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Russell F. Peters

Russell F. Peters

Summary

Accomplished Regional General Manager with two decades of demonstrated expertise at NextEra Energy Fleet Operations, guiding teams to maximize energy resource utilization and improve operational performance. Expert in project management and budget oversight, driving successful integration of advanced technologies while fostering effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional General Manager

FPL Fleet Operations
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective remote operations of 23GWs of clean natural gas energy centers in Florida from the Fleet Control Center
  • Lead (30 employees) in all aspects of power plant operations and maintenance

Regional General Manager

FPL Central Region
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Martin Generation Platform (1265 MW): Eight General Electric 7FA Combustion Gas Turbines, Three GE/Toshiba Steam Turbine
  • Okeechobee Generation Platform (1700 MW): Three General Electric 7HA .02 Combustion Gas Turbines, One Siemens Steam Turbine
  • Oversaw construction into operations of the Cavendish Nextgen Hydrogen Hub; five 5MW clean hydrogen electrolyzer. Commercial 12/2023
  • Manage (95 employees) in all aspects of combined cycle plant operations and maintenance

Plant Manager

FPL Martin Energy Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Generation Platform (1265 MW): Eight General Electric 7FA Combustion Gas Turbines, Three GE/Toshiba Steam Turbine
  • Manage six production teams (75 employees) in all aspects of combined cycle plant operations and maintenance

Plant Manager

FPL Okeechobee Energy Center
04.2017 - 08.2022
  • Construction to Operations of ground up advanced combined cycle power plant
  • Generation Platform (1700 MW): Three General Electric 7HA .02 Combustion Gas Turbines, One Siemens Steam Turbine
  • Successful integration of two 74.5 MW Solar Projects into advanced combined cycle power plant
  • Manage four production teams (28 employees) in all aspects of combined cycle plant operations and maintenance

Production Manager I

FPL West County Energy Center
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Generation Platform (3600 MW): Nine Mitsubishi M501G Combustion Gas Turbines, Three Toshiba Steam Turbines
  • Manage five production teams (50 employees) in all aspects of combined cycle plant operations and maintenance

Production Manager II

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
11.2012 - 08.2016
  • Generation Platform (830 MW): Three-General Electric 7FA .04 Combustion Gas Turbines, Toshiba Steam Turbine
  • (50 MW) Alstom combined cycle capacity unit.
  • Operation and Maintenance contract with Sunoco Logistics for Four Foster Wheeler Auxiliary Boilers capable of producing 980 klbs/hour.
  • Manage 2 remote sites located in West Deptford New Jersey; 5 MW PV and 1.8 MW Battery Storage Unit
  • Manage four production teams (22 employees) in all aspects of combined cycle plant operations and maintenance
  • Successfully executed the Three-General Electric 7FA .04 Uprates
  • PGD Production Tactical Team Sub-Team Leader

PGD Business Service Leader

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
01.2011 - 11.2012
  • Managed all site monthly and 5 year budget plan (O&M/Major Maintenance/Capital/Variable Depreciation/Variable Operating Costs) activities/SOX controls and corporate key deliverables
  • Construction to Operations of a 5 MW Photovoltaic Plant and 1.8 MW Battery Storage Plant
  • Managed 2 site business technicians (Inventory and Accounts Payable)
  • Collaborated with ISC and drove fleet wide inventory on hand reduction strategy
  • PGD Profitability team member

Production Technician Leader

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
12.2007 - 01.2011
  • Supervised four operating rotating shift team members
  • Lead regional site team member for 'The Nextera of Startup Fuel Savings'. Presented at the April 2009 annual James L. Broadhead competition

Production Technician 1-3

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
06.2004 - 12.2007
  • Control Room Operator - Entry Level Outside Operator Technician during EPC contract completion phase

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration -

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies

Neumann University
Aston, PA
01.2008

Associates in Specialized Technology Degree - Power Plant

Williamson College of the Trades
Media, PA
01.2004

Skills

  • Project management
  • Leadership in teams
  • Energy resource optimization
  • Data analysis
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Budget management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

Williamson College of the Trades Program Advisory Committee

Accomplishments

NextEra 2023 Harvard Business Publishing Leadership Program

NextEra 2020 Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

NextEra 2016 Accelerate Leadership Program Graduate

NextEra COE Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Timeline

Regional General Manager

FPL Fleet Operations
01.2024 - Current

Regional General Manager

FPL Central Region
11.2022 - 01.2024

Plant Manager

FPL Martin Energy Center
08.2022 - 11.2022

Plant Manager

FPL Okeechobee Energy Center
04.2017 - 08.2022

Production Manager I

FPL West County Energy Center
08.2016 - 04.2017

Production Manager II

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
11.2012 - 08.2016

PGD Business Service Leader

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
01.2011 - 11.2012

Production Technician Leader

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
12.2007 - 01.2011

Production Technician 1-3

NEER Marcus Hook Energy Center
06.2004 - 12.2007

Executive Master of Business Administration -

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies

Neumann University

Associates in Specialized Technology Degree - Power Plant

Williamson College of the Trades

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