Scott Robinson
Mentone
Summary
Engineering and business leader with 35 years of experience in power generation, turbine generators, manufacturing, service operations, and technical innovation. Proven track record leading global organizations, developing service strategies, managing complex engineering programs, and driving business growth through innovation, customer engagement, and operational excellence. Former Global Generator Service Frame Owner responsible for worldwide service portfolio strategy, product development, fleet reliability initiatives, modernization programs, and technical issue resolution. Extensive experience leading multicultural teams across North America, Europe, and Asia while aligning engineering, product management, operations, and customer needs to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Siemens Energy
01.2023 - Current
- Lead manufacturing operations for critical generator components supporting global power generation markets.
- Direct safety, quality, production, engineering, and operational performance for generator component manufacturing operations.
- Partner with global engineering and service organizations to improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant gains in productivity, quality, and schedule performance.
- Lead workforce development, succession planning, and organizational capability improvements.
- Utilize customer feedback and service experience to improve manufacturing processes and critical-to-quality characteristics.
- Achieved a 20% increase in operational efficiency while maintaining 100% on-time delivery performance.
Deputy General Manager / Vice President
Shanghai Electric LGN
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Served as Deputy General Manager for Siemens Energy and Vice President of Shanghai Electric's turbine generator manufacturing operation.
- Led localization and deployment of Siemens Energy generator technology for the Chinese market.
- Managed strategic business initiatives supporting nuclear, fossil, and combustion turbine generator production.
- Directed multinational teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer support functions.
- Delivered cost reductions of 24% for F-Class generators and 22% for H-Class generators through strategic improvement initiatives.
- Strengthened collaboration between global engineering organizations and regional manufacturing operations.
- Supported long-term business growth through technology transfer, operational excellence, and customer-focused execution.
Global Generator Service Frame Owner – Technical Innovation
Siemens Energy
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided global leadership for Siemens Energy's generator service frame portfolio and technical innovation strategy.
- Developed and executed global service frame strategies supporting Siemens Energy's worldwide installed generator fleet.
- Directed strategic service programs, modernization initiatives, technical innovation projects, and fleet reliability improvements.
- Led cross-functional teams across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Operations, and Field Service organizations worldwide.
- Managed business cases and R&D investments supporting new service products, repair technologies, and lifecycle extension solutions.
- Evaluated fleet-wide technical issues, conducted impact assessments, and established mitigation strategies for emerging service concerns.
- Served as the central technical and business focal point for service frame activities across the global organization.
- Delivered presentations at customer conferences, user groups, executive leadership reviews, and technical forums worldwide.
- Partnered with Product Management to define market strategy, customer value propositions, and service growth opportunities.
- Influenced strategic decision-making through technical analysis, business case development, and stakeholder engagement.
Generator Modernization Program Manager
Siemens Energy
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed modernization programs supporting generator service growth and lifecycle management.
- Led development initiatives involving engineering, marketing, operations, and project management teams.
- Established service strategies supporting revenue growth and enhanced customer value.
- Managed business development activities focused on modernization and service solutions.
Product Line Manager – Turbine Generator Specialty Services
Siemens Energy
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed service operations supporting fossil, nuclear, and combustion turbine generator fleets.
- Directed field service organizations responsible for installation, repair, maintenance, and technical support activities.
- Led business planning, customer engagement, and operational execution across multiple service offerings.
Project Engineer – Turbine Generator Specialty Services
Siemens Energy
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Managed generator outages, upgrades, inspections, rewinds, and technical projects throughout North America.
Manufacturing Engineer
Siemens Energy
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Improved manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production performance.
- Applied Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies resulting in measurable cycle-time improvements.
- Supported global collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
Field Service Engineer
Siemens Energy
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed generator maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, inspections, and root cause investigations.
- Managed customer-facing field service activities supporting critical power generation assets.
Merchant Marine Engineer
Global Operations
01.1990 - 01.2001
- Served aboard steam, diesel, and gas turbine powered vessels in engineering leadership positions.
- Led major overhauls, turbine inspections, maintenance programs, and operational readiness activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Operations and Industrial Power Plant Management
Maine Maritime Academy
Skills
- Service Frame Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Technical Innovation & R&D Leadership
- Global Engineering Organizations
- Product Line Management
- Fleet Reliability & Lifecycle Management
- Modernization Programs
- Customer Engagement & User Conferences
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Root Cause Analysis & Technical Resolution
- Program & Project Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Business Transformation
- Cost-Out Initiatives
- Organizational Development
- Executive Communications
- Power Generation Equipment
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Manufacturing Practitioner
- USCG First Assistant Engineer License – Steam & Diesel Unlimited Horsepower
- Kepner-Tregoe Problem Analysis
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Project Management Training
- People and Business Management
- Management Development Programs
- Safety Leadership Training
SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 35 Years in Power Generation and Heavy Industry
- Former Global Generator Service Frame Owner
- Executive Leadership Experience in North America and Asia
- Global Product and Service Portfolio Leadership
- Extensive Customer Conference and User Group Experience
- Expertise Across Nuclear, Fossil, and Combustion Turbine Generator Fleets
- Proven Record of Building High-Performance Teams and Driving Business Results
Timeline
Operations Manager
Siemens Energy
01.2023 - Current
Deputy General Manager / Vice President
Shanghai Electric LGN
01.2019 - 01.2023
Global Generator Service Frame Owner – Technical Innovation
Siemens Energy
01.2014 - 01.2019
Generator Modernization Program Manager
Siemens Energy
01.2011 - 01.2014
Product Line Manager – Turbine Generator Specialty Services
Siemens Energy
01.2008 - 01.2011
Manufacturing Engineer
Siemens Energy
01.2005 - 01.2007
Project Engineer – Turbine Generator Specialty Services
Siemens Energy
01.2003 - 01.2008
Field Service Engineer
Siemens Energy
01.2001 - 01.2003
Merchant Marine Engineer
Global Operations
01.1990 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Operations and Industrial Power Plant Management
Maine Maritime Academy