Jay Walton

About Jay Walton

Results driven leader with 22 years of global experience in project execution and commercial contracts. I have experience in leadership, client & supplier negociations,contract drafting, tendering, sourcing, risk management,project management, product development, and site commissioning. I have worked with EP, EPC, EPCM, service, non disclosure agreements (NDA,PDA), & software licensing. I have executed turnkey, cost plus, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), NEC, and FIDIC contracts for the construction of industrial facilities, power plants, grid,renewable solar / wind, and pump station facilities. I quickly seek ways to adapt to new cultures and technologies. I have been a leader of contract management teams and responsible for the implementation of contract management processes. I develop commercial strategies for contract negotiations, development of processes, trainings, and best practices. I apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of change in the organization. I work on complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions.Westinghouse- Director Commercial Operations GE Vernova- A Global leader of contract management teams for the execution of offshore and onshore high voltage projects. I lead and was responsible for contracts, insurance contracts, claims, and bid negotiations for EPC projects.GE- Power Conversion, I was responsible for Government Contracts US and other European governmental contracts, Oil & Gas, Marine, Solar. Responsible for the global contract management department consisting of senior contract managers. Responsible for the execution of commercial solutions, drafting contractual documents to preserve entitlements,and cooperating with governmental agences( i.e. department of defense).GE-Alstom Digital Software & Service, I implemented a contract management process and lead the international team of contract and government contract managers for service, Department of Energy (DOE), research & EPC, FARS, DFARS, ITAR, NEC, global projects. Responsible for the margin expansion, bid approval, drafting contractual documents, including providing support for disputes on mediation & litigation, adjudication.Alstom Nuclear -Contract Manager for Turbine hall & conventional island & pump station & transfer of technology & Nuclear Motor/Generator backup installation Contracts for Nuclear Power Plant Projects in particular EPR.Sergi - Global project department & Commissioning / Site teams and for all contracts.

Experience

1. Westinghouse Electric Company

   Generac

   Present

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1996

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Engineering/Industrial Management

  1997 — 1998

• Université Paris X Nanterre

  Business Administration, Law, Finance, and Management

  2007 — 2008

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance

  2000 — 2002