Derek Howe, Phd, P.E. (Mn) Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Manages and Directs: Operating and capital budgets in excess of 15 million dollars, system planning, work plan development, capital projects, operation and maintenance of the distribution system, consulting firms and contractors. The Engineering department consisting of 29 personnel comprised of Engineers, Technicians, Stakers, New Service Representatives, Forestry Management, and Right of Way Management.Develops and Revises: Three year construction work plan, sectionalizing study, arc flash study, transformer and feeder loading and balancing reports, oil filled equipment analysis and assessment reports, capital project construction contracts, power quality reports, and numerous operational and safety policies and procedures.Provides Engineering Support: Construction projects for the three year work plan, engineering controls and policies to improve safety and reliability, system coordination and sectionalizing improvements, control system hardware selection and upgrades, SCADA system implementation, unique three phase installations and substation designs for 12.47 and 24.9 kV distribution systems.

Provided engineering expertise, for both internal and external customers. Services include: project planning, development, design, evaluation, implementation, modification, documentation, development of engineering standards, balancing corporate and customer needs, researching new technology for potential corporate applications, and serving as a training resource in areas of expertise. Engineering consisted of: design and construction of 34, 23, 13.8, and 4 kV overhead and underground distribution circuits, installation and design of pad-mount substations, system coordination analysis, system modeling for load flow and short circuit analysis, re-closer programming, circuit modeling for tension and strain loading, utilization of NESC and NEC as applicable, utilization of engineering economics for capital project budgeting and prioritization. o Midwest Rural Energy Council Board Member Representing Minnesota Powero Stray Voltage Engineer for Minnesota Powero Herbert Service Center Safety Team Member

Planed, directed and reviewed the work of a variety of skilled maintenance personnel and helpers involved in the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment, pump station and solid waste equipment, electrical equipment, motorized vehicles, and grounds. Coordinated structural maintenance of the District’s buildings with District maintenance and contract personnel. Was responsible for implementing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and for maintaining necessary materials, parts and tools inventories associated with the maintenance function. Interpreted mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams and specifications to subordinates and inspected work in progress ensuring that it complied with proper repair methods and techniques. With the assistance of operating personnel, investigated and diagnosed operational difficulties and breakdowns and selected methods of repair while ensuring a safe working environment for maintenance personnel.o Supervised 24 personnel: Planners, HVAC technician, Lubrication specialist, Vibration analyst, Welder, Mechanics, Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians, Inventory Technicians, and Laborerso Responsible for a 3 million dollar annual budget, a 1.8 million dollar warehouse inventory and a member of the leadership team prioritizing and managing a 10 million dollar annual capital budget.

Brunswick Maine

Supervised enlisted and contract electronics technicians. Evaluated special equipment applications for the P-3 Orion. Developed and provided training and evaluation for anti-submarine warfare for all 36 wing 5 squadron aircrews.

Brunswick Maine

Safety Natops OfficerElectronics Division ManagerEducational Services Officer

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Leadership And Business

Msee, Power Systems, 4.0

Naval Flight Officer

Bsee, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa PhiSumma Cum Laude Minor in Mathematics

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