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Seattle, Wa

Investigating promising emerging technologies for potential inclusion in utility portfolio, including data analytics interface with computerized maintenance management systems, machine learning in building controls systems, smart electric vehicle charging, advanced metering infrastructure, CO2 heat pump/water heater systems, phase-change and standard energy storage, district heating and cooling. Partnering with national laboratories, gathering data on field tests of new technologies.Developing tools and standards for improving analysts’ quality and consistency in measurement & verification (M&V) planning and tracking. Establishing institutional alignment with IPMVP and ASHRAE Guideline 14 standards.Performing technical review for the largest custom projects to establish and maintain defensible standards for claimed energy savings. Serving on Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Power Utilization Advisory Council, Program 170. Serving on utility-wide culture change teams, addressing issues brought to light by employee surveys.Serving on Electric League of the Pacific Northwest executive board. Helped plan 2017 “Powerful Business Energy Conference”. Also served as session administrator and moderator. Developed division’s first safety protocols, procedures, training requirements and documents. Developed process flow diagrams to ensure clear understanding and continuous improvement. Provided trainings to entire division and work groups.

Seattle, Wa

Supervised 8 analysts and engineers in energy conservation projects full-time, and up to 15 for short periods. Reviewed designs, calculations, contract applications, and payment requests for energy conservation incentive projects of all complexity levels, from hundreds of dollars of incentive funds to hundreds of thousands of dollars.Oversaw team members’ attendance, timesheets, training, work assignments and performance.Distributed project leads to 28 analysts on four teams. Addressed and resolved team member performance and behavioral problems.Addressed and resolved escalated client and contractor problems, in some cases repairing business relationships that had been unproductive for years.Coached team members in engineering principles, analysis, project management, measurement and verification, presentations and leadership.Developed and executed first 360-degree supervisor review by team members and peers.

Seattle, Wa

Performed ASHRAE level 1 and 2 energy audits at medium and large commercial and industrial facilities, with independent judgment and in-depth analysisAnalyzed ECM-level and whole-building consumption, BMS (JCI, Alerton, Niagara, Siemens) and logger trend data, including proxy variables, to assess proper operation and energy savings.Calculated energy savings and wrote conservation incentive contracts for full range of simple to complex projects, at times maintaining over 140 active projects, delivering 3-5 million kWh/yr savings per year.Coordinated project development and utility incentive program needs with engineers and senior leadership of clients, consultants, and contractors.Supervised 1-6 analysts on project teams and program committees.Developed measurement and verification (M&V) plans, including logging of power, temperature, flow, pressure, motor speed and control signals.Programmed and installed a variety of temporary loggers to verify operation and savings. Reviewed proposals, drawings and calculations, leading collaboration between consultants, contractors and clients.Analyzed financials of multiple options, return on investment, simple payback, and lifecycle cost.Ensured conservation projects were executed in compliance with Energy and Mechanical Codes.Mentored several analysts individually and with classroom instruction, in Microsoft Excel, analysis principles, measurement & verification, HVAC, and Certified Energy Manager training.Developed new HVAC measures and standardized existing custom measures.Represented labor and collaborated with management in labor/management committee meetings to negotiate conflict resolutions. Developed prototype individual, team and division training plans.Developed prototype individual, team and division labor leveling tool.Served on technical advisory committees for curriculum development and strategic planning.

Braintree, Ma

Designed piping systems. Calculated material stresses for hot and cold piping systems for steam, asphalt, LNG, water, and other thermal fluids from -270°F to +1000°F. Calculated compressible and incompressible flows and pressure drops for same.Designed pipe support structures, including steel, weld, concrete, and soil stresses.Estimated power plant, cogeneration, and piping projects.Prepared heat, mass and water balances, P&IDs, PFDs, and miscellaneous drawings for power plant and refinery projects up to 75 MW.Calculated performance for FERC Qualified Facility (QF) certifications.Reviewed contractor submittals.

Fort Collins, Co

Analyzed flow of contaminants around buildings in wind tunnel models.Prepared test plans, oversaw model preparation, monitored testing, analyzed data, prepared reports for clients.Completed ASHRAE research project and published results in ASHRAE Handbook.