Antonio Price, P.E

Experience

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  Progress Energy

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Field Engineer

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Plant Engineer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Duke Energy Corporation

  Jan 2013 - now

  Leads and motivates a diverse team of approximately three hundred employees to achieve integrated, efficient, and effective operations results that meet Customer Delivery, Customer Service and Net Promoter Score goals. Responsible for providing leadership and direction for zone operations, operations support, asset design, and resource & work management for the Duke Energy Florida South Coastal Zone. Accountable for safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation of the distribution assets serving approximately 500,000 customers. Show less Provides overall direction and management for over 4,000 megawatts (Smith Energy Complex, Rogers Energy Complex, and Sutton Energy Complex) of Duke Energy REGULATED & RENEWABLE ENERGY, Carolina’s Dispatchable Generation coal, combined cycle and peaking generation. Provides strategic direction and leadership to station general managers including day to day operations, business analysis, process development, O&M and capital budget allocation and implementation and outage performance. Ensures operational excellence at all levels of the organization including continuous improvement and competitive benchmarking. Interacts with the public and private sector to manage the overall business to maintain a profitable and publicly positive station. Show less Lead a team of 52 staff responsible for operating and maintaining (2) 2x1 combined cycle power blocks and (5) large frame simple cycle combustion turbines, (6) small frame simple cycle units, and (4) fast start aero units. Responsible for developing and implementing a vision for organizational development and continuous improvement. Accountable for meeting annual O&M and Capital budget targets as well as long range O&M and capital planning. Responsible official for all wastewater, storm water, and air permitting and compliance activities. Responsible for achieving operational excellence, delivering results the right way, and developing a diverse and inclusive work environment. Show less Lead a team of 32 staff responsible for operating and maintaining (2) 1x1 combined cycle power blocks and (2) simple cycle combustion turbines. Transitioned the station from commissioning to operations. Responsible for developing and implementing a vision for organizational development and continuous improvement. Accountable for meeting annual O&M and Capital budget targets as well as long range O&M and capital planning. Responsible official for all wastewater, storm water, and air permitting and compliance activities. Responsible for achieving operational excellence, delivering results the right way, and developing a diverse and inclusive work environment. Show less Led a team of 5 combustion turbine technicians and 5 support staff including work management, technical support, and maintenance support. Managed the annual O&M routine and capital budgets in accordance with enterprise financial management and cost control practices. Responsible for maintaining the station's 5-year capital and O&M plan focusing on safety, risk mitigation and maximizing unit reliability. Accountable for maintaining the site configuration management and compliance with configuration management procedures. Responsible for administering the Equipment Reliability Program including risk grid management, predictive maintenance activities, plant health meetings, and equipment reliability meetings. Acted as primary interface with outside organizations include including project management, fleet technical programs, and the corrective action program Show less

  • Vice President Operations

    May 2024 - now

  • General Manager Carolina's Dispatchable Generation - South

    Dec 2022 - May 2024

  • General Manager - Smith Energy Complex

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  • General Manager - Asheville Combined Cycle

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Maintenance and Technical Superintendent

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Project Engineer

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2017