Project Manager Engineer

Robert D. Frame ** Hailey Lane, Springville, TN **256-

4661

270-***-**** (Mobile) ? 618-***-**** (Office)

abmgg6@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

A degreed engineer with extensive technical experience in electric power

plants and other heavy industry is seeking a project management position

that will positively influence both the employer's and client's assets and

financial performance. Skill sets and attributes included:

. Project management skills that yield successful results. Melds the

experience from numerous projects with the best practices identified

by industry. Certified as a Project Management Professional.

Typically manages multiple projects.

. Proven estimator of resources, costs and time elements for projects

from the concept through the construction phase.

. Has worked on both sides of the industry (Owner and Contractor-

Supplier) in a variety of disciplines such as commissioning,

operations, maintenance, engineering, sales and project management.

. Experience in both the development of sales proposals for Suppliers

and evaluation of numerous Supplier proposals for Owners in a bid

solicitation environment.

. Ability to lead or meld into a team seamlessly and understand the job

scope quickly.

. A proven problem solver with the ability to analyze internal and

external forces bearing on a given situation.

. People-oriented individual who is able to smoothly coordinate the work

of internal client resources, contractors and external stakeholders.

. A fast learner who can assimilate information on new technologies and

circumstances on a quick turnaround basis.

Professional Experience:

Project Manager (Contract)

January 1997 to present

Clients include Electric Energy, Inc. and Midwest Electric Power, Inc.

For Electric Energy, Inc. (A 1,086 MW coal fired independent power

producer):

. Project manager or engineer for the evaluation and implementation of

SO2, NOx, mercury and particulate emission control technologies,

including FGD, SCR/SNCR/SOFA, dry sorbent injection and precipitators

or fabric filters.

. Project engineer for the procurement and installation of a powdered

activated carbon (PAC) mercury emissions control system. Coordinated

installation of pilings, pile caps and combination

storage/distribution silos for the PAC system.

. Provided project management support to the client's and lead

contractor's field personnel during the major overhaul of two (2)

Combustion Engineering tangential fired boilers. The work including

installing new cross over steam headers, economizer back-pass and

hoppers, and rebuild of air pre-heaters.

. Provide technical oversight of repairs made to various plant APC

systems.

. Owner's project manager for the rebuilding of six (6) electrostatic

precipitators during planned outages over a three year period.

. Project manager for the construction of a coal combustion by-product

management facility. The project was brought on-line with total costs

10 percent less than budgeted. Provided leadership in the RFP,

negotiation and contract award process.

For Midwest Electric Power, Inc. (A 250 MW gas fired IPP):

. Construction site manager for development of the Joppa Gas Turbine

Site. Project included relocating and installing three used Frame 7B

gas turbines along with two new GE Europe Frame 6B gas turbines. The

work included installation of the generator step-up transformers,

auxiliary power system and supporting switchyard. The 264 MW plant

was built on a fast-track basis over a 10-month construction schedule

from initial site development to commercial operation.

. Construction site manager for balance of plant work including new lube

oil coolers, evaporative coolers, cathodic protection and O&M building

and paving.

. Construction site manager for major overhauls by General Electric of

the three Frame 7Bs gas turbines. Provided direct interface with GE

representatives on technical and commercial contract issues.

. Site manager responsible for all aspects of the operation and

maintenance of the Joppa Gas Turbine Site. The duties included hands

on operation of the generating units and management of the maintenance

program.

. Develop and update periodic reports of various operating statistics

for the two owners of the CTGs. Interface with owners' representatives

as needed to provide information on demand.

. Review administrative, operating and maintenance procedures and make

recommendations to maintain compliance with regulatory and industry

requirements.

. Generate documents for the procurement of materials and contracted

services for the maintenance of the site. Negotiate with contractors

as required.

Wahlco, Inc., Santa Ana, California

Various Positions, 1994 to 1997

. Performed sales, estimating and on-site project management functions

for electric power plant projects across the United States.

. On-site project manager for conversion of existing flue gas

conditioning systems to the Wahlco design.

. Consultant focusing on electrostatic precipitators developing

procedures and methods to improve collection performance.

. Spearheaded re-build of fire damaged ESP for Electric Energy, Inc.

during a nineteen day forced outage. The successful completion

allowed the Owner to bring the unit back on-line earlier than planned

at the peak of the summer season.

Field Service Associates, Shelton, Connecticut

General Manager, 1984 to 1994 (FSA was acquired by Wahlco in 1992)

. FSA was a niche EPC focused on providing field services, engineered

upgrades and construction services for electrostatic precipitators and

FGD systems. The markets were the electric power industry and heavy

industry, primarily cement.

. Performed equipment assessments, developed the repair or upgrade

strategy, prepared the proposal and cost estimate, negotiated the

contract with client and managed the projects on occasion depending on

work load.

. Responsible for generating sales during the company's embryonic period

in the mid-1980s. Drove sales from <$1.0MM to >$18MM (today's

dollars).

. Key player in FSA's sale to Wahlco.

Mott Metallurgical Corporation, Farmington, Connecticut

Applications Engineer, 1982 to 1984

UOP Air Correction Division, Norwalk, Connecticut

Maintenance and Repair Supervisor, 1977 to 1982

Research-Cottrell, Inc., Somerville, New Jersey

Field Service Engineer, 1975 to 1977

Education:

Stevens Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

Studied mechanical, electrical and civil engineering.

University of Connecticut, Master of Business Administration

Studied finance and accounting. Graduated cum laude

Certification:

Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project

Management Institute since 2004. PMP Registration No. 183097

Completed training courses and experience criteria needed to obtain and

maintain certification.

Professional Organization:

Associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Other Training

Trained in use of the Construction Industry Institute's Project Definition

Rating Index (PDRI).

Personal Information:

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