Harry Scarborough
Utility Executive
Chico,CA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member and former Director of California
Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc, Stevenson
San Dimas, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Fourth largest investor owned electric utility reporting directly to the CEO (of American States Water Company) responsible for management and administration functions of an electric utility including operations, planning, financial management and supervision of work performed by staff, consultants, and contractors providing services to the utility company
- Prior to assuming the Director position, Senior Vice-President of Business Development and Operations and MMC Energy Board member reporting directly to the CEO
- MMC Energy, a private equity energy company that acquires and actively manages electricity generating and energy infrastructure-related assets in the United States
- As senior vice-president of MMC Energy, I gleaned specific expertise in debt and equity capital raising, acquisitions and divestitures, and full P&L management and cost control
- Specialist in the business management, asset performance, and the development and permitting of power plants with expertise in fossil fired as well renewable plants
- Over fifteen years of experience interfacing directly with California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission, FERC, state and local representatives
- Solid Construction Experience in the Fossil Fired and Renewable Power Generation Arena
- Prior to the MMC position, was the General Manager of the 750MW (3x2 GE 7FA) natural gas-fired Calpine Pastoria Energy Facility in southern CA
- Specific responsibilities included providing leadership to a team fifty highly trained technical personnel in the safe and efficient operation of a complex power generation facility
- Other assignments also include the position of U.S
- Director of Operations and Maintenance for GE/Enron Wind Company, responsible for directing ten plant managers and approximately two hundred fifty technicians in the startup, commissioning and operation of ten wind generating facilities in Vermont, Iowa, Texas, Minnesota and California
- Additional positions of responsibility include International Regional Manager for Stewart, Operations Inc
- Responsibilities included directing eight plant managers in the daily operation of 600Mw of combustion turbine generation (LM2500, 5000, and 6000) in Australia, India, UAE, and China
- In addition to sixteen years of commercial plant operations experience, also served twenty years in various propulsion engineering assignments aboard numerous U.S
- Navy ships as a Surface Warfare Officer/Engineer Officer/Propulsion Examining Board Member and gained extensive experience in high pressure steam plants, diesel and gas turbine propulsion and generation systems, desalination and reverse osmosis operations, and electrical distribution
- Former Board Member, Western Turbine Users Group and Member of Western Power Trading Forum.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
Chief of Staff/ Chief Education Officer/ VP of Campus Operations
Quanta Energy Services
08.2016 - 03.2023
- A private vocational technical college with a concentration on careers in the electric power, telecom, and natural gas industries offering career training programs in partnership with a Fortune 500 company, Quanta Energy Services
- SCOPE: Curriculum Development & Program Development
- Four U.S. Campuses 8,000+ Students 16 Direct Reports Manage education operations, finance, enrollment engagement, and business standards
- SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS: Advanced quickly from Campus President to the Chief Education Officer and Chief of Staff based off the ability to advance to positions of increasing scope, responsibility, and complexity while delivering against operational, team, and financial performance goals
- Serve as one of five officers reporting to directly to the CEO
- Provide educational strategic planning and direction related to proven best practices in the power delivery, gas, and telecommunications industries
- Establish B2B relationships to fuel student's training and learning experience for future career opportunities.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
Director
Bear Valley Electric Service, American States Water
Big Bear Lake, CA
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Accountable for directing the overall operation of BVES, earning an adequate rate of return for BVES, as well as developing and executing strategic plans with a 5±year horizon
- Manage a staff of fifty managers, customer service, and linemen in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of a utility serving 25,000 customers (approximately 22,000 residential and 3000 industrial)
- Procure/Manage energy resources, (PPA with Shell Energy and others) including RPS eligible energy to best ensure cost recovery in rates
- Issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) and procure long term power as needed
- Negotiation and relationship management with industry regulators to include various Public Utilities Commissions (PUC's), Independent Transmission Grid Operators (ISO's) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Monitor, respond and comply with regulatory proceedings/mandates, including RPS, GHG, and others
- Developed excellent rapport with CAISO and CPUC staff to enhance recovery of expenses in rates
- Knowledge of electric operations principles, field services, utility finance and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) wholesale electric market as well energy marketing policies
- Responsibility for an annual 53 million O&M Budget and annual 15 million Capital Improvement Budget
- Coordinated and managed projects involving plant site studies, infrastructure access, market access, pricing studies, and tariff analysis
- Accomplishments
- Negotiation and execution of six Renewable Procurement contracts and filing for approval at the CPUC
- Issued Tradable Renewable Energy Credit Request for Proposal
- Initiated Capital Improvement to replace all meters with AMRs resulting in a reduction in staff and 200K savings
- Co-Authored Bear Valley Electric Enterprise Risk Assessment Matrix – Identifying Key Operational and Financial Risks and actions to mitigate identified risks
- As Executive Core Team Member of an Oracle Based Customer Care and Billing software program upgrade, provided key input for successful transition from legacy AS400 system to current I4 system and reducing billing errors by ten percent
- Doubled net income in the first year of this position through successful general rate case filing and cutting of operations and maintenance expenses
- Co-authored Bear Valley Electric's Integrated Resource Plan
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Sr. Vice President
MMC Energy, Inc
San Diego, CA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Business Development and Operations- Asset Management
- Responsible for establishing a business strategy for the California region to include analyzing market conditions, contacting current owners to discuss plans to divest assets, and performing due diligence during advanced stages of bid proposals for renewable and fossil-fired facilities
- Lead efforts related to corporate governance, portfolio risk evaluation, operational risk management, management of plant capital requirements, organizational and business process design and transaction settlement
- Successfully structured and executed a transition asset management agreement during between present and future owners of the company
- Developed strong relationship with key political figures at the federal, state and local levels of the California government
- Maintained all plants with a 95% or greater availability and reliability rate thereby insuring a steady resource adequacy revenue stream for the company
- Successfully permitted a re-powering application through a conditional use permit process utilizing a mitigated negative declaration
- Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with company's vision and mission.
Plant Manager
Calpine- Pastoria Energy Facility
Lebec, California
01.2001 - 01.2006
- For a 750MW combined cycle power plant utilizing the GE FR 7FA in a 2X1 plus 1X1 power block configuration
- Managing a staff of thirty-two personnel in the operations and maintenance of the physical plant and ZLD (zero liquid discharge) to include daily report reviews, performance trending, annual budget = 330 million revenues and expenses and 5-50 million capital expenditure, maintenance accomplishment rates, coordinated training & environmental compliance
- Accomplishments
- Exceeded ninety-eight percent plant availability first year of commercial operation
- Developed time-table for cost-effective outages and optimized effective allocation of personnel, production and maintenance
- Five percent of budgeted goals during first three years of operation
- Developed strategies to improve site availability and improve heat rate
- Implemented metrics utilizing Maximo data to track plant downtime and continuous improvement of availability
Director of Operations and Maintenance and Construction/Commissioning
Enron Wind/GE Wind Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Responsible for 3,670 wind turbines with capacity totaling 1,142 MW and asset value over $650 million
- Administered PPAs with utilities for 21 projects, had all post completion commercial contract responsibility with customers including providing all EWC availability and power curve warranty administration
- Annual Budget Responsibility of 28 million
- Oversee ten plant managers in the daily operation and maintenance of 1142 MW of installed capacity, to include daily report reviews, performance trending, budget management, maintenance accomplishment rates, coordinated training, and environmental compliance
- Reporting directly to the VP of Construction and Ops, assisted in the engineering, procurement and commissioning efforts for projects in California, Iowa, Minnesota, and Texas
- Provided O&M cost estimates for Construction and Business Development and prepared reports for interfacing and executive departments
- Assisted Business Development in the permitting process for new development
- Accomplishments
- Provide field input for design of NGT (Next Generation Turbine) which resulted in improvement in critical reduction of yaw pad failures and gearbox casualties
- Maintained operating and maintenance budgets within 6% of targeted goals
- In spite of strong competition in the wind industry, maintained a personnel turnover rate of less than four percent in three years
- Promoted from Midwest Regional Manager to Director of U.S
- Operations
- As director, administered the contractual obligations for all US facilities
- Recruited and hired in excess of 150 technicians and management personnel for new plant construction and operations
- Sought, attracted, and developed a top notch O&M team through coordinated efforts with a superb team from the human resources talent acquisition group
- Continuously recognized by turbine owner representatives for superb knowledge of wind turbine products, performance and enhancements
International Regional Manager
GE Power Systems
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Stewart and Stevenson
- P&L responsibility for Operations revenue and expense at international power projects in Australia, United Arab Emirates, India, and China
- Assist in the development of a Regional Operations Office in Perth and the establishment of policies and procedures for Maintenance and Operations of cogeneration plants utilizing GE Industrial (Frame) as well as aero derivative engines
- Reported to the Vice President of U.S
- And International Operations
- Accomplishments
- Promoted to International Regional Manager from Plant Manager, Golden Bear Refinery Cogeneration Plant
- Successfully managed a portfolio of Eastern Hemisphere generating assets with a total capacity of 550MW
- Screen, selected, and assigned four plant managers during operational startup functions, staffed facilities, and trained operators
- Assigned and coordinated operators, systems, and procedures in support of commissioning and turnover
- Assumed commercial acceptance
- Supervised three area country managers and ten plant managers in the production of independent power generated through aero derivative and frame gas turbines
- Arranged power deliveries to foreign host utilities
- Negotiated in excess of ten third party O&M agreements and assisted the Business Development and Turbine Sales group with O&M cost estimates and Management of Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA) for major maintenance requirements
- Maintained average plant availability in excess of 98.5%
- Increased productivity, plant efficiency, and morale through implementation of participative management techniques in a culturally challenging work environment.
Surface Warfare Officer
United States Navy
- LCDR (Twelve years commissioned – Eight years enlisted- gas turbine - nuclear – steam propulsion
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Executive Graduate Certificate: Executive Graduate Certificate - Business Admin
University of Notre Dame - South Bend, Mendoza College
Master of Science - Organizational Development
Chapman University
Master of Arts - undefined
Chapman University
Bachelors Business - Administration
National University
Skills
- Team Building
- Policy evaluation
- Negotiation of Purchased Power Contracts
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Consulting
- Financial administration
- Program oversight
- Staff Management
- Problem-Solving
- Operations Management
- Compassionate C-Suite Executive with accomplished background inspiring, motivating and leading teams to make effective decisions Skilled at analyzing complex problems and implementing practical solutions Strategic and committed to fostering culture of responsibility and accountability High-performing Board Member with substantial experience providing strategic leadership and governance to organizations Proven track record of success in managing budgets and making sound business decisions Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and fostering culture of excellence
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- People and Culture
Interests
Hobbies
, Enjoy golfing for relaxation as well as business Recently commenced formal studies in Wine Science Enjoy reading spy thrillers and other mysteries Volunteer for food bank and other charitable works
Summary
- Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Timeline
Board Member and former Director of California
Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc, Stevenson
06.2020 - Current
Chief of Staff/ Chief Education Officer/ VP of Campus Operations
Quanta Energy Services
08.2016 - 03.2023
Director
Bear Valley Electric Service, American States Water
01.2010 - 08.2016
Sr. Vice President
MMC Energy, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2009
Plant Manager
Calpine- Pastoria Energy Facility
01.2001 - 01.2006
Director of Operations and Maintenance and Construction/Commissioning
Enron Wind/GE Wind Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2001
International Regional Manager
GE Power Systems
01.1996 - 01.1998
Executive Graduate Certificate: Executive Graduate Certificate - Business Admin
University of Notre Dame - South Bend, Mendoza College
Master of Science - Organizational Development
Chapman University
Master of Arts - undefined
Chapman University
Bachelors Business - Administration
National University
Surface Warfare Officer
United States Navy
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