Rob Parker
Calistoga,CA
Summary
Accomplished and motivated senior executive with successful career history in the Power Generation operations. Offering exceptional leadership and staff development skills proven to build trust and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Coordinated with senior leadership to initiate and execute strategic business plans that achieve key objectives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Regional Operations - Geysers Power Company
Calpine Corporation
Middletown, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Overall O&M responsibility for Geysers Geothermal Facility (725MW)
- 13 Power generation facilities and steam field infrastructure
- Management of Expense/Capex budget of $200MM annually
- Workforce of 270 employees/8 direct reports
Vice President Regional Operations - West Region
Calpine Corporation
Dublin, CA
09.2010 - 01.2020
- Overall O&M responsibility for Calpine West Region gas fired facilities and Calpine Gas Pipeline
- 22 Combined cycle and simple cycle combustion turbine facilities (6700 MW, CA/OR/AZ)
- Management of Expense/Capex budget of $170MM annually
- Workforce of 300 employees/12 direct reports
Director Asset Management - West Region
Calpine Corporation
Dublin, CA
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Provide asset management support to Western Region gas fired facilities
- Provide operational support to Western Region gas fired facilities
- Support origination and development efforts in Western Region.
Plant Manager - Delta Energy Center
Calpine Corporation
Pittsburg, CA
08.2006 - 09.2009
- Overall responsibility of Delta Energy Center - 880MW 3x1 Siemens Westinghouse 501FD2 GT’s/Toshisba ST/Deltak HRSG’s Combined Cycle power plant and Pittsburg Power Plant - 3x0 Pratt and Whitney Cogeneration Facility
- Management of Expense/Capex of $18.5 MM annually
- Workforce of 30 employees/5 direct reports
Operations Manager - Delta Energy Center
Calpine Corporation
Pittsburg, CA
10.2002 - 08.2006
- Manage daily operation and maintenance of an 880MW 3x1 Siemens Westinghouse 501FD2 GT’s/Toshisba ST/Deltak HRSG’s Combined Cycle power plant
Sr. Operations Engineer
Calpine Corporation
Dublin, CA
07.2001 - 10.2002
- Provided engineering support to Calpine’s Western Region combined cycle fleet
- This service included on-site technical support, upgrade/modification financial and technical review, and project management
Long Term Service Agreement Contract Performance Manager
General Electric (GECS)
Houston, TX
09.1999 - 07.2001
- Overall responsibility of LTSA - US Navy/Crocket Cogen/Air Liquide
- Provided on-site technical support and outage project management
Area Manager Power and Utilities
Gaylord Container Corporation
Antioch, CA
03.1998 - 09.1999
- Manage daily operation and maintenance of power and utilities area
- 1x1x2 GE Frame 6/GE ST/Vogt HRSG/Babcock & Wilcox Aux Boiler combined cycle plant and wastewater treatment plant
- Responsible for developing and maintaining an O&M budget of $700,000/year
Field Engineer
General Electric (PGSD)
Walnut Creek, CA
09.1991 - 03.1998
- Provided field engineering support and project management for Steam Turbine, Gas Turbine, and Generator installation, start-up, and maintenance activities (Domestic/International)
- Steam Turbine major and minor outages
- Gas Turbine CI, HGP and Major outages
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California08-1991
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Risk Manager
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Operations and Maintenance Expertise
- Staff Development
- Budget Administration
Timeline
Vice President Regional Operations - Geysers Power Company
Calpine Corporation
01.2020 - Current
Vice President Regional Operations - West Region
Calpine Corporation
09.2010 - 01.2020
Director Asset Management - West Region
Calpine Corporation
09.2009 - 09.2010
Plant Manager - Delta Energy Center
Calpine Corporation
08.2006 - 09.2009
Operations Manager - Delta Energy Center
Calpine Corporation
10.2002 - 08.2006
Sr. Operations Engineer
Calpine Corporation
07.2001 - 10.2002
Long Term Service Agreement Contract Performance Manager
General Electric (GECS)
09.1999 - 07.2001
Area Manager Power and Utilities
Gaylord Container Corporation
03.1998 - 09.1999
Field Engineer
General Electric (PGSD)
09.1991 - 03.1998
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
California Maritime Academy