CHARLES E. KELLUM Jr.
Mechanical Engineer - Principal Engineer
Allen,TX
Summary
Goal-driven Principal Engineer adept at reviewing plans and implementing improvements. Skilled in technical research and expert in High Density Cooling, HVAC Containment, Mechanical, Building Controls and Fire Suppression and Alarming.
Ready for new professional challenge and willing to take on dynamic responsibilities in leadership. Award-winning Verizon Circle of Excellence Engineer focused on sustainable Datacenter, Telecom Facility designs and operation.
Experienced in Semiconductor plant and Power Generation plant design and operation. Highly effective at working with teams of Design Professionals, A&E Firms, General Contractors and builders to accomplish projects on-time and according to cost constraints.
Analytical Principal Engineer focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods. Detail-oriented Principal Engineer experienced in inspections, compliance and team leadership. Strategic planner prepared to leverage 30+ years record in Engineering in new role with room for growth and advancement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Engineer
Verizon - Global
01.1997 - Current
- SME (Subject matter Expert) for Mechanical systems, HVAC, High Density Cooling, Liquid Cooling/Cooling to the Chip, Geothermal systems, Building Controls and Alarms, Fire systems and Energy Savings for VZB, VZT, Verizon Technical Facilities for 20+ years.
- VZ Standards Arthur for for Mechanical systems, HVAC, Geothermal systems, Building Controls and Alarms, Fire systems and Energy Savings for VZB, VZT, Verizon Technical Facilities for 20+ years.
- Currently spearheading Verizon's High Density Cooling and Cooling to the Chip research, development and design. I have installed and tested seven (7) different high density cooling platforms at the Verizon Lab in Richardson Texas.
- 2024 Committee Member of the New York City Building Codes Board for Fire Systems and Alarming.
- Responsible for Core Systems, Maintenance and Construction Engineering Standards for all Mechanical Systems, HVAC, Building Controls and Alarms, Fire Systems and Energy Savings.
- Proven problem solver. Strategic critical facilities professional with twenty plus years of experience in datacenters and critical facilities with Verizon.
- Thirty plus years of Engineering experience. Combining deep industry technical knowledge with broad senior Engineering experience.
- Expert in planning, design, construction, commissioning, operation, standards.
- Focus has been on Construction and Maintenance Engineering TSS Power (http://power.verizon.com/);
- Responsible for Power/Infrastructure/Grounding/Electrical assessments (PIGE) for facilities Power/HVAC Outage & Root Cause Analysis (RCAs).
- Primary contributor for many National Construction projects and Standards. A Principal Engineer for Verizon technical and NASDAQ (Carteret, NJ), critical facilities.
- Currently implementing standards, technical support, and training for operations, construction.
- Currently responsible for Super Bowl preparation associated with Mechanical Systems, Building Controls and Fire Suppression and Alarming.
- Currently managing international effort to save $15m + in annual energy savings that was started back in 2018.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Verizon Core Systems and Maintenance Engineering Standards including; for Mechanical systems, Building Controls and Alarms and Fire systems. Equipment, Engineering, Install, Maintenance Standards for Power/HVAC/Facilities (http://power.verizon.com/Standards.htm) Datacenter Engineering & Reliability and Energy Savings.
- Currently spearheading research efforts to identify emerging technologies for High Density Cooling and potential integration into Verizon DataCenters and Telecommunications Facilities.
- Currently responsible for reviewing plans, documents, and related materials associated with Construction Projects around the World.
- I assess with projected actions and advise on changes to Verizon's Global DataCenter Designs and Construction projects.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Trained staff members and improved engineering application processes.
Plant Engineer
Texas Instruments - TwinStar Facility
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Mentored and provided training to junior staff members on industry best practices, promoting continuous learning within the engineering team.
- Provided Engineering and Supervision for the operation and maintenance of the TI-TwinStar Facility.
- I insured the facility complied with applicable mechanical and electrical associated with operational and regulatory standards for HVAC, Steam Plant, DI Water Plant, Gas Filtration (Scrubbers), Process Cooling, and Fire Alarming and Suppression plant operation.
- Mitigated supplier risk through investigation and sourcing of qualified suppliers and on-site evaluations of processes and capacities by working vetting approved vendors and requesting single point of contacts.
- Served as point of contact during plant emergencies, overseeing outage recovery and expediting restoration efforts.
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Serv
General Electric Company
12.1989 - 01.1995
- Provided Project Engineering and Supervision for the installation, Testing and maintenance associated with both Gas turbine, Large and Medium Steam turbine Power Plants.
- Provided Mechanical Engineering Supervision for testing of Gas Turbines at the General Electric Test Stand Facility, located in Greenville SC.
- 1993 - Graduate of the General Electric Field Engineering School in Schenectady, NY.
Education
Engineering
General Electric P.G.S Field Engineering School
Albany, NY 1993
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12.1991
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Customer Focus
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Technical research
- Code Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Professional Demeanor
- Critical Thinking
- Technical Drawings
- Schematics understanding
- Big Data Processing
- Distributed Systems
- Team building
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- DataCenter, Telecom Central Office, Verizon Business Facilities, Inside HUT, Telecom Shelters, SAP, TAP, NIC design
- Technical reporting
- Process Management
- Data review
- Active Listening
- Written Communication
- System Architecture
- Agile scrum environments
- Security best practices
- Project management proficiency
- IT skills
- Value Engineering
- Document Review
- Quality Control
- Analytical Thinking
- Performance Optimization
- Product Development
- Prototyping
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Attention to Detail
- Inspections
- Problem-solving abilities
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Multitasking Abilities
- Codes Compliance
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Adaptability
- Analytical Skills
- System Design
- Electrical Engineering Standards
- Reliability
- Cost Estimates
- Network protocols
- Construction Review
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Schematic reading
- Workflow Development
- Excellent Communication
- Design development
- Construction expertise
- Project Team Leadership
- Construction management
- Request for Proposals RFPs
Accomplishments
Awarded Verizon Circle of Excellence.
Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Father of three (3) Collage Graduates.
Active member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Plano Texas
Certification
Professional Member of National Fire Protection Association ID# 2912844.
Professional Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. Member # 8011251.
Professional Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Hobbies
Cooking Cajun and Creole, BBQ/Smoker Grill Master, Gardening, Playing and Listening to Jazz music.
Affiliations
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. - Life Member
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Verizon - Global
01.1997 - Current
Plant Engineer
Texas Instruments - TwinStar Facility
01.1995 - 01.1996
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Serv
General Electric Company
12.1989 - 01.1995
Engineering
General Electric P.G.S Field Engineering School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A & M University
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