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Meet John Shefchik
As a Chief Operating Officer with over 19 years of experience in the energy industry, I specialize in private equity EPC and construction project development. My expertise spans managing projects ranging from under $10MM to over $1B, including 60+ greenfield facility builds and 150+ energy projects across oil, gas, and renewable sectors. I thrive on fostering diverse teams, driving efficient project execution through strategic planning and innovative solutions, and cultivating trust among clients, contractors, and project teams. Committed to delivering timely, efficient designs, I lead large engineering and construction teams to success on complex, high-impact projects.
Project execution is my passion, and I believe the key to success lies in fit-for-purpose strategies paired with timely, decisive action.
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The Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Grid Reliability and Renewable Integration
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a foundational technology for modernizing the electric grid, offering fast, flexible, and scalable solutions to support renewable integration and ensure grid reliability. As costs decline and policy support grows, BESS is poised to play a central role in enabling a clean, resilient, and future-ready energy system.
Hydrogen Combustion Engines vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hydrogen combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells represent two promising pathways for leveraging hydrogen as a clean energy source, each suited to different use cases based on infrastructure, cost, emissions, and efficiency. This comparison explores their technologies, pros and cons, market trends, and key considerations for deployment in industrial, transportation, and energy sectors
10 Early Warning Signs of Project Execution Failure
The 10 Early Warning Signs of Project Execution Failure reveal patterns like vague scope, unrealistic timelines, and field disconnects that often precede major setbacks. Spotting these signs early gives project teams a strategic advantage to act decisively and protect performance across cost, schedule, and quality.
Building a Smarter Grid: Overcoming Barriers to Renewable Energy Integration
Integrating renewable energy into existing electrical infrastructure requires innovative technologies like AI-driven grid management, hydrogen energy storage, and quantum computing to enhance stability, efficiency, and resilience. This article explores key challenges, emerging solutions, and market mechanisms driving the transition toward a smarter, more sustainable electrical grid.
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The Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Grid Reliability and Renewable Integration
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a foundational technology for modernizing the electric grid, offering fast, flexible, and scalable solutions to support renewable integration and ensure grid reliability. As costs decline and policy support grows, BESS is poised to play a central role in enabling a clean, resilient, and future-ready energy system.
The Energy Transition: Challenges and Realities of a Balanced Energy Future
The global energy transition presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring a balanced approach that leverages the strengths of renewables like wind and solar while also improving the efficiency and sustainability of hydrocarbons. Rather than relying solely on any one energy source, the most practical path forward is integrating diverse solutions to ensure reliability, affordability, and long-term environmental benefits.
The 10 Biggest Pitfalls in Energy Project Estimating: And How to Avoid Them
Effective energy project estimating requires a proactive, data-driven approach to avoid common pitfalls like scope misalignment, overlooked risks, and inaccurate cost assumptions. By integrating progressive estimating methods, risk management strategies, and historical data, project teams can improve cost predictability, reduce uncertainty, and drive successful execution.
My mission is to leverage my expertise to align with your unique project goals, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-budget delivery. I am dedicated to fostering collaboration, promoting transparency, and driving operational excellence by overcoming challenges and reducing risks at every step of the journey.