Chad Mc Ginnis
About Chad Mc Ginnis
Chad Mc Ginnis is a Shift Plant Manager at Amentum, with extensive experience in various operational roles across multiple companies in the energy sector. His career includes positions at Balfour Beatty Metroplex Rail, Humboldt Redwood Company, Dynegy Midwest Generation, AES Hawaii, and The AES Corporation, along with military service in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve.
Current Role at Amentum
Chad Mc Ginnis serves as the Shift Plant Manager at Amentum, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Richmond, Kentucky, where he oversees plant operations and ensures efficient performance. His role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, and maintaining safety standards within the facility.
Previous Experience in Power Generation
Prior to his current role, Mc Ginnis worked in various capacities within the power generation sector. He was the Operations Manager at AES Hawaii, Inc. from 2017 to 2020, where he managed operational activities in the Hawaiian Islands. He also served as a Shift Supervisor at Dynegy Midwest Generation from 2014 to 2016 and at The AES Corporation from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career and Military Service
Chad Mc Ginnis began his career in the U.S. Army, where he served as an E-5 Squad Leader from 1995 to 1999. He later continued his military service in the U.S. Army Reserve as an E-5 Sergeant from 2001 to 2004. His military background has contributed to his leadership skills and operational expertise.
Experience in Rail and Forestry Industries
Before transitioning to power generation, Mc Ginnis worked in the rail industry as a Track Laborer/Operator for Balfour Beatty Metroplex Rail from 2003 to 2006. He also held the position of Power Plant Superintendent at Humboldt Redwood Company, LLC for one year in 2020, where he managed operations in Scotia, California.