Jimmy M. Barker

ac4kpd@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 904-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

MA Industrial Technical Education, University of South Florida

BT Industrial Electronics Engineering Technology, University of North Florida

AS Electrical Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania State University

Associate Certificate in Project Management (CAPM), ILL

OSHA 30 Hour Construction and Industry, Texas A&M University

General Electric Power Systems: MK IV, V, Ve, VI, VIe Turbine Controls

FANUC Robotics Systems: RJ-2 Controller, KAREL Software

US Navy Technical Schools: Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, Turbine Engineering, Engineering Administration, Technical Curriculum Development and Instruction.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

JTECH Institute – Jacksonville, Florida July 2017 to Aug 2017

Adjunct Instructor – General Education

Perform classroom instruction in applied mathematics and physical science (physics) relating to vehicle dynamics to students enrolled in the Diesel and Automotive Technology programs.

JDRenergy (Contractor) – Oman and U.A.E Nov 2016 to Feb 2017

Turbine Controls Engineer - International Turbine Power Plants

Performed commission assistance on MK V control systems, including major TIL installations and testing, troubleshooting and restarting units after CI and HGPI completed work. Performed DLN tuning.

ITT Technical Institute – Jacksonville, Florida Jul 2016 to Aug 2016

Program Chair – Electrical / Electronic Technology

Performed program administrative duties and provided direction for 2 year and 4 year Electronics Engineering Technology programs.

SPENCER-OGDEN (Contractor) – Bangkok, Thailand Jan 2016 to Jan 2016

Turbine Controls Engineer - International Turbine Power Plants

Performed commission assistance on MK VIe control systems, HMI upgrades to Mark VIe HMI platforms, pre-commissioning and power-up checks for EX2100e systems, and DCS/TCS interface checks for all BOP control of a combined cycle plant.

Voyage Global Energy (Contractor) – Port Said, Africa July 2015 to July 2015

Turbine Controls Engineer - International Turbine Power Plants

Performed commissioning activities for an LM6000 using Micronet+ platform on a turbine generation unit for the Egyptian Power Authority.

SPENCER-OGDEN (Contractor) – Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Africa Apr 2015 to Apr 2015

Turbine Controls Engineer - International Turbine Power Plants

Performed MK VI HMI upgrades to Mark VIe HMI platform for two turbine compressor units for Marathon Oil.

GAS TURBINE CONTROLS CORPORATION (Turbine Controls Engineer) Jun 2013 – Nov 2014

Turbine Controls Engineer - Senior Controls Engineer providing GE MK IV, V, Ve, VI, and VIe turbine controls start ups, commissions, maintenance, and upgrades. Provided training of same systems to client engineers, techs and operators.

GENERAL ELECTRIC (Measurement and Controls) - SPENCER-OGDEN (Contractor) Aug 2012 – June 2013

Turbine Controls Engineer – Performed turbine controls retrofits from Mk IV and MK V systems to MK VIe systems. Performed ControlST and Cimplicity software installation on HMI systems, edited and corrected deficiencies, performed testing and startups of control systems to base load. Provided lab training of same systems at GE Energy facility in Longmont, Colorado.

SPENCER-OGDEN (Contractor) – Java, Indonesia Mar 2012 to Apr 2012

Turbine Controls Engineer - International Turbine Power Plants

Performed MK VI steam turbine control system start-up, calibration, data trending and monitoring support for Doosan 660 MW Steam unit. Supported EX2100 excitation, performed/verified loop checks with DCS/HRSG and PSS testing. Ensured GE warranty compliance.

ZACHRY – PRECISION RESOURSES (Engineering Training Specialist Contractor) – Nacogdoches, Texas Aug 2011 to Sep 2011

Training Coordinator - Zachry and Fagen Engineering at Nacogdoches Biomass Power Plant

Provided power plant engineering systems training coordination and curriculum review for Fagen, Inc. and Zachry Engineering for the client Southern Company Operations and Maintenance personnel on EPC required training packages from vendors Mitsubishi, Metso, Aquatech and Wolf, and several other auxiliary related system vendors.

JEA – RANDSTAD (Contractor) - Jacksonville, Florida Apr 2010 to Jul 2011

Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - JEA Engineering and Construction Services

Performed EPC construction, commissioning and start-up support, and engineering administrative support for all power plant controls and instrumentation systems for Greenland Energy Center. Ensured contractual compliance for three GE MK VI control systems (2 7FA and 1 DCS), related instrumentation for power generation and balance of plant operations, turbine emissions monitoring systems, and FERC/NERC software security compliance. Ensured compliance and functionality of Balance of Plant Mark VI in respect to the GE controls interface package. Coordinated start up and reliability contractual testing for CT units, fuel and load scheduling, plant engineering operations and maintenance training, and record drawing document control.

MECHANICAL DIAGNOSTICS ANALYSIS (Contractor) - HITACHI, USA Nov 2009 to Jan 2010

Turbine Controls Engineer - National and International Turbine Power Plants

Performed MK VI steam turbine control system start-up, calibration, data trending and monitoring support.

APPLIED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (Contractor) - Jacksonville, Florida Aug 2009 - Oct 2009

Performed basic electrical and electronic theory instruction for AT&T technicians.

PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF (Contractor) - NESGLOBAL Nov 2008 - Apr 2009

Turbine Controls Engineer - Al Quds Power Plant - Baghdad, Iraq

Technical Adviser for turbine controls engineering, plant operation, maintenance, training, and support to the Ministry of Electricity, Baghdad, Iraq for 8 gas turbine units consisting of for 4 MK V Frame 9E's, 2 Woodward Netcon 5000 LM6000's, and 2 Woodward Micronet LM6000's.

TURBINE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (Contractor) - NESGLOBAL May 2008 to Sep 2008

Turbine Controls Engineer - National and International Turbine Power Plants

Performed MK V and MK VI turbine control system maintenance, sequence modifications, and start-ups. Performed DLN emissions and performance tuning, turbine instrumentation and controls IO designs and modifications, and training presentations.

GENERAL PHYSICS CORPORATION (DOD) Feb 2006 to Nov 2007

Automation & Controls Electrical Engineer - Gunpowder, Maryland

Project Engineer for PLC instrumentation and control software and hardware upgrade modifications to plant/instrument air systems, power distribution, and sequencing modifications support to design and testing of new chemical weapons demilitarization equipment. Provided technical troubleshooting and design skills to determine circuit failures and system integration problems.

CON EDISON DEVELOPMENT OPERATING COMPANY May 2004 to Aug 2005

Turbine Controls Plant Technician - Rock Springs Generation Facility, Rising Sun, Maryland

Performed as an engineering level gas turbine controls specialist maintaining four Mark V units on Frame 7FA’s and site DCS systems, plant instrumentation and other plant requirements as needed.

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (Contractor) - PENPOWER Jun 2000 to Mar 2004

Turbine Controls Engineer - National and International Turbine Power Plants

Performed MK V start-ups, turbine control/DCS/HRSG instrumentation and control loop checks, device calibration and adjustment checks, turbine/generator pre/post sync checks, DLN tuning, performance monitoring, and CEMS compliance. Commissioned HMI servers, On Site Monitoring systems, turbine and generator vibration systems, and various multiple-unit network systems. Provided field control engineers, customer engineers, technicians, and operations personnel in class and on-site instruction in Mk V Gas Turbine Controls.

LOGISTIC SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (DOD) Feb 1999 to May 2000

Senior Editor and Instructional Designer - Jacksonville, Florida

Provided Interactive Multimedia Instruction and Computer-based Training courseware for DOD contracts on naval engineering, including; conveyor and elevator systems, propulsion and aviation fueling/electrical systems.

WHETSTONE CANDY COMPANY Aug 1997 to Dec 1998

Electrical Engineer – St. Augustine, Florida

Provided electrical design, maintenance, and programming of chocolate manufacturing plant robotic material handling systems, PLC systems, power distribution systems, and plant instrumentation and motion control servo systems.

TAMPA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Jan 1996 to Jul 1997

Senior Electronics Instructor, Program Director - Tampa, Florida

Performed curriculum development, platform electronics instruction, and 4 year program direction for the Bachelor of Science Electronics Engineering Technology program.

UNITED STATES NAVY Sep 1972 to Sep 1995

Limited Duty Officer (O2E-O3E), Electronic Maintenance Officer

Division Officer for electronics systems operation and maintenance.

Chief Warrant Officer (W2-W4), Electrical Officer, Main Propulsion Officer

Division Officer for engineering plant instrumentation and control operations and maintenance supervision, administration and training of LM2500 marine gas turbines and auxiliary equipment.

Chief Petty Officer (E2-E7), Interior Communication Electrician

Performed technical maintenance on navigation and communication systems, engineering propulsion and power generation instrumentation and control systems and auxiliary engineering systems.

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