The RTR Team
Business/Finance
Outage Coordination
Bud is a former Autodesk developer who holds a BS in Mathematics and has 30 years experience in field and office land surveying utilizing a variety of equipment including: GPS, robotics and laser scanners. Bud has extensive experience with 2d and 3d CAD design (Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Environmental), CAD management and customization, software development and I.T. support. Bud is also licensed by the FAA as a certified unmanned drone pilot (sUAS).
Constructability
Jim has been in the electric utility industry for over 37 years starting with PPL in the power production department at the Holtwood plant. He has also worked as a Local System Operator for PPL Electric utilities and as a Plant Shift Supervisor for PPL and Talen Energy. Jim holds NERC Reliability Coordinator as well as PJM Generation & Transmission System Operator Certifications. Jim is also an FAA licensed drone pilot.
Jose worked at Jersey Central Power & Light for over 25 years. He started his career in generation and moved to the line department as a Journeyman Lineman in transmission and distribution. Jose went into management as a Supervisor/Manager for the transmission and distribution departments before retiring in August 2014. He worked as a Contractor Construction Supervisor for PPL and PSE&G under Kenny Construction and Jingoli Power from August 2014 to January 2021.
Tom started at RTR Energy Solutions on July 12th, 2021, prior to that he worked at PPL for over 40 years starting as a handyman at Brunner Island in 1980. Tom has also previously been a Lineman for 18 years, an LTN/URD Foreman for 2 years, and a System Operator for 15 years.
Bob has 37 years in the Electric Utility industry, 30 with PPL and 7 years with Talen Energy. Starting with PPL in their Construction Department as a Millwright, he also worked at PPl Holtwood as a hydro and steam plant equipment operator and Lancaster and Harrisburg Meter Departments, 30 years in the operation department at Brunner Island and Holtwood SES. While at Brunner Island he worked in the power production department as a plant equipment operator, utility man, shift operations trainer and shift supervisor where he managed 1600 megawatts, one super critical and two drum units. Bob started with RTR in July of 2021.
Project Management
Ryan holds a B.S.B.A. in Business Information Systems as well as a Master's in Business Administration and has over 5 years experience in the analytics field. Starting his career in Pittsburgh, Ryan recently relocated to the Lehigh Valley to join the RTR team. He began providing Cost Analytics and Project Controls for multiple substation and transmission line projects and is now assisting Project Management on two substation rebuilds.
Environmental
Alison holds a BA in Geography from Kutztown University, class of 2019. Ali began her career working through all phases of transmission line construction to maintain environmental compliance. Since joining the RTR team in 2021 Ali has coordinated and conducted E&S (erosion and sedimentation) and post-construction storm-water management (PCSM) inspections of utility construction across Pennsylvania, as well as working with contractors to ensure compliance with state environmental regulations and standards.
Project Controls
Survey
Bud is a former Autodesk developer who holds a BS in Mathematics and has 30 years experience in field and office land surveying utilizing a variety of equipment including: GPS, robotics and laser scanners. Bud has extensive experience with 2d and 3d CAD design (Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Environmental), CAD management and customization, software development and I.T. support. Bud is also licensed by the FAA as a certified unmanned drone pilot (sUAS).
Jordan holds a BSAS in Civil & Construction Engineering Technology from Youngstown State University. Jordan has worked in the engineering and construction industry since graduating in 2017, starting professionally as a Civil Staff Engineer in Pipersville, Pa. Working as a Civil Staff Engineer has provided Jordan great experience with Land Development & Stormwater Design, E&S Control & PCSM Design, State & Local Permitting, CAD Drafting, and Surveying (GPS, Robotic, and Laser Scanning). Jordan is licensed by the FAA as a certified unmanned drone pilot (sUAS).