Larry Becker Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa

Principal and owner of Northwest Power Consulting, LLC formed in 2016. Providing feasibility studies, conceptual design, cost estimating , constructability analysis and EPC contract negotiation supporting project development for the power , oil and gas and mining industries. Engaged by major utilities, industrials, mining , LNG and oil/gas producers , and developers in the US, Alaska, Caribbean , Central and South America. Developing several inside the fence cogeneration projects utilizing gas turbine simple and combined cycle plants, reciprocating engine generator plants , renewable energy generation plants . Presently completing Pre Feed studies for industrials and major gas producers in domestic US, Alaska, Canada, Caribbean and Central America.

Mastec Power Corp. - Seattle, Wa

Responsible for the US west coast, Alaska and Canada planning and marketing all Mas Tec Power Corp - EPC resource groups involving electric power generation , gas pipeline, midstream, transmission and distribution systems to utilities, IPPS, oil and gas markets domestically and internationally.

Seattle, Wa

Regional Manager - Combustion Turbine and Thermal ProjectsRegional Manager and Senior Project Manager II responsible for originating, staffing, managing, and executing projects involving teaming with EPC contractors on conventional generation projects utilizing simple and combined cycle and renewable energy projects for IPP’s, Utilities and Industrial energy clients in the US and Canada . Involved in monthly planning and business review meetings determining engineering resource manpower loading, developing the corporate marketing plan, department profit and loss reporting Responsibility for managing and developing Combustion Turbine , Simple and Combined Cycle , Thermal Project, feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, environmental permitting and electrical interconnect studies for utilities, IPP's, and Industrial Cogenerators and power users

Seattle, Wa

Regional Power Sector Leader – Pacific GroupResponsible for leading, managing and reporting profitability of the power sector for the west coast offices of URS by analyzing market parameters and developing proposals involving renewable and conventional energy technologies with IPP’s , major utilities, federal and private sector. Developed a renewable energy practice in solar, wind, hydro, biomass and sustainable design build energy projects for the federal and private sectors nationally and internationally.Originated and managed power project due diligence and siting studies (conventional and alternative) including technical, environmental and regulatory issues. Formed major utility pursuit teams with west coast utilities and coordinated teaming relationships with URS - Energy and Construction division on conventional gas fired power plants.

Seattle, Wa

Vice President – Engineering and ConstructionResponsible for originating new project development opportunities encompassing all aspects of power project development including strategic planning, conceptual design /project engineering, financial analysis and economic projections, fuel acquisition, site selection, environmental/ regulatory permitting, and development of power purchase agreements. Competitively bid EPC construction for a 320MW Combined Cycle plant at Goldendale and Plymouth, WA. Planned and coordinated all project due diligence and lender review requirements. Technologies include conventional gas fired plants, and renewable energy projects including wind, biomass, and geothermal

Bothell, Wa

Director – Business Development, 1987 - 2003Reported to the President of NEPCO and Senior Vice President of Business Development, was responsible for originating and managing business development opportunities for the firm in the US and internationally. Responsible for marketing SNC services, qualifying SNC for bid lists, managing and negotiating responsive firm bid EPC/turnkey contracts, developing and negotiating joint venture agreements, project schedules, construction estimates, and risk mitigation plans for RFP opportunities. Provided project management for the project encompassing all phases of project design, cost estimating, vendor negotiating, project scheduling, and negotiation of the EPC contract, terms and conditions prior to contract signature. Responsible for continued project management cost monitoring and contract administration during the project execution phase. Has successfully marketed and closed major international and domestic EPC contracts for the firm involving projects in the $50MM to $1.0 billion range.

Bellevue, Wa

Originated and managed the execution of Aero derivative and Frame combustion turbine simple and combined cycle project designs , cost estimates , project schedules for industrial cogeneration and coal fired back end scrubber power plants in the northwest, California and Alaska.

Corvallis Oregon And San Diego , Ca

Project Manager /Business Development Prepared complete detail designs for numerous small cogeneration facilities in the 5 to 25MW in Oregon and California. Provided study analysis for several cogeneration power plants in the San Diego, CA area. Point Loma Waste Water Treatment Plant - 12 MW Digester Gas Engine Generator Project

Denver, Co

As Lead Process Engineer was responsible for specifying, sizing and design of large fossil fired (coal) power plants in southwest US , for the utility coal plant design construction at UP&L, NPPD, PNM As Resident Mechanical Engineer was responsible for the engineering design and construction of the Public Service of New Mexico , Four Corners , Farmington, NM power plant

Schenectady, N.Y.

As the Medium Gas Turbine Department Service Supervisor - was responsible for on site installation of Frame gas turbine generating equipment, for the Installation & Service Engineering Dept.As Applications Engineer worked in Large Steam Turbine & Generator Department in the technical design and support of fossil fired coal plant steam turbine generating equipment.