Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Engineer at a 1400 MW power station. Natural gas fired mix of gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbines, natural gas fired boilers with steam turbines, and simple cycle gas turbines. Steam and motor driven pumps, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, lake water pumps both circulating and cooling water. Water treatment systems, water diversions systems from river to cooling pond, management of cooling pond. Turbine inlet cooling system, ammonia… Show more Senior Engineer at a 1400 MW power station. Natural gas fired mix of gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbines, natural gas fired boilers with steam turbines, and simple cycle gas turbines. Steam and motor driven pumps, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, lake water pumps both circulating and cooling water. Water treatment systems, water diversions systems from river to cooling pond, management of cooling pond. Turbine inlet cooling system, ammonia refrigeration compressors and condenser, 7000 tons capacity, chilled water loop. Valves, control valves, shut off valves, ball valves, gate valves, globe valves. Air preheaters, both tube type and regenerative. Responsible for day to day operations and maintenance support for maintaining reliable low cost production. Also supported major capital upgrades to facilities. Was a resource for the mechanics, instrumentation technicians and operators. Also a resource for plant management on decisions for daily and longer term.Experience testing turbines, boilers and condensers for efficiency gains. This includes both natural gas and coal fired boilers. Show less