Chad Blevins
Graduate Research Associate at ATI / Clean Energy Incubator
- Location
- Austin, Texas Area
- Industry
- Renewables & Environment
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Chad Blevins's Overview
- Current
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- Graduate Research Associate at ATI / Clean Energy Incubator
- Graduate Student, Energy & Earth Resources at University of Texas at Austin
- Engineering Apprentice at US Air Force Reserve
- President at Blevins Energy & Environmental
- Past
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- Summer Intern, Energy Marketing Program at Texas General Land Office, Energy Resources Division
- Energy Policy Consultant at Public Citizen
- Graduate Research Associate at Austin Technology Incubator, Clean Energy Incubator
- Business Development Intern at Xtreme Power
- Market and Policy Research Associate at Catapult Power Solutions
- Vice Chair at Air & Waste Management Association
- Environmental Program Coordinator at University of Texas System
- Environmental Compliance Coordinator at Texas Westmoreland Coal Company
- Environmental Enforcement Cooridnator at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Assistant Director at Hill Country Wine and Spirits
- Education
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- The University of Texas at Austin
- Air Force Civil Engineering Technical School
- St. Edward's University
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School for International Training
- Recommendations
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7 people have recommended Chad
- Connections
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313 connections
Chad Blevins's Summary
• Graduate Student, Energy & Earth Resources masters program at the University of Texas, Austin
• Research Focus: Comparative Analysis of Methodologies used to calculate the Levelized Cost of Energy for electricity generation projects
• Air Force Reservist, Civil Engineering Squadron. Honor Graduate and Distinguished Graduate
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Edward's University with a degree in International Relations
• Energy Resources Group, President
• UT Energy Forum (2011, 2012), Steering Committee Member
• Solar Austin, Board Member
Specialties
• Experienced with team building, networking and engaging stakeholders in the energy and emerging technologies market
• Proficient in tracking ERCOT and PUCT stakeholder deliberations, and understanding Texas Agency regulatory processes
• Skilled at monitoring new energy technology and policy trends through online and offline resources
• Strong leadership, communication, project management and analytical skills
• Self-driven and thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments
Chad Blevins's Experience
Graduate Research Associate
ATI / Clean Energy Incubator
Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry
August 2011 – Present (6 months) Austin, TX
Graduate Student, Energy & Earth Resources
University of Texas at Austin
Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry
August 2010 – Present (1 year 6 months)
Research Focus:
Energy Economics & Policy
Thesis: Comparing Methodologies for Computing Levelized Cost of Energy for Electricity Generation Resources, and Comparing against Energy Return on Investment (EROI) for different Technologies
Engineering Apprentice
US Air Force Reserve
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Military industry
November 2009 – Present (2 years 3 months)
Can include any of the following, depending on the needs of the mission:
• Construction surveying using conventional, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and automated survey instruments for military construction to include project mapping operations, construction support surveys, road operations, road construction and building and utilities layout surveys.
• Conventional and computer-aided drafting (CAD) of applied engineering graphics; architectural, structural and roadway drawings; materials estimating; and map overlays.
• Developing, operating and maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) modules.
• Evaluating potential construction sites and performing field tests on soils, asphalt and concrete.
• Managing and inspecting construction and maintenance contracts.
• Transforming ideas, rough sketches, specifications and calculations into complete and accurate construction drawings and specifications.
President
Blevins Energy & Environmental
November 2009 – Present (2 years 3 months)
• Tracks ERCOT, PUCT and Legislative stakeholder deliberations on issues pertaining to distributed generation, renewable energy, energy storage and smart grid technologies; provides summaries and alerts to clients, keeping them aware of issues that will impact their business operations.
• Assists clients with understanding TCEQ and RCT regulatory processes and compliance requirements.
• Monitors international energy technology and policy trends through online and offline resources.
Summer Intern, Energy Marketing Program
Texas General Land Office, Energy Resources Division
Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Government Administration industry
June 2011 – August 2011 (3 months)
•Developed an Excel based model for analyzing over 200 thousand historic mineral lease payments and relating those to appropriate historic market prices and trends
Energy Policy Consultant
Public Citizen
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Public Policy industry
March 2011 – June 2011 (4 months)
Business Development Intern
Xtreme Power
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Renewables & Environment industry
October 2010 – February 2011 (5 months)
Vice Chair
Air & Waste Management Association
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
2008 – December 2010 (2 years)
Environmental Program Coordinator
University of Texas System
Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry
November 2007 – November 2009 (2 years 1 month)
• Coordinates System-wide environmental contracts including:
o Hazardous Waste Management;
o Medical Waste Management;
o Radioactive Waste Management;
o Spill Control and Emergency Response;
o Environmental Site Assessment Services.
• Advises campuses on environmental risk management issues;
• Reviews Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for UT System Office of Real Estate;
• Serves as ORM representative (ex-officio) for the EHSAC’s Environmental Advisory Group.
Environmental Enforcement Cooridnator
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Environmental Services industry
March 2004 – February 2006 (2 years)
Coordinated enforcement cases pertaining to alleged violations of environmental regulations.
Chad Blevins's Skills
Chad Blevins's Courses
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Graduate Student, Energy & Earth Resources
University of Texas at Austin
- Energy Company and Project Valuation
- Energy Law
- Energy Financial Risk Management
Chad Blevins's Organizations
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Energy Resources Group
President- June 2011 to Present
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Solar Austin
Board Member- October 2010 to Present
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UT Energy Forum, Steering Committee
Jackson School Representative to the Steering Committee- August 2010 to Present
Chad Blevins's Education
The University of Texas at Austin
MA, Energy & Earth Resources
2010 – 2012 (expected)
Starting this graduate program in the Fall 2010 Semester.
Air Force Civil Engineering Technical School
Air Force Civil Engineering Technical School, AutoCAD, Surveying, GPS, GIS
2009 – 2009
Activities and Societies: Airman Leader, Red Rope
St. Edward's University
BA, International Relations
2001 – 2003
Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
School for International Training
Chad Blevins's Additional Information
- Interests:
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sustainable development initiatives in higher eduction, audit training, snowboarding, camping, parenting
- Groups and Associations:
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Air & Waste Management Association, Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, Austin Clean Energy Group, Texas Green Network, Pecan Commons
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- Honors and Awards:
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Air Force Distinguished Graduate, October 2010;
Airman of the Month, August 2010, US Air Force, 366 TRS, Detachment 7;
Air Force Honor Graduate, July 2010;
Saint Edward's University Summa Cum Laude Graduate, 2003;
Saint Edward's University, Outstanding Student, 2003.
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