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Power Plant Engineer

Location:
Newburgh, IN
Salary:
100000
Posted:
February 17, 2019

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George C Marshall, Jr.

Newburgh, IN 610-***-**** ac8ir2@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-marshall-824276169/

Manager of Technical Services

Specialized in: Technical Operations Management, Service Management, and EPA Environmental Regulations

15+ years of experience in the power industry supporting mission-critical systems and equipment as a motivated and results-driven engineering leader. A proven record of managing projects, monitoring and maintaining equipment to ensure the highest levels of availability and product quality, and conducting results testing for cost-effective, regulatory-compliant power utilities applications. Extensive knowledge of facilities and equipment, tools and methodologies, and a special ability to transfer that knowledge through coaching and team development.

Technical Consultation Safety & Quality Assurance Project Engineering & Management Project Site & Craft/Trade Supervision PLC Programming & Troubleshooting Six Sigma – Greenbelt Certified Cross-functional Communication MS Office Proficient

Professional Experience

Senior Engineering Technologist Duke Energy Charlotte, NC 2015 – June 2018

Monitored and maintained all power plant equipment for emission control and EPA and permit compliance as the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) owner.

Provided engineering support, including maintenance of emission monitoring equipment, to a large coal-fired power plant supporting Duke Energy’s compliance goal of 95% continuous equipment availability.

Leveraged systems expertise in supervision of equipment maintenance, procurement, upgrades, and periodic testing and achieved a 98%+ systems availability.

Engineered, monitored, troubleshot, and upgraded the newest Mercury and Particulate systems.

Performed hardware and software upgrades on servers and components, including PLCs and HMIs, integrating them with plant DCS controls and performed QA audits on all plant emissions equipment flagged by system alarms.

Researched EPA and state regulations and served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) lending expertise to stakeholders.

Supervised union trade on plant equipment, instructed them on proper usage, and acted as the 24/7 point-of-contact equipment owner scheduling workers as required.

Manager of CEMS Technical Division Avogadro Environmental Corporation Easton, PA 2008 - 2015

Managed day-to-day administrative functions, business development, financial activities, and technical aspects of the CEMS division providing quality service to the company’s client base while meeting profitability goals.

Led a small field staff team and oversaw shared personnel from the Air Monitoring and Testing division providing CEMS testing, upgrades, and commissioning of new systems and equipment, auditing, and preventative maintenance services to industrial and municipal clients.

Drove service activity achieving 20% in annual revenue growth.

Directed the sale, engineering design, field install, and certification of numerous types of systems across the country.

Conducted project management activities and supervised the commissioning of large utility upgrades within tight deadlines.

Developed and established a spare parts division now offering 15K+ parts within the organization.

Consulted with external clients providing system and regulatory expertise and guidance.

Led a small sales optimization team selling service contracts, including periodic equipment maintenance, audits, and emergency repairs, equipment upgrades, and data acquisition installations.

Senior Field Engineer Self-employed Denver, PA 2006 - 2008

Provided field support, including equipment upgrades, periodic maintenance, regulatory audits, emergency repairs, and customer training, for utility, manufacturing, and waste-to-stream facilities and medical waste incinerators.

Performed maintenance, audits, and emergency service in compliance with customer QA/QC and EPA regulations.

Assisted in new technology equipment installations and upgrades at large power utilities across the country serving as a technical representative for various vendors.

Assisted customers in maintaining systems and driving compliance leveraging EPA 40CFR60 and 40CFR75 knowledge.

Attended formal training and gained practical field experience under direct supervision in live production settings working with new Mercury monitoring at coal fired power utilities.

Collaborated with electrical, mechanical, and networking tradespeople on complete systems installation and startups.

Developed, prepared, and presented customer training sessions for environmental departments and instrumentation trades.

Field Service Manager GE Energy Services Hatfield, PA 2002 - 2006

Scheduled and led a national group of 25+ engineers and performed service management activities at a CEMS division of GE.

Received and resolved field engineer and customer hardware and software technical calls supporting one of the 6 key business leaders recognized by GE during their buyout of KVB-Enertec.

Advised and supported GE customers and internal office Sales, Engineering, and Parts departments as the hardware technical support engineer.

Performed major equipment upgrades at large utilities leverage systems expertise to minimize customer downtime.

Troubleshot malfunctioning emission systems leveraging fuel type expertise and researched and analyzed customer’s emission controls, including SCRs, scrubbers, baghouses, and precipitators, to ensure proper solution application.

Contributed in the division’s completion of 100+ installation and commissioning projects each year.

Represented the department and supported safety efforts through the organization as a member of the safety committee.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering – Pennsylvania State University State College, PA (In progress)

Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology – Pennsylvania State University State College, PA

Graduated with Highest Distinction

Professional Development & Affiliations

Courses – OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Time Management Current computer skills Field Project Management Industry Field Expert Quality Awareness & Control Employee Relations Six Sigma – Green Belt Certified Human Performance Enhancement Training Observation EPA Regulatory Specialist Root Cause Analysis Positive Discipline Mercury Monitoring factory training Contractor Oversight Communicating Touch Messages Stamina to work long hours Industrial Operations Fuel Flow Meters and Monitors Conflict Management LAN/WAN Networking Pressure, temperature transmitters Leadership Skills Wireless Networking Electrical Codes Business Communications Electrical Basics, AC/DC OSHA Regulations Customer Relations System Integration

Affiliations – IEEE Triangle Fraternity



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