Mychel Mackowiak
Operations Manager
Osceola,IN
Summary
Achieved operational excellence and regulatory compliance at American Electric Power, AEP, by streamlining utility solar and hydroelectric plant operations. Leveraged business management acumen and administrative oversight to enhance efficiency and foster team collaboration. Expert in Solar technologies including certified with SMA, TMEIC, Sungrow, and Power Electronic inverters.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant System Owner Sr
American Electric Power, AEP
01.2018 - Current
- Oversaw 5 Utility Solar Facilities on a day to day basis consisting of O&M, Corrective Maintenance, and Preventative Maintenance.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- • Assist in managing 3rd party O&M providers and technical analysis and Asset Optimization
- • Collaborate with Accounts Payable/Billing to verify correct Revenue and Operating Expenses
Hydro Electric Plant System Owner Associate
American Electric Power, AEP
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving internal communication channels between team members facilitating greater collaboration across departments.
Controls Engineer
Carpenter Company
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Created and finalized designs to meet project requirements.
- Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
- Designed user-friendly HMI interfaces, enabling operators to efficiently monitor and manage plant operations.
- Trained personnel on new control system features, promoting a smooth transition during upgrades or installations.
- Contributed to project success by developing detailed design specifications and documentation for control systems installations.
- Streamlined industrial processes through the implementation of cutting-edge PLC programming methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN 08.2011 - 04.2015
Skills
Business Management
Regulatory Compliance
Administrative Oversight
Timeline
Plant System Owner Sr
American Electric Power, AEP
01.2018 - Current
Hydro Electric Plant System Owner Associate
American Electric Power, AEP
08.2016 - 01.2018
Controls Engineer
Carpenter Company
04.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
08.2011 - 04.2015