Engineers and Consultants
Engineers and Consultants
A large Midwest Utility contracted Mesa’s PMO Team to provide enhanced and increased field engineering quality and accountability on all engineered projects, as well as providing an understanding of the work readiness goals across the company. Age & Condition engineering activities were a pressing need for the project, and Mesa’s Team was able to meet […]
Gas Field Engineering Program Management Read More »
Ten associates from our Edwardsville, KC, and Chattanooga offices recently completed IEC61850, GOOSE messaging, and Digital Substation Design Training in Nashville, TN. The PDS (Substation) associates that attended represented a mix of Testing and Commissioning Engineers, System Protection Engineers, P&C Engineers and Project Managers, and Program Managers. During the training, team members discussed the benefits
A good Asset Management program requires some time-based activities, such as filter changes and lubrication events. The challenge is in performing scheduled maintenance activities on time to keep a low-risk profile. Skipping or deferring maintenance items will increase problems over time. In Hydro Generation, if air cooler fouling is left untreated, daily operations can be
Is your current maintenance schedule primarily time-based? Read More »
If your team is constantly putting out fires instead of making progress, you may not have a people problem, you may have a systems problem. Join us in our two-part series as we first explore the essence of how fires get created in the first place and then next week as we define how we’re
Why Your PMO Feels Like a Never-Ending Fire Drill Read More »
Madison, AL – February 28, 2024 – Mesa is happy to announce the promotion of Rick Jordan to Senior Vice President of Power Delivery Substation. Mr. Jordan has demonstrated outstanding leadership, sharp business acumen, and unwavering commitment to Mesa’s success. Rick has been with Mesa for over seven years, serving as a Vice President and
In 2019, the PMO Team at Mesa began a pivotal role in implementing a rigorous Quality Management System at a large Midwest Utility and worked to develop various quality tools to manage and deliver high-quality projects. A few notable improvements developed include a Design Review Comment Form (DRCF), a Project Engineering Risk Log (PERL), and
Engineering Process Improvement Read More »
What is it like being in AI at an engineering company? It is challenging at times. Mesa is well positioned to provide subject matter experts that can inform how models are built and trained but we are somewhat limited in that practice and the associated deployment of those models Why did you choose AI? There
What do you do as a nuclear engineer? Nuclear engineering is a vast array of skills. As a nuclear design engineer my focus is on the integration of all other engineering disciplines to create constructable designs and upgrades focused on nuclear generation plants, nuclear facilities, and new nuclear reactors while ensuring that the license and
Chuck Day, P.E., PMP Read More »
In project management, clear communication isn’t just a skill but a necessity. Miscommunication, assumptions, and unspoken expectations can disrupt even the best-planned projects. So, how do you ensure everyone is on the same page? The 3-way communication model, a simple yet game-changing process, guarantees clarity and alignment: This method removes ambiguity and ensures that every
Two Voices, One Goal: How 3-Way Communication Drives Project Alignment Read More »
What do you do as a civil engineer? Ah, the life of a civil/structural engineer in Power Delivery – Transmission! I know what you’re thinking: “Doesn’t that just mean playing with power poles and wires all day?” Well, it’s a bit more electrifying than that! In my role, I get to blend creativity with engineering
Aaron Haithcock, P.E., PMP Read More »