John P. Weber
Zion, IL. *****
847-***-**** (Home Phone)
224-***-**** (Cell)
Summary
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Project Manager, Project Engineer with over thirty years of electrical and mechanical experience in engineering design, construction, and commission, startup, operation and maintenance of power plants and substations, transmission lines, facilities, industrial plants
and plant betterment upgrades, municipal and commercial. Instructor in operation and maintenance for Siemens manufactured V84.2, V84.3, V84.3A and GE 7EA and 7FA combined and simple cycle peaking plants. Experienced in power distribution, substation control and protection systems, and relay protection, Extensive knowledge in 4kV Relay protection and knowledge of CAPE Modeling. Instructor in cross training engineers in each discipline
(electrical, mechanical, and structural) for the design, installation / construction and operations and maintenance of nuclear, fossil, biomass, wind generation plants. Additional experience in facility engineering for Pharmaceutical products and labs, versed in latest FDA regulations.
Environmental Projects works for compliance for industry in SPCC Plans, SWPPP and Air issues.
He has expertise in Creating client relationships by improving reliability and reducing risks through attention to detail, adherence to objectives and requirements, and ensuring standards are met for IEEE, NEC, ANSI, NEMA and Building Codes.
Construction Sr. Field Test Engineer
Resident Engineer for BROSE at B&B automation for test and assembly car parts / robotics.
Oct 2018 -Feb 2019
Parsons PCG/OCM Engineering Company
July 2018 – Oct 2018(Contract Test Engineer)
Contract position test and writing test procedures for O’Hare ATS Expansion and Modernization.
Construction Manager / Sr. Electrical Project Engineer
VALDES Engineering Company
August 2014 – Sep 2017 (3 years 2months at We-Energies Sites) OCPP, P4
We- Energies OCPP Site Engineer for daily operations of 4 Coal Power plant Units, Project Engineer in 250V DC System Upgrades 480V AC System Upgrades, GCB Generator Circuit Breaker overhauls.
Working problem i n relay protection for We-Energies stations Units 5 through 6 resolving issues that a have been caused by upgrade systems installed to extend life of these units.
We-Energies P4 Site Project Engineer, Commissioned P4 Vent Fan Ventilators for unit 1&2 Boiler Ventilator (10 Vent fans per unit), Crusher House Installation Construction Manage and for ACQS Nalco Tank Installation.
Sr. Electrical Project Engineer
EN Engineering
June 2012 –June 2014 (2 years) Warrenville, IL
Enbridge Eastern Access L79 and L6B Stockbridge, Griffith Senior Electrical Project Engineer -Engineering designs for the various pump stations included control and power wiring, area classification, grounding, panel layouts, RTU panel layouts, lighting, 480V MCCs, medium voltage MCCs/switchgear, transformers and medium voltage substations.
Helped to instruct and review the work of several team members working directly on the pump stations designs including project engineers, designers, and drafters.
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Zion Solutions Div of Energy Solutions
November 2010 – May 2012 (1 year 7 months)Zion, Illinois
While at Zion Solutions Sr. Electrical Engineer in the design Project Manage and Commission new 34kV power Distribution System for the decommissioning of the Nuclear Facility. Proactive member in writing procedures and implementation of Safety ensuring correct PPEs for ARC Flash and Electrical Safety in handling operations of high and medium voltage equipment.
Preparation review and implementation of system and equipment packages in the decommissioning phases of plant.
Sr. Electrical Project Engineer
Enercon Services Inc
June 2009 – November 2010 (1 year 6 months)Naperville Illinois
SGI Security Projects Inclusive with field construction -Palisades Nuclear Plant
Power Installation Project - Point Beach Nuclear Plant
While employed with Enercon Services was assigned to the Naperville/Chicago office.
He has served as Electrical Engineer for the design of Security Up-Grade Project for Palisades Nuclear Power Plant and served as the on-site Construction Engineer during installation of the Security Up-Grade Project .
Currently he is serving as Project Engineer for the Point Beach Nuclear 1X04 Transformer power cable replacement and reroute of power cables.
Mr. Weber is a valuable resource for providing information and guidance for projects at Nextera Energy, Palisades and Exelon to other engineers and designers in our organization with his vast experience with the design, installation, operations and maintenance.
Sr. Electrical Engineer & Manager
Rivers Bend Engineering
July 2005 – April 2009 (3 years 10 months)Racine Wisconsin
While Sr. Engineer and Manager for River's Bend Engineering Inc., Mr. Weber coordinated studies and relay Standardization for Municipal Utilities. He was conscious of environmental SPCC and SWPP plans for industry. He arranged for construction management for upgrades and new waste water facilities for industry. He provided OSHA and Electrical Training for Industry, and worked with each trade person in the daily operations and problems that arose with operations of new processes installed by industrial clients.
(Contract) Sr. Electrical & Instrument Engineer
Eclipse Engineering, Inc.
March 2005 – July 2005 (5 months)Milwaukee Wisconsin
For Eclipse Engineering Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) he served as a Contract Engineer (MMSD Jones Island Wastewater Treatment). He was instrumental regarding upgrades for MMSD Jones Island Treatment Facilities, and the O&M equipment manual preparation and instructions. He served as
client liaison on installation of instrument upgrade installation for the Jones Island facility.
(Contract) Sr. Design & Facility Engineer
Abbott Labs & Hospira
April 2003 – February 2005 (1 year 7 months)Abbott Park Illinois & Lake Forest Illinois
Mr. Weber served as Senior Design Engineer Senior Facility Engineer at Abbott Laboratories / Hospira, Inc. There he set preventative maintenance contracts for operations of multi-buildings.
He prepared and reviewed estimates, proposals on renovation and required maintenance for continued operations of Hospira, Inc. facilities. Mr. Weber also set up budgets with Facility Manager for the operations of each facility. He revised PMs’ procedures to meet the latest equipment installed inclusive with input from the various trades personnel to ensure proper use and practices. Mr. Weber operated as site engineer and project engineer with the numerous contractors hired and contracted for new renovation to facilities and required upgrades.
He ensured that the required building / facility upgrades met all applicable codes and laws by the
numerous governing bodies and all safe practices were followed meeting OSHA and applicable
laws.
Sr. Electrical Engineer
HARZA (Now MWH)
1999 – 2002 (3 years)Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mr. Weber was a Senior Electrical Engineer with Harza Engineering, Inc. Milwaukee, WI, where he developed projects in Green Power. He was responsible for complete plant design and construction of Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle power plants. He handled substation and switchyard design review. He was responsible for specification writing and bid review, calculations for sizing equipment, and loads of required equipment. Field site engineering during construction and start-up phase were part of his responsibilities, as well. He was Quality Control Engineer for designs and construction at plant upgrade projects. He instructed cross-training engineers in design, construction, and commissioning/operations and maintenance for Combined and Simple Cycle power plants (Siemens V84.2, V84.3, V84.3A and GE 7EA and 7FA Gas Peaking Plants).
Lead Engineer Plant Electrical /I&C Engineering
Siemens Power Corporation
1995 – 1999 (4 years) Milwaukee Wisconsin
He was responsible for complete plant design and construction of Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle power plants. He handled substation and switchyard design review, relay protection. He was responsible for specification writing and bid review, calculations for sizing equipment, and loads of required equipment. Field site engineering during construction and start-up phase were part of his responsibilities, as well. He was Quality Control Engineer for designs and construction at plant upgrade projects. He instructed cross-training engineers in design, construction, and commissioning/operations and maintenance for Combined and Simple Cycle power plants (Siemens V84.2, V84.3, V84.3A and GE 7EA and 7FA Gas Peaking Plants).
Supervising Designer & Field Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
1992 – 1994 (2 years)Naperville Illinois
Bechtel Corporation, Naperville, IL. As Supervising Designer & Field Engineer, Mr. Weber was responsible for valve replacements for Commonwealth Edison and Wisconsin Electric, including specifications, design and monitoring field construction. Additionally, he was responsible for safe shutdown modifications for Commonwealth Edison and Wisconsin Electric, including specification and review of manufacturer’s equipment, circuit design and hazard reports. He prepared costs estimates for both engineering and construction on numerous proposals upon which company bid.
Mr. Weber prepared project plans and proposals for verification to federal regulations for cable separation and protection. He prepared instruction guides and classes in the National Electric Code and numerous IEEE Std.
Sr. Design Specialist & Design Supervisor
Combustion Engineering / ABB Impell Corporation
1987 – 1992 (5 years)Lincolnshire & Downers Grove Illinois
For ABB Impell Corporation in Downers Grove& Lincolnshire, IL, Mr. Weber served as Senior Technical Specialist & Design Supervisor and performed investigative reviews on personnel mover (O’Hare Airport) for Matra to ensure compliance with local and national codes.
He also planned, scheduled design and monitored construction inclusive with start-up on chemical recovery boiler unit with distributed control system (DCS) for Georgia Pacific, Nekoosa Papers.
He designed, installed, tested and turned over distributed control system (DCS) for Abbott Lab
pharmaceutical company.
Mr. Weber wrote design and installation specifications in compliance with U.S. and Mexico requirements for building and operating waste incinerators for the Government of Mexico.
He designed, PLC programming for secondary water chemistry modification for Palisades
generating station.
Mr. Weber also designed PLC programming for Illinois Power and Light’s distributed control system modification for Stout Units 5 & 6 generating stations.
• Emergency Diesel Generator (Black Start Capability) for Dresden and Quad Cities generating station.
• Start up plant upgrades inclusive safe shutdown modifications for
both Commonwealth Edison, CG&E, Illinois Power, Northern
Indiana Public Service Company, and Wisconsin Electric Company,
generating stations.
Sr. Project & Field Engineer
Sargent & Lundy Engineers
1974 – 1986 (12 years) Chicago Illinois
Responsible for new design and installation, start-up and plant upgrades.
(Commonwealth Edison, CG&E, Illinois Power, Wisconsin Electric, Northern Indiana Public
Service Company)
* Designed interior, exterior, sub and superstructure aspects of power generating station
construction, office and field plant up-grade modification inclusive with field start-up.
* Non-compliance reports resolution to minimize adverse effects on schedules and budget.
Education
Technical
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Chicago Technical College
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Chicago Technical College
Power Systems Design, Power Plant Design, Electrical Wiring
Auto Cad ver. 12, 14, 2000. 2002, Micro Station J (Intergraph)
Project Engineering, Project Management, Contract Law
NEC 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008 Code Updates,
Power Point, E-Tap, SKM Power Tools
Knowledge of CAPE modeling
10CFR50.95 Safety Evaluation Training
Chicago Electrical Code Review
Microsoft Project Scheduler
Facility Management Training (C.E.C. Seminar)
Hazwoper 40 hour Training (May 2008)