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Philip Behel

Lumberton,TX

Summary

Versatile business leader bringing 25 years of experience as accomplished Manager. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Electrical Substation Construction.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

PRESIDENT

TRINITY UTILITIES LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Construction coordinator

EDG/TIG (Entergy)
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
  • Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
  • Supervised day-to-day activities of 12-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
  • Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.

Electrical Construction Manager

Owners Rep, EON/RWE
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for complete electrical planning construction and safety of multifaceted wind projects
  • Monitored and recorded daily construction activities of contractors performing work on electrical systems
  • Selected and procured additional contractor support when needed
  • Provided detailed daily, weekly, and monthly construction reports
  • Recorded any safety violations or incidents
  • Provided solutions to engineering issues.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.

Electrical Construction Manager

RES Americas
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided input and technical expertise for power generation construction projects in the following areas; Transmission line, interconnect systems, switchgear installation, electrical circuits, and high voltage collection and distribution systems
  • Provided support of engineering review, procurement, construction, and startup of high/medium voltage electrical systems
  • HV Certified, to write and perform switching orders and procedures
  • Reviewed all plans to ensure the best safety practices were adhered to.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.

Electrical Superintendent

Powerline Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for bid work, logistics, safety, startup, construction management, commissioning, and project completion
  • Worked closely with engineering concerning any changes needed to facilitate cohesion of blue print design and construction specifications
  • Assisted with equipment testing
  • Wrote and performed switching orders
  • Developed safer work practices.
  • Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
  • Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks and team assignments.
  • Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
  • Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.

Electrical Manager

RES Americas
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Provided input and technical expertise for power generation construction projects in the following areas; Transmission line, interconnect systems, switchgear installation, electrical circuits, and high voltage collection and distribution systems
  • Provided support of engineering review, procurement, construction, and startup of high/medium voltage electrical systems
  • HV Certified, to write and perform switching orders and procedures
  • Reviewed all plans to ensure the best safety practices were adhered to.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
  • Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.

Site Manager

Beta Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Insured all construction activities adhered to OSHA/MSHA standards, and design
  • Provided detailed reporting of project progress
  • Attended owner/client meetings and provided detailed information as to progress and delays of projects
  • Worked with engineers on foreseen problems and developed a safe plan to accomplish the task.

Superintendent

TESSCO
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Site supervision of multiple projects such as; substation transmission and distribution circuits
  • Coordinated construction activities to insure projects completion met contractual obligations
  • Maintained all construction activities within OSHA compliance
  • Procured personnel and equipment to facilitate task
  • Lead site safety meetings.

Beta Engineering

Pineville
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Insured all construction activities adhered to OSHA/MSHA standards, and design
  • Provided detailed reporting of project progress
  • Attended owner/client meetings and provided detailed information as to progress and delays of projects
  • Worked with engineers on foreseen problems and developed a safe plan to accomplish the task.

Substation Technician

Chattanooga
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • While attending and completion of our union Apprenticeship, I contributed to the construction of several projects ranging from substation, T line and distribution
  • My ability to retain info and a desire to excel lead me to progress rapidly and move into leadership roles.
  • Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes and commutators.
  • Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
  • Scheduled and supervised splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
  • Constructed, tested and maintained substation relay and control systems.
  • Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
  • Disconnected voltage regulators, bolts and screws to connect replacement regulators to high voltage lines.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

13F Foreword Observer

US ARMY
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • While serving this great Nation at the forefront I developed leadership abilities to handle stressful task and situations
  • As an NCO I employed those abilities to train soldiers under my leadership in their job proficiency to insure their survival in combat
  • I attended and completed multiple of the ARMY's difficult training programs, as well as maintained the highest physical fitness
  • Completed numerous deployments.

Education

Skills

  • Profitability Optimization
  • Revenue Generation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Project Management
  • Company Representation
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Management

References

  • Billy Copeland, 409-782-1105
  • Allen Murk, 325-423-2970
  • Wayland Chappell, 214-551-1807
  • Scott Wilson, 303-476-8113

Timeline

PRESIDENT

TRINITY UTILITIES LLC
01.2022 - Current

Construction coordinator

EDG/TIG (Entergy)
01.2020 - 01.2022

Electrical Construction Manager

Owners Rep, EON/RWE
01.2018 - 01.2020

Electrical Construction Manager

RES Americas
01.2016 - 01.2018

Electrical Superintendent

Powerline Services
01.2014 - 01.2016

Electrical Manager

RES Americas
01.2011 - 01.2014

Site Manager

Beta Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2011

Superintendent

TESSCO
01.2006 - 01.2009

Beta Engineering

Pineville
01.2003 - 01.2006

Substation Technician

Chattanooga
01.2000 - 01.2003

13F Foreword Observer

US ARMY
01.1993 - 01.1999

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