Power Plant Engineering

GEORGE TSAROUHAS

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Overview Mechanical Engineer with nine years hands-on experience in the Design, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Management of large Energy Production facilities as well as smaller engineering projects. Experience

9/14-Today METKA, SA ATHENS, GREECE

Project Engineer

Engineering Department, Utilities Sector:

Designer of HVAC, Firefighting and Plant Drains Systems of METKA Power Plants. METKA S.A. is a subsidiary EPC Contractor of the Mytilineos Group, a large industrial and energy conglomerate based in Greece with activity in 29 countries. Specialized in Drawings and Design of HVAC and Water Systems P&IDs. Reviewed HVAC & Firefighting Engineering Design Drawings, Calculations and System Descriptions. Issued Specifications and Commissioning Procedures for aforementioned Systems and designed Firefighting Systems using SPRINKCAD Software Program.

6/14-9/14 METKA, SA AMMAN, JORDAN

Commissioning Engineer / Supervisor

Commissioning Department

METKA S.A., EPC Contractor of 143MW Samra Power Station, in Zarqa, Jordan, 60 miles East of Amman. Participated in the finalization of Power Plant Terminal Points & Interfaces, in collaboration with Construction Engineers. Management of Closed Cooling Water System Froth Flushing, in collaboration with MOTT MaCDONALD and ALSTOM Engineers. 11/11-1/14 METKA, SA DENIZLI, TURKEY

Head of Engineering Office on Site

Engineering Department / Commissioning Department

METKA S.A., EPC Contractor of 775MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, in Denizli, Turkey, in collaboration with RWE- TURCAS and SIEMENS

• Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Erection and Commissioning Supervisor of Raw Water System. Erection & Commissioning of Natural Gas System. Supervised drilling of Raw Water Wells. Managed 5 to more than 10 people and supervised the work of up to 20 people during Construction, Commissioning, as well as during maintenance shutdowns. Responsible for Health & Safety for foremen and workers, in collaboration with Health & Safety Manager. Perfect Health & Safety track record. Issued Commissioning protocols and tests for several systems. Ensured subcontractors complied to their contract both technically and financially.

• Coordinator of the Engineering Technical Office on Construction Site. Engineering support for problems rose during Construction phase. Proposed several engineering changes that were implemented and resulted in increased operational stability and efficiency. Supervised on behalf of METKA Engineering Dpt. the mechanical aspects during Construction and oversaw equipment installations during Construction. Ensured stable Plant Operation in accordance with respective specifications. Designed and delivered as-built P&IDs and Isometrics Drawings where needed

• Project Management involvement during company strife with local Turkish legislation authorities regarding Natural Gas arrival on site. Resolved the issue, saving time and money for the companies involved

• Coordinated and supervised Training for Plant’s future operators 08/07-11/11 METKA, SA ATHENS, GREECE

Project Engineer

Engineering Department

METKA S.A. is a subsidiary EPC Contractor of the Mytilineos Group.

• Offered Engineering and Design duties for several Thermal Power Plant Projects (Corinthos Power-437MW CCPP, collaboration with GE-2010 to 2011, Borasco-Samsun CCPP-Turkey-2009 to 2010, Aliveri V-Greece-416.95MW CCPP- 2007 to 2008)

• Reviewed and technically evaluated on behalf of METKA for aforementioned projects, engineering documents, drawings, calculations & descriptions for several systems and equipment including Feedwater, Condensate & Closed Cooling Water System & Pumps, Gas Compressors, Gas Receiving Station, Natural Gas System, Sea Water Intake System, Auxiliary Boiler, Balance of Plant Valves, Various Heat Exchangers and Desalination & Demineralization Plant.

• Direct participation in meetings with subcontractors and suppliers during bidding period

• Contributed towards the finalization of the HAZOP Inspection for Thermal Power Plant in Denizli, Turkey 09/06-03/07 HELLENIC AIR FORCE ARCADIA, GREECE

Completed mandatory military service. Honorably discharged. Contributed in the Engineering of Heating System at Air Force Barracks, Arcadia, Greece.

09/06 –12/06 Engineering Technical Office ARCADIA, GREECE Engineering Associate – Freelancer

Engaged in the planning, design, management and supervision of Building Infrastructure projects with a focus on renewable applications Planned & designed mechanical installations, including: HVAC, Water Supply, Sewage, Electrical, Fire Protection and swimming pool systems

Education

10/04-05/07 NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS - NTUA ATHENS, GREECE NTUA is ranked in the 100-151 best universities in the world (www.topuniversities.com) in Mechanical Engineering along with other similarly ranked universities of the US (Arizona State, Michigan State, University of Illinois Chicago) and others worldwide (i.e University College London- UCL), with collaboration also with leading classification societies (i.e DNV GL). Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering {collaborating departments: School of Mechanical Engineering (NTUA), School of Electrical & Computer Engineering (NTUA), School of Medicine (University of Patras, Greece)}. Completed an18 month post-graduate program with specialization in Biomechanics & Biomedical Imaging 10/98-07/04 NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS - NTUA ATHENS, GREECE Degree in Mechanical Engineering (in Greece the equivalent to a US combined Bachelor & Masters degree) Completed the five-year program with specialization in Mechanical and Power Engineering accomplishing a Grade of 7.11/10 characterized as “Very Good”. Research Thesis on Experimental Velocity Field Measurements of Droplets. Excellent grades in courses including Engineering Mechanics, Physics, Mathematics, Steam Generators, Engineering Economics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Protection, Thermodynamics, Rankine Cycle. Computer Skills

Good command of Microsoft Office tools. Very good use of Design Software (AutoCAD, CADWorx Plant & P&ID, 4M- Mechanical/Electrical Design & Analysis Tools), good use of Computational Software (MATLAB, CAESAR, SURFER) and familiar with FORTRAN programming language.

Other Skills

• Languages: Greek (native), English (proficiency level)

• Knowledge of International codes (API, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, EN) for Fired Boilers & Heaters/ Pressure vessels etc.

• Communication & interpersonal skills, Team work skills gained through experience as Site Engineer, being supportive, imaginative and deliverer, customer oriented, welcoming, approachable, tolerant and friendly. Organizational/managerial skills, leadership skills gained through experience as site coordinator, networking skills, trustful, adaptable, willing to learn, problem solver, dedicated, reliable. Professional Training / Seminars / Additional Information

• TYCO Fire Protection Products “SPRIKNCAD User Training” (Certified), 2015

• IOSH Training & Consulting Seminar: “Managing Safely” (Certified), 2012

• Empressarios Agrupados Engineering Company Seminars on Pumps and other mechanical equipment, 2010

• Member of Technical Chamber of Greece (Greek Society of Engineers), since 2004

• EADS Aeronautical Company educational travel in Paris, France, 2002 References Upon Request

Other Interests Gym, Running, Hiking, Cinema, Rafting

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