- Knowledgeable and experienced with the inspection, testing, repair and construction of Siemens, Westinghouse, General Electric, Alstom, Toshiba and Allis-Chalmers style conventional, hydrogen single and double tube stack and water cooled generator windings and iron cores.- Qualified to inspect, test, and repair static collector assemblies and brushless excitation systems.- Automatic voltage regulator specialist capable of testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing Westinghouse WTA, WTA-300, WTA-300B, TRA, MGR, PRX, PRX-400, and WDR voltage regulators.- Plan materials, schedules, and costs for turbine generator, main unit step up transformers, unit auxiliary transformers, generator breakers, DC exciters, EX-2000, EX-2100, and ECS-21000 voltage regulators.- Highly versatile engineer capable of developing new procedures in the field for non-standardized testing of electrical equipment to meet specialized customer needs.
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Manager Of Solar OperationsNorthstar Clean Energy Apr 2023 - PresentAnn Arbor, Michigan, UsManaging the operations and maintenance of a 180 MW solar farm. -
Engineering Services SpecialistCms Energy Mar 2011 - Apr 2023Jackson, Michigan, Us -
Generator SpecialistMechanical Dynamics And Analysis Inc 2009 - 2010Project engineer for generator work at various customer sites. Supervised crews of Field Service Technicians on those job sites. Responsible for cost control of firm price jobs. Reviewed previous Generator and Exciter reports and made recommendations on preventative maintenance schedules. Performed life assessment of generators and exciters. Performed non-destructive electrical testing of generators, exciters, and rotors. (i.e. megger, El-cid, field resistance) Perform destructive electrical testing, such as high pot proof test and dielectric absorption testing. Performed hydraulic integrity test on water-cooled generator stators. Designed specialty tooling as needed to complete the job.
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Advanced Generation Specialist, Technical ServicesFirst Energy Power Generation 2008 - 2009Project manager for Generators, Exciters, Voltage Regulators, and Substation equipment as a 6 Unit plant. Create bid specifications and review vender quotes. Oversaw contractors on the site performing work. Planned preventative maintenance activities during outages. Performed life assessment of Generators, Exciters, Voltage regulators, and substation equipment. Reviewed plant electrical drawings for accuracy and make changes as needed. Performed inspections on Generators, Exciters, voltage regulators, and substation equipment. Planned emergent work schedules on electrical equipment. Requested outages and review lockouts and tag outs on electrical plant equipment.
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Field Service Enginer, Generator ServicesSiemens Westinghouse 2002 - 2008Floor engineer for generator rewinds. Generator crawl-through specialist. Performed Non-destructive electrical testing of generators, rotors, and exciters. Performed destructive electrical testing such as Hi-pot and dielectric absorption testing. Supervised and inspected various generator repairs performed by technicians including, but not limited to re-winds, re-wedges, parallel ring block replacements, insulation repairs, and core tightening. Quality assurance engineer on Siemens Westinghouse's first successful 20-day or less rewind. Maintained, repaired, inspected, and upgraded automatic voltage regulator control systems. Composed customer reports with test results, graphs, charts, and recommendations utilizing specialized software. Evaluated and documented technician performance during and after jobs. Reviewed and edited AVR engineer field reports prior to final submission to customer. Ensured procedures are current and properly used during field operations.
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Field Service EngineerTurbine Control Service Associates, Inc. 1998 - 2002Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UsTraveled to customer sites in order to maintain, repair, install, inspect, and upgrade voltage regulator control systems. Conducted in-house troubleshooting, modification, and repair of voltage regulator circuit boards. Provided emergency customer telephone technical support to ensure continued power production. Maintained inventory control of electronic components for voltage regulator repair. -
Senior Airman, Electrical System SpecialistUnited States Air Force 1993 - 1997Randolph Afb, Tx, UsMaintained and repaired fire alarm systems, security alarm systems, traffic control systems, airfield lighting systems, interior electrical systems, and external power distribution systems. Trained additional specialists to maintain, repair, and operate fire alarm systems, security alarm systems, and traffic control systems.
David Amon Education Details
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Pittsburgh Technical CollegeAssociate Degree In Specialized Technology Electronics -
Air Force Technical SchoolElectrical Systems Specialist -
Brookville Junior/Senior High School
Frequently Asked Questions about David Amon
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David Amon works for Northstar Clean Energy
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David Amon's current role is Manager of Solar Operations.
What schools did David Amon attend?
David Amon attended Pittsburgh Technical College, Air Force Technical School, Brookville Junior/senior High School.
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