Power Plant Manager

Terry V. Chiles

************@*****.***

USA phone 661-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY:

I have spent my professional career working in Power Plants, having manned almost every job from watch-standing engineer aboard ships to managing five very different power plants in four countries.

Extensive experience in administration, operations, training, environmental, health, safety, maintenance, plant retrofits, new equipment procurement and installation, project development and execution, commissioning, and start up.

Experience includes managing many major overhauls and retrofits involving steam turbines, gas turbines, boilers, solid fuel systems, and replacement of Aeroderivitive Gas Turbines 12 times.

I have commissioned, started, and managed two facilities that are test, research, and development Power Plants; one Oxycombustion and one Solar Thermal.

EDUCATION:

BS degree in Industrial Management, earned at The University of Texas at Austin and The Union Institute in Miami Florida.

Graduated first in my class at Calhoon Marine Engineering School, and earned a U.S. Coast Guard License as Chief Engineer, Steam and Motor Ships, Unlimited Horsepower.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• No lost time injuries, environmental or regulatory citations, notices of violations or fines have occurred during my time managing projects or facilities.

• Ability to establish trust and maintain effective working relationship with clients and coworkers. Excellent communication and negotiating skills. Able to motivate and train, and effectively foster teamwork.

• Astute in understanding and improving all facets of Power Plants. I excel in systems analysis and modification, and in all types of Power Plant troubleshooting.

• Excellent scheduling, project development and execution skills including major overhauls, retrofits, and new installations.

• Experienced in budget development, capitol project development, EHS compliance, risk mitigation, and general administration.

• Computer literacy including MS Office, Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

From November 2009 until present:

Plant Manager and Consultant at a Westinghouse 501D5A power barge in Guayaquil Ecuador, managing power plant and several significant projects. Providing training for managers and staff, evaluating and improving all policies and procedures for maintenance, operations, administration, environmental, health, and safety.

February 2009 until November 2009:

Analyzing equipment, processes, and administrative procedures as a Private Consultant for several clients, including power plant and agricultural chemical firms, with responsibilities including EHS review and equipment design.

June 2008 until January 2009, Ausra Inc., Kimberlina Solar Thermal Facility:

Facility Manager during commissioning and startup of 15MW direct solar thermal Power Plant.

This facility was opened on October 23, 2008 by Gov. Arnold Schwartzenegger, and by late 2008 the plant was idled as Ausra ran out of money. The drop in crude oil prices and the economic downturn stalled Ausra’s effort to find funding resulting in significant layoffs and cessation of power plant activities, and facility was shut down.

January 2004 through May 2008, Clean Energy Systems Inc., Kimberlina Power Plant:

For six months I was a Consultant evaluating and recommissioning a biomass plant idle for 18 years. As Facility Manager I repowered the facility with the world’s first commercial Oxycombustion Gas Generator, which produced drive gas directly from the combustion process. The gas, 90% steam and 10% CO2, was used to drive the existing Elliott Steam turbine, and was condensed in a new stainless steel condenser, with the CO2 then captured by a vacuum pump.

I developed all policies and procedures, dealt with all compliance and permitting issues, hired and trained staff, and installed, commissioned, and started the 20 MW oxy-combustion gas generator. This included assisting with steam and water cycle design and installation, acquisition and installation of a micro filtration system, deionizers, an RO system, an HP feedpump, and rehabilitation of the steam turbine and generator control and protection systems and the electrical distribution and control systems.

Duration testing was conducted and demonstrated the viability and robustness of the Oxycombustion unit, and I served as a shift supervisor during the durability run. Subsequent testing included including several synthetic gases, landfill gas, heavy residual fuels, and various qualities of injection cooling water in the oxycombustor.

Responsibilities also included expansion and additions to auxiliary systems to allow testing and operation of a 170 MW Oxycombustion Gas Generator. This included selection, procurement, and installation of a high pressure Natural Gas compressor and accumulators, high pressure oxygen accumulators, 600 HP high pressure feed pump, a new cooling water pump and piping system, and rehabilitation of a large high speed gearbox including installation of a modern temperature and vibration monitoring system. .

May 2001 through December 2004 at Millennium Energy LLC:

As Engineering Manager for a Development and Asset Management company, I took part in Power Plant development efforts for LM6000 projects, and assisted in securing a site and equipment for an LM6000 Enhanced Oil Recovery project in the Bakersfield area.

I also provided O&M and engineering support for two IPP coal-fired plants, assisting with hiring, troubleshooting, planned and forced outages, and major maintenance planning. I planned, developed, negotiated, and managed two major Steam Turbine overhauls and a CEMS retrofit, all without assistance.

May 1998 through May 2001, General Electric:

Facility Manager of naphtha-fueled GE LM6000 Combined Cycle Independent Power Plant in India during commissioning, startup, and commercial operation. I guided the owner through significant warranty issues with GE Aeroderivative, including negotiations in Schenectady NY to resolve design issues centered on naphtha fuel. I convinced GE that there were serious design issues affecting availability, maintenance, and operations, and that an internal failure of a lube oil line was related.

As LTSA Project Manager, I was responsible for developing site information for numerous 7EA and 7FAPower Plants. This was part of the global implementation of an enterprise software which was implemented to track and schedule parts rotation throughout the LTSA fleet. Training included design, construction, and maintenance of frame 7 Gas Turbines.

July 1997 through April 1998, Stewart and Stevenson Operations:

Facility Manager of three separate IPP facilities totaling 270 MW in Manaus Brazil during construction, commissioning, and start-up. Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained staff of 55, negotiated medical insurance and transportation . GE bought Stewart and Stevenson and I took a reassignment to an LM6000 plant in India.

August 1995 through June 1997, Delano Energy Company, Thermo Ecotec:

Maintenance Manager of a two unit 50 MW biomass plant in California. Facility included two fluidized-bed boilers, two ABB VAX steam turbines, and an extensive fuel receiving, processing and distribution system. Managed a major conversion of fuel feed distribution systems in both combustors, modified fuel conveying systems, modified internal supports and combustion air distribution in both combustors, planned, negotiated, and managed two stainless superheater retrofits, an STG major overhaul, and 12 major scheduled outages.

January 1995 through July 1995, Delano Energy Company, Thermo Ecotec:

Project Engineer of a 50 MW fluidized bed biomass fueled IPP in California, responsible for EHS compliance and training. Reviewed and updated all plant compliance permits, programs, procedures, and support contracts, and did project management during scheduled outages.

July 1989 through December 1994, South Florida Cogeneration Associates, Thermo Ecotec:

Plant Engineer at an independent 32 MW CCGT Power Plant in downtown Miami, Florida. Responsibilities included operations and maintenance, repairs, training, and regulatory compliance.

Sailed as Third, Second, First, and Chief Engineer aboard various U.S. Merchant Marine Steam and Diesel ships, including freighters, tankers, and container ships. As Chief and First Engineer for several years, I had direct responsibility for operation of the engine department and maintenance and repair of all shipboard electrical and mechanical equipment.

MAJOR EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE:

• Boilers: Zern, Deltac, EPI, Babcock and Wilcox, Foster Wheeler, PyroPower, and Ajax. Black oil, natural gas, biomass, and coal, waste heat and auxiliary boilers, circulating fluidized bed and fluidized bubbling bed.

• Steam Turbines: GE, Elliott, ABB, Westinghouse, Ahlstom, and Peter Brotherhood, Westinghouse .

• Gas Turbines: Rolls Royce SK30, GE Frame 6, Pratt and Whitney FT-4, GE LM6000 and Westinghouse 501D.

• Switch gear and breakers of many designs.

• Oxycombustion gas generators.

• Large Turbo Electric propulsion systems.

• Generators: GE, Westinghouse, Ideal, and Brush.

• Various Main and auxiliary Diesel Engines up to 60,000 HP.

• Water purification, including multiple effect evaporators, reverse osmosis systems, micro filtration, and deionizers.

• Zero discharge waste water systems.

• Steam absorption and centrifugal chillers.

• Natural Gas Compressors, medium and high-pressure.

• Liquid oxygen and high-pressure gaseous oxygen systems.

• Control Systems: Foxboro, Bailey, GE Mark 5 and 6, Woodward, Allen Bradley, Westinghouse/Siemens WDPF.

• CMMS: GP MaTe, MP2.

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