Keith Whyte
West Bay
Summary
Certified project manager with over ten years’ experience in the field of project management. Analytical and strategic thinker with strong computer skills. Strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills. Solutions-oriented team leader who approaches challenges with confidence and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY
07.2022 - Current
- Negotiated and managed contracts for $30 Million upgrade of electrical power generating engines and auxiliary equipment.
- Developed and implemented project schedule to meet key milestones throughout thirty months project lifecycle.
- Achieved significant fuel oil, lube oil and inventory savings from project's implementation. Delivered 25 year useful life extension while increasing reliability.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
138kV Project Manager
JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. LTD.
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Manage all Engineering Phase deliverables for the construction of a 69/138kV 200 MVA substation and 43 km, 138kV transmission line.
- Contract and monitor supplier performance for the delivery of LIDAR and geotechnical surveys, land valuation and environmental impact assessment for construction through wetlands and the impact on flora and fauna.
VSP Project Manager
JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. LTD.
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Manage the upgrade and conversion of 12kV distribution feeders to 24kV operating systems to improve system reliability, transferability and resilience of the national grid.
- Plan and coordinate the replacement of poles, transformers, insulators and conductors across varying geographic terrain.
- Coordinated with cross functional engineering teams for the upgrade of protection, metering and power systems for substations.
- Developed strong relationships with national distribution and transmission systems control center for safe isolation and restoration of power on the national grid.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Senior Project Manager
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CONSULTING INC.
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Acting Project Manager for the Government of Canada funded Caribbean Mobile Innovation Project CMIP coordinated through the World Bank’s EPIC program.
- Coordinated the efforts of Caribbean entrepreneurs in developing digital technology solutions.
- Participated in the Accelerate Caribbean business incubation training and tour to Incubators and Accelerators in Florida and Canada.
Project Management Trainer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CONSULTING INC.
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Developed three-day course in Project Cycle Management PCM for strengthening Civil Society Organizations in the Caribbean.
- Delivered training in PCM to Civil Society Organizations in Jamaica, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados.
- Project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank IDB.
Operations Manager
JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed plant operations and maintenance for 124MW electrical utility plant with responsibility for monitoring and achieving Key Performance Indicators.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
Acting Maintenance Manager
JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
Technical Support Engineer
JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.
- Designed and implemented facility upgrade and cost saving projects.
Education
Project Management Professional PMP -
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
11-2008
MBA - General Management
MONA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Jamaica11-2004
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Jamaica09-2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Project Management Lecturer
Personal Information
Title: PMP, MBA, B.Eng.
Professional Affiliation And Accomplishments
- President, Calabar Old Boys’ Association, 2013-2015
- Initiator and Leader, Jamaica Alumni Association of High Schools JAAHS, 2017
- Independent Director, Cayman Islands Netball Asociation
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Doctor Bird Chapter
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY
07.2022 - Current
138kV Project Manager
JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. LTD.
01.2020 - 05.2022
VSP Project Manager
JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. LTD.
03.2017 - 05.2022
Senior Project Manager
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CONSULTING INC.
08.2015 - 07.2016
Project Management Trainer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CONSULTING INC.
01.2015 - 07.2015
Operations Manager
JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS
01.2007 - 01.2008
Acting Maintenance Manager
JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS
01.2006 - 01.2007
Technical Support Engineer
JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS
01.2003 - 01.2006
Project Management Professional PMP -
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
MBA - General Management
MONA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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