Andrew Perkins
Midlothian,USA
Summary
Experienced energy professional with 8+ years optimizing power plant processes and equipment. Proven leader in managing interdisciplinary teams, developing operational strategies, and enhancing system efficiencies. Skilled in regulatory compliance, performance engineering, and cross-functional collaboration. Expert in driving energy infrastructure projects, managing expenditures, and aligning with sustainability goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Support Supervisor
Dominion Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Develop and manage teams of engineering and chemistry professionals, providing operational, mechanical, financial and contractual support.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate safety and environmental risks.
- Implement condition-based assessment upgrades to enhance operational efficiency.
- Manage $1M budget for capital and cost improvement activities, defining project specifications.
- Conduct failure rate forecasting for power plant equipment.
- Direct research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment to reduce heat rate of units.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure optimal project outcomes.
Engineer III / Engineer II / Engineer I
Dominion Energy
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate safety and environment risks.
- Maintenance inspections and failure rate forecasting for power plant equipment.
- Lead implementation of conditioned based assessment upgrade.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems to reduce overall heat rate of units.
- Developed project cost estimates and schedule for equipment repair and overhaul.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Lead and participated in root cause analysis reviews of proposed products and components.
- Coordinated activities with internal and external organizations to develop cross-functional strategic plans to enhance station performance.
- Monitored unit performance through EtaPRO and PI Processbook to meet peak efficiency.
- Diagnosed and developed repair plans for complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions and increased heat rate of units.
- Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
Engineering Intern
Dominion Energy
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Analyzed fleet assets using performance engineering principles to ensure operations are at peak efficiencies.
- Aided in development and implementation of multi-scale performance monitoring (EtaPRO) for coal, oil, natural gas and biomass power stations.
Crew Lead
Andy J. Thornton Construction Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2017
- Lead team of four constructing residential housing between 1000 – 5000 square feet.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Built house framing according to specific blueprint schematics and Virginia Housing Board regulations.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
Project Engineering Intern
Hamilton Beach Brands
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Tested appliances prior to release to ensure that engineering specifications were met.
- Designed, prototyped, and fabricated improvements to new and old products through 3D modeling techniques in Solidworks.
- Provided analytical reports and technical solutions to products in the field with abnormally high return rates.
Pharmacy Manager / Robotics Lead
RxConnex Pharmacy
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Robotics lead for team that developed the AviveTM compliance packaging system.
- Managed workflow of robotic pharmacy that serviced 550 patients in the central region.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels to reduce operating costs.
Invoice Reviewer
PCMS LLC.
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Analyzed, designed, and wrote technical reports/documented findings using visual basic for application.
- Consulted with customers to ensure pharmacy bills met criteria stated within pharmacies contract.
- Presented final data in legible presentation for review by nursing home(s) and pharmacy(ies) involved.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- SAP
- EtaPRO
- Tableau
- AutoCAD
- Root Cause
- Project Management
- Data analysis
- Staff management
- Drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Timeline
Technical Support Supervisor
Dominion Energy
06.2023 - Current
Engineer III / Engineer II / Engineer I
Dominion Energy
06.2017 - 06.2023
Engineering Intern
Dominion Energy
05.2016 - 05.2017
Project Engineering Intern
Hamilton Beach Brands
05.2015 - 06.2016
Pharmacy Manager / Robotics Lead
RxConnex Pharmacy
07.2011 - 03.2014
Invoice Reviewer
PCMS LLC.
05.2008 - 07.2011
Crew Lead
Andy J. Thornton Construction Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
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