Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Distribution Modernization Projects
Continuous Improvement Committees
Community Service
References
Timeline
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ARIEL THOMAS

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Analytical and driven Senior Gas Engineer with 10 years of progressive experience in Gas Engineering. Touting strong leadership skills to manage diverse, cross-functional teams. Motivated to participate in process re-engineering to drive efficiency and reduce costs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Gas Engineer

Centerpoint Energy-(formerly Vectren)
06.2013 - Current
  • Served as a member of the Distribution Engineering group where I managed multiple projects
  • Designed projects that supported the corporate goal of customer satisfaction and driving results
  • Design distribution pipeline projects related to new business, system improvement, modernization and public improvement
  • Design regulator stations and meter equipment for residential, commercial and industrial customers
  • Provide updates to asset management and geographical information systems
  • Successfully manage multiple assignments and projects concurrently
  • Create capital estimates, detailed design drawings, and manage project contractors through construction
  • Train and assist colleagues when new programs and procedures are implemented
  • Build and maintain relationships with city, university, county and state planning committees for project designs
  • Effectively communicate with sales, contractors and customers within project scope.

Education

Master of Business Administration- Engineering Management -

University of Southern Indiana
05-2021

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Finite Element Analysis, CAD Design, Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
05.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Relationship Building
  • Budget Management
  • Research & Analysis
  • Process Improvements
  • Organizational Skills
  • Training & Development
  • Project Planning

Distribution Modernization Projects

  • Dolan to Needmore Project installing 5 miles of Distribution Main (2017-ongoing)
  • Martinsville Border to HCJ support project installing 2 regulator stations and supporting main to support system pressure (2015)
  • SB560 Distribution Improvement Projects - Designed 3 separate projects with over 1 mile of main to serve residents in rural areas

Continuous Improvement Committees

  • AutoCAD design template standardization
  • Group II and Group III Meter tracking process
  • Public Improvement Project Tracking

Community Service

  • National Society of Black Engineers
  • Volunteer - United Way Tax Site Coordinator
  • Wellness Lead in local office
  • Energy Conservation Ambassador for local office

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Gas Engineer

Centerpoint Energy-(formerly Vectren)
06.2013 - Current

Master of Business Administration- Engineering Management -

University of Southern Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Finite Element Analysis, CAD Design, Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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