Kyle Charpie
Sugar Land
Summary
Forward-thinking Regional Manager with deep understanding of market conditions and regional preferences. Decisive and hardworking leader skilled in making proactive, insightful updates to policies and procedures. Prepared to leverage 15 years of progressive power generation experience to positively impact business operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Regional Manager
Acciona Energia
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed comprehensive O&M budgets, achieving a 7.5% expense reduction through innovative cost-saving measures. • Reduced vegetation management costs by 79.6%, transitioning from a $1 million annual mechanical cutting program to an innovative $204,000 solution by implementing a sheep grazing program, ensuring sustainable and cost-effective site maintenance.
- Led a cross-functional team to restore full operational capacity at a 240MW renewable energy site, resolving construction-related deficiencies that had reduced production to 87.5% (210MW). Spearheaded the identification and repair of underground cable damage, driving a return to 100% capacity and maximizing energy output.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to align operational strategies with corporate objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Solar and Battery Storage Maintenance Planner
Acciona Energia
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded the seamless transition of assets from construction to operations by resolving punch-list items and validating equipment readiness.
- Designed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules across multiple solar sites, enhancing longterm reliability and reducing downtime.
- Conducted quality audits and standardized maintenance processes, enabling scalable site management and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated with vendors and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials, maintaining operational efficiency.
High Voltage and I&C Technician
Acciona Energia
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed a thermographic inspection program for high-voltage systems, optimizing maintenance schedules and achieving $10,000 annual travel savings.
- Enhanced compliance with NERC-mandated inspections, improving on-time completion rates from 80% to 100%.
- Established in-house oil sampling for power transformers, reducing maintenance costs by 15% while improving data management capabilities.
- Built a comprehensive database comparing solar components, streamlining decision-making for development portfolios.
Electrician's Mate (Nuclear)
US Navy
08.2009 - 04.2019
- Created a training program at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard to reduce undesirable events in the work authorization process. Focused on routine reviews of past mistakes, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions, leading to improved procedural compliance and fewer recurring errors.
- Contributed to process improvements that led to 100 consecutive on-time repair periods at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
- Developed an accountability system at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard that reduced qualification time from 4 months to 45 days. Structured progress with deadlines for qualification blocks and enforced accountability by restricting computer access for underperformers, providing hard-copy study materials to ensure continued progress. Improved team readiness and efficiency.
- Redesigned and managed the ship’s berthing assignment system as Berthing Petty Officer, introducing a transparent and equitable process for bunk assignments. Improved crew morale and increased system flexibility, enabling better adaptability to personnel changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Technologies
Excelsior University
Albany 05.2001 -
Skills
Operational Management
Performance Management
CMMS
Operational Efficiency
Vendor Management
Maintenance scheduling
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
Command Duty Officer
Timeline
Regional Manager
Acciona Energia
07.2023 - Current
Solar and Battery Storage Maintenance Planner
Acciona Energia
06.2021 - 07.2023
High Voltage and I&C Technician
Acciona Energia
04.2019 - 06.2021
Electrician's Mate (Nuclear)
US Navy
08.2009 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana State University
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Technologies
Excelsior University
05.2001 -
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