Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Department at Georgia Quick Start on development of various manufacturing client projects involving CNC machining, welding, robotics, safety, and general plant process flows, and training development to meet manufacturing work-force and compliance standards. · Worked with manufacturing clients on-site at manufacturing plants such as: KIA, Caterpillar, and RICOH.· Gained valuable experience in manufacturing industry and project management. Show less

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Football - 2 Year Letter Winner - Played football for 5 years at Georgia Tech while obtaining Bachelor.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Graduated December 2019 Concentration: Real Estate Development & Finance