LAWRENCE GERARD PERKINS
Sr. Utilities Design Engineer
CARENCRO,LOUISIANA
Summary
A challenging career with a successful company that enables me to utilize my 20yrs of experience in Line and Engineering in order to assist in prioritizing, improving, and executing high value projects.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Analytical focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Entergy
Scott, Louisiana
03.2007 - 11.2021
- Experience in Focus , Failure, Joint use, Internal, Pole Replacements, and all other Reliability projects
- Meet with internal and external customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiating facilities layout, point of service, and proposed a service date using most efficient and cost effective method of meeting customer's needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies.
- Conduct field investigations/surveys; evaluate possible alternatives, determine appropriate construction specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/ labor estimates; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, reports, appraisals and related work; stake poles for small projects as needed
- Communication and/or negotiating right of way easement and/or permits and clearing needs and securing appropriate right of way documents
- Application and documentation of all tariffs, policies, and procedures related to Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process
- Serve as project manager contact for customers during design phase and often times after project design package has been released for scheduling and construction
- Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel
- Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of: engineering and design principles for constructing both overhead and underground 3-phase distribution facilities, company standards, applicable electrical codes (NEC &NESC), and appropriate company processes and policies, as related to the work
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with Customers, Department Management, Co-workers, and other groups.
- Completed mathematical calculations to properly assess research and testing results.
- Oversaw project schedule and determined critical deadlines and task assignments.
- Communicated with clients regarding project report status and delivery schedule.
- Analyzed lab results against field standards to inform project decisions.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Followed safety rules and standards, reporting concerns to management.
- Led staff technical training in research laboratory.
- Used software to create project designs in accordance with engineering standards.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility.
- Maintained ongoing communication with project stakeholders through regular status updates.
- Used Microsoft Office to develop documents and spreadsheets for specific analyses.
- Organized and edited technical instructions for use in training and customer manuals.
- Drafted assemblies, models and other technical drawings.
- Calculated energy savings to promote environmental sustainability and energy conservation to meet aggressive project LEED requirements.
- Managed ongoing maintenance and storage of test equipment.
- Tested feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents.
- Obtained vendor input during projects requiring third-party suppliers, helping to support cohesive operations and development.
LINEMAN
Entergy- Scott
, Louisiana
02.2003 - 03.2007
- 2ND CLASS
- Construct all new jobs to include setting poles, stringing up lines and setting up transformers, splice ropes and tie knots
- Utilize all safety procedures when performing all duties
- Repair and maintain all electrical outages for existing constructions and trim trees when needed
- Install underground conduit systems
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after hours electrical outages
- Make up and install guys, racks, clevises, anchors, miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings for vertical types of construction on dead circuits
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Re-sag loose lines to prevent failures.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
RESERVOIR FLUID SPECIALISTS/SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN
Pencor, Inc
Broussard, Louisiana
05.1998 - 02.2003
- Oil reservoir fluid study using surface separator samples and subsurface samples
- Abbreviated gas reservoir fluid study using surface and subsurface samples
- Constant volume depletion gas reservoir study
- Constant mass expansion of fluid samples
- Differential liberation for oil reservoirs
- Viscosity of oil or volatile oil at reservoir temperature
- Multitasking and preparing reports
- Conditioning of reservoir fluid samples at specific temperatures and pressures
- Retrieve reservoir fluid and surface separator samples offshore and on land rigs
- Provide preventive maintenance on company equipment while preventing customer outages.
- Assist supervisor in training new employees
- Assist in maintaining safe work environment
- Registered lab samples in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to store sample data and track chain of custody.
FIELD TECHNICIAN
TCA Cable, Inc
Lafayette, Louisiana
05.1997 - 05.1998
- Install connection to new subscribers and reconnect wiring to exiting connections for residential and commercial customers
- Troubleshoot and repair technical problems
- Serve as a field customer service representative
- Connect wiring from poles with the use of gaffers and ladders
- Collect monetary payments
- Complete all documentation for each job completed
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Inspected municipal and industrial facilities for adherence to environmental regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ04-2011
Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Demonstrated proficiency with specific software as related to (eg DIS & GDT) design programs
- Entergy - Scott, Louisiana March 2007 – Present
- Chauffeur’s License
- Excellent communication and organizations skills
- Overhead and underground distribution trouble shooting skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
- Project coordination
- Specifications understanding
- Technical Analysis
- Sketches, specifications and drawings
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Budget planning
- Regulatory Requirements
- Safety processes and procedures
- Permit acquisition
- Technical presentations
- Researching knowledge
- Quality assurance
- Project support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proposal Development
- Writing Requirements
- CAD Software
- Engineering Design and Installation
- Government Agency Guidelines
- Project Management
- Workflow Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Process Management
- Bill of Material (BOM)
- Time Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Analytical Thinking
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Technical Drawings
- Design and Development
- Performance and Scalability Design
- Environmental Sustainability
- Risk Analysis
- Field Surveys
- Circuit Layouts
- Best Practices and Standards
- Safety Policies
- Project Deadlines
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reading and Interpreting Blueprints
- Creating Bills of Materials
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Entergy
03.2007 - 11.2021
LINEMAN
Entergy- Scott
02.2003 - 03.2007
RESERVOIR FLUID SPECIALISTS/SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN
Pencor, Inc
05.1998 - 02.2003
FIELD TECHNICIAN
TCA Cable, Inc
05.1997 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Phoenix Online
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