JOE SAYLES
Suffolk,Virginia
Summary
Remote planning and implementation. Accountable for delivering commissioning and project management services across multiple sectors, including Corporate, Education, Mission Critical, Data Centers and Life Sciences. Maintain design standards and guidelines while assisting the design team in achieving clients' commissioning and LEED objectives: Commissioning | LEED | Energy Audits | Retro-Commissioning | Building Tune-Ups. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Field Commissioning Engineer
RMF Engineering
10.2023 - Current
- Analyzed, troubleshooting software problems and communicated possible solutions with development team.
- Coordinated with technical liaisons and construction team members to address technical issues for meeting project requirements.
- Provided device testing for monitoring progress, and recording defects.
- Coordinated industrial control system activities with consultants to guarantee fulfillment of necessary jobs on time.
- Developed organizational processes, job results and accurate forecasts necessary to reach projected milestones.
Commissioning Engineer | Marketing
BALA Consulting Engineers
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with technical liaisons and construction team members to address technical issues for meeting project requirements.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Developed organizational processes, job results and accurate forecasts necessary to reach projected milestones.
Project Superintendent
SELF-EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of more than 100 projects for clients in the Southeastern Region, serving as a liaison for EPS, which encompasses.
- Achieved 40% product revenue growth in three months by planning and launching four new key features with equipment evaluations, customer feedback reporting, and by instituting and staff project closeout lessons learned debriefing.
- Improved department technicians NETA and state testing pass rates from 73% to 89% in two years
Instructional Coach
SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted six classes for around 82 high school students in diverse subjects such as Science, Computer Studies, Health & Safety, Physical Fitness, and Cross Country.
- Developed and tailored lesson plans to address the specific needs of students
- Achieved a 15% increase in science test scores as a result of these customized instructional strategies.
Maintenance Superintendent
SOLENIS | BASF
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Oversaw the activities of mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians, planners, schedulers, embedded contractors, and external workforce involved in maintenance operations.
- Implemented the established plan and schedule for work orders derived from maintenance requests, ensuring adherence to timelines.
- Promptly reported any discrepancies or deviations from the planned activities to maintain operational efficiency.
Operations Manager
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS INC.
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of more than 100 projects for clients in the Southeastern Region, serving as a liaison for EPS, which encompasses
- Achieved 40% product revenue growth in three months by planning and launching four new key features with equipment evaluations, customer feedback reporting, and by instituting and staff project closeout lessons learned debriefing
- Improved department technicians NETA and state testing pass rates from 73% to 89% in two years
System Protection Technician
DOMINION TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Evaluates and updates the protective control scheme to align with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
- Offers strategic recommendations for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes within the Dominion Power transmission system
- Applies expertise to enhance operations at Hydro, Fossil, and nuclear-generating facilities, promoting safety and reliability.
Project Support and Training Supervisor
NAVY CARGO HANDLING BATTALION ONE
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Supervised over 200 associates in the role of Lock and Tag-out Custodian, responsible for Safety, the Tag-out Program, Disaster Preparedness, and the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for more than 100 employees
Assistant Facilities Manager
EOD OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Oversaw the management of all field inventory and logistical sites, ensuring the timely maintenance and repair of 20 small vessels and 24 items of civil engineering equipment valued at over $5 million
Electrical Quality Assurance Project Supervisors
USS SENTRY - UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Oversee the management of maintenance and repair activities for all shipboard power generation and distribution systems, including minesweeping and auxiliary equipment
- Ensure the effective operation of cathodic protection, degaussing systems, and corrosion control technologies, as well as the bow thruster and auxiliary power unit (APU)
- Implement and coordinate damage and disaster control strategies to maintain operational readiness and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership & Change
01.2019
Batchelor of Science - Homeland Security – Emergency Management
01.2013
Associate of Science - Electromechanically Technology
01.2009
Skills
- Proficient in marketing strategies and execution
- Expertise in strategic planning and operational oversight
- Strong background in engineering and cross-functional team leadership
- Skilled in technical documentation and quality management practices
- Experienced in project management and enhancing organizational performance
- Control system design
- Energy management
- Pneumatic systems
- Power distribution
- Data acquisition
- Electrical troubleshooting
Technical Operations And Writing Skills
- Key areas of focus include commissioning services, LEED certification, energy audits, retro-commissioning, and building optimization.
- Performing analysis and load pull assessments for SMART-Grid system protection is crucial for the success of projects.
- Reviewing job scope, cutover plans, and functional strategies from the project lead ensures clarity and direction.
- Operational development and training are customized for various contracts, including partnerships with major companies like Microsoft and Facebook, across multiple fossil and hydro site locations in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
- Proficient in marketing strategies, strategic planning, operational oversight, and experienced in project management, technical documentation, and quality management practices.
Certification
- Certified Homeland Security Level IV, American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI)
- Certified Disaster Preparedness Level CDP-I, American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI)
- Computer-Peripheral-Equipment Operator, Department of Labor, Hampton Roads, Virginia
- Journeyman Electrician, Maintenance - Any Industry, Department of Labor, Hampton Roads, Virginia
- Quality Assurance Officer/Supervisor (QAO/QAS), Mine Warfare Training Center, Ingleside, Texas
- Hazardous Material Awareness NFPA-472-92, Commonwealth of Virginia
- OSHA-30, 360training OSHA Campus, Hampton Roads, Virginia
- CPR, AED & First Aid, American Heart Association, Hampton Roads, Virginia
Qualifications Summary
- Oversee remote planning and execution of projects, ensuring effective commissioning and project management across various sectors such as Corporate, Education, Mission Critical, Data Centers, and Life Sciences.
- Responsible for upholding design standards and guidelines while supporting the design team in meeting clients' commissioning and LEED goals.
- Expertise in commissioning, LEED certification, energy audits, retro-commissioning, and building optimization.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Electrical Field Commissioning Engineer - RMF Engineering
10.2023 - Current
Commissioning Engineer | Marketing - BALA Consulting Engineers
09.2022 - 10.2023
Project Superintendent - SELF-EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR
01.2020 - 01.2022
Instructional Coach - SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
01.2020 - 01.2022
Maintenance Superintendent - SOLENIS | BASF
01.2017 - 01.2020
Operations Manager - ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS INC.
01.2014 - 01.2017
System Protection Technician - DOMINION TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
01.2010 - 01.2014
Project Support and Training Supervisor - NAVY CARGO HANDLING BATTALION ONE
01.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Facilities Manager - EOD OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT
01.2005 - 01.2008
Electrical Quality Assurance Project Supervisors - USS SENTRY - UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2002 - 01.2005
COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY - Batchelor of Science, Homeland Security – Emergency Management
COASTLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Associate of Science, Electromechanically Technology
COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership & Change
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