~ proven project management leader • expert in workflow prioritization • team-focused can do attitude ~

 

results-driven, solutions-focused energy industry leader eager to combine proven plant / construction management, systems troubleshooting, operations support, and team building talents toward maximizing a company s success.

 

profile

 

ø  expert in conventional and renewable power plant construction, operations, and maintenance; demonstrates skill in the start-up, supervision, and preventative / corrective maintenance of gas turbine plants (simple / combined cycles).

ø  thrive within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically plans, prioritizes, and coordinates team-driven workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

ø  create and implement best practice methodologies and continuous improvement programs to achieve tactical and cost-effective alignment with overall energy-driven corporate goals.

ø  solid supportive communication, interpersonal relations, and industry-wide liaison abilities.

ø  holds b.s. in business management from florida metropolitan university; completed gas turbine a and c school.

 

professional synopsis

 

florida power & light company, boron, ca / fort lauderdale, fl / manatee county, fl / okeechobee, fl

 

ø  apply dynamic leadership talents toward directing comprehensive operations of the world s largest solar plants, including managing 145 top-performing associates with multifunctional plant processes and maintenance activities and achieving zero osha-recordable injuries.

ø  optimize company-wide success among seven 30 mw s plants operating with a .026 equivalent force outage rate (efor), along with proficiently facilitating daily on- and off-grid cycling.

 

ø  strategically steered daily operations, maintenance, and reliability of a 1000 mw combine cycle plant utilizing four siemens westinghouse 501 f gas turbines and two steam turbines which operated at 99% reliability, including attaining outages conducted ahead of schedule and under budget.

ø  demonstrated superior managerial abilities instrumental in overseeing the job performance of 40 skilled technicians, along with developing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality standards to provide consistency within plant operations.

 

 

ø  spearheaded the successful start-up and grid securing of a ge 7fa gas turbine rotor which was efficiently removed and installed in 30 days 10 days ahead of estimated project completion.

ø  drove operational efficiency by accurately conducting six total combustion inspections (ci) on eight separate ge 7fa gas turbines, as well as supervise the disassembling of a combustion section and inspection of removed hardware; effectively pulled the generator field of the two units requiring refurbishing activities.

ø  utilized solid evaluative skills to record parts conditions, along with overseeing unit reassembly and document final measurements.

 

wisconsin energy corporation, port washington, wi

 

ø  maximized organizational productivity by supporting a high-performance operations team with the optimal functioning of a newly commissioned 500mw combined cycle plant utilizing two ge frame 7 gas turbines and a ge d11 steam turbine the first combined cycle plant for the company.

ø  showcased exceptional analytical proficiencies instrumental in successfully troubleshooting units during malfunctions, along with coordinating essential team-driven outages and emergent work.

 

duke energy corporation, clemson, sc

 

ø  supported station-specific efforts by contributing outstanding technical writing talents toward authoring policies / procedures for the start-up, operation, and maintenance of two lm6000 gas turbines and balance of equipment, including designing materials to train / qualify team members for commercial operations.

ø  effectively performed p&id walk-down of systems to ensure seamless operational processes at all times.

 

~ proven project management leader • expert in workflow prioritization • team-focused can do attitude ~

 

professional synopsis

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progress energy, various locations

 

ø  expertly led plant start-up operations within project budget and schedule constraints, as well as maintain acceptable production efforts in compliance with group-based desired features and reliability for continued marketplace dominance.

ø  successfully implemented ever-evolving control systems by oems, along with directing start-up efforts for numerous company-specific energy projects; adhering to budget, scheduling, and safety initiatives; and managing job tasks for up to 20 knowledgeable professionals per project.

 

operational energy corporation, inc. (enron), new albany, ms

 

ø  conducted efficient plant start-ups, load changes, and shut downs, including facilitating accurate inspection / installation practices of turbines upgraded from 7bs to 7es.

ø  created highly effective operator training programs to ensure optimal workflow productivity, as well as develop and implement solid site-based policies / procedures to guarantee operational consistency.

 

florida power & light company, gaffney, sc / ashland, va

 

ø  utilized sharp supervisory talents instrumental in overseeing cost-effective operations and maintenance of one ge 6fa dln ii combustion gas turbine, one deltak hrsg, one ge steam turbine, and balance of plant equipment, including resourcefully working with a ge mk v system and bailey infi 90 dcs.

ø  demonstrated excellent operational support abilities toward providing superior plant-based troubleshooting, maintenance, and team member training; ordered mk v and ex 2000 spares as required.

 

 

ø  operated and maintained a 640 mw combine cycle plant consisting of four siemens v84.2 gas turbines, four nooter erickson hrsgs, and two abb steam turbines, with plant controls facilitated by a bailey infi 90 dcs.

ø  provided proactive troubleshooting, repair, and / or resolution of plant-wide technical challenges.

 

ogden power corporation, brandywine, md

 

ø  applied top-quality plant management experience toward overseeing the operations and maintenance of two ge 7ea gas turbines dln i combustion systems, two nooter erickson hrsgs, and one ge steam turbine, with westinghouse wdpf dcs balance of plant controls and ge mk v-controlled turbines.

ø  created a comprehensive operator qualification training program in coordination with key organizational objectives.

 

stewart & stevenson operations, inc., fillmore, ny

 

ø  proficiently performed wide-ranging facility-based activities within a 60 mw combine cycle power plant, to include operations and maintenance of one ge lm 6000 gas turbine, one deltak hrsg, and one ge steam turbine.

ø  oversaw functioning of ge mk v which controlled the gas turbine, as well as a woodward 505 that powered the steam turbine; facilitated optimal operations of a bailey infi 90 dcs responsible for controlling balance of plant.

 

supplemental public-sector experience

 

united states navy, pearl harbor, hi / san diego, ca

 

ø  directed operational and maintenance efforts for a ge lm 2500 gas turbine and allison 501k17 generator sets, along with overseeing four lm 2500 gas turbines within the navy s first supply ship to efficiently utilize gas turbines for propulsion.