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Waymon D. Nipper Jr.

**** **** **** ****

Bakersfield, California 93308

Home Phone 661-***-****

ab1qgf@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Has extensive background in Project Management, which brings knowledge and experience to

make any project or plant a success. A unique ability to develop and implement efficient

strategies for solving complex problems. Has lived overseas for six years and can communicate

in Portuguese and Spanish.

Business Experience

2009 to Nipper Consulting Services

Present Providing consultant services to the energy sector world wide. Specializing

in Project Management,Construction Management and start-up of power plants.

Last Project consisted of 3 Siemens 501 D,s combined cycle in Punto Fijo,

Venezuela for Pro Energy Services inc. Duties included project management

support for the construction completion and start-up of the units.

2007-2008 Crimson Resource Management Corp

Project Manager/Construction Manager CRM is an independent oil company

with several entities. Responsibilities included the dismantling of a gas plant

purchased from Aera Energy in Lost Hills California and laying the plant up for

future assembly. This was a direct hire project employing 35 tradesmen under my

direct supervision. Project was completed on time in 6 months at a million dollar

savings from lowest bid received. A 30 million gallon biodiesel facility in

Bakersfield California,several buildings,waterflood project and shutdowns on

existing gas plant in Taft California.

2006-2007 Jonovich Companies Inc.

Project Manager/Construction Manager Responsible for the construction of four

buildings totaling 100,000 square feet ensuring all codes and standards along with

specifications are met. Direct hire 75 tradesmen.Coordination of engineers and

municipality inspections.Project was a public works project for Department of

Water and Power Los Angeles,California.

2001 – 2005 Drexal Power Incorporated

President/Senior Project Manager. Responsibilities were all inclusive of

operating an Industrial construction firm specializing in the power industry.Drexal

Power Inc. (DPI) was a union construction firm performing mechanical,

electrical, civil construction, repairs and installations throughout California.

Projects completed at Contra Costa Power Plant were EPC of 18,000 sqft pre-

engineered metal building, major duct bank from existing 2000Mw plant units

5,6,&7 to new build 530Mw units 8& 9,Repair of extensive damage from

shipping of Vogt-Nem high pressure boilers, layed up and decommissioned entire

530 Mw plant which consisted of 2 GE frame 7FA ‘s,Vogt-Nem HRSG’s, EPC

at Pittsburg Antioch Power plant of complete Zenon water treatment facility,

complete electrical installation and start-up of 2 GE Frame 7EA’s along with EPC

for administration control buildings at Tracy Peaker Plant.

2000 – 2000 Pacific Gas and Electric

Project Manager/Plant Manager/Consultant. Consultant for the purpose of

purchasing a 96Mw Aero derivative Pratt & Whitney FT4 Power Barge.

Provided start-up requirements including personnel and budgets, Operational &

Maintenance procedures, budget, spare parts and consumable analysis for 3-year

operational period. Project Manager to implement above in San Francisco Bay.

Coordinated design effort of interconnects for 3 different locations within the

Bay. Coordinated the design and procurement of water injection system to meet

emission requirements for California under an expected emergency status.

2000 – 1997 UNC Industrial Power Inc. (A General Electric Company)

Delegate Manager of Brazil/Plant Manager. As Delegate Manager, held Power of

Attorney to conduct all business pertaining to UNC Industrial Power in Brazil.

Plant Manager Responsibilities for a 96 Mw Aero Derivative Pratt Whitney FT4

Power Barge. Included preparation of all operational yearly and monthly budgets,

disbursement of account payables and payroll, preparation and collection of

account receivables, daily declaration of available power to utility. Management

of staff consisting of 40 individuals, Ex-Pat and National. Project Management

responsibilities covered two plants in Manaus, Brazil consisting of the above-

mentioned Barge Mounted Plant and a Land based Facility consisting of an Aero

Derivative Pratt Whitney FT4C-1 Twin-Pac and all Balance of Plant. Duties

included evaluation, redesign, refurbish, reconstruct, and start-up of both facilities

as needed to comply with existing contract obligations and avoid litigation with a

hostile client. During this time frame, responsibilities included management of

over 300 Ex-Pat and National employees and sub-contractors. Development and

administration of a settlement agreement with existing client for assessed

liquidated damages prior to my arrival. Settlement agreement included

development and implementation of performance and reliability testing for both

facilities along with a formal turnover procedure for the Land-based facility

1996 – 1997 Stewart & Stevenson, Inc. (A General Electric Company)

Consultant. Assigned to Houston based law firm Franklin, Cardwell & Jones for

an 8-month period to provide engineering, technical and project management

support to assist attorneys in an arbitration proceeding initiated by Stewart &

Stevenson against a large prime Contractor. Duties included review of over

30,000 documents and identifying what would or would not be useful for

proceeding per category being arbitrated. Utilized as expert witness in arbitration.

1996 – 1996 Stewart & Stevenson, Inc. (A General Electric Company)

Project Site Manager. Project was new construction of an 84Mw plant consisting

of 2 Aero Derivative LM 6000 Gas Turbine packages complete with chilling and

balance of plant located in Manaus, Brazil. This was a fast track project under

emergency status declared by the Brazilian Government. The President of Electro

Norte (Brazilian utility) temporarily relocated his office and staff adjacent to ours

in Manaus, Brazil at the beginning of the construction phase and until the

successful start-up of the plant. Duties included coordination of engineering,

construction, start-up and turnover of this facility and this fast-track project was

completed in 102 days start to finish.

1994 – 1996 Stewart & Stevenson, Inc. (A General Electric Company)

Project Site Manager. Project was a new construction of a 168Mw plant

consisting of 4 Aero Derivative LM 6000 Gas Turbine packages complete with

chilling, water injection and balance of plant located in Tucaman, Argentina.

Responsibilities included all coordination of engineering, construction, start-up

and turnover of facility.

1993 – 1994 Nipper Construction

Owner. Owned and operated a construction company specializing in new home

construction.

1991 – 1994 Circle C Builders

General Manager. Responsibilities included development of residential zoned

property for single-family residence, coordination of staff in the acquisition of

property, engineering, design, construction and sales.

1987 – 1989 Santa Barbara Savings

Loan Officer. Responsible for processing of applications for construction and

long term loans.

1983 – 1987 Brod Construction

Quality Control Manager. Responsible for inspections of industrial oil field

related projects for compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

1981 – 1983 Northrop Airlines

Master Mechanic. Duties included construction and assembly of F-18 fighter

aircraft.

Military Experience

1977 – 1981 United States Marine Corps Airwing

Sergeant. Duties included supervision of airframes shop. Cross-trained in all

aspects of mechanics related to maintenance and repair of F-4 fighter aircraft.

Tested extensively in boot camp and as a result offered a commission to attend

Annapolis Naval Academy in exchange for 10 years of service.

Education

1973 – 1977 South Bakersfield High School

1977 – 1978 United States Navy Military Aviation Technology

1983 – 1984 Bakersfield College

Licenses

A General Engineering Contractor State of California

B General Building Contractor State of California

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