Matthew Smith

Led day-to-day operations for a rapidly scaling renewable energy services organization, overseeing field execution, safety, quality systems, and operational performance across multiple projects and clients. Designed and implemented comprehensive safety management systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Built and standardized operating procedures across departments, improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability as the organization grew. Led the organization through ISO 9001 certification, establishing disciplined quality management and continuous improvement processes. Supported 330% year-over-year revenue growth by aligning operational capacity, workforce planning, and execution with business demand. Provided executive operational leadership for a workforce of 100+ employees, developing managers, setting performance expectations, and fostering a safety-first, results-driven culture. Established and led cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, client delivery, and organizational growth.

Managed a portfolio of five wind assets across three different OEMs, ensuring seamless operations and high performance. Held full P&L accountability, developing and managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets to drive financial efficiency. Led all five assets to OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Status, demonstrating commitment to workplace safety and compliance. Maintained an impressive 98%+ availability across all assets through proactive maintenance and operational oversight. Managed inventory control for all five assets, ensuring streamlined supply chain operations and minimal downtime. Achieved and sustained 0 OSHA recordables, 0 lost-time accidents, and 0 environmental incidents, reinforcing a culture of safety and compliance. Consistently met or exceeded all operational, safety, and budgetary KPIs, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of asset management.

Served as Site Manager for a utility-scale wind facility, with full responsibility for day-to-day operations, safety, maintenance execution, and site performance. Led site personnel and contractors through corrective and preventive maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with OEM requirements, safety standards, and operational procedures. Improved site availability from 72% to 96% through disciplined maintenance planning, improved work execution, root-cause analysis, and strengthened operational controls. Established and reinforced a safety-first culture, implementing site procedures, training programs, and accountability standards aligned with corporate and regulatory expectations. Coordinated closely with regional leadership, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve equipment issues, manage outages, and optimize asset reliability. Built a strong foundation of operational discipline and performance that supported the site’s long-term reliability and integration into the broader regional portfolio.

Oversaw grid reliability across all of NextEra’s assets in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas, ensuring seamless power distribution. Diagnosed and troubleshot faults, responded to outages, and implemented corrective actions to minimize downtime. Developed and managed audit and planned maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with operational standards and safety regulations. Trained field technicians on proper switching orders and substation operations, enhancing workforce capability and operational efficiency. Identified a construction oversight where armor guard was missing on a static line, leading to potential wear; negotiated with the construction team and led the successful installation of armor guard to prevent future failures. Certified Level 1 Thermographer, utilizing infrared inspections to detect and mitigate potential failures before they occurred.

Maintained grid reliability across three counties, overseeing operations for seven substations to ensure continuous power distribution. Responded promptly to power outages, troubleshooting and restoring service to minimize downtime. Operated bucket trucks, climbed poles, and utilized digger derricks to install and maintain electrical infrastructure. Set and installed new power lines, ensuring proper alignment and adherence to industry standards. Installed and replaced transformers, including three-phase transformer banks and pad-mounted transformers to optimize grid performance. Diagnosed and repaired underground power lines, identifying faults and implementing corrective measures to maintain system integrity.