Mr. Edwards has thirty + years of experience managing and leading teams and delivering complex projects. His experience includes senior leadership roles in the execution of complex projects. Mr. Edwards has considerable experience managing($1B+) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) renewable energy projects: site assessment and land acquisition, development/permitting, design (BOP), interconnection development, procurement (materials and equipment), engineering/EOR, construction, EPC contracting, P&L’s, construction, startup, handoff to client. He has set up the operational processes, established the policies, programs, and tools for project management departments, hired the integrated staff, and managed the teams necessary for the successful execution of corporate/contractual development projects. He has supervised, developed, and managed teams in CAISO, West, NYISO, and ERCOT regions. Mr. Edwards has experience in Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Nuclear, and Construction.• Complex Management: History of successfully managing personnel and capital intensive/ high profile, and urgent initiatives. Broad range of experience: Renewables, Battery Energy Storage Systems, construction, new nuclear power plant construction projects (EPC), First of a Kind Engineering projects, utility Extended Power Uprate (EPU) projects, and plant major modifications. Manage significant projects, personnel, project and program management, personnel and assets.• Strategy, Execution and Quality: Extensive experience managing all stages of small & large-scale engineering and capital-intensive projects and staff from feasibility to completion including contract negotiation, vendor relationships, P&L management, project safety, client relationships, proposal preparation, and flawless on-time and on-budget execution.• Team Leadership: Assemble, manage, and lead multidiscipline teams of up to 400 personnel (manual/non-manual) on complex civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls (I&C) projects.
D&Dpm Services Inc Dec 2023 – Present
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D&Dpm Services Inc Dec 2023 – PresentRemote
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Head Of Bess ProgramsNxu Energy Feb 2023 - PresentThe majority of company staff was furloughed in Aug 2023, me included. Head of BESS Programs (utility, commercial, residential). In this capacity is responsible for battery development, business development, program set-up, execution/deployment, startup and client interface.
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Sr. Project ManagerAntor Energy Aug 2022 - Jan 2023Assisting startup renewables energy storage company with a proof-of-concept development project for thermal and electrical storage utilization (PV cells and high temperature carbon blocks). Managing the project development work (full lifecycle), including site permitting, development, engineering reviews, schedule and document management process, contract evaluation, EPC and contractor oversight, etc.
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DirectorFluence Energy Feb 2019 - May 2022
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Contract Project ManagerVogtle Nuclear Power Plant Construction Unit 3 & 4 Program 2018 - Feb 2019Providing Construction Oversight for Georgia Power as a Team Member of the Nuclear Development Oversight Office. Oversee Southern Nuclear’s Program and Project Management as well as the execution of the subcontracts, risk management processes, and critical path analysis supporting the $27B project.
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Contract Project ManagerWectec Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility 2017 - 2018Managed Fuel Fabrication and Plant Equipment Modifications at the ECTEC Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) including laser and furnace installations, calciner upgrades, uranium monitoring, Blue M Oven filters and scrubber cleanout.
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President | PrincipalD&Dpm Services Inc Mar 2009 - 2017Retained to manage commercial nuclear power plant, aerospace, and environmental projects. Managed major capital modifications and maintenance work. Responsible for all aspects of the projects including contract management, customer interface/relations, schedule adherence, safety performance, financial success, change orders, meeting participation, and onsite staff management.✔ Served as Primary On-Site Key Person for Decontamination and Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plant at LaCrosse Nuclear Power Plant. ✔ Managed Development of Engineering Design Work for New Nuclear Power Plant development activities in support of a Design Certification Application to support License Application work on Small Modular Reactors (SMR’s). Managed the design engineering and implementation activities associated with the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS).✔ Managed Fukushima Response Implementation at Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant through the Full Project Lifecycle from vendor selection to closeout. ✔ Directed Design Build Effort for a Major I&C Distributed Control System (DCS) upgrade associated with process control instrumentation & automation (ABB 800xA).✔ Managed Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant Projects. Served as construction/project manager for the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant’s Extended Power Up-rate (EPU) project. Served as primary on-site client interface for the installation, maintenance, and modification managing 400+ personnel.✔ Provided support for the Rollout of the Boeing 787 including supplier support services, flight planning and integration, and tracking and monitoring schedules. ✔ Construction of a Uranium Processing and Conversion Plant. Scope of work involved project planning, scheduling and execution of operations and maintenance activities.
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Project Manager | Site Manager |Construction ManagerDay & Zimmerman 2008 - 2009PROJECT MANAGER - PALO VERDE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, Tonopah, AZ SITE MANAGER AND CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGER, Monticello, MN ✔ Served as construction/project manager for the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant’s Extended Power Up-rate (EPU) project. Primary on-site client interface for the installation, maintenance, and modification labor scope for over 400 hundred personnel including planners, schedulers, cost control, field coordinators, supervisors, superintendents, and craft labor support. ✔ Managed numerous projects at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (all three units) and represented the projects to the Management Review Committee (MRC) and the Plant Health Committee (PHC). Managed projects (at varying life-cycle stages) from inception through installation (civil, mechanical, electrical craft disciplines; both outage and non-outage capital projects).
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Early Professional CareerVarious Companies 1992 - 2008Atlanta, Georgia, UsServed as a Technician for the University of New Mexico, ITRI Technician, Researcher for Battelle Memorial Institute, Radiological Engineer and Consultant for Hanford and Contract Nuclear Engineer for RCS corporation.
Thomas Edwards Education Details
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Mit Sloan School Of ManagementManagement And Leadership -
Washington State UniversityEngineering And Technology Management -
University Of New MexicoNuclear Engineering -
Mit Sloan Executive EducationManagement And Leadership -
Mit Sloan School Of ManagementManagement & Leadership -
Mit Sloan School Of ManagementManagement & Leadership -
Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyManagement & Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Edwards
What company does Thomas Edwards work for?
Thomas Edwards works for D&dpm Services Inc Dec 2023 – Present
What is Thomas Edwards's role at the current company?
Thomas Edwards's current role is PMP - BESS Director | Renewable Energy Project Development | Utility Development | EPC MGT | Project Management | Engineering.
What schools did Thomas Edwards attend?
Thomas Edwards attended Mit Sloan School Of Management, Washington State University, University Of New Mexico, Mit Sloan Executive Education, Mit Sloan School Of Management, Mit Sloan School Of Management, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
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