Experience

NORESCO

• United States
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Operations and Maintenance Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Present



PIC Group, Inc.

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Power Plant Operator

  • May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Gas Turbine Power Plant Operator at Castleton Energy Center in Castleton-on-Hudson , NY Gas Turbine Power Plant Operator at Castleton Energy Center in Castleton-on-Hudson , NY



Empire Generating Co LLC

• Shift Supervisor

  • Nov 2010 - Mar 2015

  Supervise the day to day shift operations of a 635MW GE 207FA Combined Cycle with supplemental duct firing, ensuring 100% Safety and Environmental compliance, maintaining peak efficiency, and maximize profitability. Proficient in the operation and troubleshooting of the ABB 800 XA DCS system, GE Mark 6E and GE Mark 6 control systems. Collaborating with GE system engineers in ongoing DCS system design sessions to provide an operator’s perspective in the creation of the next generation GE HMI. Supported the planning and execution of two GE 7FA Combustion Inspections, and a GE 7FA Hot Gas Path and initial plant Commissioning and Startup. Safety Committee Chairman for the past three years, maintaining 100% EHS Compliance, achieving all EHS training goals and zero OSHA recordable. Leading the Safety Committee to prepare the site to apply for OSHA VPP program in 2014; including application preparation, policy/procedure review and implementation, participation in regional and national VPPPA conferences, and on site auditing Show less

• Operations and Maintenance technician

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  Supported the construction and commissioning of a 635MW GE 207FA Combined Cycle plant as part of the Owner’s commissioning team. Aided the EPC contractor on commissioning plant systems, performed full system walkdowns and turnovers on 40+ systems. Specifically involved in the gas blow of the 4.5 mile natural gas pipeline, chemical cleaning of steam piping, First Fire of Units 11 and 12, Unit 12’s green rotor run, steam blows of all plant steam piping and the initial steam turbine run. Performed the first plant startup after commercial delivery, with no EPC contractor assistance. Collateral duties include Small Valve maintenance Lead, Boiler and Condensate Chemistry Lead, Cathodic protection and the System Representative for 11 systems including DCS, HP steam, Boiler Feed water, and Steam turbine mechanical, seal oil and hydrogen. Operations Department Safety Committee Representative. Show less



U.S. Navy

• Engineering Laboratory Technician

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2009

  Performed qualitative and quantitative analyses of reactor coolant water, steam generator water, feed and condensate water, and all grades of make-up water. Experience included the use of various methods of corrective chemistry as well as collection of data and trend analysis to preclude out-of-specification conditions. Maintained the reactor and steam plant chemistry within specifications and performed immediate corrective actions when necessary. Skilled in the use of a wide variety of analytical chemistry techniques and equipment. Collateral duties included serving as Chemical Control Petty Officer and Training Petty Officer. In addition, worked with increasing responsibility in operating and maintaining the mechanical systems in support of nuclear power plants. Possess a detailed knowledge of all reactor, steam plant, electrical generation, and auxiliary equipment. Have worked extensively with steam turbines, heat exchangers, turbine generators, pneumatic systems, hydraulics systems, main engines, reduction gears, valves, lube oil systems, pumps, distilling plants and air conditioning systems. Possess a detailed knowledge of preparing and utilizing work packages including maintenance planning and execution. Show less