Kevin Ruiz

Kevin Ruiz has had extensive work experience in the electrical engineering field. Kevin began their career in 1982 as a Substation Utility Maintenance Mechanic at Entergy. Kevin then moved on to work at Dashiell as a Project Manager, overseeing turn-key substation construction projects. Kevin joined MW Kellogg as a Senior Field Electrical Engineer, where they worked on the renovation of electrical utilities for a major production complex. At Powell Industries, they served as an Electrical Engineer, responsible for the design and manufacture of medium voltage electrical switchgear. Kevin later transitioned to managerial roles at Powell, becoming an Engineering Manager and then an Engineering/Estimating Manager. Most recently, they have held the positions of Global Technical Sales Manager and Global Technical Sales Director at Powell, where they provided technical support to the sales team and developed custom solutions for customers.

Kevin Ruiz obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Power Engineering Technology with a minor in Construction Management, graduating cum laude honors, from the University of Houston in 1994. Prior to that, they studied Electrical Engineering at the University of New Orleans from 1985 to 1990. Kevin also holds an AS EET degree in Electrical from Delgado Community College, which they completed in 1985. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications including Remote Monitoring, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Power Generation Assets, Influencer, Crucial Accountability, Crucial Conversations, and Root Cause Analysis from various institutions.