Robert Mayfield
Huddleston,VA
Summary
Highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, management, and education. Former naval submarine commander with a proven track record of success in high-pressure environments.
Published author of three books on Knowledge Management: "Actionable Intelligence," "Knowledge Management in the Digital Age," and "Knowledge Management Automation Strategies and Beyond.".
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station
10.2017 - Current
- Project manager supporting an 18-month $700M project's construction, operation, training support, strategic planning, and maintenance of the country's most technologically advanced gas turbine power plant Commercial Operational Date was 4-months ahead of schedule.
- Direct liaison between federal, state, and local governmental agencies concerning personnel safety and environmental protection
- Managing the site's Emergency Action Plans, Hazardous Materials Management, Environmental Management, and Safety Management
- Project manager for over twenty years supporting eight-week maintenance outages
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Established metrics to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
Dissertation Chair
Bay Path University
01.2018 - Current
- Dissertation Chair doctoral dissertation committee.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
Plant Manager
Tenaska Virginia Generating Station
03.2002 - 10.2017
- Power Magazine named TVGS one of the world's top six model gas-fired power plants
- The Combined Cycle Journal awarded TVGS its 'Decade of Excellence' award
- Exercise independent judgment and ensure the preparation of high-quality deliverables that are financial, technical, business, and maintain regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
- Implemented a knowledge management system for capturing, transferring, and sharing tacit and explicit mission-critical knowledge
- The use of Six Sigma improvement processes to streamline the administration of critical business functions such as personnel management, budgeting, contract management, training, regulatory compliance, and purchasing
- An OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star model site in Virginia since 2009.
- Managed budget effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources.
Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
02.2011 - 02.2017
- University of Phoenix Lead Faculty Area Chair (LFAC) School of Business Strategic Analysis and Planning and Analysis/Financial Planning/ Control and Risk Management
- Facilitated following on-campus MBA courses: Quantitative Analysis for Business, Financial Management and Analysis, Quality Management, Applied Business Research and Statistics, Research Methods, Energy and Sustainability, Organizational Leadership, Business Capstone and Strategic Management
- Faculty of Year University of Phoenix Richmond Campus, showcasing exceptional teaching abilities and dedication to student success
Skills
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Safety Management
- Energy management
- Environmental Compliance
- OSHA Regulations
- Six Sigma expertise
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- KPI Tracking
- Total Quality Management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Regulatory Compliance
Education
- Doctor of Management and Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix
- MBA, Florida Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Auburn University, Magna Cum Laude
- Graduate, Virginia Commonwealth University's Minority Political Leadership Institute
- Graduate, University of Virginia's Sorensen Political Leadership Institute
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification - Various Providers.
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB) - American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Safety Manager Professional - National Association of Safety Professionals.
Community/Government Relations
- The Westmoreland County Economic Growth Connection Board of Directors.
- The Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development Board of Directors.
- Awarded the Virginia Governor's Award for Community Service and Volunteerism.
- Chairperson of the Virginia Department of Education's Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee.
- Individual Achievement Award recipient from the Combined Cycle Journal for outstanding contributions to the field.
- Community Service Award recipient from the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors for making a positive impact on the community.
Timeline
Dissertation Chair
Bay Path University
01.2018 - Current
Plant Manager
Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station
10.2017 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
02.2011 - 02.2017
Plant Manager
Tenaska Virginia Generating Station
03.2002 - 10.2017
- Lean Six Sigma Certification - Various Providers.
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB) - American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Safety Manager Professional - National Association of Safety Professionals.
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