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SAM PHILLIPS

SAM PHILLIPS

Boise,US

Summary

Extensive experience in construction project management, electrical engineering, and commissioning across industries such as mining, food processing, and oil and gas. Over a decade of professional contributions include roles such as Commissioning Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, and Electrical and Instrument Control Engineer. Expertise includes leading commissioning processes, developing commissioning plans for multi-site conveyor belts, PLCs, VFDs, HMI systems, and ensuring system readiness for operations. Skilled in overseeing technical teams, electrical systems design, and implementation, while seeking opportunities in project management or senior engineering roles with a focus on industrial systems development. Experienced with high-voltage equipment (4160V), UPS systems, modular plant solutions, and advanced control systems. Academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology from Weber State University and an Associate degree from Brigham Young University - Idaho.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioning Associate SME Electrical

Hensel Phelps
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed complex projects from inception through completion, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
  • Inspection of all electrical installations. Verifying that they meet all client specifications and local codes.
  • Record inspections with pictures and check sheets, then file the information on the ACC server.
  • Work with the electrical contractor to fix issues that arise.

Commissioning Manager/Engineering Manager

Big-D Construction
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • Developed a comprehensive commissioning plan and schedule for a project encompassing three distinct sites, including an ore stacker at the plant, a railcar unloading and conveyor belt system, and a railcar loading and ore processing facility at the mine site.
  • Directed a team of seven to execute protocols and checks prior to construction handover, ensuring readiness for commissioning activities across all sites.
  • Managed the commissioning of the ore stacker system, integrating complex subsystems such as three conveyor belts, feeder breaker systems, and associated equipment.
  • Oversaw the deployment and testing of two electrical houses featuring 4160V VFDs, UPS systems, 480V MCCs, PLCs, and HMIs to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
  • Coordinated collaboration across multiple teams while ensuring adherence to project timelines and technical specifications during the commissioning phase.
  • Successfully transitioned project deliverables from construction to operational status through oversight of system integration and performance validation.
  • Lead a team of 4 engineer on a smelter cleanup project.

Senior Electrical Engineer

J.R. Simplot Company
07.2018 - 03.2023
  • Work with contactors and vendors on the engineering, procurement and construction of new facilities for the JR Simplot Food Group. Responsible for leading the communication of project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Approve design of electrical distribution, lighting, low voltage systems, and process control. Ensuring that the design meet Simplot standards.
  • Leads and is accountable for the developments and evaluation of plans and success criteria (often by others) to ensure that project and/or system performance meets business objectives for a variety of projects and activities that are usually carried out by others.
  • Lead the development of new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials and equipment.
  • Responsible for preparing and gaining alignment on engineering proposals, feasibility studies and vendor/construction packages.
  • For the P2 Portage expansion project:
  • Directed the installation of the power distribution system. This included:
  • A new air switch at the substation.
  • A new 66KV to 25KV transformer in substation.
  • A series of way switches to distribute the power.
  • 25KV to 4160V Transformers for the compressor system.
  • 25KV to 600V transformers for the plant operation.
  • 7 MSB systems with power monitoring that fed all of the MCC's.
  • 6 UPS systems.
  • Lighting inverter system.
  • Reviewed the Arc flash study.
  • Reviewed the coordination study and verified breaker setting per the study.
  • Coordinated shutdowns with existing plant to bring new gear online.
  • Directed the work of 5 electrical contractors in the field.
  • Responsible for change orders and schedule.

Electrical and Instrument Control Engineer

Chemex Global, Inc
09.2012 - 07.2018
  • Lead electrical engineer for Direct Fuels Hydrotreater (Euless Texas), Golden Gate Hydrotreater (Sparks Nevada), and Fuel Processing Operators LLC (El Mirage Arizona) projects. These are modular diesel hydrotreaters that treat 2,000 bpd of diesel fuel to remove excess sulfur to meet US ultra-low sulfur diesel specifications.
  • Worked on site during construction directing electricians at Direct Fuels and Golden Gate.
  • On the startup team on the Golden Gate Hydrotreater project.
  • Programmed the instrumentation on Golden Gate Hydrotreater project.
  • Specified and ordered MCC, control valves, and instruments for each of the projects.
  • Directed designers AutoCAD drawings of the grounding, conduit, MCC building, area classification, control system, and lighting designs.
  • Lead electrical engineer on the TWU Train 2 project from fabrication to completion.
  • Worked with electricians on site during construction.
  • On the commissioning team sent to Bojonegoro, Indonesia.
  • Created cable, conduit, panel, and lighting schedules.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Complete design of electrical system.
  • Coordination with control system supplier.
  • Design of instrument data sheets.
  • Factory acceptance testing of MCC
  • Lighting design.
  • Standardized Chemex electrical design.

Engineering Manager

Chemex Global, Inc
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Direct the engineers located in the South Jordan office.
  • Member of the Quality Management Team in charge of creating a quality control system for engineering and manufacturing.
  • Personally responsible for document control of all engineering documents
  • Oversee updates to Chemex engineering design.

Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc
10.2006 - 08.2012
  • Lead Electrical Engineer on many projects. Duties included meeting schedules, keeping track of budgets, working directing with customers, coordinating work between engineers and designers.
  • Responsible for all design of the power distribution systems.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology

Weber State University
01.2004

Associate - Electronic Engineering Technology

Brigham Young University
01.2001

Associate - Computer Systems Networking

Brigham Young University
01.2001

Skills

  • Commissioning

  • Construction

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Engineering Management

  • Start-ups

  • Customer focus

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Active listening

  • Analytical thinking

  • Process improvement

  • Issue research

  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Commissioning Associate SME Electrical

Hensel Phelps
06.2025 - Current

Commissioning Manager/Engineering Manager

Big-D Construction
03.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Electrical Engineer

J.R. Simplot Company
07.2018 - 03.2023

Engineering Manager

Chemex Global, Inc
01.2014 - 10.2015

Electrical and Instrument Control Engineer

Chemex Global, Inc
09.2012 - 07.2018

Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc
10.2006 - 08.2012

Associate - Electronic Engineering Technology

Brigham Young University

Associate - Computer Systems Networking

Brigham Young University

Bachelors of Science - Electronic Engineering Technology

Weber State University

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