Management information systems
John Bacon
Operations Manager
Harlowton,United States
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 22 years of practical utility scale experience in renewable energy systems. Project management experience in managing large scale component replacements and regulatory compliance audits. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Manager
Goldwind Americas
Shawmut, MT
09.2012 - Current
- Worked in utility scale environment (20MW)($44M) with oversight of site operations, special projects, budgeting, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Prepared annual budgets($600k) with controls to prevent overages.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations through reducing total service trucks from 2 to 1 and reducing tooling costs.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or workplace safety. Managed several special projects where we added or replaced components under warranty obligations. Completed all projects on time and with no safety issues.
- Managed special projects, managed contractor recruitment and contract implementation. Monitored performance of contractors and overall project.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Built and reviewed master service agreements to simplify and streamline contract negotiation process.
- Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives. Main KPI is maintaining 97% Energy Based Availability(EBA). Consistently made 98-99% (EBA) at end of calculation period resulting in availability bonus.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Developed systems to track and log work issues.
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Operations Manager
Invenergy Services
Harlowton, MT
08.2005 - 09.2012
- Worked in matrix management environment with regional level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Worked at utility scale (135MW) ($270M) wind energy facility. .
- Prepared annual budgets ($3M) with controls to prevent overages.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations. Consistently maintained operations expense budget below projected expense flow.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or workplace safety. Performed heavy lift operations including (7) gearbox change-outs, (1) nacelle replacements, and (3) blade replacements. Also managed NERC audit from July through September compiling data and submitting data in formal audit package.
- Maintained relationships with local and regional material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies. Successfully passed NERC audit of wind generation facility in WECC region.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives. Implemented plan to address NERC audit and successfully passed audit. Implemented plan to provide replacement of pad-mount transformers at site that were identified defective.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes. Provided technical descriptions to engineering department on troubleshooting/repair activities.
Wind Energy Technician /Safety Officer
EnXco
Lake Wilson, MN
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Provided commissioning and troubleshooting services for 65 GE 1.5MW wind turbines. (97.5 MW) (690 VAC systems)
- Provided troubleshooting and preventative maintenance services on 12 Vestas V-47 wind turbines.
- Traveled to various wind energy sites (Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee) to provide preventative maintenance and troubleshooting services.
- Performed heavy lift operations including blade, gearbox replacement and generator replacement services.
- Performed high voltage switching of pad-mount transformers and substation switch-yard operations.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised safety program and inspected equipment.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
- Verified monthly safety inspections.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Gathered information, prepared reports and drafted correspondence related to cases
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines
- Entered into record-keeping systems appropriate data needed to create new records or update existing ones
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections
Education
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND 04.1996 - 06.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Geology
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT 08.1989 - 12.1992
Avionics Certification - Aircraft Avionics
Army Avionics School
Fort Gordon, GA 06.1991 - 11.1991
Associate of Arts - Surveying
Dawson Community College
Glendive, MT 08.1987 - 06.1989
High School Diploma -
Wibaux County High School
Wibaux, MT 08.1983 - 05.1987
Skills
Work flow planning
Budgeting and forecasting
Risk analysis and management
Contract Management
Budgeting
Cost reduction and containment
Operations management
Cross-functional communications
Purchasing and procurement
Staff Management
Data analysis
Timeline
Operations Manager
Goldwind Americas
09.2012 - Current
Operations Manager
Invenergy Services
08.2005 - 09.2012
Wind Energy Technician /Safety Officer
EnXco
09.2003 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies
Dickinson State University
04.1996 - 06.1998
Avionics Certification - Aircraft Avionics
Army Avionics School
06.1991 - 11.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Geology
Montana State University - Bozeman
08.1989 - 12.1992
Associate of Arts - Surveying
Dawson Community College
08.1987 - 06.1989
High School Diploma -
Wibaux County High School
08.1983 - 05.1987
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