Episode 129 Kirk Petty, Senior VP of Manufacturing at Capstone Turbine

In this episode I was excited to talk to Kirk Petty, a candidate Bradley-Morris placed about 12 years ago as he transitioned from the Marine Corps to a career in the power-generation industry. Kirk's time at Capstone Turbine has exposed him to a variety of roles and functions, leading to his current title as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing.

Capstone manufactures a comprehensive lineup of clean-and-green microturbines that are able to run on a variety of gaseous or liquid fuels ranging from Natural Gas and Propane to things like Landfill Gas or Aviation Fuel. This flexible fuel format along with their small size and modular design allow these power-generation turbines to be located remotely or within a distributed power generation grid in order to meet customer needs for power production wherever or whenever their work necessitates.

During our conversation, Kirk and I talk about his transition and the process of rising through the ranks and promoting to his current role as an operations manager. We cover certifications and academic credentials that he was able to tackle while still on the active duty, and how he was able to take his aviation flight-line experience and bring that into this new manufacturing environment while also developing a brand new set of skills.