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KIRK N.

BUTLER
Manhattan Beach, CA, USA 90266 +1-(310)-921-8105 Home, +1-(424)-672-5563 Mobile
Skype ID: kirk.butler7 Email: kbutler971@hotmail.com

Summary
Forward thinking and enterprising Operations Executive with power asset Board of Director responsibility experience.
Extensive international power generation industry experience in diverse cultural environments. Provides business,
engineering, and a safe, common sense approach to delivering enterprise performance results, shareholder value, and
sustainable growth. Proven and innovative team leader committed to organizational profitability and sound corporate
stewardship.

Professional Qualities and Strengths


Leadership
Business Acumen
Change Management
International Experience

Engineering Excellence
Coaching and Mentoring
Operations Excellence
Organizational Design

Strategic Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Talent Acquisition
Multi Lingual

Areas of Expertise
Operations and Maintenance
Commercial Structure
Asset Lifecycle Performance
Asset Management

Project Management
Fleet Performance Management
Business Financial Planning
EAM/ERP Implementation

Risk Management
KPI and Report Production
Budget Preparation/Control
ISO 9001, 14001, OSHA 18000

Professional Experience
Matson Navigation Company, Long Beach, CA

July, 2014 March, 2016

Senior Port Engineer


Leadership, execution, and day-to-day support and oversight of 3 Panamax-Class Containerships (710 length,
32,000DWT, 29MW Diesel propulsion) operating in the Pan-Pacific Liner operations. Consolidated Maintenance and
Repair Annual Budget $20M. Coordinates with US Flag and Classification bodies to ensure that requirements for
alterations, repair, or modifications are in compliance with all applicable vessel safety, integrity, and technical
specifications.
Continually evaluate engineering personnel proficiency and provide instructions / guidance for areas of
improvement. Encourage and monitor shipboard engineering staff for career advancement.
Investigate machinery casualties to determine cause. Where appropriate incorporate findings in engineering
and machinery procedures.
Provide guidance and assistance in the vessel overhaul process, to include: project planning, definition of work,
assistance with technical specifications, definition of ships force projects, and assist with materials / vendor
sourcing.
Lead and motivate shipboard engineers and personnel to perform their duties with professionalism, accuracy
and enthusiasm.

TAQA Global Power and Water, Abu Dhabi, UAE


Director, Operation and Maintenance, Abu Dhabi, UAE

2007 - 2013
April, 2011 December, 2013

Leadership, direction, and guidance to both strategic and day-to-day management, support, and oversight of
international power asset operation and maintenance functions. Generating portfolio 2,100MW, consolidated O&M
Annual Budget $110M. GT, cogeneration, coal, and lignite technology. Achieved asset performance levels
(availability, EFOR, EBITDA, safety, environmental compliance) at or above annual targets.

2013: Led business insurance reimbursement effort at TAQA Ghana, payout improved by U$1.1 million.
2012: Led Takoradi International Company non-OEM generator rotor rebuild project team, returned rotor to site
ahead of schedule and U$850k under budget with 100% safety and environmental performance record.

KIRK N. BUTLER
Manhattan Beach, CA, USA 90266 +1-(310)-921-8105 Home, +1-(424)-672-5563 Mobile
Skype ID: kirk.butler7 Email: kbutler971@hotmail.com

2011: Led Takoradi International Company generator rotor failure recovery and repair. Returned unit to service
6 weeks ahead of schedule adding U$2.4 million to annual EBITDA.
Led the design and implementation of "TAQA Global Power Excellence in Operations" process improvement
program to fleet operating assets. Jorf Lasfar (Morocco), Takoradi (Ghana), Sorang Hydro and TAQA Neyveli
(India). Streamlined operational controls improving asset team effectiveness. Improved O&M quick-response
capabilities to new business opportunities.
Led the design and implementation of TAQA power asset employee training and qualifications performance
improvement initiative. Standardized personnel performance standards across the operating fleet.
Developed fleet operating "Performance Metrics" KPI for all TAQA Global Power international assets.
Standardized metrics improving apples to apples asset performance measurement.
Developed Benchmarking program for all TAQA international assets. Enabled asset performance measurement
against international Best in Class and provided real world asset performance metrics for the business
development team.
Developed and refined fleet reporting practices, improving information flow to corporate and asset business
leaders.
Member, Board of Directors, Takoradi International Company, 220MW Power Station, Takoradi, Ghana.
Provided professional guidance and governance to achieve business results, annual EBITDA U$18 million,
enterprise value U$95 million.

Technical Director, Global Operations, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

November, 2009 April, 2011

Led international business, engineering, and financial professionals at multiple operating assets. Business (EBITDA
focus) planning and 24/7 day-to-day operations oversight of international power assets. Business development M&A
and RFP response technical and commercial team participation.

Member, Board of Directors, TAQA Neyveli, 250MW Power Station, Tamil Nadu, India. Annual EBITDA U$42
million, enterprise value U$190 million.
2010: Led on site Takoradi International Company asset performance optimization team and increased annual
EBITDA by U$4.2 million with 100% safety and environmental performance record.
2009: Led TAQA Neyveli efforts with site leadership team, improved availability by 2% and heat rate by 1.5%.
Member, Board of Directors, Takoradi International Company, 220MW Power Station, Takoradi, Ghana.
Achieved asset performance levels (Availability, EFOR, and EBITDA, Safety, Environmental) at or above annual
targets.
Led business development due diligence teams on multiple M&A opportunities (CCGT, Hydro technology).
Led technical and commercial efforts (output, efficiency, and production, 30-yr lifecycle business plan) for
greenfield IPP project in Tunisia.
Developed and implemented Master Service Agreements with multiple international engineering and specialty
engineering organizations in support of business development activities.

Manager, Plant Support, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

May, 2007 November, 2009

Led operating fleet "Plant Operations Assessment Program" conducted at all operating assets. Findings led to
cost-effective improved asset performance and shared Best Practices across the fleet.
Led business lifecycle, technical, and operational teams on multiple M&A and due diligence projects (CCGT,
cogeneration, wind, hydro technology).
Developed Business Continuity Plan, TAQA New World.

CMS Generation, Jackson, MI, USA


Plant Support Manager, Jackson, MI, USA.

2000 - 2007
December, 2005 May, 2007

Managed business and engineering asset support activities for CMSG domestic and international generation assets
(US, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Morocco, Ghana, India, and KSA). 2,600MW installed capacity, CCGT, cogeneration,
coal, lignite, hydro technology.

KIRK N. BUTLER
Manhattan Beach, CA, USA 90266 +1-(310)-921-8105 Home, +1-(424)-672-5563 Mobile
Skype ID: kirk.butler7 Email: kbutler971@hotmail.com

2007: Led on site HRSG rehabilitation/retubing project, Jamaica Power Partners, Kingston, Jamaica. Completed
six-month project on schedule and U$ 575k under budget with 100% safety and environmental performance
record.
Led business, technical, and operational teams on greenfield/brownfield RFP response and due diligence
projects (CCGT, cogeneration, wind, hydro technology).

Deputy General Manager, Jorf Lasfar Energy Company, Morocco

September, 2003 to December, 2005

Directed all plant maintenance, planning, procurement, and contract administration functions with annual
budget of $22M. Indirect responsibilities include executive management of plant all operations and support
functions. Direct reports: 3. Indirect reports: 130. 1,320MW installed (4 x 330MW coal). Achieved over 92%
availability, <3% EFOR, 100% safety and environmental performance record.

Plant Support Manager, Dearborn, MI, USA.

February, 2000 September, 2003

Managed business development and O&M asset support and Greenfield RFP response activities for CMSG domestic
and international generation assets (2,600MW installed capacity).

Led business development technical and operational lifecycle business planning team input into the RFP
response to Fujairah I, UAE (620MW), Jubail Cogeneration, KSA (220MW), Ras Laffan, Qatar (650MW),
Shuweihat I, UAE (1,250MW).
2002, 2003: Plant Manager (relief), Takoradi T2 Power Station, Ghana (220MW). Direct reports: 3, indirect
reports 42. Met or exceeded production targets with 100% safety and environmental performance record.
2001: Led on site asset ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 program development and certification team, Central Trmica
Atacama, Chile (720MW CCGT). Achieved full certification within twelve months.

Formal Education
Masters, Business Administration Degree, Technical Management, University of Phoenix Online, USA.
Bachelors of Science Degree, Marine Engineering, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA.

Language Skills
English. Fluent read, write, speak
Spanish. Fluent read, write, speak
French. Conversational read, speak

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