Matthew Riel
Manager - Integration of newly acquired/built projects at ALLETE Clean Energy- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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ALLETE Clean Energy
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - Integration of newly acquired/built projects
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Aug 2019 - Present
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
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Manager - Asset Optimization
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Apr 2017 - Aug 2019
Duluth, MN ACE, a wholly owned subsidiary ALLETE, Inc. and an affiliate of Minnesota Power, is an Independent Power Producer that owns and operates a portfolio of wind projects in PA, IA, MN, OR, ND, MT & OK. In this role, I work with colleagues who support O&M teams at the projects that ensure continued and improving O&M and business performance excellence as well as support a team working to develop and acquire additional projects and energy solutions for a more sustainable future.
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Wind Site Manager
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Armenia Mountain Wind
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General Manager & Vice President
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2019
Mainesburg, PA Joined project at beginning of construction, successfully commissioned on time and under budget and have managed operations to > 98% availability LTD with 2 yr OEM O&M agrmt while being responsible for all facets of the business. Projects consists of 67 GE SLE ESS 1.5MW 80 m turbines. Administering 2 PPAs, Bank and Tax Equity Financing
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AES Hawaii
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager & Vice President
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Jul 2004 - May 2009
Kapolei, HI Managed all facets of the business which included leading a team of approximately 60 people operating and maintaining a 203 MW CFB Cogeneration Powerplant and Panamax size ship unloading facility at Barbers Point Harbor. Gained more union management experience by negotiating 1st generation collective bargaining agreement followed by leading the team to voluntary decertification at their first opportunity.
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AES Beaver Valley
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United States
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General Manager & Vice President
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Mar 1997 - Jun 2004
Monaca, PA Joined the mature 125 MW PC cogeneration project as Project Engineer responsible for environmental management, capital projects and performance improvement. Advanced to the Control Room Supervisor position and eventually the General Manager position. Gained significant experience managing in a union environment and negotiated 16th & 17th generation collective bargaining agreements.
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Education
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Hawaii Pacific University
Masters of Business Administration, Management -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Bachelors of Science, Marine Engineering