Grand River Dam Authority
Kyle Birkenfeld, PMP has extensive work experience in the energy industry, particularly in project management and transmission line construction. Kyle started their career as a Field Radio Operator in the USMC from July 1998 to July 2002. Kyle then worked as an Apprentice Lineman at OGE Energy Corp from December 2002 to June 2004.
In 2004, Kyle joined the Grand River Dam Authority where they held various roles. Kyle started as a Transmission Journeyman Lineman from July 2004 to September 2012. Kyle then became a Field Construction Inspector, responsible for inspecting and verifying the work of outside contractors on substation and transmission line construction projects. Kyle also maintained records of contractor progress and verified pay estimates based on project completion levels. Since June 2022, Kyle has been serving as a Project Manager in the T&D Engineering department at Grand River Dam Authority.
Overall, Kyle Birkenfeld brings a wealth of experience in project management, construction inspection, and transmission line work to their current role.
Kyle Birkenfeld, PMP has a diverse education history. In 1996, they completed their high school education at Pryor High School, earning a High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates. Following this, from 2002 to 2004, they attended Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee and obtained an Associate's Degree in High Voltage Electric/Lineman School. Kyle continued their education at the same institution and completed their Bachelor's degree in Applied Technical Leadership from 2021 to 2022.
In addition to their formal education, Kyle Birkenfeld has obtained several certifications. Kyle is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, obtained in May 2023. Kyle also holds a certification in "What Is Scrum?" from LinkedIn, obtained in September 2022. Furthermore, Kyle has completed OSHA 30 training, although the institution is not specified, and obtained it in April 2016. Kyle is a Certified Level 2 Thermographer from the Infrared Training Center (itc), obtained in August 2018. Lastly, they hold a Journeyman Lineman certification from the Department of Labor & Ind, although the specific dates are not provided.
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Grand River Dam Authority
GRDA utilizes a diverse portfolio of electric generation assets to keep rates low and reliability high. This gas, coal, water and wind portfolio includes Oklahoma’s first hydroelectric facility; the state’s only pumped-storage project; the first M501J gas turbine deployed in the Western Hemisphere and other generation assets. GRDA transmits and delivers this wholesale electricity across its 24-county service area in Northeast Oklahoma via a sophisticated energy delivery system. GRDA sells electricity to three customer classes: municipals, electric cooperatives and industries. GRDA also manages 70,000 surface acres of lake waters in Oklahoma, including Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the W.R. Holway Reservoir. GRDA also fulfills this stewardship mission in its management of the waters of the scenic Illinois River.