Manager Engineer

Gary Bonafilia

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ** ****** ****

City: Holyoke

State: MA

Zip: 01040

Country: USA

Phone: 413-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $120,000

Willing to Relocate

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GARY A. BONAFILIA

70 County Road

Holyoke, MA 01040-9644

Home: 413-***-**** *********@********.*** Cell: 413-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Self-motivated Manager with several years of progressive experience in the Power Generating Industry. Extensive background includes startup of 3 new combined cycle power plants and repowering of 1 pulverized coal plant. Experienced operating oil and gas facilities, landfill methane gas operations, and municipal solid waste facilities. Budget management experience, experienced in asset acquisition, project management and auditing of facility procedures and policies. Strong ability in making time-critical operational decisions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY, Hartford, CT

75 MW Waste to Energy Facility ~ 160 MW Black Start Peaking Power, Simple Cycle Facility ~ 2010 - Present

Operations Engineer, CRRA Mid-Connecticut Project

Researched, processed and tracked projects for the repair and enhancement of a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facility and a Waste to Energy (WTE) facility. Managed document control processes, change orders, contractor billings, warranties, and final acceptance of various projects. On site Safety coordinator for CRRA maintaining all safety incidences and documentation. Responsible for extensive security system including the retrieving of video to be used for training, violations, and defense. Processed vendor invoices and managed on site projects ranging from new equipment, repair of old equipment, new roofing, and new projects to extend the life of the facility.

* Responsible for the procurement, bidding process and installation of a new Ingersoll Rand Instrument air compressor at the power block facility.

* Prepared a Parasitic Load report on the entire Mid-CT facility and researched a Lighting Conservation Project. Installed lighting improvements at the RDF facility for an overall energy savings of 25% resulting in a payback of about four years.

* Researched and procured new sootblowers for one of our three CE boilers. Blowers are of the new 'Smart' design and are programmable to blow soot based on the needs of the system. Came in on time and on budget, allowing for the extension of boiler cleanings resulting in a payback of less than three years.

* Directed and supervised the installation of a state of the art security camera system at the RDF facility. Supervised the daily progress and held contractor to the contract. Developed step by step procedures on retrieving video and worked with O&M Contractor to reduce safety violation, metal theft, and injuries.

* Member of the transition team from an O&M of 20 + years to a new O&M Company. Worked with new O&M management team to smooth out difficulties in getting new employees up to par on expected operations of the facilities.

* Worked with contractors bringing the power block facility up to par for NERC requirements. Over saw the installation of security cameras, intercom, monitors and the RIG into the control room.

FORTISTAR METHANE LLC, White Plains, NY 10601

19 MW Landfill Gas to Energy Facilities ~ 2009 - 2010

North East Regional Manager, FORTISTAR Methane LFG to Energy Facilities

Contracted to manage daily operations of 8 landfill gas to energy facilities located in the North East with a staff 9 operator/mechanics. Coordinated maintenance to ensure maximum run times on engine and turbine. Implemented risk management of all assets to ensure maximum run times for maximum profit potential.

* Responsible for 1 Solar Taurus 60 gas turbine, 8-3516 CAT engines, 1-3612 CAT engine, and 8-Waukeshaw engines.

* Implemented LOTO system and trained all staff on the program.

* Resolved unplanned outages immediately.

TRANSCANADA AT OCEAN STATE POWER, Harrisville, RI 02830

560 MW Combined Cycle Plant ~ 2008 - 2009

Plant Manager, TransCanada Combined Cycle Facility

Managed daily operation of 2 combined cycle power plants in New England. Managed $17M annual budget. Developed and reviewed safety procedures, maintenance procedures, pre-job briefs, and foreign object exclusion zones. Led human relations

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at facility in efforts to enhance employee contributions and enhancing morale. Oversaw annual outages, outside contractors, and outage budgets. Responsible for Environmental, Health and Safety issues of the facility and staff.

* Developed annual budgets, both operating expenses and capital.

* Responsible for 4 GE Frame 7-EA gas turbines and 2 GE steam turbines.

* Successful completion of annual outages and returned as scheduled.

* Resolved unplanned outages.

* Member of Corporate Asset Acquisition Team.

PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP (PSEG), Newark, NJ 07101

2715 MW Black Start and Peaking Power Simple Cycle Facilities. ~ 2007 - 2008

Operations Manager, PSEG Peaking Fleet

Managed daily operation of 8 Black Start Peaking sites, with 60 craft employees and 20 managers. Developed, reviewed, and implemented operating procedures in accordance with the Operational Excellence Model (OEM). Worked closely with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager in managing annual $51M budget. Developed defined projects and future electrical demands within PJM.

* Developed annual outage schedules and returned units on time or ahead of schedule.

* Responsible for a fleet of Pratt & Whitney FT4's, GE LM6000's and GE 7-EA's.

* Acted upon unplanned outages and returned units in a timely manner.

* Promoted to Operations Corporate Functional Area Manager (CFAM) for company plants within the United States.

EXELON POWER, Medway, MA 02053

240 MW Black Start Peaking Power Simple Cycle Facilities. ~ 2005 - 2007

Gas Turbine Facility Manager

Managed daily operation of 3 Black Start Peaking sites in New England with a staff 12 craft and 2 engineers. Managed annual budget of $6M. Developed and reviewed safety procedures, maintenance procedures, LOTO procedures, pre-job briefs and post-job briefs within generating facility. Scheduled annual training of all staff members in a diversified union environment. Oversaw plant health committee to determine short range and long-range projects for the health and longevity of the facility. Arranged all annual outages with outside contractors. Managed the Environmental, Health and Safety issues of the facility and staff.

* Achieved annual budget, both operating expenses and capital.

* Responsible for 15 Rolls Royce Avon 1533 gas turbines and 1 Pratt & Whitney FT4.

* Acted upon unplanned outages and returned units in a timely manner.

* Oversaw the upgrade of the control systems and fuel systems from 1980's to 2007, enhancing startup reliability.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

* BERKSHIRE POWER LLC, Agawam, MA ~ 1999 - 2005

250 MW Combined Cycle IPP Merchant Plant ~ Shift Supervisor * OGDEN MARTIN, Haverhill, MA ~ 1992-1992

47 MW Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator ~ Shift Supervisor

* MASSPOWER LLC, Indian Orchard, MA ~ 1993-1999

240 MW Combined Cycle IPP ~ Plant Operator * WARE COGEN LLC, Ware, MA ~ 1987-1992

10 MW Pulverized Coal Cogeneration ~ Shift Supervisor

* INDECK ENERGY, Illion, NY ~ 1992-1993

59 MW Combined Cycle Cogeneration ~ Startup Operator * WESTOVER AFB, Chicopee, MA ~ 1981-1987

Central Heating Facility ~ Shift Supervisor

LICENSES

*Massachusetts First Class Stationary Engineer License

*American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) ~ Chief Engineer License

*National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) ~ Chief Engineer License

*Massachusetts Industrial Waste Water License Grade 2

EDUCATION

AS, Business Admin., Holyoke Community College.

DeVry University On-Line ~ Business Management with an emphasis in Project Management ~ Not Finished

MILITARY

United States Navy, Boiler Technician ~ 1975 - 1979

Second Class Petty Officer (E-5)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member, National Association of Power Engineers (NAPE)

Member, Chapter 146, of Massachusetts.

Member, New England States Association of Power Engineers (NESAPE)

Past President of Chapter #4 of the NAPE~ Springfield., MA

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