Grady "Frankie" Alford
About Grady "Frankie" Alford
Grady 'Frankie' Alford is a Field Operations Manager at Pine Gate Renewables, with a background in engineering and operations management across various industries, including defense and renewable energy. He has over two decades of experience, including roles at Kearfott Guidance and Navigation, Eaton Corporation, and the US Navy.
Current Role at Pine Gate Renewables
Grady Alford serves as the Field Operations Manager at Pine Gate Renewables, a position he has held since 2020. Based in the Asheville, North Carolina area, he is responsible for overseeing field operations within the renewable energy sector. His role involves managing various operational aspects to ensure efficient project execution and adherence to industry standards.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Operations
Prior to his current role, Grady Alford accumulated extensive experience in engineering and operations. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Kearfott Guidance and Navigation from 2000 to 2005, where he created schematic and wiring diagrams as an AutoCAD Draftsperson. He also held positions at Eaton Corporation as an Engineering Technician and at Southern Current as a QA/QC Manager, contributing to various engineering projects and quality assurance initiatives.
Military Background and Technical Expertise
Grady Alford served in the US Navy for a decade from 1990 to 2000 as a Firecontrolman on USS Mount Baker AE-28 and USS LaSalle AGF-3. His military experience provided him with a strong technical foundation, which he later applied in civilian roles. He has expertise in metrology, test equipment engineering, and troubleshooting complex systems, including RADAR and industrial control systems.
Educational Background in Management and Engineering
Grady Alford studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from 2009 to 2011. He also attended Missouri Technical, achieving an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Electronic Engineering from 1998 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various industries.
Experience in Renewable Energy Sector
Grady Alford has significant experience in the renewable energy sector, having worked at FLS Energy as a Solar PV Maintenance / QC Manager from 2012 to 2017 and at Cypress Creek Renewables as a Regional Operations Manager for a brief period in 2017. His roles involved overseeing maintenance and quality control in solar energy projects, contributing to the growth and efficiency of renewable energy initiatives.