Mark Calicchia, PE

• Led cross-functional teams to execute projects safely, on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes resulting in improved Fleet Reliability Performance of major components. Site LEAN work out leader.
• Expert knowledge of Blades, Bedplates NDT, Bearings, Gearboxes, Electrical distribution and controls.

• Improved Wind Farm Performance with site Re-Power Upgrades, extended life, higher reliability, more power. Direct interaction with customers and engineering firms.

• Assisted sales teams with pre-sales technical support, helping close deals with prospective clients effectively.

• Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes, products an and implementing innovative solutions across CC Power Plant Mechanical Systems.
• Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.

• Worked closely with engineering teams to identify and qualify alternative materials or suppliers reducing cost by over $2MM along with lead time improvements.
• Identified new design opportunities by conducting a competitive assessment resulting in the redesign of GE products.

Developed and executed a strategic procurement strategy for site service contracts and capital equipment for 8 plants resulting in deflation and increased profitability of over $900,000.

• Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Responsible for engineering, production and capital projects for a 35 employee production facility
• Directed LEAN workouts resulting in production / delivery improvements of over 50%
• Program manager for $7.5M in capital investment, 65 projects across 6 plant sites.

• Responsible for new product production and energy productivity leading 12 engineers
• Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management resulting in $15MM in annual savings
• NYSERDA project leader for a GE/NYS $550,000 energy savings project.

• Reduced production defects by designing and executing comprehensive quality control processes.
• Six Sigma trainer

• Increased equipment reliability by implementing predictive, preventive maintenance strategies and root cause analysis techniques for a large chemical plant (1000 pumps, reactors, controls, and drives)

• Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality across two(2) large IBM utility plants. Responsible for 24-hour operation, energy peak shaving and plant energy usage
• IBM representative for Multiple Intervener's energy regulation.

• New Construction Facilities Engineer and site Reliability Engineer for site mechanical equipment (boilers, chillers, compressors, turbines, HVAC) for a 4.0 MM ft2 facility
• Energy Leader for rate negotiations and site energy conservation.