Chris Karwick Email & Phone Number

Santa Clara, Ca

Department Head over Silicon Valley Power's Utility Operations group which is made up of Electric Grid Operations, Power Generation, Substations, Transmission and Distribution, and Operations Engineering Divisions. (over 100 Full Time Employees) I report to the Chief Operating Officer

Santa Clara, California

Plant Manager of Santa Clara fleet of CCGT, Cogeneration facility, Frame Unit Peakers, and Asset Manager over multiple remote Hydro-Electric Facilities. Responsible for overall direction of Facilities, EH&S and NERC Compliance, Budget, Capital Project development and Execution.

Metcalf Energy Center

Maintenance Manager of 2X1 Combined Cycle Power PlantSiemens 501F CT'sSiemens KN Steam TurbineNooter/Eriksen HRSG

Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility

O&M Manager of original capacity 180MW (Simple Cycle) Plant, Facility Manager and Expert during Construction period, O&M Manager of Combined Cycle 300MW 4 X 1 Power Plant. Proven success in management of budgets, personnel, contracts, and regulatory permits of the facility. Recognized for leadership in Startup and Team Development, Operational Excellence, and Maintenance Management. GE LM6000Mitsubishi Steam TurbineVogt HRSGEmerson Ovation DCS

Monterey Cogeneration, Inc.

O&M Mgr. of Combined Cycle Co-Generation facility. Successfully managed budgets, all personnel, contracts, and permits of facility. Sadly, the plant was demolished in 2011 due to lack of contract. Site Manager through demolition of plant which included solicitation and execution of demolition contracts, capital equipment sale, environmental remediation of facilities (lead, asbestos, buried tanks), closure of environmental permits, closure of easements, and closure of business contracts. GE LM2500Shin nippon Steam TurbineDeltak HRSG

South Bay Projects

Multiple Operations and Engineering support roles for Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle plants in South Bay Projects region for Calpine Corporation. Focused on developing procedures to increase efficiency, decrease down time, and provide understanding to employees. Managed Capital Projects from initial Work Order, selection of Material/Equipment and Work Scope, through to implementation and commissioning. Responsible for EH&S compliance and generated/submitted compliance reports. Active Safety Committee member and leader.

Shipboard

I sailed as a Third Assistant Engineer on Diesel, Gas Turbine, and Steam Ships for various Shipping Companies. Alaska Tanker CompanyCentral Gulf LinesMatsonAPL

Los Angeles, Ca

Mechanical Engineer at the UCLA Energy Facility. Developed procedures to maximize production and efficiency.