Ronald Dewberry
Kalamazoo,Michigan
Summary
Results-driven and seasoned Senior Engineer Lead with over 35 years of expertise in the energy industry, specializing in Smart Energy Technology for Gas Distribution, metering and regulation. A strategic thinker with a proven track record of providing subject matter expertise, implementing innovative processes, and ensuring stringent compliance with industry standards. Seeking to contribute leadership and technical acumen to a challenging senior-level engineering role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer Lead
Consumers Energy
01.2016
- Updated testing standards and equipment that improved processes while reducing operating costs
- Spearheaded the deployment of Smart Energy Technology to 1.6 million gas meters, providing crucial subject matter expertise
- Implemented cutting-edge processes to transition the meter technology center from legacy to smart meter processing
- Established comprehensive guidelines for testing gas smart energy meters, actively participating in discussions with regulatory bodies
- Experience with Gas Pipeline regulation 49 CFR Part 192
Senior Engineer
Consumers Energy
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Orchestrated the operations of one of the Midwest's largest utility test shops, facilitating Modbus technology access to natural gas utility partners
- Oversaw all aspects of the test shop, including personnel supervision, purchasing, maintenance, and productivity management
- Guaranteed compliance of gas meters with Michigan Public Service Commission Standards and American Gas Association B109 Standards
- Played a pivotal role in supporting field operations, customer account management, and conducting supplier audits for quality and accuracy standards.
Senior Engineer
Consumers Energy
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Pioneered the establishment of the Device Management Department, rectifying 3,600 annual meter work orders that failed to process automatically in SAP
- Successfully cleared the backlog of 4,000 work orders and over 2,500 Exception Management Meter Analysis (EMMA) cases during the SAP Device Management project Go-live
- Drove process improvements resulting in increased billing accuracy and reduced delinquent accounts receivable
- Supervised, developed, and managed a high-performing team of five employees.
Junior Engineer
Consumers Energy
02.1987 - 01.2009
- Damage Prevention – Gas Field Leader Role responsible for protecting gas and electric distribution and service lines
- Supervisor for Designers of gas and electric facilities for residential, commercial and industrial customers
- Managed projects testing new SAP Device Management production software
- Account Rep serving our industrial and commercial customers by helping them meet their energy needs.
Education
Executive MBA - Business
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
01.2002
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
01.1986
Skills
- Subject Matter Expertise: Extensive knowledge in Smart Energy Technology deployment and metering
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, ensuring optimal performance and productivity
- Compliance Management: Thorough understanding and implementation of internal and external controls requirements
- Strategic Thinking: A strategic planner with the ability to implement innovative processes for efficient operations
- Regulatory Affairs: Experience in Gas pipeline regulations 49 CFR Part 192 engaging with regulatory bodies
- Process Improvement: Successfully drove process improvements to increase billing accuracy and reduce delinquent accounts receivable
Timeline
Senior Engineer Lead
Consumers Energy
01.2016
Senior Engineer
Consumers Energy
02.2011 - 01.2016
Senior Engineer
Consumers Energy
02.2009 - 02.2011
Junior Engineer
Consumers Energy
02.1987 - 01.2009
Executive MBA - Business
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
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