W. Norris Garmon, P.E.
norris.garmon@gscost.com (800) 829.7846 x 805
norris.garmon@gscost.com (800) 829.7846 x 805CREDENTIALS
MBA, Management, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National Society of Professional Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Southeastern Energy Society (Board of Directors)
HONORS & AWARDS
Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Georgia Tech Honor Graduate in Mechanical Engineering
A senior management and technical professional with a strong background in energy services, operations and construction management, power generation and facilities management. Experienced in personnel management, contract administration, negotiation, budgeting, financial modeling and customer service. Substantial experience in the industrial, commercial, and governmental business sectors, including the federal government and military markets.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Honeywell Building Solutions – 4 years
Federal Energy Services Delivery Team Leader
Full P&L responsibility for the project delivery function, including Project Management and long-term contractual requirements of Honeywell’s Energy Savings Performance Contracts.
Select and manage contractors, construction safety, construction risk management for a team of 12 to 20
$75 million project value planned for implementation in 2009
Southern Company Energy Solutions, Atlanta, GA – 3 years
Project Services Manager and Project Engineering Manager
Full P&L responsibility for the project delivery function, including Project Management, Procurement, and Asset Management (O&M of company and customer owned plant assets).
Responsible for the project engineering function, including internal engineering staff, engineering contractors, and consultants.
SCES Management Team Member – overall management and company profitability
Manage contractor qualification and selection, construction safety, construction risk management for team of 25
$59 million project value - about 70 percent within the federal government market sector
Performed technical and constructability risk review on all projects prior to construction
Manage the technical/engineering risks associated with turn-key projects
Enron Energy Services, Southeast Region Office, Norcross, GA – 4 years
Southeast Region Manager and Director, Capital Projects, Construction and Project Management
Full P&L responsibility for all project development and construction for the Southeast Region GA, SC, NC, TN, AL, MS, FL
$25 million project value to Enron for projects implemented in 2001 versus a goal of $22 million.
Managed technical and office staff and approximately 30 contractors and 150 contracted projects
Developed standard template for entire company for tracking projects and construction backlog
Performed technical and constructability review prior to submittal to central Risk Management Desk for financial approval.
Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Tucker, GA – 11 years
A $6 billion Georgia electric utility and the nation’s largest generation & transmission cooperative
Manager, Commercial & Industrial Services and Energy Services Engineer and Engineering Supervisor and Project Manager
Completed the $1 million EPRI/NRECA Fuel Cell demonstration project on schedule and within budget.
Commissioned, operated and maintained the 200 kW transportable cogeneration plant for one year.
Directed the completion of the $500,000 EPRI PQ2000 Battery Energy Storage Project. This 2 MW demonstration project provides uninterruptible power to an entire lithograph plant, allowing the plant to ride through most power interruptions and disturbances that would normally cause plant downtime.
Directed the development and implementation of a marketing program targeted at winning existing customers away from competitors in anticipation of a deregulated electricity market.
Directed the completion of over 500 customized energy audits and power quality audits for C&I businesses.
Directed a multi-disciplinary team in conducting an EPRI-funded Distributed Generation Study that led to the development of their Distributed Generation Program, a process of applying small generation units at strategic locations within an electric distribution system.
Promoted electrotechnologies to end-use customers that resulted in the successful application of several new installations including adjustable speed drives, ozone treatment, ultraviolet curing, and infrared heating systems.
Responsible for project planning, contract development, negotiation and administration, and budgeting for all phases of power generation projects including plant design, construction and start-up.
generation projects including plant design, construction and start-up. Supervised and participated in preparing RFP’s, evaluating proposals using Kepner-Tregoe analysis, interviewing the short-listed candidates, negotiating terms, and awarding and managing the contracts to engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Supervised the design and initial construction of the $10 million Walter Harrison Hydroelectric Plant on schedule and within budget.
Coordinated with foreign national representatives from Escher Wyess and Dominion Bridge Sulzer, and procured two turbine- generators, and auxiliary equipment, totaling 2100 kW.
Performed project planning studies and fuel studies, and provided technical support to cogeneration and hydroelectric plant development programs.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA –7 years
Regional Director, GTRI Madison Office and Research Engineer, GTRI Technology Applications Lab, Atlanta, GA
As a Regional Director for GTRI, responsibilities included managing and marketing all Georgia Tech and Georgia Tech Research Institute programs and services within the eleven-county area covered by the Madison Regional Office. Additional responsibilities included providing managerial and technical assistance to businesses and industries, including ten Chambers of Commerce, two Regional Development Centers, and about 350 Manufacturing facilities.
Consulting specialties included business management and operations, quality and productivity, and energy services for commercial and industrial business clients. This included making recommendations to companies regarding improving business profitability through process improvements, cost reductions, or energy management programs. Work also included providing assistance to local development groups, commissions, and Chambers of Commerce in identifying potential economic development opportunities.
Provided energy and technical consulting assistance to Georgia businesses through contracts with the state of Georgia, the US Department of Energy, and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Targeted market primarily included schools and institutions, hospitals and nursing homes, and manufacturing facilities. The Industrial Energy Extension Service, funded by the state of Georgia, was considered the premier model for state-supported energy extension programs of its time.
General Electric Company, Mechanical and Nuclear Services, Atlanta, GA – 3 years
Field Service Engineer, Startup and Testing
Provided field engineering and technical consulting expertise to electric utilities that utilized General Electric turbine-generator units.
Experience included the startup of Plant Wansley, Unit 2, a 820 MW coal fired generating facility, and Plant Hatch, Unit 2, a 610 MW nuclear generating facility.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
US Navy, Nuclear Power Program – 6 years
Mechanical Operator and Engineering Lab Technician
Attended the Navy’s Nuclear Power School and Nuclear Prototype training programs. Attended training program and passed qualifications for Engineering Lab Technician.
Training Instructor at General Electric’s West Milton nuclear training facility for two years.
Served as Leading Engineering Lab Technician onboard the USS Sandlance (SSN660) for two years.
Qualified as Engineering Watch Supervisor and became responsible for nuclear reactor, engine room, and auxiliary room operations, including supervision of about 40 personnel.
