Rocky Babb Sr.
Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering, & Construction
Amelia Court House,VA
Summary
Attentive Professional offering 42 years of experience in delivering high-quality products in electrical, & instrumentation construction and engineering disciplines with a focus on safety, constructability, quality, accuracy, maintainability, reliability, and operability. Adept in creating or evaluating technical documentation, and drawings for the project-specific scope of work and taking a hands-on approach in regularly reviewing work in person. Seasoned electrical professional well-versed in overseeing crews, coordinating schedules, and assigning work. Quality-driven and detail-oriented with a solid understanding of construction standards and an in-depth understanding of related codes.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Engineer
BluePrint Automation
Colonial Heights, VA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Tested equipment performance and demonstrated operation and servicing of equipment to customer.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked operating information for onsite reference.
- Recommended design changes, upgrades and replacements to improve systems performance.
- Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation.
- Inspected equipment and processes to reduce maintenance-related downtime incidents and mitigate equipment failures.
Senior Electrical Designer
Alliance Engineering
Centerfield, VA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed electrical design packages with interconnect diagrams and MTOs for fabrication and production.
- Selected electronics equipment, components or systems to meet functional specifications.
- Worked to create safe, low-cost and dependable designs.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
- Reviewed existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
- Enhanced real-world system operation by standardizing production and field installation processes.
- Completed custom automation equipment design to customers' specifications using AutoCad.
Clerk of Works
H&B Electric LLC.
Amelia Court House, VA
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
- Recorded and edited minutes of meetings and distributed to appropriate officials or staff members.
- Wrote, reviewed and submitted Five reports per week for department records.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment
Senior E&I Project Engineer
Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical Contractor
Chester, VA
02.2017 - 10.2020
- AMPAC Fine Chemicals - Petersburg, Va. (Previously BI Chemicals "Pharmaceutical Mfg." Managed Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control requirements for Safe Start-up of facility and supporting utilities that were Mothballed, Responsible for oversite of Engineering, Construction, & Vendors activities, last project was to resurrect Bay-30 Hydrogenation Facility Controls upgrade project that was suspended upon a decision to Sell site in 2014, Upon Please review Work description dated
- 01/1994-10/1995 - "Electrical Superintendent EMSI" Managed E&I Construction of Bay-30 Hydrogenation facility, Move forward to
- 10/1995-04/1997 - "Electrical & Instrumentation Technician BI Chemicals" was hired by BI Chemicals at completion of Start-up, Please move forward to
- 02/2002-01/2014 - "Engineering Manager" QPS, Returned to BI Chemicals as Consultant Engineering Manager executing hundreds of successful Process Control Upgrade / New Process expansion projects, during this Time frame were also executing successful E&I projects for Tobacco, Power Generation, Municipal, Food Industries but BI Chemicals was our Bread and Butter, Please move forward to
- 01/2014-02/2017 - "Sr. E&I Project Engineer" ITAC, Managed Engineering and design for the Electrical and Instrumentation Upgrades for Dominion Powers Dutch Gap Unit-7, & Unit-8 HRSG and Sample Systems Upgrade / Replacement projects, additionally was E&I Construction Manager for a Process expansion facility at Honeywell, last assignment was contacted by AMPAC Fine Chemicals (Previously BI Chemicals) as asked to return, move forward to
- 02/2017-10/2020 - "Sr. E&I Project Engineer" Rudy L, Hawkins Electrical Contractor - AMPAC Fine Chemicals, (Please note that I had an agreement with Rudy that I worked for myself) Neither myself nor my customer were happy when ITAC attempted to pull me out of AMPAC for a More important customer that was hinging a P.O. on me doing a large expansion project while still having Four Months remaining on the P.O. at AMPAC, so to fulfill the commitment made to my customer I changed company's and continued on, at this time a decision was made to resurrect the Bay-30 Hydrogenation Facility Controls upgrade project that was suspended upon decision to Sell the site in 2014, Being the SME, and the owner of the Complete document Suite for this facility I was assigned Project Manager
- Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines, and meet quality assurance targets.
- Developed accurate technical drawings/documents to direct successful engineering projects.
- Developed scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations.
- Oversaw engineering, design and construction, and commissioning of plant site infrastructures
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Spearheaded projects through project planning and design.
- Invoked changes to improve design, construction means and methods, and materials based on field or conditions.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Oversaw quality inspections and document editing.
- Supported construction and all commissioning activities.
- Communicated with industrial equipment providers to acquire accurate technical requirements.
Senior E&I Project Engineer
Industrial TurnAround Corporation
Chester, VA
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects.
- Assessed scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Spearheaded projects through project planning and design.
- Performed constructability reviews consisting of independent, structured assessment of construction bid documents to promote coordination, eliminate ambiguity and minimize project issues.
- Oversaw design and construction of plant site infrastructures,.
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Oversaw quality inspections and document editing.
- Supported construction and pre-commissioning activities.
- Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
Engineering Manager
Quality Plus Services Inc.
Petersburg, VA
02.2002 - 01.2014
- Managed project team of six engineers for electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Liaised between owners and contractors, facilitating communications and keeping appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Provided technical direction on projects and initiatives to other engineers, designers and technicians.
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Supervised preparation of technical drawings by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Used AutoCad and MicroStation to draft technical drawings.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
- Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and sub-consultants on projects.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision
- Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM)
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify construction projects met required quality standards
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application
Senior Electrical Designer
Quality Plus Services Inc.
Petersburg, VA
12.2001 - 02.2002
- Oversaw electrical designs for three paper machine upgrade projects.
- Developed electrical design packages including wiring, interconnect diagrams, and instrument loop diagrams.
- Resolved technical problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional client support.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide deliverables.
- Managed project staffing, workflow, equipment selection, and quality for projects.
- Maximized safety standards relevant to standards of national electrical code.
- Spearheaded project team meetings with all disciplines to minimize duplication of efforts and maintain project collaboration
Electrical Superintendent
Quality Plus Services Inc.
Petersburg, VA
03.2000 - 12.2001
- Managed crew of up to 300 electricians and supporting staff, with a work schedule of 24/7 364, for construction, start-up, and testing of 10.4M AT&T Web Hosting facility located in Ashburn, Va.
- Total redesign of entire Electrical Infrastructure initiated via RFI/RFQ Process before the start of construction activities, Eliminating mass potential of rework (Pictures provided upon request).
- Contractually Phase II had 77 days to execute 66,000 Labor Hours, via RFI/RFQ process executed 96,000 Labor Hours in 66 days thus profiting millions (The reason a Engineering Dept. was started centered on my skill sets).
- Installation of redundant 34.5KV outdoor Switchgears and subsequent 2MVA Step down Transformers
- Installation of redundant 13.2KV indoor Switchgear and subsequent Stepdown Transformers
- Installation of (16ea.) 750KW UPS Systems, Including subsequent DC Battery and Battery Monitoring systems.
- Installation of (10ea.) 480v 3000amp Switchgears
- Installation of (2ea.) 480v 2000amp Motor Control Centers
- Installation of (8ea.) .8MW @ 13.2KV Emergency Stand-by Generators and subsequent Paralleling Medium Voltage switchgear, downstream Automatic Transfer switches, and supporting controls
- Installation of Underground Electrical Ductbank
- Installation of Lightning Arrestor System
- Installation of Equipment Ground System
- Installation of Isolated Ground System
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements.
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks, and team assignments.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
- Completed quality assurance and compliance reviews for every job.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform them of any potential delays.
- Delegated daily tasks to Foremen, and Sub-Contractors streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Scheduled employees taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated a mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Electrical Superintendent
Suitt Construction Company
Hopewell , VA
06.1998 - 03.2000
- Site Contractor for Allied Chemicals (Currently - Honeywell) Managed team of up to (60) electricians,
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements.
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks and team assignments.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for industrial projects.
- Delegated daily tasks to foremen, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Managed Team of (5ea.) Electrical Foremen with each having Multiple project assignments within their area of Plant
- Typical projects were of Process Control Upgrade or new construction variants. Typical projects included but not limited to DCS System Upgrade/Replacement, new Instrumentation installation, New/Replacement Mcc's, UPS Systems and Subsequent Battery Systems, Heat Trace, and GaiTronics
Electrical Superintendent
Bell BCI
Rochester, NY
04.1997 - 06.1998
- Managed Electrical Construction for Peumansend Creek Regional Jail in Bowling Green Va., Project was 100+ Acre Site having (9) separate buildings located On-Site
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks and team assignments.
- Supervised a crew of (20) electricians, and supporting management
- Managed Installation of Interconnecting Electrical Ductbank System for Electrical Service Distribution, Life Safety, Emergency Power, Security, Fire Alarm, Data, etc.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members
- Developed training methods for new electricians to align with company policies
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays
- Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions
- Estimated dollars and materials for department work orders
Electrical Instrumentation Technician
BI Chemicals
Petersburg, VA
10.1995 - 04.1997
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
- Installed, tested and calibrated industrial electrical equipment to meet user requirements.
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Analyzed engineering designs and suggested improvements and modifications.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
Electrical Superintendent
EMSI
Hopewell, VA
01.1994 - 10.1995
- Managed team of up to 40 electricians and supporting management for E&I Construction of new Hydrogenation Process Facility located @ BI Chemicals in Petersburg, Va.
- Installation of 1200amp 480v 3PH MCC
- Installation of VFDs.
- Class I Div.1 Gr. B, C, & D Hazardous location wiring
- Class I Div.2 Gr. B, C, & D Hazardous location wiring
- Intrinsically Safe wiring
- 800 I/O Points
- PLC's
- Safety System
- Pneumatics
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements.
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks, and team assignments.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform them of any potential delays.
- Delegated daily tasks to foremen, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated a mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies, and public utilities.
Electrical Superintendent
Frazier Electric
Petersburg, VA
02.1993 - 01.1994
- Managed team of up to 10 electricians including safety, performance evaluation and scheduling.
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements.
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks and team assignments.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Delegated daily tasks to foremen, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies and public utilities.
Electrical Foreman
Suitt Construction Company
Hopewell, VA
01.1991 - 02.1993
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Developed training methods for new electricians to align with company policies.
- Oversaw work of electrical and instrumentation personnel.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
Electrician
Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical Contractor Inc.
Chester, VA
09.1980 - 03.1990
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, , service entrance equipment, electrical switch gears, panel boards, motor control centers, fire alarm control panels (i.e. Class B, Class A, and Analog Addressable systems), emergency standby generators, ups systems,emergency lighting systems etc.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Complied with safety standards and codes per National Electrical Code.
- Continual Inspections of subordinates work and explained needed corrections.
- Installed, maintained, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
Education
Master Electricians Card - Electrician
Richmond Technical Center
Richmond, VA02.1993
Journeyman's Electrical Card - Electrician
Richmond Technical Center
Richmond, VA11.1984
Graduate State Certified Apprenticeship Program - Electrician
Richmond Technical Center
Richmond, VA09.1984
High School Diploma -
Dinwiddie County High School
Dinwiddie, VA06.1980
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Scope Evaluation
- Job Scheduling
- Installation Planning
- Installation Oversight
- Manage Contractors
- Manage Subcontractors
- Manage Vendors
- Detailed Instruction
- Inspect Completed Work
- Worksite Safety
- Safety Awareness
- OSHA Standards
- Task Prioritization
- Daily Progress Reports
- Critical Thinking
- Mechanically Inclined
- Resolve Grievances
- Technical Guidance
- Individual Mentoring
- System Troubleshooting
- Punch List Management - "Prevention", or "Elimination"
- Residential Project Expertise
- Commercial Project Expertise
- Industrial Project Expertise
- Mathematical Calculations
- Complex Problem-Solving Skills
- Time Management
- CAD Software
- Analog Electronics Proficiency
- Digital Communications (ie EtherNet IP, Profibus DP, DeviceNet, ControlNet,BacNet, Foundation Fieldbus, & Sq D Clipsal)
- PLC's
- DCS (DeltaV, Honeywell Experian, Fisher Provox, Sq D Clipsal)
- Remote I/O
- Stahl IS1 RIO
- Deltav Remote I/O
- Instrument Calibrations
- Signal Generators
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Hydrogen
- Analytical Instrumentation (ie Oxygen Analyzer, Hydrocarbon Analyzer etc)
- Hazardous Gas Detection (ie Hydrogen, Methane, Propane etc)
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Data Collection
- Hardware / Software Integration
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Cable Infrastructure Design
- Documentation Control
- AC Power & Controls (16 - 345KV AC)
- DC Power & Controls (0 - 565v DC)
- Wiring Schematics
- Renewable Energy Fundamentals
- Circuit Diagnostics
- Materials Take-Offs
- Field Surveying
- Medium Voltage Transmission Systems
- Electrical Component Integration
- Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering
- Electrical Grounding Isolated and Equipment
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Class I Div1 Gr B, C, & D Hazardous Area Classification
- Class I Div2 Gr B, C, & D Hazardous Area Classification
- Intrinsically Safe
- UPS Systems
- DC Battery Back-up Systems
Work Availability
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wednesday
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saturday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Field Service Engineer
BluePrint Automation
04.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Electrical Designer
Alliance Engineering
09.2021 - 03.2022
Clerk of Works
H&B Electric LLC.
11.2020 - 09.2021
Senior E&I Project Engineer
Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical Contractor
02.2017 - 10.2020
Senior E&I Project Engineer
Industrial TurnAround Corporation
01.2014 - 02.2017
Engineering Manager
Quality Plus Services Inc.
02.2002 - 01.2014
Senior Electrical Designer
Quality Plus Services Inc.
12.2001 - 02.2002
Electrical Superintendent
Quality Plus Services Inc.
03.2000 - 12.2001
Electrical Superintendent
Suitt Construction Company
06.1998 - 03.2000
Electrical Superintendent
Bell BCI
04.1997 - 06.1998
Electrical Instrumentation Technician
BI Chemicals
10.1995 - 04.1997
Electrical Superintendent
EMSI
01.1994 - 10.1995
Electrical Superintendent
Frazier Electric
02.1993 - 01.1994
Electrical Foreman
Suitt Construction Company
01.1991 - 02.1993
Electrician
Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical Contractor Inc.
09.1980 - 03.1990
Master Electricians Card - Electrician
Richmond Technical Center
Journeyman's Electrical Card - Electrician
Richmond Technical Center
Graduate State Certified Apprenticeship Program - Electrician
Richmond Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Dinwiddie County High School
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