Arvind Patel
Director - New Generation Construction @Arizona Public Service - APS
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WORK HISTORY
Director - New Generation Construction @Arizona Public Service - APS
Phoenix, AZ, US
New Power Generation Resource Development (~2GW Facility, Simple & Combined Cycle); Mar 2025 to Present• Fast track development of a natural gas fired simple cycle & combined cycle facility for 2030 – 2031: Conceptualization to EPC bid spec release - 9 months, site selection to executed agreement - 6 months, technology / configuration selection & due diligence - 3 months, • Initial high priority activities: Development of executive alignment strategy, project schedule, capital cost estimates, annualized cash flow, financing approach, etc. • Critical path activities: site selection & acquisition, technology selection & reservation agreements, interconnection application development, & procurement of long lead equipment & EPC services. • Current development activities include: permitting, rezoning, public engagement, & regulatory approval processProject Execution - Construction & Commissioning of New Power Generation Assets: Aug 2023 to Present• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external Contractors, suppliers, permitting agencies, regulatory entities, and others to delivery projects on-time and within budget, • Portfolio represents ~$1.3B in aggregate & ~$500M capex for 2025; 2026 projects available in Q4-2025, 3 months ahead of schedule and under budget o Target Q1-2026: 168 MW PV solar generation + 6 miles of 69kV T-line + two new substations, greenfield site, former military training facility,(a.k.a. munitions range) o Target Q1-2026: 150 MW / 4hr BESS, integration w/existing PV solar plant o Target Q1-2026: 90 MW fast start aeroderivative CT, integration w/existing 10 CT unit site o Target Q1-2028: 360 MW fast start aero derivative CTs, integration w/existing combined cycle site
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT ARVIND PATEL
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of successfully executing large capital projects. Strong engineering professional skilled in project management, planning, contract negotiations, change management, and leading project teams. Has been involved in a variety of projects ranging from the design of new clean power generation facilities to the retrofit of existing industrial plants. Leveraging nearly 30 years of experience to work closely with stakeholders, builds & maintains long term business relationships, and provides high quality engineering/management services that maximize value.
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