Professional Profile:
I currently have over seventeen years of experience with the power
production industry.
. self motivated . willing to learn
. reliable . familiar with research and
. works well with others development
. good leadership skills . able to adapt to different
environments
Professional Experience:
United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
Aug 1992 - Nov 2001
Gas Turbine Mechanic
Achievements:
. 2 Navy Achievement Medals
. Second Class Petty Officer
. Honorable Discharge
Responsibilities:
. Supervised and planned the maintenance conducted on LM2500
and Allison Turbines
. Operated LM2500 Gas Turbines and Allison turbine
generators
. Removed and installed complete gas turbine engines and
generators during overhauls
. Opened and inspected various sections of the gas turbines
and Allison turbine generator
. Installed, removed, and modified various air, fuel, and
lube oil systems to increase efficiency.
. Removed and replaced combustion sections, compressors, High
pressure / low pressure sections, bearings, seals on gas
turbines and generators.
. Certified as lead tech by GE Technical Representatives In:
inspecting and balancing of power transmission turbine
sections, inspection and overhaul of Allison 501/K17
turbine generators, and replacement of combustion sections
to include liners, seals and fuel nozzles on Allison
turbine generators.
Cogentrix Virginia Leasing Corporation
Portsmouth, Virginia
November 2001 - November 2008
Plant Operator
Achievements:
. Control board operator
. Certified forklift operator
. Certified in First Aid / CPR / AED
Responsibilities:
. Responsible for the operation of steam turbine and all
associated auxiliary equipment including fossil fuel
boilers.
. Responsible for filling in various job duties throughout
the plant such as: control board operator, lab water
testing and treatment tech, assistant to EHS compliance
supervisor, and shift supervisor
. Development of job hazard analysis for the facility
Cogentrix Virginia Leasing Corporation
Portsmouth, Virginia
November 2008 - Present
Compliance Technician
Achievements:
. Completed OSHA 14 Hour Course
. Completed Root Cause Analysis 4 day Course
. Certified forklift operator
. Certified in First Aid / CPR / AED
Responsibilities:
. Schedule, develop and conduct training with plant
employees.
. Review, Revise, Research and develop plant specific
procedures.
. Development of job hazard analysis for the facility
. Assist in plant Root Cause Analysis
. Assist in Plant Compliance Audits
. Assist with plant Accident/Incident Investigations
. Develop and implement Job Performance Measures
. Research, review and submit data for annual budget
requirements
. Attend conferences and seminars on behalf of plant
. Procurement of safety materials for plant safety committee
. Research, develop, and implement procedures to ensure the
facility is in compliance with the Federal Reliability
Council and Northeast Reliability Council to ensure
stability of the Bulk Electric System.
Education:
. February 2010 - current: Columbia Southern University
. March 2005 - March 2007: University of Phoenix
. July 1999: Gas turbine Supervisor Correspondence Course
. July 1999: Engineering Administration Correspondence Course
. October 1998: Navy Leadership School
. March 1997: Quality Assurance Inspector School
. April 1996: Boiler water/ Feed-water School
. July 1994: Gas Turbine Mechanical "A" School
. July 1993: Gas Turbine Electrician Correspondence Course
. July 1993: Tidewater Community College / Introduction to Micro
Computers
References: References are available upon request.