Resume : Richard L. Shaheen, P.E.
Richard L. Shaheen, P.E.
226 Sonata Drive, Jupiter, Florida 33478
(561) 758-4625 | rshaheen@comcast.net
Professional Summary
Executive leader with extensive experience in electric utility operations, engineering, technical services, and commercial/regulatory arenas. Proven track record leading large teams (1500+), managing budgets ($250+ million), and establishing strategies to achieve business goals. Solid background in field operations, customer interactions, engineering, information technology, supply chain, quality tools/techniques/analysis, and business-wide initiatives and strategies.
- Multidisciplinary leader successful at building cultures of collaboration, innovation, and winning spirit
- Effective developer and communicator of business strategies and tactical plans, engaging teams and delivering operational excellence with financial discipline
- Progressive leadership track record with twenty-five years electric utility experience – 20 years transmission/substation/protection & control, 4 years distribution, 1 year integrated supply chain
| Florida Power and Light(FPL) | 1986 - 2011 |
Florida Power & Light Company is the principal subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a Fortune 500 company nationally known as a high quality, efficient and customer-driven organization. Florida Power & Light Company serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida. Senior Director Distribution Engineering and Technical
| Services | 2007 – 2011 |
Directed Distribution Business Unit Technical Support, Planning, Centralized Engineering, Information Technology, Energy Smart Florida Initiative (smart grid initiative), and Environmental Services departments
- Led engineering and project management of numerous large and small FPL projects resulting in infrastructure hardening, major relocations, system expansion/upgrades and smart grid infrastructure improvements
- Drove continuous improvements in Distribution reliability processes and measures, achieving best ever levels of performance for FPL in primary outage prevention metrics (SAIFI, MAIFI, and outlier measures CEMI-5 & CEMI-8)
- Directed development and deployment of Energy Smart Florida strategy and plans for Distribution Business Unit resulting in the foundation of a smart grid infrastructure
- Drove improved culture of environmental compliance and responsible stewardship while maintaining excellent environmental performance
- Led business improvement initiatives leveraging and integrating technology with process and organizational design changes
| Senior Director Distribution Operations | 2006 – 200 |
- Led field organization of operational leaders, technical professionals, and bargaining unit personnel located throughout FPL service territory (35 service centers); accountable for installation, maintenance, and restoration of distribution infrastructure relentlessly pursuing productivity gains and achieving continuous business excellence
- Championed improved safety performance achieving lowest annual OSHA recordables to date
- Developed and led strategies to improve system reliability, meet corporate budget goals, and achieve customer satisfaction
| Senior General Manager Integrated Supply Chain Transmission and Distribution Sourcing | 2005 – 2006 |
- Provided leadership and direction for sourcing of Power Systems services and materials, in addition to other business unit needs (security, aviation, fleet, environmental, facilities), driving more integrated business solutions and enterprise-wide strategies
- Developed and evaluated alternative business opportunities providing analysis, recommendations, and contract administration resulting in financial savings and improved commercial terms
| Senior Director Transmission/Substation Operations | 2003 – 2005 |
- Directed the installation, operation, and reliable performance of all transmission lines, substation facilities, and protection & control systems/equipment, including power plant switchyards and generation protection
- Coordinated integration of all transmission, substation, and protection & control activities including technical specification/process development, training, and safety
- Developed, coordinated, and directed strategies and processes for the safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of all transmission, substation, and protection & control facilities
- championed condition assessment and event response processes to assure secure and dependable operations while mitigating/eliminating exposures, optimizing equipment performance/life, and maintaining efficient resource deployment
| Progressive leadership positions | 1986 – 2003 |
- Senior Manager Substation Staff Operations – technical support functions
- Substation Area Manager – regional field operations
- Protection and Control Engineering Manager – engineering and project management functions
Additional Achievements
- FPL Presidents Cup 2009 Quality Award – Reliability Team (highest FPL award)
- Three consecutive Hurricane Restoration efforts leading Transmission/Substation organization - 2004 (Hurricanes Charlie, Francis, and Jeanne)
- Vice Chair NextEra Energy Political Action Committee
Education
University of Florida: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Florida Atlantic University: Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Cornell University: Strategic Decision Making and Critical Thinking Executive Program
Professional Engineers License; State of Florida
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification; Florida Power & Light and Breakthrough Management Group (BMG)
United Way departmental chair
