Luis Vargas

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Strategic & Technical Leader / Consultant; Operations Officer, KPI Eng - No matter the Scope, KPI has YOU Covered! @ EnviroPower Renewable Inc.
Lithia, FL, US
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About Luis Vargas

Strategic Leader, Management Consultant, Electrical and Power Systems Engineer - as engineer, worked with planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of systems from low voltage DC to high voltage transmission lines and all in-between. As management consultant, helped companies establish strategies for continuous improvement and success. As strategic leader, challenge the status quo and through a forward thinking mindset, exceed client expectations.Managing 39 of 52 projects over the last 4 years, I am a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to motivate others and produce significant work. These projects represented design fees of over $4MM and construction fees of over $195MM along with over $1.6MM and $30MM in profit respectively for a national electrical contractor.Projects: utility scale renewable energy and storage, vertical construction such as multi-family/multi-use properties, commercial, industrial, utility systems, and various specialty projectsLicensed in 21 states and PR. Looking forward to assisting you with your entrepreneurial ideas and endeavors with expertise to plan and design the systems taking power from the distributed generation source to the consuming device.To discuss our collaborations, please call me at 813-714-0462Professional Engineer - FL, AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, ID, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OK, PA, PR (inactive), SC, TN, TX, VASpecialtiesBusiness: Leadership & Team Building • Corporate Strategy • Org. Dev. & Change Management • Merger/Corporate Culture Assessments • Diversity Training/Initiatives • Best Practices (technical, operational, and benefits) Benchmarking • Contract Negotiation & Management • Construction, Project, Operations, & Program Management • Procurement of Resources (human and material) • RFQ and RFP Management (development and evaluation) • Short/Long-term Planning • Human Resource Management • “Selection for Excellence” & Work Force Preparedness • Subsidiary Operations & P&L

Luis Vargas's Current Company Details
EnviroPower Renewable Inc.

Enviropower Renewable Inc.

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Strategic & Technical Leader / Consultant; Operations Officer, KPI Eng - No matter the Scope, KPI has YOU Covered!
Lithia, FL, US
Website:
eprenewable.com
Employees:
7
Luis Vargas Work Experience Details
  • Enviropower Renewable Inc.
    Enviropower Renewable Inc.
    Lithia, Fl, Us
  • Enviropower Renewable Inc.
    Consulting Power Systems Engineer
    Enviropower Renewable Inc. Aug 2018 - Present
    Us
    Provide high level Energy Delivery System interconnection and integration guidance to EnviroPower Renewable (EPR) to achieve success in their design, construction, and operation of National and International Gasification Waste to Energy (WTE) power plants. While the plants have a special emphasis on gasification of multiple waste streams and mixed fuels, they also include mixed sources such as solar and wind to establish an optimized project portfolio. The innovative gasifier designs pioneered by EPR are among the cleanest and most cost effective available making their plants attractive to a wide range of applications.For more information, visit: http://www.eprenewable.com/
  • Kpi Engineering, Inc.
    Vice President
    Kpi Engineering, Inc. Feb 2017 - Present
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    NO MATTER THE SCOPE, KPI HAS YOU COVEREDKPI Engineering Inc is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEP/FP) design firm located in west central Florida. The MEP firm and its professionals established their roots in performance contracting. They worked with complex energy efficiency projects before sustainability became a buzz word. KPI Engineering was created from Kenyon & Partners - an engineering and construction firm. Kenyon & Partners continues to provide outstanding construction and maintenance services for its clients with an emphasis on mechanical and related systems. The company also performs general contracting and construction management services on a variety of other projects. Our maintenance services team has done so well maintaining and optimizing the performance of systems for clients, the team will break off into their own organization this year.The bottom line - KPI's professionals are mindful of cost, energy efficiency, and have a unique connection to the construction and operations side of the equation. It is a unique blend of skills that result in cost-effective designs that take initial construction and ongoing operations into account. KPI Professionals apply this knowledge to project specific needs - first cost, operational efficiency, or both. KPI looks forward to helping you meet your MEP/FP design needs. I look forward to talking to you about your project - (813) 714-0462, luis.vargas@kpiengineering.comPersonal Responsibilities:Remove any obstacles in the way of the success of our outstanding MEP/FP design professionals Influence company strategic direction, daily operations, client management, and ultimately the best service delivery possibleProvide project design support using knowledge gained for all disciplines - in particular, over 28 years experience delivering electrical and power systems design, operations and construction services - a great compliment to an already strong team of professionals
  • Offering Powerful Solutions (Luis G Vargas Jr, Pe)
    Chief Executive Strategic & Problem Solving Officer
    Offering Powerful Solutions (Luis G Vargas Jr, Pe) Mar 2009 - Present
    Businesses face many challenges - Any project can affect success - PowerFUL Solutions provides FULL technical and strategic consulting 1. Electrical and power systems planning, design, construction, and upgrades2. Owner's Representative / Financing Institution Construction Observations3. Contract negotiations and management4. Risk assessment and mitigation5. Project, program, and construction management6. Organizational Development and Strategy7. Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, and Change ManagementCorporate strategic goals for (short and long-term) ultimate success coupled with effective management of new initiatives considering project impacts. Change management and readiness assessment to ensure team's ability to optimize benefits. Whether technical or strategic, let PowerFUL Solutions help you successfully tackle any challenge!Recent Projects: • Consultant - EnviroPower Renewable Inc, Nitebloom Energy • One-line diagram for interconnection application of a 100MW Wast to Energy and Renewable Energy Power Plant • Electrical Designs for renovated printing company offices • Electrical design for 3 - 5MW (5 - 1MW independent blocks each) Community Solar Gardens in MN • Technical and strategic advice on energy storage, efficiency, and renewable energy generation projects in NM, TX, CA, and FL • New electrical system and service review and re-design for microbrewing facility• Improving creativity and collaboration - coached team to develop new ways to tap into creativity of current staff generating $500,000 in savings from new ideas • Evaluation and preparation of electrical service and switchgear redesign for large manufacturing plant • Interconnection requirements, application, and process coordination for large scale wind power plant project • Strategy/preparation of RFQ response for smart grid readiness project • Developed regional strategic and organizational plan for large engineering consulting firm
  • Independent Writer
    Writer
    Independent Writer Jul 1991 - Present
    Writer - expressions of life and its experiences• Stories from the Heart Series – short stories of life and every day miracles• Life Significance Series – how our experiences shape who we are and become• Lessons from the bench Series – links between youth sports and life• Ghost writer – development of stories that touch our hearts for others• Others
  • Power Design Inc.
    Engineering Project Executive/Professional Engineer
    Power Design Inc. Sep 2012 - Aug 2016
    St. Petersburg, Florida, Us
    • Supported average of over 100 projects each year including technical support to construction operations, Fire Alarm design support, complete electrical systems designs, temporary service, negotiations with other engineering firms and authorities having jurisdictions and other tasks for multi-family multi-use high rise buildings • Led delivery of design services for 27 active projects in varying stages of design and construction between 2015-2016. A total of 39 projects in last 4 years 2012-2016 with design fees over $4MM and construction value over $195MM. • Led and oversaw complex engineering designs for mid-rise, high-rise, and mixed use multi-family developments, commercial facilities, and large data centers• Analyzed, designed, and helped implement building distribution system, unit and common area electrical requirements, lighting and life safety systems such as fire alarm and emergency systems through the performance of required calculations, code interpretation and application, and review of specifications and shop drawings• Responsible for tecnical content and signing and sealing of all Fire Alarm shop and as-built drawings and temporary electric service design documents (average of one to two each per week) over the last three years• Successfully negotiated through requests for information from clients, other engineering disciplines, and various authorities having jurisdiction• Business development - promoted and delivered services to owner/developers, general contractors, and architects/design team resulting in award of multiple new design-build projects
  • Progress Energy
    Smart Grid Project Manager/Engineer & Workstream Lead (Contract Position)
    Progress Energy May 2012 - Aug 2012
    Raleigh, Nc, Us
    • Assumed contract position for major smart grid and business transformation initiative created based on my skills and qualifications.• Reviewed technical specifications and requirements, developed vendor responsibilities, statement of work, and contractual terms and conditions for the manufacture and delivery of a new two-way demand response switch• Defined system acceptance tests and requirements of the new solution
  • West Monroe Partners
    Energy & Utilities Practice, Advanced Technology Group
    West Monroe Partners May 2011 - Feb 2012
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Managed Smart Grid Business Case with financial justification and roadmap development for rural electric utility including definition of next steps. Performed discovery sessions with utility clients to define their as-is and to-be states in proposed technology deployments. Developed marketing and business development campaign for southeast US. Provided oversight and completed various responses to request for proposals for potential utility clients nationally and internationally. Negotiated collaboration terms with sub-consultants. Managed Request for Qualifications process on behalf of utility client including development of RFQ technical content, responses to requests for clarifications, and final analysis of responses. Participated in the development of marketing plan for Work Force of the Future initiative and product offering. Reviewed and provided input for the development of Work Force of the Future method and process definition for educational partner. Led the development and definition of a new mission statement for the energy and utilities practice.
  • Gai Consultants, Inc.
    Sr. Director Of Energy Services - Southeast Region & Engineering Director - Tampa
    Gai Consultants, Inc. May 2009 - Dec 2010
    Homestead, Pa, Us
    As Engineering Director, responsible for expanding the company's comprehensive engineering and environmental services to clients in the Tampa/St. Pete metropolitan area and western Florida. As Sr. Dir. of Energy Services, responsible for the development of energy services within the Southeast Regional market with initial focus in Florida. Target clients included investor owned, publicly owned, and cooperatively owned utilities, traditional and renewable energy producers, and large energy users.Provided administrative and technical leadership, high level client, project, program, and construction management and leadership for development of service markets. Successfully developed relationships with various clients working on multiple large industrial and energy related projects. Project scopes included ethanol/energy from waste plant interconnection, high voltage electrical design; wind farm interconnection and collector systems; energy from waste plant/Energy Park. Provided project management and support for various projects including major rehab design for advanced waste water plant; state road lighting and electrical systems – supervised and approved controls and electrical system design; urban redevelopment project lighting design support; wastewater lift station electrical system. Established relationships with teaming partners including large manufacturer in the Midwest with services division, renewable energy manufacturers, and other consulting firms. Worked on corporate level strategic initiatives including Corporate Organization, LEED Committees, and Corporate Marketing/Business Development Strategy Development Teams.
  • Kci Technologies, Inc.
    Sr. Electrical & Power Systems Engineer - Se Group
    Kci Technologies, Inc. Sep 2001 - Mar 2009
    Sparks, Maryland, Us
    Responsible for all electrical designs including interior building electrical power systems (new and renovations); low voltage communications systems; back-up and stand-by generation; indoor and outdoor lighting including parking lot, area, street/highway, specialty, and sports lighting; electrical service requirements; and power system designs – distribution, substation, and transmission. Technical responsibilities include technical supervision of major projects and development of specifications and standards. Also responsible for business development, request for proposal responses, and service quotes, estimates. Completed projects in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.
  • Teco Energy
    Consulting Engineer
    Teco Energy Aug 2001 - Sep 2001
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    Review major energy delivery system expansion projects and, in a consulting capacity, analyze project and make recommendations to insure proper performance of the electrical system while reducing costs and maintaining or improving reliability.
  • Teco Energy
    Manager Of Business Development - Power Engineering & Construction, Inc.
    Teco Energy Jun 1999 - Aug 2001
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    Responsible for daily operations of utility subsidiary including financial and technical functions - contract management, business development, project management, and design of complex electrical projects. Dealt with various clients like utilities, telecommunications companies, universities and other institutional and private clients. Performed electrical engineering design for code compliant documents including electrical design, specifications, plans review, inspections, approval, and sealing of electrical prints. Projects managed included fiber optic network routing and installation, 5kV to 69kV design and construction, environmental svcs, building lighting, specialty (high mast and sports) and outdoor lighting (roadway, area, and parking lot), and energy related services. Set the strategic direction for PE&C. Enhance operational processes to improve profitability. Provided technical training and guided performance of PE&C staff, temporary consultants, and contractors.
  • Teco Energy
    Diversity Leadership Team & Working Group
    Teco Energy Sep 1998 - Dec 2000
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    Diversity Leadership TeamInsure Diversity Initiative recommendations are implemented and the implementation yields the intended results toward employee value, respect, and ability to contribute to Company’s bottom line. Recommend changes or new strategic initiatives that promote the spirit of the Diversity Initiative. Led the Selection for Excellence (recruitment and staffing) sub team. Directed the development of campaign collateral to promote the principles of the Diversity Initiative. Designed and led Diversity Orientation sessions for all performance coaches.Diversity Initiative Working Group MemberCoordinated and provide guidance to company’s consultant in the assessment process (phase 1) including interviews with 150 leaders from TECO Energy. Participated and led group discussions (phase 2) to identify specific changes to address issues raised by the assessment process. Scheduled and coordinated training for nearly 300 corporate leaders.
  • Tampa Electric
    Operations Engineer - Plant City Operations
    Tampa Electric Aug 1993 - Dec 1997
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    Analyzed the performance of the distribution system, prioritized and implemented improvements for two geographic service regions serving over 65,000 Customers including the largest geographical region in the electric utility system. Addressed Customer complaints, loss claims, and concerns including complex power quality investigations and mitigation alternatives, and system failure cause analysis. Provided technical supervision, expertise, training and services to a staff of over twenty (20) operations and field engineering personnel. Was responsible for the technical design and approval of more complex electrical distribution and outdoor lighting projects within the service territory. Helped train and develop the field technician team. Helped prepare, review, and analyze information about an acquisition opportunity in Argentina. Helped develop and implement a marketing plan to successfully showcase and sell our training programs in South America.
  • Tampa Electric
    Reliability Supervisor (Principal Engineer), T&D System Performance
    Tampa Electric May 1990 - Jul 1993
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    Analyzed the performance of the transmission and distribution system, identified areas needing improvement, and made recommendations to service areas. Analyzed the company's effectiveness in serving our Customers including equipment load analysis and review of design practices. Developed and published the T&D five year capital and Customer growth forecast. Prepared the 10-year transmission expansion plan. Performed other system planning and compliance functions. Developed Quality of Service Standards for the company. Made cost per Customer goal recommendations for T&D.
  • U.S. Department Of Energy
    Quality Assurance Engineer, Ge Plant In Largo Florida
    U.S. Department Of Energy Aug 1989 - May 1990
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Identified quality requirements and made sure that production and test procedures were adequate in measuring product quality and reliability. Developed tools to track the areas reviewed and helped evaluate the total performance of the plant for award recommendations. Replaced previous evaluation methods with a method emphasizing the continuous improvement aspect of the review process and presented the new methods to top Department of Defense leadership. Led the Quality Assurance Team in the number of completed surveys.
  • Tampa Electric
    Cooperative Education Student
    Tampa Electric Aug 1987 - May 1989
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    Transmission Planning - Analyzed the transmission system and made recommendations for the five-year construction plan. Developed the five-year load forecast used in contingency analysis. Edited contingency analysis program resulting in 66% savings in computer time and cost.Plant City Operations - Designed and upgraded the distribution system including lighting, large design projects, protection coordination, and power factor correction.Load Management - Programmed and helped develop the load management program and computer. Developed a test method to verify the operation of the load management system.

Luis Vargas Skills

Energy Program Management Renewable Energy Project Management Engineering Project Planning Electrical Engineering Contract Management Management Contract Negotiation Integration Strategic Planning Power Distribution Strategy Electricity Change Management Energy Efficiency Business Strategy Leadership Construction Management New Business Development Power Systems Energy Management Smart Grid Procurement Cross Functional Team Leadership Electricians Management Consulting Project Engineering Process Improvement Business Analysis Team Building Electric Power Risk Management Telecommunications Solar Energy Electrical Controls Construction Drawings Organizational Development Culture Change Strategic Leadership Business Management Employee Training Project Implementation Electrical Maintenance Electrical Testing Training And Development Diversity Training Contract Review Client Relationship Building

Luis Vargas Education Details

  • University Of South Florida
    University Of South Florida
    Engineering Management
  • University Of South Florida
    University Of South Florida
    Electrical Engineering

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