John F Cofield

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Summary

Experienced professional with 20+ years of experience in managing in the Power Generation Industry, Naval Ships Propulsion, manufacturing and logistic facilities with several years of exposure in the Production and Utilities Management industry with assignments national & international. Expertise in handling a diverse range of Operations & Maintenance entailing power plants and utilities operations while managing budgets, P&L, mentoring, team development, strategic business planning, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communicator and collaborator with a track record of meeting generation and production targets while maintaining zero safety incidence.

Work Experience

Area Maintenance Manager (AMM), SMD1 Amazon, 7200 Dorsey Run Road, Elkridge, MD – 2023 Nov - Present

As the AMM my first duty is to safety, reliability, production, and to move all ossicles out of the technician’s way so they can meet daily their objectives. I manage all service as point of contact for all matters relating to the production, contract service agreement, and MHE of a metric driven facility. Establish and maintains effective relationships with all site departments including Operations, Loss Prevention, Engineering, and other departments that support and anticipation, communication and resolution of issues related to plant production and performance. Review service reports and requirements to ensure proactive preparation for daily challenges and demands. Service Director (Senior CPM), Nigeria Liquid Nitrogen Gas Production Plant 450 MW, Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria - 2012—2022 The Service Director (SD) that manages all service and serves as the initial point of contact for matters relating to EHS and the Contract Agreement. Plant is a Simple Cycle power plant that uses 6B and 7EA turbines as the driver. Assumed responsibility for the Plan Maintenance of a 450 MW Power Generating Gas Turbine Utility Plant (10 x 6B’s), Driven Units (12 x 7EA’s), Gas Compressor Units (6 X An200/6 X 2BCL/6 X 3MCL), and BOP. The SD’s duties will include performing, managing, or supervising the following

(which includes all customer request and objectives). O&M Plant Manager Advisor/Trainer, Sabiya CCGT Power Plant 2.5 GW, Subiyah, Al Jahrah, Kuwait - 2010—2012

Advice, train, and monitor all EHS, Mobilization, and Plant Managers on newly acquired Greenfield International Project. These duties included train and guide the assign Plant Manager through the contract and site requirements, develop and implement a site P&L and budget. GE processes related to power plant operations and maintenance, ensuring EHS and QA procedures are implemented correctly, and ensure plant policies and procedure are in place before COD. Assumed responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a Combine Cycle Gas Turbine Plant (6 x 9F and 3 x STG), and BOP. Plant Manager, IBOM Power Plant 210 MW, Ikot Abas, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria – 2007

– 2010

Assumed responsibility as the Plant Manager of a Greenfield Simple Cycle Power Plant, and the responsibility consisted of the operation and maintenance of a gas turbine plant

(2 x 6B’sand 1 x 9E), and BOP. This position entailed managing day to day aspects of power plant and utilities. Preparing annual O&M budget, Cost control and optimization, monitor daily EHS, Power plant reports, scheduling maintenance and operation staff and maintenance activities, administering the computerized maintenance program, inventory control for Gas turbine and Auxiliaries with effective cost control to ensure optimum efficiency, availability, reliability and minimum down time of the plant. O&M Manager, Bayonne Power Plant 215 MW, Bayonne, New Jersey, USA – 2006 - 2007

I am responsible for the management of the day-to-day safety and efficient operation and maintenance of the whole combine cycle plant performance, forecasting, safety, maintenance, overhaul scheduling and spare parts requirements and operations budget. The Plant consist of (4) 6B gas turbine, (1) medium size steam turbine, (4) HRG, 8 aux boilers, and BOP.

Project Specialist, Corporate O&M Mobilization Team, Atlanta, Georgia, USA – 2004 – 2006

Performed all mobilization duties on newly acquired and Greenfield sites both international and domestic. These duties included implementing GE processes related to power plant operations such as, equipment nameplate gathering, developing valve and equipment list, implementing the walk down check out process, QA, EHS, and commissioning. Also included in this process was the rollout of the work instructions templates for procedure development.

Operation and Maintenance Technician (OMT), O&M Granite Service, Worthington, Indiana, USA - 2000 - 2004

Overall supervisor of the plant Operation and Maintenance team consisting of (3) three personnel. Responsible for job order planning and time schedule, plant performance, upkeep, repair and overhauling of the LM6000 engine and BOP. The plant consists of

(4) LM6000 gas turbine, (1) aux boilers, (8) cell cooling tower, and BOP. Machinist Mate, US Navy, Various Location – 1982 - 1998 Worked in various capacity from trainee engineering mechanic to 3rd Class to Chief in the engine room in the mechanical department which includes Startup, operation and maintenance of Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Boilers, Diesel Engines, high pressure compressors, Air conditioning and refrigeration machines, Hydraulic machines and small and heavy-duty pumps on board ships. Collaborate with other departments to implement corrective, preventive and schedule maintenance procedure, troubleshooting to actual and potential problems areas and implemented viable solutions. Prepared monthly / annual maintenance Budget for mechanical department, Identifying and sourcing of Parts, Develop and maintain inventory control system, prepare detail reports keep up-to-date records and log of mechanical department. Worked as engineering surveyor in ship building yard for erection, installation, quality control inspection, and commissioning and performance acceptance of new machineries with associated system. Prepare and conduct performance and warranty trials. Also have hands on experience on double and single Shaft Gas turbine, Steam Turbine, High Pressure Boilers and Diesel Engines with Auxiliaries

Awards

2003, 2004, and 2005 GECS GEAR Award

• 3 Navy Accommodations.

• 5 Good conduct award Navy.

• 4 Letters of Appreciation

Navy Engineering School Honor Grad

Education

PhD - Project Management – Walden University – commence 2014

MBA - Project Management – American Intercontinental University – 2006

BS - Mechanical Engineering – Kennedy Western University – 2003

BA - Education- Southern Illinois University – 2005

BA - Finance/Business Management – Colorado Technical University – 2012

Certification - Finance- Tulane University – Jan 2004 Training Program Certificate

• Six Sigma Green Belt DMAIC Project

• New Manager development program

• Certification of Operation & Maintenance Manager

• Certification of Facility Manger

• LM 6000 Level 1 Maintenance

• LM 6000 PD (Dry Low Emission) Familiarization Course

• Operator and Maintenance Technician

• Front Line Leadership

• Customer's and CS Financial Model

• GE EHS Auditor

• GE QA O&M Auditor

• Level 1 Substation

• Level 2 Substation

• Senior First Aid

• Contract Performance Manager

• 1st Class Engineering License (US Navy)

• “A” School Mechanical Engineering (US Navy)

• “C” School HP Hydraulic Systems (US Navy)

• Various Other Engineering US Navy training

Reference

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