Consultant
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Michael Kraatz is listed as Consultant at Utilicast, based in Magnolia, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michael Kraatz.
Michael Kraatz previously worked as Owner at Kraatz Consulting and Principal Director at Accenture. Michael Kraatz holds Bs, Mechanical Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin.
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Michael Kraatz is a Consultant at Utilicast. Colleagues describe him as "It doesn't take long after meeting Mike to realize the caliber of person, professional, and leader he is. He is a rare blend of down to earth sensibility and technical talent. I've seen him use his unique skillset over a number of years to solve some of the most difficult challenges in electric utility industry. I strongly recommend Mr. Kraatz in a professional setting and would encourage anyone seeking a dynamic energy industry professional (who has a heck ton of knowledge in SCADA, ADMS, and EMS) to contact him.", "Michael carried a lot of integrity with his work. He's a hard worker, a fast learner and very detail oriented in his tasks. With a mixed background of project managment, SCADA and EMS, he always delivered his projects above expectation.", and "Michael, is a tenatious individual, hard working, enthusiastic, and smart. He applied himself, and was eager to learn new concepts. I would love to have him on my staff today! Pete Hollyer"
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Michael Kraatz work experience
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Owner
Kraatz Consulting
Principal Director
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
Senior Manager
Apr 2015 - Nov 2020
Senior Manager
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Manager
Oct 2010 - Dec 2014
Senior Consultant
Apr 2007 - Sep 2010
Aerothermal Engineer
As a design engineer, Michael was responsible for executing design projects related to cost, operability, reliability, and efficiency of gas turbines. His general area of expertise was in design and testing IGCC and Syngas gas turbine combustion systems. He is also knowledgeable of current fuel and emissions requirements and capabilities. His accomplishments included:• Managed process and implementation of all IGCC/Syngas combustion emissions and operability guarantees for gas turbine requisition customers, ensuring regulatory compliance.• Developed algorithms to predict various gas turbine operating parameters. Created models to accurately predict gas turbine performance, saving an estimated $1.5MM per turbine and reducing downtime.• Developed predictions and methods to validate performance of combustion systems, and execute laboratory tests to validate performance, emissions, and reliability of gas turbine systems. Analyze data, issue written reports, and give presentations to customers and management on findings and recommendations.
Aug 2005 - Apr 2007
Reliability Engineer
Michael spent much of his time at Air Liquide employed in the Plant Operations group where he executed projects related to efficiency and reliability improvement. He also provided financial analysis and engineering support centered on asset optimization and maintenance. He spent two years in a rotational engineering program, exposing him to numerous facets of the company’s business and operations. He assumed various roles which included Reliability Engineer, Project Manager, Business Development Analyst, Risk Management Analyst, and Plant Engineer. In these roles he gained operational and technical knowledge of gas fired generation, hydrogen production, and air separation. His accomplishments included:• Assisted with risk estimating and reporting for new capital projects.• Managed preventative maintenance (PM) program utilizing MAXIMO Asset Management software.• Utilized SCADA and Visual Mesa to optimize cogeneration plant efficiency and performance.• Project manager for reliability and maintenance activities at plant outages.• Project engineer supporting the commissioning activities of a new ASU for NASA in Merritt Island, FL.• Developed model to calculate Hydrogen/Syngas plant availability and reliability.• Identified, justified, and implemented projects to improve safety, efficiency, reliability and process controls.
Dec 2001 - Aug 2005
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Michael Kraatz education
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The University Of Texas At Austin
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What company does Michael Kraatz work for?
Michael Kraatz works for Utilicast.
What is Michael Kraatz's role at Utilicast?
Michael Kraatz is listed as Consultant at Utilicast.
Where is Michael Kraatz based?
Michael Kraatz is based in Magnolia, Texas, United States while working with Utilicast.
What companies has Michael Kraatz worked for?
Michael Kraatz has worked for Utilicast, Kraatz Consulting, Accenture, The Structure Group, and Ge Energy.
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What schools did Michael Kraatz attend?
Michael Kraatz holds Bs, Mechanical Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin.
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