SUMMARY
Seasoned Power Plant Manager
with a Passion for the Combined Heat & Power Industry!
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Combined Heat & Power Consulting Services
Oct. 2016 - present
Oct. 2016 - present
1st Class Chief Engineer Consultant
(self-employed)
- Providing project management, technical advice and operational support to large clients with complex needs and project budgets of up to $35 Million
- Clients include Irving Tissue, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation, City of Windsor, CEM Engineering, ADM Agriculture Company
- Generating savings and greatly improving boiler plant material condition, operational costs, staff morale and operational reliability while performing chief engineer duties for clients
- Resolving chronic technical and material condition issues by providing expert input and detailed trouble shooting reports for Power generation and process plants
- Improving operational and maintenance serviceability of overall plant design through the provision of Project Management technical support services for Mechanical Engineering clients
- Ensuring incorporation of the best engineering practices into plant design through the thorough review of power plant engineering drawings, and specifications for accuracy.
- Successfully mentoring junior Chief Power Engineers for Power generation and process plants for corporate customers
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 8 MW Power Plant Project
Jan. 2018 - Oct. 2019
Jan. 2018 - Oct. 2019
Power Plant Technical Manager –
O & M Management
- Provided technical support for 8 MW Cogeneration plant project by contributing expert input for the equipment selection process, RFP reviews, primary construction contractor selection and adjustments to work scope to ensure project budget parameters were met
- Successfully managed several outstanding Medical gas system upgrade projects thus increasing over all reliability and patient safety
- Played a major leadership role in developing work scope for Steam Plant renewal project
- Implemented HVAC mechanical and control upgrades in S wing which improved reliability and patient comfort levels
- Provided technical Leadership role for Emergency generator fuel storage and auxiliaries project from concept to final work execution
London Health Sciences Center
11 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, London, Ontario
Jan. 2015 - Sept. 2016
11 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, London, Ontario
Jan. 2015 - Sept. 2016
Manager of Energy Services –
O & M Management
- Effectively managed Utilities for the VH and Parkwood sites with an annual budget of $15 million
- Saved $300K on KB7 gas turbine control system upgrades and HSRG refurbishment projects by negotiating the best price and holding contractors accountable
- Increased KB5 gas turbine generator capacity by 300 KW/HR by increasing the GT hot section outlet temperature as per OEM’s original operational specifications for a yearly savings of $3.4 million
- Successfully changed the LHSC power plant from a preventive to a predictive maintenance model
Nova Scotia Power
185 MW Circulating Fluid Bed Boiler Power Plant, Point Aconi, Nova Scotia
May 2014 - Jan. 2015
185 MW Circulating Fluid Bed Boiler Power Plant, Point Aconi, Nova Scotia
May 2014 - Jan. 2015
Operations Superintendent –
O & M Management
- Performed all 1st class Chief Power Engineer duties with enthusiasm as defined in the NS Power Engineering Act
- Reviewed and prioritized daily maintenance work orders
- Ensured that all NERC compliance requirements were met on a monthly basis
- During monthly plant heat balance performance reviews with the NSP Engineering group found and corrected the plant’s heat rate balance calculations which greatly improved projected plant performance
- Successfully supported the strategic and operational objectives of NSPI through the diligent application of operating practices and management techniques
- Greatly improved fluid bed boiler forced draft fan performance by equalizing the load on both fan
London Health Sciences Center,11 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, London, ON
Nov. 2011 - May 2014
Nov. 2011 - May 2014
Manager of Energy Services –
O & M Management
- Effectively managed Utilities for three sites with an annual budget of $15 million
- Negotiated Net Connection Agreements with local utility which generated $1 Million annual savings
- Commissioned Rolls-Royce KB5 Gas Turbine and 25,000 PPH HSRG meeting all milestones
- Successfully negotiated Energy Services Agreements with customers
- Reported directly to the Facilities Engineering Director
- Successfully administered the plant's Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Administrative, Training, Chemistry and Environmental QA/QC programs to assure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant
- Executed Power Plant/Gas turbine material condition /reliability improvements by developing and implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
- Re-Commissioned 2 MW Elliott back pressure steam turbine resulting in a net saving of $70,000/month in imported electricity power costs
- Managed and oversaw the implementation and resolution of planned and unplanned plant outages
Ingredion Canada Inc., 15MW Gas Turbine Co-gen Plant, London, Ontario
Nov. 2008 - Oct. 2011
Nov. 2008 - Oct. 2011
Utilities Manager –
O & M Management
- Effectively managed multi-portfolios within the Utilities Division
- Successfully executed Power Plant efficiency improvement projects thus achieving a savings of over $100,000 yearly while reducing CASCO’s operational environmental footprint
- Improved Gas Turbine / Waste Heat Boiler Power Generation Steam Plant material condition by developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategy
- Established and maintained a positive working relationship with union representatives to maximize worker productivity and zero grievance record
- Managed the Waste Heat Recovery Boiler duct burner/valve train refurbishment project meeting all milestones on time and on budget
- Successfully refurbished the Refinery two-cell Eco dyne cooling towers by utilizing a cost-effective approach
Ontario Power Generation, Darlington Nuclear Generating Division, Ontario
May 2001 - Oct. 2008
May 2001 - Oct. 2008
First Line Manager –
O & M Management
- Effectively managed two separate portfolios within the Nuclear Operations Division
- Certified Nuclear Field Operator
- Greatly improved total steam capacity of 135,200 PPH oil fired steam heating process plant (by 75,000 PPH) by effectively meeting each milestone of the Boiler refurbishment project
- Managed the refurbishment of all three de-alkalized water treatment trains for the nuclear unit’s boiler make up water system
- Achieved significant cost savings by developing new pricing models for contractor maintenance agreements while performing single point of contact role between OPG and external work groups
- Received the Performance Recognition Award two years consecutively for successfully improving the material condition and performance of both facilities
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