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Aarhus, DK

Leads delivery of new service sites through Construction and Start-Up Operations and facilities in the Site Intensive Care program

Aarhus, DK

Senior Operations Manager for the Western Canada region. Serves nine site managers overseeing 19 wind sites in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia

Aarhus, DK

Pincher Creek Senior Site Manager responsible for operations of six wind sites

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Responsible for all project site development over multiple states. The position, supported by internal and external resources, is responsible for meeting company development goals and attentive to future success of developed assets.

• Assisted in designing and implementing an optimized organizational model for a rapidly growing distribution company. Worked directly with the ownership team to establish strategic priorities and ensure the right.
• Developed and launched a 5-year business plan to double revenue and earnings.
• Restructured the organization design with clear roles and accountabilities.
• Identified and led initiatives to improve processes and performance in all business areas.
• Incorporated right-sized best practices from larger corporate settings to facilitate the transition from a small to mid-size business built to support significant growth.

Calgary, Alberta, CA

• Director-level role managing TransAlta's portfolio of Wind and Solar assets in Canada and the US. Led all aspects of the business including full P&L responsibility for a 1.5 GW fleet comprised of 20 wind plants and 8.
• Developed, implemented, and managed 1-3 year business plans in line with corporate objectives.
• Provided organizational leadership in safety, compliance, availability, and cost standards including developing and tailoring plans to drive for continuous improvement in these areas.
• Selected, developed, and managed a high performing team to achieve expected outcomes of the business. Provided resources, support and accountability.
• Delivered optimal asset results to meet established performance metrics (KPI’s) for quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Provided risk management to senior leadership and developed and implemented strategic mitigation plans.

Calgary, Alberta, CA

• Led all aspects of TransAlta’s Western wind business including full P&L responsibility. Managed over 500 MW of wind generation at 10 sites in Western Canada and the US. Took over a region with multiple challenges and.
• Championed industry best practices for safety, operational excellence, reliability, productivity, spending controls, and cross-functional collaboration across TransAlta’s wind portfolio.
• Led integration teams for new wind and solar assets. Developed integration model for future projects.
• Worked with joint venture partners to build confidence and transparency on technical and financial issues.
• Same operations accountabilities as previous Regional Manager position at NextEra Energy.

Juno Beach, FL, US

• Regional Manager with oversight of operations and maintenance activities of 4 wind sites across Canada. Ensured safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations and maintenance programs. Responsible for helping set and.
• Integrated previously isolated assets into the NextEra Energy operating model.
• Developed, monitored and controlled plant budgets including major maintenance activities.
• Led root cause analyses and development of countermeasures to increase performance and productivity.
• Represented corporation to land owners, utilities, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Maintained strong working relationships with turbine OEMs, vendors, industry peers, and contractual partners.

Juno Beach, FL, US

• Plant Manager for the first NextEra Energy greenfield wind site in Canada. Onsite for construction and commissioning then implemented and managed site operations and maintenance. Accountabilities:
• Learned and executed operational excellence through the NextEra operating model for safety, plant operations, work management, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, quality, and event response.
• Monitored and controlled plant budget. Responsible for people leadership and performance management.
• Collaborated with SME’s in High Voltage, Production Assurance, Engineering, and Business Management.
• Interfaced with regulators, land owners, local government, and community stakeholders.

Juno Beach, FL, US

• Responsible for developing, quantifying, and providing complex capital cost estimates in the evaluation process for development of wind, transmission, and PV solar projects.Accountabilities:
• Prepared preliminary wind and solar site layouts using GIS tools for cost estimating and preliminary engineering.
• Delivered highly detailed cost estimates in support of technical and financial analysis and management vetting.
• Provided technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, and optimization considerations.
• Collaborated with Project Developers, Wind Resource Analysts, Financial Analysts, and Environmental Specialists.

Memphis, Tennessee, US

Project manager for exclusive Turbines Supply and Installation Agreements (TSIA) for Vestas projects across the US. Provided on-site project management of turbine erection projects from pre-construction through commissioning. Worked with owners, EPC’s, and subcontractors to coordinate and execute projects.

• Primary responsibilities included business development and EPC proposal development for utility-scale wind energy projects. Provided detailed estimates, project schedules, and constructability reviews for project.
• Performed site assessments to prepare preliminary layouts, scope, and schedules as a basis for cost estimates.
• Developed and maintained project schedules and coordination of resources for wind projects throughout the US.
• Developed cost estimating software template and continuous improvement process to refine the tool.

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

• Construction Manager for build-out of 400,000 sf campus on 75 acres.
• Transitioned to Facility Manager with oversight of a team of 45 people, budgeting, purchasing, and coordinating use of facilities. Developed staff, leadership team, and vendor resources to maintain and operate the.

• Worked for a national environmental engineering firm as Project Construction Manager for major environmental remediation projects. Managed highly specialized subcontractors for removal of asbestos, contaminated soils.
• Experienced in all major construction management processes including writing specifications, issuing RFPs, contractor pre-qualification, managing bid process, contract documents, interface with design engineers.