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Donald C Barnett

Senior Electrical Systems Specialist

High Voltage/Power Generation

Professional summary

Don has 30+ years of engineering experience, having been involved in a number of electrical projects ranging from glass fiberoptics cable production facilities to combined-cycle conventional, solar, geothermal and nuclear power plants. He has performed a variety of electrical engineering related functions, including lead project engineer, design engineer, field engineer, design coordinator, construction coordinator and electrical systems designer for engineering, consulting and construction firms. Also, various industrial processing and production plants and commercial facilities with experience in power and control systems, medium and low voltage heavy power distribution, utilization and protection, on-line and emergency power generation, high and medium voltage switchyards and substations up to 550kV, high and medium voltage transmission and distribution, both underground and overhead construction, high, medium and low voltage cable installation and termination/testing, equipment and systems controls and start-up, Special systems including communications, life-safety, energy management with integrated security, systems analysis and performance/functionality assessments. Performance areas have included discipline project management, mid-level staff management, departmental technical specification and departmental technical procedural and policy origination / management. Skillset software includes AutoCAD 2016, Bentley Microstation V8-i, SKM Power Tools, and ETAP 12.5 and 14.1.

Education

Undergraduate studies at Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg, SC Undergraduate studies at Spartanburg Technical College, Spartanburg, SC Undergraduate studies at Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC GE Type 4 BWR Reactor Operator Certification, Carolina Power & Light Co., Brunswick Steam Electric Nuclear Plant, Southport, NC

Memberships/affiliations

MENSA, American Nuclear Society (ANS)

Languages

English

Employment history

AMEC Foster-Wheeler

Representative Responsibilities

HV Switchyards, Substations and Power Generating Facilities for various projects, proposed, design, and under construction. Design of utility interface substations and switchyards, 15kV-550 kV. Proposals for simple and combined cycle power plants up to 870 MW in size using a variety of fuels. Donald C Barnett

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Representative projects

Power System Modeling and Analysis, HV Consultant - Hines Energy Project, Duke Energy, FL Modeling, underground systems, and relaying for Hines Generation Facility Turbines Upgrade using ETAP 12.5 in coordination with Client modeling in ASPEN. Major underground duct banks and power distribution system relaying. Involved installation of unique 5 winding 230/5kV 30MVA power transformer (1 pri, 2 sec, 2 tertiary buried deltas). (2016-Present)

Evergreen Packaging, Canton, NC

Installation of series current limiting reactors to a 13.8 kV system after capacity upgrades. Included two 720 KVA, 1.3 mH 1200A air core reactors, 15kV switches, outdoor elevated transfer bus, and pole lines with messenger cabling and 2 utility interfaces.

Power System Modeling and Analysis - Dominion Virginia Power, Chesterfield, VA Extensive ETAP system modeling, equipment specification, and medium voltage configuration and relay configuration for an Ash Handling project at 800MW Power Facility. (2015-Present) HV Consultant, Copper Mountain 3 Upgrade Project, Phoenix, AZ Addition of reactors to 34.5kV substation. Included two 3.4MVA, 315mH air core shunt reactors, switching, control and outdoor bus. (2015)

HV Consultant, Panoche Valley Photovoltaic Project, CA Design of 230 kV utility BAAH switching station and 160 MW, 230-34.5 kV solar field outdoor substation. (2014- 2015)

Cape Scott Wind Project, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada HV Consultant, Design of Wind Turbine switchgear and collector systems interfaces, underground and overhead collector system, substation design at 34.5kV and 138kV. (2012 – 2014) Confidential Client, BioEnergy Center, Vero Beach, FL Responsible for design of 24 kV utility interface substation, and a 6.5 MW biomass fueled steam turbine generator system, plant medium voltage distribution and power systems analysis (2011 – 2012) Confidential Client, 2 solar power plants in Arizona Responsible for design of 69 kV utility interface substation and 2 mile 12.47 kV pole line from plant site to utility substation using RUS standards. (2010 – 2011)

US Central Command-USAF, Qargha, Kabul, Afghanistan Responsible for medium voltage distribution, both underground and overhead pole lines for Afghanistan Defense University. Power system analysis with ETAP 7.0 (2009-2010). US Central Command-USAF and NASA, Asuncion Island

Electrical Lead. Power study involving island wide power generation including diesels, wind-turbine and steam turbine generators. Recommendations for system monitoring, voltage regulation improvement and system stability improvement. (2010)

Lansing Switchyard, Lansing, IA

HV Substation Lead. Lead for retrofit switchyard expansion with new switches, bus, supports and 2 10MVA 161kV and 69kV transformers for local utility. Switchyard communications system using remote I/0 and transformers and breakers, fiber connect to comm processor and SCADA (2009 – 2010). Donald C Barnett

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Domtar Paper, Bennettsville, SC

Electrical. Installation of new 55MW steam turbine and ancillaries. Design of 12 Circuit Breaker Synchronizing System (2009 – 2010).

Confidential Project

Discipline Project Designer. Assigned as electrical lead involved in permitting and configuration of 120MW single unit steam cogeneration plant, followed by project development involving plant and interface with existing client mill and 69KV switchyard. (2007-2008). Estimates and developed proposals for various CFB, recovery boiler and CGT power generation projects, substations and switchyards from 69kV-230kV. Jacobs Engineers, Inc., Greenville, SC

Discipline Project Designer. Retrofitting an operating GE steam turbine with a new Mark VI EHC control system with EX2000 exciter. Complete paper machine AC and DC drives modernization, low and medium voltage. From September to February 2000 - Assigned to J.E.Merit construction arm of Jacobs, to G.E. Gas Turbines Plant in Greenville. Served as electrical engineer for all JE Merit electrical construction activities, including engineering, scheduling, estimating, inspection and craft liaison. Involved in various projects, including a design of utility interface switchyard for 2 unit GE Frame 7 cogeneration facility in Oregon with 115 kV switchyard, High voltage HPGF submarine cable crossing for the Cooper River Bridge project in Charleston, SC, paper mill recovery boiler retrofit for Boise Cascade Paper, work for a microprocessor manufacturer relocating tooling between fabrication facilities, and a fiberglass furnace rebuild in Amarillo, Texas. System configuration for a biotech company (confidential) including cleanrooms, processing and standby-emergency power, 12.47 kV and down. Substation and generation plant layouts for General Electric seeking standards for the generation equipment packages and 69kV, 115kV, 230kV, 345kV and 550kV air-insulated and gas-insulated substations. Contract work for PDA Design Services, Inc., including 15 kV load study, coordination study and fault analysis using SKM Power Tools and ETAP software. (2000-2006)

Butler & Associates, Wilmington, NC

Electrical Engineering. Institutional, municipal and commercial electrical design for various clients, including the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County water system, Pitt County Board of Education, Asheboro City school system, Onslow County school system, SK Anderson Consultants, Boney Architects, Largent Consulting Engineers and Smith-Sennet Associates. Complete design of all electrical systems, including computer networking (Cat 3/5/5E Fiber, single & multimode), fire protection, security, and CATV/MATV. WinGate Hotels electrical, network, MATV design various commercial structures and office buildings in the Wilmington, NC area. Commercial leased office structures, Class 10K cleanroom design. (1997) McKim & Creed Engineers, PA, Wilmington, NC

Electrical Discipline Department Manager. Position involved department and project supervision and execution of electrical design efforts, including estimating, procurement, field systems assessments, power systems monitoring, and emphasis on emergency and on-site power generation, specification development, and discipline design standards development. Involved with project proposal development, pricing and presentation. Projects included government, commercial and industrial clients, spanning a wide range of infrastructure electrical design categories, including:

Bulk Storage Warehouse for the NC State Ports Authority utilizing a traveling tripper conveyor and maritime environment. Base power system monitoring, recording and analysis for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Exxon chemical handling terminal, full project including USTs, backup generation, flammable chemical handling, loading and pumping. Municipal wastewater treatment facility switchgear, emergency generation and controls. Jacobs Engineers, Inc., Greenville, SC

Discipline Project Designer. Position involved project supervision and execution of heavy power distribution and protection, electrical estimating, constructability studies, and overall project detail design, including specifications and procurement activities.

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Westvaco Paper Mill, Luke MD

Discipline Project Designer. Paper machine rebuild. Responsible for power distribution from existing plant 15 kV busses down to major distribution equipment, including design and procurement of 5 new substations and medium voltage motor control, both induction and synchronous. Also served as primary creator of cable scheduling program, based on Microsoft Access 2.0, which was established as the electrical department standard program. (1995-1996)

IBM Microelectronics Facility, Burlington, VT.

Discipline Project Designer. Power distribution modifications and additions to operating fabrication facility. Extensions and modifications to existing plant communications, life-safety, and information systems. (1995- 1996)

Day & Zimmerman Engineers, Greenville, SC:

Lead Electrical Designer, HV. Design of facility power system, from 35 kV utility interface to 480V substation level for PPG Fiberglass Production Facility, Chester, SC. Included equipment specification, procurement, and inspection, coordination and fault studies, and complete underground distribution system. (1994-1995) Jacobs-Sirrine Engineers, Inc., Greenville, SC

Discipline Project Designer. Electrical power systems conceptual design and execution involving a government sponsored proprietary coal gasification product improvement process, including the initial pilot plant in West Virginia for U.S. Govt. Dept. Of Energy, with planning for subsequent expansions and additions. Involved working with new and state of the art technology, with opportunities for unconventional and expansive problem- solving. (1989-1994). Projects included the following: CRSS Power Division assigned to HydraCo, Lakewood NJ Discipline Project Lead Designer. Cogeneration Facility: Combined cycle, 236 MW, 2 ABB GT11N1 gas turbines with HRSGs, 1 ABB steam turbine, 105/140 MVA main transformers, cycle-dispatched cogeneration facility, including interface with 230 kV switchyard. Design of primary and BOP systems, interface to package turbines; BOP medium and low voltage power distribution, isolated phase bus systems, SF6 breaker systems, construction and alternate power supplies and support systems. 6 month field relocation for project construction and start-up. (1991-1993)

CRSS, College of Charleston, Energy Facility Expansion, Charleston, SC Discipline Project Engineer. Expansion and preparation of the Central Energy Facility to completely renovate their steam and chilled water production, along with the concurrent electrical requirements for this endeavor. Campus wide renovations, including coordination with local government officials for hurricane preparedness, plus the challenge of incorporating new technology into the classic Charleston architecture and surroundings. Expansion of college steam plant, including installation of medium-voltage chillers, medium voltage substations and switchgear, and low voltage distribution and utilization equipment, with provisions for future expansion. Lead electrical project engineer responsible for project execution, supervision of detailed design and design personnel, estimating, and field liaison. (1991)

CRSS, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Discipline Project Engineer. College power plant, currently with 5 generating units. Field study and analysis of electrical portion of 30 year utilities supply study. Included evaluation of existing facilities, cost estimates of proposed recommendations, including possible retrofit of existing facility and addition of further generation. CRSS, Owens-Corning Tower 4 Fiberglas facility expansion, Wilmington, N.C. Lead electrical design of power systems, including utility interface, switchyard/substation configuration, 15 kV medium and low voltage power distribution (approx. 22 MVA), and supervision of related work at project site.

(1991)

CRSS, NaTec Project, Rifle, CO

Discipline Project Engineer. Sodium bicarbonate mine direct injection and recovery / processing facility, pilot design. Lead electrical project engineer responsible for project execution, supervision of detailed design and Donald C Barnett

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design personnel, estimating, and field liaison. Project included 25 kV substation, medium-voltage and low- voltage power distribution, DCS interface, and high-altitude design. (1989) Carolina Power & Light Co., (CP&L, now Duke Energy), Brunswick Steam Electric Nuclear Power Plant, Southport, NC

Senior Specialist / Nuclear Electrical Design. 1100 MW twin BWR nuclear power plant, designed by United Engineers using a General Electric Type 4 reactor system. Supervision of electrical plant modifications for compliance with federal regulations, specifically 10CFR50, Appendix "R" Approximately 180 separate electrical design packages were accomplished by a design staff of from 3 to 10 electrical design personnel, meeting all scheduled outage, and implementation requirements. Participated in NRC Appendix "R" compliance audit and findings resolutions. Review and approval authority of all Brunswick Plant Appendix "R" related modifications. Principal electrical design of Hydrogen Water Chemistry project, including power distribution, electrical controls, storage, pumping, and regulation of hydrogen and oxygen injection into reactor coolant for control of stress corrosion cracking. (1983-1989)

Fluor Daniel, Power Group, Fulton, MO

Electrical Field Engineer

Assigned to Callaway Nuclear Project, Union Electric Co., St. Louis, MO Electrical Field Engineer. 1236 MW PWR nuclear power plant, designed by Bechtel International using the Standardized Nuclear Power Station (SNUPS) concept, constructed by Flour-Daniel. Field review and installation of design drawings and specifications. Inspected installations, identified and resolved deficiencies and nonconformances to the design documents. Correction and documentation of design errors with design and submittal of additional work as required for project completion. Engineering supervision of electrical construction by specific union craft. Contractor liaison with design engineer. (1982-1983) Fluor Daniel, Engineering Group, Greenville, SC

Senior Electrical Designer. Involved in design of electrical systems for the Greenville Headquarters, the main structure being a seven-floor multi-use commercial office building. Responsibilities included medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution, cable scheduling/termination/testing, infrastructure support and lighting. Proctor & Gamble HPV National coffee decaffeinization facility. Responsible for primary design of low-voltage distribution, motor controls, PLCs, lighting and grounding. Supervision of related work on project. (1981-1982) Corn Products Co. (CPC), Greensboro, N.C. and Stockton, CA Electrical Designer. Agricultural products processing facilities with responsibilities in design of low-voltage power distribution, motor controls, computer interfacing, raceways and related equipment. (1980-1981) Electrical Designer, J. E. Sirrine Company, Greenville, SC: Projects included: J.E. Sirrine Co., Philip Morris USA, Richmond, VA

Electrical Designer. Series of four tobacco products processing and manufacturing facilities in the United States; Bergen Op-Zoom, Holland; Munich, West Germany and Frankfurt, West Germany. Responsibilities included motor power and control design, raceways, grounding, and cable scheduling. Involved working with German equipment and familiarization with European standards and methods of construction. Field assessment of flood- damaged power distribution system in large nylon polymerization facility in Enka, N.C (American Enka at the time, currently BASF). Walkdown and documentation of system with plant engineering assistance. Re-Creation of plant single line diagrams with subsequent recommendations for renovations and recovery. (1978-1980) J.E. Sirrine Co, Greenville, SC

Electrical Design Drafter. Various projects, lighting, and controls. Lockwood-Greene Engineers, Spartanburg, SC

Electrical Drafter Various projects, including a helicopter factory in the Middle East, shipbuilding facilities in Indonesia, and the Offshore Power Systems (OPS) conceptual engineering in Jacksonville, Florida. (1974-1975)

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