Arn A. Parker, MBA, ASP

2112 Willowbrook Way, Plano, TX 75075 mobile 608-338-3972 arnparker2112@yahoo.com, @ArnParker2112 https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnaparker

Eight years in EHS, energy construction and operations; 21 years with the U.S.
Air Force/Reserve, and 16 years in commercial aviation operations/manufacturing.
Retired U.S.A.F. veteran. Dual citizen: U.S. and Canada.

 

 

CAREER SUMMARY

 

EHS:	From 2007 to current, provide leadership for environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs to ensure the safe execution of wind farm construction or operations. Earned Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). Actively pursuing Certified Safety Professional (CSP).  Proven ability to motivate and build a safety-first culture from management to direct reports and contractors.
CONSTRUCTION:	Worked four years in construction management to build wind farms, including two $300M sites in Michigan and Missouri. Served as owner’s rep, directing contractors and subs. Responsibilities included construction planning and execution of laydown yard, cable trenching, substations, T-lines, access roads, and wind turbines. At peak times, was responsible for 100 to 300 workers across 10+mile construction sites.
MILITARY:	Retired U.S. Air Force Reserve; served as a flight engineer for 18 years on C9-A Nightingale fleet and three years on C9-C Presidential Support squadron. Managed aviation assets stateside and overseas to ensure 24/7/365 mission-capable schedule. Achieved 10,000+ flight hours. Traveled to 59 countries.
LEADERSHIP:	Experienced working with both field and executive teams to develop a cohesive organization and produce results. Inclusive management style. Skillful presenter. Good public speaker. Executes with integrity and builds trust.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

2011 to 2015: Exelon Generation Inc., Wind and Solar Division, West Des Moines, IA
(based in Plano, TX and Atlanta, GA)

Senior Health and Safety Manager, U.S. Region, 2013 to 2015
Leads environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs for all wind and solar operations in the U.S., including 45 wind farms in 10 states that provides 1,400MW. Responsible for consistent implementation of corporate safety policies across varying work environments to build and sustain Exelon’s commitment to safety.
 

·         Analyze operations and implement state and federal safety policies to ensure wind and solar farm activities are in compliance, and to foster a strong safety culture at all Exelon facilities.

·         Conduct safety audits and enforce Exelon’s safety policies, including review of site orientation, emergency response plan, spill prevention plan, documentation and communication plans.

·               Investigate all safety incidents, conduct root cause analysis and provide appropriate reporting.

Exelon Generation Inc. continued

 

·               Participate in safety planning meetings with regional managers and other Exelon Generation professionals, covering safety issues at all energy-producing facilities. 

·               Communicate and enforce new safety policies and lessons learned with entire wind fleet. 

·               Experienced with methodologies and computer-based tools for risk assessment.

·               Produced highly successful safety training videos used at all U.S. facilities.

·               Knowledgeable in federal, state, OSHA and EPA regulations and experienced in successfully working with these agencies.

 

Site Safety Manager, U.S. Region, 2012

Managed on-site health and safety programs for the construction of the 40MW High Mesa wind farm in Bliss, Idaho, and a 27MW Wildcat wind farm in Hobbs, New Mexico. Completed construction of both farms on-time and with zero OSHA-recordable incidents.
 

·               Led safety program covering all employees, contractors, subcontractors, visitors and the local community from groundbreaking to COD.

·              Developed and implemented site safety orientation required for site access.

·              Participated in community outreach activities to promote Exelon’s EHS policies to protect both workers and the local community.

·              Conducted ongoing safety audits, ensuring company polices were consistently followed.

 

Construction Manager, U.S. Region, 2011

Led construction operations and completed on-time Exelon’s first commercial wind project
at Michigan Wind II, a $300M, 90MW site.
 

·               Served as the owner’s representative to lead construction planning and execution of the site
for 50 turbines across 12 miles and affecting 72 land owners.

·               Working closely with general contractor and sub-contractors, provided oversight of QA/QC, safety and cost containment.

·               Implemented extensive communications outreach program with the local community
and governing bodies to foster public support and a good working relationships.

·               Managed site team of seven people. At peak construction was responsible for 300+ workers.

 

2009 to 2010: Wind Capital Group, St. Louis, MO, (based in Atlanta, GA)
 

Asst. Construction Manager and Field Safety Officer

Key member of the construction team to build Lost Creek Wind Farm, a $350M, 150 MW 2.1 site in King City, MO, ahead of schedule and under budget. Directed all field safety programs.  Led wind farm civil and electrical work, and conducted construction follow-up review. Conducted environmental and SWPP audits and SPCC program.

 

2008 to 2009: BP Wind, Houston, TX (based in Stephenville, TX)

 

Deputy Facility Manager

Served in leadership role to complete construction and commission a $100M, 60 MW Silver Star wind farm in Stephenville, TX. Managed crew of 100+ contractors and subcontractors during construction and commissioning. Directed daily farm operations, ensuring safety practices and troubleshooting issues.

 

2007 to 2008: NextEra, Wind Division, Juno Beach, FL (based in Atlanta, GA)

Southwest Regional Team Leader, Central Maintenance
Directed central maintenance program to ensure safe and profitable wind farm operations of 550MW in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and California. Led wind technician teams to provide service on-time, on-budget and without environmental or OSHA-recordable safety incidents.

 

 

1986 to 2007: United States Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL

 

Flying Crew Chief /On-Board Maintenance Advisor (U.S. Air Force Reserve)
932nd MXG, Presidential Support Airlift Squadron, C9-A, 2005 – 2007
Lead person in charge of aircraft maintenance for the C9-C mission, which is the highest level of distinguished visitor travel within the U.S.A.F, with stringent schedule and protocol requirements.

 

Member of Standards and Evaluation Team (U.S. Air Force Reserve)

375th /932nd MXG Aero Medical Airlift Squadron C-9, 1990 - 2005
Line flyer and member of the Standards and Evaluations team, responsible for check ride and no-notice evaluation of line flyers, along with mentoring trainees.

 

Flight Engineer (U.S. Air Force Active Duty)
375th /932nd MXG Aero Medical Airlift Squadron C-9A, 1986 - 1990
Flew missions in the U.S. for Operation Desert Storm; airlifted victims of the Oklahoma Federal Building bombing and the 1989 California earthquake. Flew missions between Ram Stein Air Base in Germany and locations throughout the Balkans during the Kosovo Crisis.

 

1991 to 2007: Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA

Account Manager, Engine Services General Electric CF6
Engine Services General Electric CF6, 2006 - 2007
Managed the customer relationship with each MRO shop, ensuring a fully reliable over-hauled engine. Developed and maintained strong alliances with commercial engine parts suppliers and customers, supporting different methodologies for engine overhauls. 

Special Projects Manager, Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance, 2005 - 2006
Provided logistical support to five managers and 16 foremen to help run a 24/7/365, worldwide maintenance facility to overall both Delta engines and 15 other contract customers. Created and led new business program for Engine On Wing Maintenance Program for non-hangar aircraft.

Engine Mechanic/Inspector
Aircraft Maintenance, 2005 - 2006
Worked as an engine blade mechanic and inspector responsible for engine blade and vane restoration for GE and Pratt and Whitney.

 

EDUCATION
 

·               Southern Methodist University – Dallas, TX, 2008

Entrepreneur Business Seminar, Cox School of Business

·               American Intercontinental University – Dunwoody, GA, 2003

Master of Business Administration, International Marketing

·               Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Naval Air Station, Atlanta, 2000

Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics

·               Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Naval Air Station, Atlanta, 1997

Associate Degree, Aviation Safety

·               Community College of the Air Force – Scott Air Force Base, IL, 1996

Associate Degree, Aircraft Maintenance Management

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND TRAINING
 

·               Associate Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), December 2013

·               Construction Health and Safety Technician, BCSP, July 2013

·               American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), member since 2011

·               Gravitec Systems Inc., Seattle, WA, 2013

40-hour Tower Climber, Tower Rescue

·               OSHA 10, 30, 500 – University of Texas at Arlington, TX, 2010

·               CPR/AED Adult, American Red Cross, St. Joseph, MO, 2009, renewed 2013, 2015

·               Shermco Industries – Stephenville, TX, 2008

Substation basics and safety, 32 contact hours 

·               Honeywell, Inc. -- Arlington, TX,  2008

Micro Alert 5 confined space testing equipment course

·               NextEra – Stephenville, TX, 2008

High-voltage transformer pad-mount training course

Tractel tower rescue training course 

·               Boeing Inc. – Tukwila, WA, 2006

Certificate: 737-700 Business Boeing Jet
Aircraft Systems and Maintenance Applications

·               FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License, certified 2002

·               Atlanta Area Technical  – Atlanta, GA, 1997

720 hours avionics training

·               N.A.T.C.O./Flight Safety – Minneapolis, MN, 1997

Simulator flight, C.R.M Check Ride DC-9

·               FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License, certified 1992

 

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
 

Fly fishing, tennis, woodworking, wine tasting and travel                                                                              Jan 2016