James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, **** Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-****

PROFILE

I am a 44 year veteran of the electrical power generation industry with a wide variety of experience in hydroelectric power plant construction, installation, commissioning, start up testing, operations and maintenance. Additionally I have proficient experience with industrial power systems, design, installation, commissioning, operations applications and all ancillary equipment.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certified Electrical Engineering Technician - Ontario Association of Engineering Technologists and Technicians - 844513

Institute of Professional Management, Ontario - Certified Professional Trainer Participating Partner - The Engineering Institute of Canada EXPERIENCE

LEAD FIELD COMMISSIONING SPECIALIST/SENIOR SITE MANAGER VOITH; YORK PA, JUNE 2013 - PRESENT

Currently employed by Voith Hydro, York PA, in the field service division as a Senior Commissioning Specialist, Senior Site Manager.

Executive summary is attached.

POWER SYSTEM CONSULTANT, SELF EMPLOYED

JUNE 2009 TO JUNE 2013

Provided power system analysis of industrial facilities, including, equipment installation, and equipment duty verification, coordination of protective devices, arc flash hazard analysis and recommendations to unsatisfactory conditions. Development and implementation of electrical safety programs, including policies, procedures, training and skill verifications.

As a consultant I worked with our clients, to perform power system studies of their facilities. Of these clients, I performed work for PUC of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, West Fraser Mills, British Columbia, and Fraser Valley Refrigeration. British Columbia. James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** Developed and delivered training programs across Canada in open forum settings and company specific with regards to the following training programs and topics NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety

NFPA 70B Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Power Systems CSA 22.2, Canadian Electrical Code

Developing and Maintaining Electrical Schematics and Drawings CSAZ 460 Control of Hazardous Energy, Lock Out Tag Out Developed, delivered and consulted on Electrical Safety Management, Electrical System Maintenance Procedures and Maintenance Program Development. Developed and delivered Policies and Procedures for Electrical Safety in the Workplace for Canadian and US clients.

A power system study is a comprehensive analysis of a power system to determine, if the system is in safe operating condition, identify any equipment that is under or over rated, examine the potential for failure, calculate the short circuit currents at various points in the system, calculate the over current protective device settings to determine if the current settings are appropriate for the protection of the equipment and perform the arc flash hazard calculations to identify the safe limits of approach and the required personal protective equipment and or safe working procedures required to interact with the facilities electrical equipment.

PUC of Sault Ste Marie, I have completed 25 separate power system studies for facilities within their water treatment and waste water treatment division. I have completed 2 separate power system studies for equipment located in their power distribution network of sub stations and am currently working on no. 3 of 18 more to complete. Each of the power system studies provided a comprehensive report of the finds and recommendations for improvements related to the operations and safety of the equipment and personnel.

West Fraser Mills, Quesnel wood products division, I currently participating in a 10 year plan to perform a power system study on the facility, make recommendations on improvements for operation and safety and developed a comprehensive electrical safety management plan. We have currently modeled and analyzed 1/3 of the facility. James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** Fraser Valley Refrigeration, I provided consulting services for a Canadian Military project in which I provided the analysis of a newly installed power system at the Canadian Forces Base, Esquimalt in British Columbia.

REGIONAL MANAGER OF OPERATIONS ALGONQUIN POWER SYSTEMS HYDRO DIVISION, OAKVILLE ONTARIO JULY 2002 TO JUNE 2009

Oversee the day to day operations and maintenance management of 9 hydroelectric generating stations at various locations across Canada. Total power generation capacity in excess of 45 megawatts, 15 million dollars in budgeted revenues, and asset management valued in excess of 250 million dollars.

Develop, execute control and manage the operations and maintenance budget exceeding 1.2 million dollars, always on target and within budget limitations. Supervision and management of 18 electrical mechanical technicians, including team management and organizational effectiveness resulting in the successful performance and achievements of the operations and maintenance team targets to reach all corporate key responsibility areas.

Directed and managed the removal, repair, reinstallation and commissioning of two 10 mW Vertical Kaplan S turbines, shaft failures, Carmichael Falls Generating Station, Kapuskasing Ontario

Directed and managed the removal, repair, reinstallation and commissioning of two 10 mW Vertical Kaplan S Turbines, gear box failures, Campbellford Generating Station, Campbellford Ontario

Directed and managed the removal, replacement and commissioning of two 3.5 mW Pelton Turbines, control systems and the integrated plant controller, Boston Bar Generating Station, Boston Bar British Columbia

Directed and managed the removal, repair, reinstallation and commissioning of two 10 mW Vertical Francis Double Regulated Turbines, generator and turbine rehab, Shekak Generating Station, Hearst Ontario

Directed and managed the removal, repair, reinstallation and commissioning of one 600 kW Vertical Kaplan Turbine, fire restoration, Hurdman Dam, Mattawa Ontario Directed and managed the removal, repair, reinstallation and commissioning of one 4.5 mW Horizontal Kaplan, turbine blade seals, Long Sault Rapids, Cochrane Ontario James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** Long Sault Rapids - 20 megawatt newly installed power dam on the Abitibi River, Northern Ontario. Oversaw the final installations of the equipment and performed an internal acceptance inspection to validate the installation of the equipment was within the acceptable installation of power generating equipment regulations and standards. In addition I provided commissioning management and owner acceptance of 4 horizontal Kaplan hydroelectric turbine generators. Monitored the commissioning provided by the equipment suppliers verified that all testing was in accordance with the regulations and testing standards, analyzed the results of the testing to ensure the electrical and mechanical components were installed in accordance with the specification outline in the contract. Provided for witness testing of all mechanical and electrical equipment within the power house. Supervised a contractor repair of the turbine runner blade seals, unit 3. Developed, installed, and commissioned a PLC logic control program which provided a more efficient operation of the power plant during peak power operations. Control system consisted of a GE Fanuc 90-70 series controllers. The results of these efforts provided increased revenues of $180,000.00 per year. Successfully led the management team in a comprehensive development of a maintenance management program for the Hydro division. Including analysis of all equipment associated with a hydro power generating plants, developing the maintenance schedule, test protocols, testing procedures and the policies and procedure for equipment maintenance. Successful implementation and roll out at all 26 hydroelectric power generating plants in the United States and Canada. Provided training to regional managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians and plant operators on the effective use of the maintenance system.

Develop and successfully lead the corporate health and safety team health and safety policies and procedures.

Proficient understanding of all regulatory compliance issues regarding the production of hydroelectric power, use of waterways, transmission of high voltage electricity, dam and civil structures.

Developed, implemented and review of new and existing training programs to ensure and verify skill level qualification, for the operations and maintenance staff of 26 hydroelectric generating power plants, including safety related skills with regards to the recognition and avoidance of hazards in the work place. In class and onsite technical and safety training of all related skills required to operate and distribute power generation, including general safety awareness, electrical safety awareness, lock out tag out, occupational health and James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** safety, confined space entry, electrical safety training for the qualified worker, electrical skills required for schematic reading, maintenance of associated equipment, etc. Developed and led a focus group which successfully audited and designed the electrical safety programs within the Hydro group. Our focus was to audit the existing electrical safety programs, develop and recommend changes to the electrical safety programs, review the new and existing rules, regulations and standards to ensure that the electrical safety programs were in compliance. We were successful at the development of a new electrical safety program that meet the needs of our organization while remaining in compliance with the authorities having jurisdiction across Canada and the United States. Our seed documents included an understanding of the Occupation Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Canada, the Occupation Safety and Health Act and Regulations for the United States, CSA Z462-08 Workplace Electrical Safety, CSA Z460-05 Hazardous Energy Control, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace. REGIONAL SUPERVISOR ALGONQUIN POWER SYSTEMS HYDRO DIVISION NORTHERN ONTARIO REGION, HAILEYBURY ONTARIO JUNE 2001 TO JULY 2002 Provided supervisor services to 5 hydroelectric generating stations located in Northern Ontario, power producing capacity of 75 megawatts of power generation with budgeted revenues in excess of 25 million dollars and operating assets in excess of 450 million. The power plants in this region included;

Long Sault Rapids, 4 - 4.5 mW horizontal Kaplan turbine generators, Carmichael Falls, 2 ! 10 mW horizontal S Kaplan turbine generators, Shekak River, 2 ! 10 mW horizontal Francis turbine generators, Cameron Falls, 1 ! 5 mW horizontal Kaplan turbine generator, and Serpent River. 1 ! 7 mW horizontal Francis turbine generator. Supervised mechanical refurbishment on 2 shaft replacements, S turbines, provided technical support to the operators, plc upgrades, lightning strike recovery, plc programming, developing operations and maintenance manuals and procedures. Developed, installed, commissioned a PLC logic control program for an automated air handling system at the Shekak River facility, resulting increased efficiency of the units during summer operation.

James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** My region of responsibilities was expanded when we added by adding 5 more facilities, and 13 more hydroelectric turbine generators which included 2 horizontal S Kaplan"s, 3 horizontal Francis, 1 vertical Kaplan, 3 high velocity Pelton"s and 2 low flow Francis. This addition increased my responsibilities by 45 megawatts of power, 15 million dollars of revenues and 250 million dollars of asset management with a 1.2 million dollar operations and maintenance budget. managed and supervised the removal, repair and reinstallation of two speed increaser gear boxes, Campbellford Generating Station. Directed and provided installation and commissioning support and oversight of 2 3.5 mw Pelton Turbines control systems and the integrated plant controller, Boston Bar Generating Station. Directed and managed the removal, replacement and commissioning of 2 10 mw double regulated Francis turbines at Shekak River Generating Station. Directed and managed the rehabilitation of a 600 kw vertical Kaplan unit, and control system at the Hurdman Dam Generating Station, including the developed, installed and commissioned the automatic operations of the unit, PLC logic controller. Direct liaison with the client representative regarding operating, maintenance and budgeting issues, including client operating agreements. Direct supervision and management of 10 electrical mechanical technicians. Direct training of employees on site and in a class room setting in all aspects and skills related to the electrical power generation and distribution. Develop, plan and execute maintenance, testing and commissioning activities related to hydroelectric turbines and generators. Conducted these activities in a manner which ensures safety, efficiency, reliability of personnel, equipment and standards. Develop maintenance and testing protocols and procedures related to hydroelectric turbines and generators.

Direct, supervise and perform maintenance, testing and commissioning activities, record and analyze testing and maintenance data.

Develop, issue maintenance, testing and commissioning reports. Accurately maintain red line mechanical drawings and electrical schematics during testing, repair, rehab, installation of hydroelectric generating plant, turbines, generators, and associated plant control and ancillary equipment. . LEAD OPERATOR MAINTAINER ALGONQUIN POWER SYSTEMS HYDRO DIVISION LONG SAULT RAPIDS GENERATING STATION, COCHRANE ONTARIO NOVEMBER 1997 TO JUNE 2001

James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** Develop, plan and execute final commissioning procedures and testing of a 4 unit 18 mW Horizontal Kaplan Turbine Generating plant, new construction on the Abitibi River, in Cochrane Ontario.

Design, test and commission logic sequence operations within a programmable logic controller used for plant unit operations.

Design, test and commission the supervisory control and data acquisition system used to interface the operators and the equipment.

Develop and implement standard operating procedures, shut down policies and regulatory compliance policies.

Develop and implement a maintenance management program for the four generating units and all related plant equipment.

BARTLEY NOELLE COMPANY LIMITED 1991

Technical service roll - Commissioning, testing, and maintenance at Tembec Forest Products, Quebec

Transformer testing - Insulation Resistance - Turns Ratio Test - Dissolved Gas Analysis - Winding Resistance - Polarity and Vector Group - Short Circuit Impedance - Winding Losses - Dielectric Impedance - Tap Changer Functionality Protection Relay Verification and Functionality Test - Phase Over Current - 50-51, Ground Fault Detection - Over/Under Voltage - Phase Sequence Commissioned a newly installed electrical MCC installation, consisting of 200 - 600 Vac motor starters, including the main feeder circuits. Commissioned, a newly installed 6.6KV main feeder circuit to the new effluent treatment facility, including trouble shooting and providing solutions to the control and protection circuits found defective and deficient during the commissioning tests. ELECTRICAL GENERATING SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIST CANADIAN FORCES, AIR FORCE, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES DECEMBER 1976 TO MAY 1989

Duties included the design, installation, commissioning, startup, operations and maintenance of power generating equipment of all types from 5 kW to 3,000 kW, James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** including all related plant equipment, electrical distribution systems, control units, air compressors, fuel tanks, pumps, valves and piping. Canadian Armed Forces, 1977-1989

Canadian Forces Base North Bay, apprentice tradesman, 6 Unit, 7 cylinder national duel fuel prime movers coupled to 750kw generators, 4 complete overhauls, (tear down to the engine block, replaced pistons, cylinder liners, refurbished cylinder heads, generator cleaning and inspection), 6 front end time gear changes. Canadian Forces Station Sioux Lookout, journeyman, 4 unit, 6 cylinder Merlees diesel prime movers coupled to 600kw generators, 2 complete overhauls, (tear down to the engine block, replaced pistons, cylinder liners, refurbished cylinder heads, generator cleaning and inspection), one unit removal from service (crankshaft failure) Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Mobile Repair Team, journeyman team supervisor, - Our task was to support the generating systems trades at all Canadian Forces Bases in Canada, Artic, and Bermuda.

New installations equipment consisting of diesel engine, generator and control panels, at CFB Edmonton, CFB Cornwallis, CFB Toronto, CFS Sioux Lookout. Overhauls and major repairs

CFS Alert, 1 - 12 cylinder Caterpillar 900 kw, major inspection and overhaul, CFS Lowther, 1 front end gear change and 1major inspection and overhaul CFS Bermuda, 1 failure recovery and re-start of a rotary UPS system, redesign of the water filtration system, overhaul of the prime mover to the UPS CFS Sioux Lookout, 1 removal of a 6 cylinder Merlees diesel generator and control equipment.

CFB North Bay - second tour - shift supervisor, plant operations and maintenance. Developed and delivered on the job training courses related to the operations, maintenance and distribution of power generating equipment. Provided formal class room training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering A comprehensive work history, job description and rank received within the Canadian Armed Forces can be provided.

EDUCATION

Graduate, Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Electrical Power Generating Systems, Chilliwack British Columbia, Technologist James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** Level 3 Basic Trade’s Course, completed 1977, graduated top 5% Level 5 Advanced Technicians Course, completed 1981, graduated top 3% Level 6A Supervisors Power Systems Specialist Course, completed 1986, graduated top 3%

Basic Electronics for Technicians Course, completed 1989, graduated top student Air Command Junior Leaders, Canadian Forces School of Junior Leaders Summerside Prince Edward Island

Junior Leaders Training course completed 1984, graduated top 5%, and received the Distinguished Graduate Award

Graduate, Widdifield Secondary School, North Bay Ontario Grade 12, 1990 Regional Power Class, Easy Power, ESA International Negotiating Breakthroughs, Priority Management

Project Management, Priority Management

Professional Practice Exam, OACETT, successful completion 2007 SKILLS

Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical components of a hydroelectric turbine generating equipment.

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. Proficient knowledge of PLC Ladder Logic and controls. Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical Schematics and Mechanical drawings. Comprehensive knowledge of installation, testing, and commissioning protocols and procedures for mechanical and electrical components of a hydroelectric turbine generating plant.

Comprehensive knowledge of the use of test equipment for installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical components of a hydroelectric turbine generating plant.

James (Jim) Wayne Anderson

James W Anderson, 2772 Grayhawk Loop, Richland WA. 99354 – 778-***-**** Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of operations and maintenance budget process,

Comprehensive knowledge and skill sets required for, individual employee skill level assessment and knowledge based training.

Comprehensive knowledge of training development and delivery in all areas of skills and levels of understanding.

Comprehensive knowledge of the adult training system and knowledge management systems.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act, CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety, CSA Z460 Hazardous Energy Control, NETA National Electric Testing Association standard for electrical maintenance, NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Maintenance, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace and many other standards and best practices required to provide effective services. Comprehensive knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Including Maintain It Pro Series MP2.

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Front Page 2000, Power Point, Project,

Comprehensive knowledge of Easy Power Suite of Power Systems Analysis software. Comprehensive knowledge of Design, Development Implementation, and User Applications of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems,

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