Power Plant Manager

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Keokuk, IA *****

Phon Phone Home 319-***-****

Cell 319-***-****

E-mail *****.*********@*****.***

Steve Forbes

Objective: To obtain an operations or maintenance management position at a growing, people-oriented power generation company. I would enjoy the opportunity to utilize my strong analytical, detail-oriented and interpersonal skills along with my exceptional common sense to reduce costs, increase process uptime and mentor subordinates. All the while engaging in new challenges and learning experiences.

Summary :

Extensive experience in power generation and management. I have been involved in several process system commissioning’s while gaining experience in leadership and mentoring, My operations management forte is in process utilities and distributed control systems. Expert at analyzing and solving the most complex of problems.Self-motivated professional, capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Work experience:

Roquette America Inc., Keokuk, IA – 2/04 to present

Shift Team Leader

Responsible for:

* Supervising the successful startup of a 50 MW cogeneration complex, 30 MW CFB complex, and a 70,000 SCFH hydrogen generation complex.

* Supervising the daily operations of the following equipment:

(1) Aker Kvaerner 1200-psi 633,000 PPH fluidized bed coal fired boiler with a 30 MW Siemens back pressure STG and associated auxiliary equipment.

(1) GE Frame 6B gas turbine with an Alstom 40 MW generator and associated auxiliary equipment.

(1) Alstom 365,000 pph HRSG with a 10 MW Fincanteri back pressure STG and associated auxiliary equipment.

(1) 70,000 SCFH Hydro-Chem. hydrogen generation & compression complex.

(6) 200-psi 75,000 pph natural gas fired boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.

4.6 mgd waste water treatment plant

15,000 SCFM plant compressed air system

9500 GPM plant cooling water system.

60 MW plant electrical distribution system

Foxboro DCS qualified

* Utilities department PSM program manager.

HL Power, Wendel, CA. - 8/01 to 11/04

Shift Supervisor /Control Room Operator

* Supervising the daily operations and maintenance of following equipment::

* (1) 300,000 pph wood fired 1200 psi boiler with a 35 MW STG set and associated auxiliary equipment.

* Fuel handling Utilizing 3 Ingersol/Dresser TD40 dozers and 2 Ingersol/Dresser 560 loaders.

* Bailey Net 90 DCS Qualified

* Training new operators in all phases of power plant operations.

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, North Chicago, IL. - 1997 to 7/01

System Technician managed daily maintenance or the following systems:

* (2) 850 psi stoker coal fired boilers (associated auxiliary equipment).

* 50 - mgd lake water-cooling systems.

* (5) 140 psi 75,000 pph natural gas fired boilers.

* (1) Gas turbine/waste heat boiler set.

* High voltage electrical distribution.

* Supervised numerous system shutdowns to make repairs.

* Worked as primary liaison between contractors and department.

* Identified several cost reduction operational strategies.

* Presented an idea that resulted in off-line 150# boilers to be in standby, available immediately in emergency situations.

Control Room / Utilities Operator

Responsible for Operation of:

* (2) 850 lb. 100,000 pph Coal fired Boilers.

* (5) 140 lb. 75,000 pph Coal and Nat. Gas fired Boilers

* (12) Chillers (8 - Refrigeration and 4 Absorption units)

(8) Water distillation units

* (7) Reverse Osmosis filtration / Continuous Deionization sets.

* 50 million gallon per day Lake Cooling System.

U.S. NAVY, - 5/86 to 7/92

U.S.S. Wisconsin & U.S.S. Monogahela 5/86 to 7/92

Boiler Technician

* Supervised the Operation and Maintenance:

(2) Babcock & Wilcox 600 psi M-type 90,000 pph Boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.

* (2) Combustion Engineering 600 PSI, 75,000 pph Boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.

* Responsible for the inventory, serialization and storing of over 10,000 naval publications.

* Highly knowledgeable in supply procedures, ensuring prompt 24 hour availability of critical repair parts.

* Developed numerous lesson plans for divisional training.

Education

U.S. Navy, Boiler Operator School, 1986-1987 Graduated with honors

Pierce High School, Arbuckle, CA. 1985 Graduated

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