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Delbert (Alan) Waters

Professional Renewable Energy Planner
Vero Beach,FL

Summary

Renewable & Utility

Project Planner & Technical Procedure Writer with over 10 years of diverse experience in multiple roles within the Energy industry. Focused customer relations professional, skilled in building team, stakeholder, and SME relationships. Recognized consistently for individual and team performance excellence after many successful contributions to a diverse set of business unit projects and corporate initiatives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Renewable Project Planner / Procedure Writer

NextEra Energy, Inc
Juno Beach, FL
12.2020 - Current
  • Served as subject matter expert for scoping out work that is needed to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage generating equipment
  • Developed standardized procedures that are focused on delivering high quality, safe detailed working instructions for inexperienced technicians to perform all maintenance, troubleshooting and corrective action tasks needed to maintain various renewable assets
  • Developed Job Plans for renewable assets that deploy objectives, resources, labor, and personnel qualifications that are needed to perform jobs
  • Served as team lead for training new professionals. Developed instructional materials, team process's, and taught teammates how to write high quality procedures and build Job Plans
  • Developed empathetic stakeholder relationships. Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts. Prioritized Jobs to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation, performed routine site visit across the US to gather analytical data and technical information for projects.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions, and common goal

Wind Turbine Technician

Nextera Energy Inc.
Limon, CO
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment. Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of turbine component failures. Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance and reducing recurrence of turbine faults and trips.
  • Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes. Maintained a 100% injury free workplace.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hires.
  • Established efficient workflow processes for my team, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness.
  • Followed work orders, technical drawings, and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
  • Gathered information regarding wind turbine performance for use in professional assessments and submitted detailed reports for procedure updates and engineering analysis
  • Generated monthly ideas and engaged in problem-solving activities to support teamwork and site performance

Materials Management Specialist, ISC, Nuclear

FPL
Jensen Beach, FL
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided accurate estimates to stakeholders by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations based on inventory
  • Performed visual and physical quality inspections on multiple levels of components and tools. Maintained detailed records of every transaction to meet all NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission), Government oversite and Company polices and process's
  • Executed measures to improve production methods, safety, equipment performance, team operations and productivity
  • Evaluated new supplier capabilities to reduce risk, cost, and to improve value for products and services
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials, and shortages.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Logistics Coordinator (second Job)

Zachry Industrial Inc
Vero Beach, FL
10.2017 - 05.2018

Intentionally left blank to focus on my most current experiences and to trim down my resume. Please ask if you need me to expand on this experience.

Maintenance Technician (Nuclear)

FPL
Jensen Beach, FL
01.2012 - 11.2016

Intentionally left blank to focus on my most current experiences and to trim down my resume. Please ask if you need me to expand on this experience.

Logistics Lead (Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant)

Day & Zimmerman
Jensen Beach, FL
01.2010 - 01.2012

Intentionally left blank to focus on my most current experiences and to trim down my resume. Please ask if you need me to expand on this experience.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL

High School Diploma -

Indian River Charter High School
Vero Beach, FL
2007

Skills

Commercial Hard Skills

  • Renewable Energy Project Planning & Development
  • Safety Program Development
  • Procedure Development (Troubleshooting, Corrective Action & Maintenance)
  • Quality Inspector (Component & Administrative)
  • Coordinating Maintenance (3rd Party)
  • Electrical / Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair
  • Facility / Equipment / Assist Maintenance
  • Inventory Procurement, Distribution, & Control

Software Hard Skills

  • GE toolbox / GE Webpages / GE Visupro / GE WindSCADA
  • Maximo, NAMS, SAP
  • OneEx, iNextmedia
  • MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio

Soft Skills

  • Safety Mindset
  • Team Building
  • Problem-solving Mindset
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

Renewable Project Planner / Procedure Writer

NextEra Energy, Inc
12.2020 - Current

Wind Turbine Technician

Nextera Energy Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2020

Logistics Coordinator (second Job)

Zachry Industrial Inc
10.2017 - 05.2018

Materials Management Specialist, ISC, Nuclear

FPL
01.2016 - 01.2018

Maintenance Technician (Nuclear)

FPL
01.2012 - 11.2016

Logistics Lead (Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant)

Day & Zimmerman
01.2010 - 01.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Indian River State College

High School Diploma -

Indian River Charter High School
Delbert (Alan) WatersProfessional Renewable Energy Planner