David Mack Email & Phone Number

Chicago

Lombard, Il

Lombard, Il

Westmont, Il

Project Engineer for Boiler MACT ProjectResponsible for development of a 117 MW, 1235 kpph steam, coal to gas conversion project including preparing detailed specifications and leading project technical evaluation of major equipment selection• Analyzed plant loads to optimize equipment sizing of a scope reduction. Lowered required capex by 45%, while maintaining steam supply redundancy• Defined requirements of integration of new equipment with existing plant resulting in the overall project saving over $2 million• Provided technical guidance for air permit application, resulting in Title V permit issuance on schedule to support the projectProject Manager for Generator Conversion Project Responsible for all aspects of a 2.3 MW turbine driven chiller to generator conversion project, including design requirements and managing required system upgrades • Identified concept, analyzed optimal dispatch within tariff, generated capital estimate and prepared model on economic value. Developed overall plan with two year payback• Presented project to Board Technical Committee and achieved capital approval• Prepared detailed specifications for design, procurement and construction contracts, resulting in under 5% change orders and completed project below budgetProject Engineer for Two 2 MW Natural Gas CHP plantsResponsible for improving operational and financial performance at two natural gas engine cogeneration projects, purchased out of bankruptcy and requiring significant recommissionning• Troubleshot technical performance issues, improving power to 100% of rated electric output and improving typical load factor to above 90%• Identified and executed material upgrades resulting in the doubling of thermal sales to $350k per year• Led successful $450k CHP efficiency incentive application raising efficiency to 62%

Tiverton, On, Canada

Engineering Project Controls Section Manager Managed section of 17 employees which was responsible for engineering contract management, budget preparation, outage coordination and engineering work management • Established outsourced engineering work allocation process that resulted in a streamlined method to contract ~$45 million of annual scope• Implemented strategy to categorize and complete engineering support requests which resulted in an over 80% backlog reduction

Tiverton, On, Canada

Plant Design Engineering, Reactor Design Group• Performed design changes and specifications per ASME Section III• Prepared engineering calculations, including mass and energy balances

Thorold, On, Canada

Piping Field EngineerResponsible for hydrotesting at 265 MW combined cycle plant with crew of 7 pipe fitters and for organizing completion of final closeout activities • Tested of over 15,000 feet of pipe, per ASME B31.1 and CSA B51, in 4 months meeting schedule requirement• Generated and managed project deficiency list of over 2500+ construction items, including walkdowns of completed systems, work assignment and owner verification. Ensured 100% completion rate

Master Of Engineering, Mechanical

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical

Exchange, Mechanical Engineering