Robb Carr
Wellington
Summary
Professional with experience in people management. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs, maintaining high standards and developing efficiency within governed processes. Proficient in project management, stakeholder communication, and process optimization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
EV Deployment Manager
Z Energy
Wellington, NZ
05.2024 - Current
- Initial EV charger designs for feasibility,
- Implementation of Energy Solution standards,
- Coordinating with exterior consultants,
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders across multiple operating units,
- Engagement and management of contractors,
- Development of project risk analysis through management of change (MOC),
- Management of project finances and schedule.
Senior Electrical Engineer | Section Manager
Norman Disney & Young (NDY)
Wellington, NZ
12.2018 - 05.2024
- Low Voltage infrastructure design, including specification and earthing of EV chargers,
- Project management, currently managing the delivery of a $1.5 million multidisciplinary contract,
- NDY’s contract includes the design and construction observations for structure, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, fire engineering, vertical transportation, and acoustic services,
- Liaising with regional supply authorities on behalf of clients,
- Lighting, small power, communications, security and containment design,
- 3D CAD modeling within Autodesk Revit,
- Proficient use of PowerCAD for analysis of LV infrastructure,
- QA verification of colleague’s documentation,
- Line management of up seven direct reports across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical sections.
Services Coordinator | Hammer Hand
LT McGuinness LTD.
Wellington, NZ
11.2016 - 11.2018
- On-site coordination and construction sequencing for services;
- Internal QA checks for pre-line inspections;
- Development of task analysis forms for non-standard tasks;
- Builders work for services
Laborer
Hays Recruitment
Wellington, NZ
01.2016 - 11.2016
Construction Laborer
Canyon View Construction
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
06.2015 - 11.2015
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Electrical
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia04.2015
Skills
- Commercial acumen
- Budget control
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Risk analysis and management
Accomplishments
- Developed and issued first Request for Proposal for EV Deployment NZ. This lead to a design cost savings of ~NZD20,000.
- Developed relationships with stakeholders across multiple business units.
- Managed a team of 7 staff members
- Achieved the deployment of Z Energy's first third party site, on time and budget, by coordinating with stakeholders and close contractor managment.
Timeline
EV Deployment Manager
Z Energy
05.2024 - Current
Senior Electrical Engineer | Section Manager
Norman Disney & Young (NDY)
12.2018 - 05.2024
Services Coordinator | Hammer Hand
LT McGuinness LTD.
11.2016 - 11.2018
Laborer
Hays Recruitment
01.2016 - 11.2016
Construction Laborer
Canyon View Construction
06.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Electrical
University of Victoria