Rafael Mejias Email and Phone Number
Mr. Rafael E. Mejías is a seasoned Power Engineer with extensive experience in renewable energy development, project management, and construction oversight. He specializes in engineering services and consultancy for energy companies, investors, and corporate management within the energy sector in both the USA and Latin America.Mr. Mejías holds an Electrical Engineer Degree with Masters in Science of Power Systems and a Law degree. Throughout his extensive career in the US and internationally, he has collaborated with utilities, EPC firms, government entities, private energy industries, commercial developers, investors, and entrepreneurs, providing expert guidance and advice.As a Senior Project Manager, Mr. Mejías adopts a hands-on approach to the development of renewable energy projects. His expertise encompasses engineering design, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of major power generation facilities and transmission & distribution projects, with a strong emphasis on safety compliance.He has a proven track record in project control, reporting, and contract administration throughout all project phases. His extensive knowledge extends to procurement processes, including inquiry requisition, technical bid preparation and evaluation, purchase requisitions, and vendor specifications, including drawing reviews.Mr. Mejías specializes in managing renewable energy projects such as wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage systems, as well as fossil fuel generation facilities. He has significant experience with power interconnection substations and transmission lines, overseeing engineering design, construction safety, and coordination with various engineering disciplines, contractors, and electric utility companies, in adherence to OSHA regulations.His competencies include conducting technical evaluations, confirming designs, implementing projects, and overseeing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, while reviewing safety and operational procedures. His expertise covers high-voltage transmission lines and substations across a range of voltages, including distribution systems (480V, 4.16kV, 12.47kV, 13.2kV, 13.8kV, 21kV, 34.5kV, 69kV) and sub-transmission & transmission voltages (115kV, 138kV, 230kV, 345kV, 400kV, 500kV, and 765kV).Bilingual in English and Spanish, Mr. Mejías is a US citizen and is open to travel for projects within the USA and across South America.
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Developer Renewables Senior Project ManagerInternational Developer Company Jan 2024 - Present• Managed multiple PV Solar, BESS, and Wind Projects from 50MW to 600MW across various regulator areas, overseeing development, construction, and O&M stages.• Led technical meetings, prepared RFPs, and selected EPC Contractors, ensuring successful project implementation.• Negotiated Permit Matrix, Land Agreements, and Interconnection Agreements with Utilities to facilitate project execution.
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Senior Renewable Project ManagerErm Jul 2023 - Dec 2023London, GbAs an Independent Contractor, Mr. Mejias has successfully managed multiple renewable energy projects, including PV Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Hydro Pump Station acquisitions ranging from 100 MW to 630 MW. His portfolio includes comprehensive work on PV Solar installations, BESS integration, transmission lines, and substations interconnection, contributing to the successful operation of these assets.Mr. Mejias played a pivotal role in the technical assessment for the interconnection of these projects, serving as the project leader for a significant international acquisition by a French company. With his extensive expertise in the renewable sector, he effectively oversees a diverse array of projects, ensuring technical excellence and strategic alignment throughout their development. -
Sr. Renewable Power Project ManagerComed / Disys Jun 2021 - Jul 2023Mr. Mejias has successfully managed a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects ranging from 10MW to 400MW, focusing on interconnections with ComEd's transmission and distribution networks in the Illinois PJM area. His expertise includes:Project Types: Utility-scale PV solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission lines, substations, and wind farms.Technical Scope: Overseeing projects involving inverters, power transformers, and various voltage levels (34.5kV, 69kV, 138kV, 230kV, 345kV).Network Integration: Facilitating the connection and supply of power from renewable generation facilities to ComEd Utility via both aerial and underground networks.Mr. Mejias’s leadership in managing complex interconnections and large-scale renewable projects demonstrates his commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
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Sr. Power Bess ManagerMitsubishi Power Americas Oct 2020 - Jun 2021Lake Mary, Fl, UsWorking directly with Mitsubishi Power Americas, Mr. Mejias was the Construction Manager, including Commissioning and Project Interconnection Coordination in charge of several Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects in California, New York, and Texas. The BESS Projects (5MW to 200MW) included Transmission Lines, 138kV/34.5kV Substations, Aerial/Underground Transmission & Distribution System, Power Transformer, Large AC/DC Converters, and Batteries Containers covering all phases since Construction, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning and Performance Acceptance Tests and Interconnection Coordination (Substation & Transmission Line). During this assignment, Mr. Mejias managed construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, field engineering, and Interconnection Coordination until the total close-up of the projects. -
Power Project ManagerAescit Corp. / Technip / Sasol Jan 2018 - Oct 2020• Responsible for coordinating and managing pre-commissioning, commissioning, field engineering, and turnover to the Client• Assisting Project Managers / Project Leads with implementation and compliance with Energy Contractor Safety Program requirements.• Responsible to monitor Testing according to the approved schedule, informing about any deviation regarding to milestones.• Participating in daily planning activities including presentations of safety updates at scheduled project safety meetings.• Supervising work quality and safety performance on the project, participating in meeting to evaluate any outstanding issues.• Monitoring and direct supervision through site inspection of planned work, validating acceptance of completed work to design requirements, analyzing and solving constructability issues, ensuring right resource allocations, and providing reports to high level managers. • Providing leadership and coaching to Testing Supervisors evaluating the general compliance with schedules and Milestones.• Providing technical solution as field engineer to solve issues during construction work, leading meeting to evaluate solve and present real-time response to outstanding issues.
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Power ManagerManagement Consultancy International Llc Jul 2013 - Nov 2017• Responsible for coordinating and managing construction work performed by contractors and/or subcontractors evaluating monthly advances and solving constructability issues.• Assisting Project Managers / Project Leads with implementation and compliance with Energy Contractor Safety Program requirements.• Responsible to monitor Contractor productivity according to the approved schedule, informing about any deviation regarding to milestones.• Participating in daily planning activities including presentations of safety updates at scheduled project safety meetings.• Serving as link between insurance entities representative and assisting on the implementation of recommended corrective actions• Representing the project for any OSHA site inspections or incident investigations.• Mr. Mejias supervised work quality and safety performance on the project, participating in meeting to evaluate any outstanding issues.• Monitoring and direct supervision through site inspection of planned work, validating acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approving contractor payment requests, analyzing and solving constructability issues, ensuring right resource allocations, and providing reports to high level managers. • Mr. Mejias was responsible for scope control, budget oversight, performance reporting, schedules and work in progress to ensure Construction Supervisors are effectively implementing their assignments and obtaining the desired results. • Providing leadership and coaching to Construction Supervisors and supplemental workforce, communicating departmental, station and division goals and validating each performer’s ability to impact those goals.• Overseeing civil, equipment, communication and electrical work on the collection system, ensuring the construction was done according to the work and equipment technical specifications.
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Power ConsultantShaw Consultants International Oct 2000 - Jul 2013The Shaw Group had International Consultancy Group and I was part of the Power Project Services group located in Houston, I was involved in engineering, power generation project implementation, transmission lines, distribution facilities, feasibilities review and due diligence studies to provide a technical and operational review. I was a responsible technical review of power generation plants with conventional power generation technologies, transmission and substations projects; renewable energy technologies, developing and interacting with clients.
Rafael Mejias Skills
Rafael Mejias Education Details
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Universidad Simón BolívarElectrical Engineer -
Universidad Central De VenezuelaPower System Ee
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Universidad 'Santa María'Law
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General ElectricPower System Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Rafael Mejias
What company does Rafael Mejias work for?
Rafael Mejias works for International Developer Company
What is Rafael Mejias's role at the current company?
Rafael Mejias's current role is Sr. Renewable Project Manager; Power Electrical Engineer, M.Sc., PMP.
What schools did Rafael Mejias attend?
Rafael Mejias attended Universidad Simón Bolívar, Universidad Central De Venezuela, Universidad 'santa María', General Electric.
What skills is Rafael Mejias known for?
Rafael Mejias has skills like Leadership, Project Planning, Renewable Energy, Management, Business Development, Strategy, Budgeting, Due Diligence.
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