Jerome de Armas

About Jerome de Armas

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated operations leader with a diverse range of expertise in critical facilities management. My leadership style is centered around fostering a positive team culture that emphasizes training, safety, and individual accountability. I excel at evaluating long-term needs while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail. One of my strengths lies in effectively overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, while creating a collaborative work environment.My management approach is proactive, with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance and utilizing analytical analysis of equipment data to address key performance issues. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed emergency response teams by implementing strategic planning and ensuring the reliability of facilities equipment and operations.Core Strengths* Crisis Management* Incident Response* Team Building and Development* Project Management* Customer Relations and Business Development* 8-Figure Budget Management* Contract Negotiations* Multi-Site Management

Experience

1. Utility Program Manager

   STACK Infrastructure

   Jul 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Manage energy performance across a 500+ MW data center portfolio, ensuring client expectations for PUE are met and exceeded.* Interpret and enforce client lease language related to energy consumption, utility billing, and metering requirements.* Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure invoicing processes align with lease agreements and utility cost recovery models.* Oversee the implementation of automated utility metering and invoicing systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.* Lead cross-functional initiatives with operations, engineering, accounting, and IT to ensure all metering points are accurate, validated, and properly reported.* Monitor and optimize chiller plant and mechanical system performance to drive energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.* Analyze energy usage trends, conduct load forecasting, and provide strategic recommendations to support capacity planning and sustainability goals.* Review and interpret electrical single-line diagrams and infrastructure designs to validate system configurations and identify optimization opportunities.* Develop and maintain reporting standards for client utility usage and internal energy performance metrics.* Support audits, reporting initiatives, and continuous improvement programs focused on energy efficiency and operational excellence.

Education

• I.E.C

  Journeyman Electrical License, Electrician