Randal Kaufman
PCEP, a Voltaris Company | VP of Sales
Speaker
Track D: Clean Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities
Session D3: Grid Resilience and Flexibility in a Clean Energy Era
March 12, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Panel Discussion on "Grid Resilience and Flexibility in a Clean Energy Era"
Panel Discussion on “Grid Resilience and Flexibility in a Clean Energy Era” led by Kristin Gustafson. Panelists include Gunnar Brent, Randal Kaufman, and Nick Gemperle
Track D: Clean Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities
Session D3: Grid Resilience and Flexibility in a Clean Energy Era
March 12, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Assuring On-Time Delivery of Long-Lead Electrical Power Infrastructure Components
| In today’s rapidly evolving power landscape, delivering critical electrical infrastructure on schedule has become increasingly complex. Long-lead components—such as switchgear and transformers—sit at the center of this challenge. Successful projects depend on more than just procurement timing; they require a disciplined, full-cycle approach that begins long before equipment is ever released to manufacturing. This session will break down the essential steps that keep projects on track, starting with early engagement between project teams and OEMs. We’ll explore how to navigate utility applications, establish sound conceptual designs, accurately define load requirements, and build reliable ROM budgets. From there, we’ll look at the handoff into design engineering, refined budgeting, and preliminary approval drawings that position teams for a smooth release of long-lead components. But technical planning is only half the equation. On-time delivery also hinges on strong collaboration with installation contractors, thoughtful logistics coordination, and clear expectations during approval and final drawing cycles. By walking through this end-to-end process, we’ll highlight where delays most commonly occur—and how proactive alignment across all stakeholders can prevent them. Because while these projects often come with complexities and roadblocks, they don’t have to become project-stoppers. With the right structure and expertise guiding each phase, teams can confidently anticipate challenges, avoid costly missteps, and keep even the most demanding power-infrastructure schedules on track. |
Track D: Clean Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities
Session D3: Grid Resilience and Flexibility in a Clean Energy Era
March 12, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Assuring On-Time Delivery of Long-Lead Electrical Power Infrastructure Components
| In today’s rapidly evolving power landscape, delivering critical electrical infrastructure on schedule has become increasingly complex. Long-lead components—such as switchgear and transformers—sit at the center of this challenge. Successful projects depend on more than just procurement timing; they require a disciplined, full-cycle approach that begins long before equipment is ever released to manufacturing. This session will break down the essential steps that keep projects on track, starting with early engagement between project teams and OEMs. We’ll explore how to navigate utility applications, establish sound conceptual designs, accurately define load requirements, and build reliable ROM budgets. From there, we’ll look at the handoff into design engineering, refined budgeting, and preliminary approval drawings that position teams for a smooth release of long-lead components. But technical planning is only half the equation. On-time delivery also hinges on strong collaboration with installation contractors, thoughtful logistics coordination, and clear expectations during approval and final drawing cycles. By walking through this end-to-end process, we’ll highlight where delays most commonly occur—and how proactive alignment across all stakeholders can prevent them. Because while these projects often come with complexities and roadblocks, they don’t have to become project-stoppers. With the right structure and expertise guiding each phase, teams can confidently anticipate challenges, avoid costly missteps, and keep even the most demanding power-infrastructure schedules on track. |
Speaker Bio
Randal Kaufman is Vice President of Sales for PCEP, a Voltaris Company. Previous to his current role, Randal was Sales Director at Black & Veatch with focus on delivering engineering and construction services for Advanced Clean Transportation & Energy solutions. With more than 20 years in the electrical power industry, Randal has experience providing planning, design, and implementation of efficient, available, and secure energy infrastructure to support critical power distribution requirements. Randal’s extensive expertise in deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, data centers, distributed generation, energy management, power quality, power backup systems, hydrogen generation and fueling, has contributed to his validated strategy to achieve sustainable energy goals and create long-term competitive advantage for industry enterprises. Randal holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from California State University-Chico, and an MBA from the University of California-Irvine.