Manage Field Service teams for Steam Turbine, Gas Turbine and Generator repair, maintenance and upgrade projects for existing MPS equipment fleet for North and South America.Responsible for coordinating and managing field technicians for executing planned and unplanned outages including but not limited to steam turbine majors, GT Majors, GT Combustor inspections, GT Turbine inspections, GT and ST upgrades, generator majors , ST valve maintenance.Perform standard tasks using established methods, principles, concepts and procedures related to combustion turbine outage maintenance;Lead groups of field service personnel on different types of Turbine outage maintenance on various OEM and non-OEM frames;Assist technical and non-technical personnel at the job site in determining company responsibility and actions;Implement quality control procedures during disassembly, inspection, and assembly of turbines;Review disassembly data and clearances and provide recommendations;Review unit start-up and post outage operation data and abnormalities;Communicate the technical information relating to buyer covered parts for the purpose of equipment reliability with the Resident Engineer or Program Manager;Generate detailed field reports. Interface with customer personnel to coordinate work and provide progress. Interpret and apply drawings, field procedures, and technical documents to open/close activities;Review unit startup and post outage operation data and abnormalities.Manage field budget for optimum profitability;Prepare and submit accurate reports regarding conditions, required actions and obtained results;Prepare and instruct training courses for supervisors and mechanical specialists;Support operational functions of the Remote Monitoring Center;Assist in the development of specific outage parts requirements;Perform other such duties as may be required.

Acts in an advisory capacity to the Project Manager and administers projects, training developent & programs, compliance and safety programs on matters of safety policy and interpretation of safety standards.Performs classroom and hands-on Power Plant training for Siemens customers, technicians and engineering personnel. Develops, coordinates and drives power generation, continuous improvement, compliance, and operational training & excellence deployment plans for plants. Teach methodologies to become more effective and efficient while fostering an atmosphere/culture of continuous improvement. Identifies problem areas, coordinates corrective action, and effects changes and improvements, as necessary. Excellent report-writing skills with a rigorous analytical approach; focus on results. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and on a variety of sites; travel around the country and internationally. Assists senior leaders and champions in selecting projects that align with plant goals and strategiesEnsures project tracking system and business results are maintained, and results are communicated/summarized monthly. Work with leadership in installing organizational supports for training initiatives (reviews, communications, rewards, software, etc.). Lead plant projects of significant size and scope while supporting mechanisms for knowledge sharing and best-practice knowledge transfer among Siemens employees and its customers.

Directs all business operations, training and development programs for Navy and Coast Guard ships by developing skills, managing risk, optimizing operations, enhancing productivity and quality of work; ensuring the ships and its personnel are fully operational and mission ready. Directly manages and employs a staff of 135 civilian and military personnel in training and standardization, scheduling for 19 ships and data collection & analysis. Develops and presents of site-specific operating procedures, customer operator training programs for gas turbine projects in open or combined cycle, large steam turbine power plants and projects.•Directed a cross-functional team which identified key improvement areas in the training, developed strategies for improvement increasing readiness rate from 77% to 88%. •Responsible for a department focused on technical improvement initiatives. Broad base of skills in process improvement, project management, and change management.•Ranked #1 Director out of 6. Awarded Navy Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional professionalism, personal initiative and loyal devotion to duty while serving in the United States Naval Service for 23 years.

Led and directed a staff of 11 personnel in the development of operational, logistical and tactical level plans, coordination with coalition countries and force allocation. Assisted the Commander by coordinating the formulation and preparation of operation plans and policies, prepared standard instructions concerning disposition and tactical procedures for over 100 naval units constituting command's forces; advised in matters relating to the combat readiness of subordinate commands to perform air/surface/subsurface functions; directed preparation of estimates of situation, coordinating with other staff divisions; oversaw the preparation and implementation of training schedules and exercises. Maintained liaison with forces associated with commander's mission. • Successfully planned and executed annual budgets ranging from $5M to $15M delivering quality and timely logistics support and inventory management to Navy, Marine Corps, Joint and Allied Forces.• Awarded Navy Commendation Medal for demonstrating a remarkable ability to assimilate the broad spectrum of tactical tasks, skillful planning and tracking of a balanced force flow to meet the operational requirements for 11 U.S. and 3 coalition task forces and over 100 ships from 22 nations, including 8 carriers and expeditionary strike groups.

Managed 42 employees supporting global fleet and shore based supply chain and logistic for over 60 naval units. Planned and executed the merger of logistics based in Central and South America to include Supply, Storage, and Distribution; Fuel; Postal; Procurement; and Household Goods shipment and delivery. • Lean efficiencies reduced support costs by 15% saving $10M annually. • Managed emergency ship repairs and maintenance projects in foreign facilities resulting in $2M in reduced costs and enhanced readiness.• Awarded Navy Commendation Medal for providing outstanding operational and logistics oversight to all U.S. Navy assets deployed to the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of counter illicit trafficking, theater security cooperation and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations. Additionally, for flawlessly managing all procedural aspects involving the receipt, timely processing and expedited shipment of over 13,000 high priority parts to over 30 countries significantly contributing to a 100% mission accomplishment rate for deployed units.

Administered the engineering department, managed and trained 85 personnel in all engineering ratings. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 4 GE LM 2500 propulsion gas turbine engines, 3 auxiliary electrical plant gas turbine engines and related equipment. Superintended all engineering spaces; directed the maintenance of boat machinery, control of damage, repair of hull and appurtenances and repairs not specifically assigned to other departments; directed procurement and use of fuel, lubricants, spare parts and other engineering equipage; managed and maintained all comprehensive engineering programs; directed preparation of required engineering records and reports. Command’s Quality Assurance Officer.•Managed over $150M in equipment and repair parts. Revitalized the poor performing Propulsion Division into a high performing operation. Initiated hazardous material financial and inventory controls that improved safety and resulting savings in excess of $4M over a two year period. •Championed Lean Six Sigma, experienced Project Manager; completing over 30 projects during a major dry dock availability yielding in excess of $20M+ in savings in a two year period.•Directly supervised service crews to accomplish overhauls of steam turbines, valve inspections and generator Inspections.•Coordinated the development of improvement initiatives with Reliability Centered Maintenance principles such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).•Coordinated the development of improvement initiatives including the development of site level and enterprise wide Maintenance & Reliability strategies including cost estimates, schedules and metrics.•Provided training and mentoring to Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, Planners and Reliability Engineers.

Managed the engineering department and trained 47 personnel in all engineering ratings. Responsible for the overall plant management and coordination of plant operations consistent with cost, profit, quality, productivity objectives and for the operation and maintenance of 2 GE LM 2500 propulsion gas turbine engines, 3 CAT service diesel generators and related equipment. Ensured the safe day to day operations in the engineering department, services, programs, projects, plans, and management objectives were achieved; encompassing project management, engineering, life cycle of plant and equipment and preventive maintenance programs. Managed over $100M in equipment and repair parts.•Awarded Navy Commendation Medal for superior performance of duties as coordinator for the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) visit, executed preparations for a ship-wide Congressionally-mandated inspection, managing over 2,000 equipment checks and all administrative requirements and leading to “the best INSURV in the last 2 years” per Senior Inspector.

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Directly supervised 17 personnel and 3 divisions; responsible for the safe navigation of a 4300-ton guided missile frigate and all administrative matters for a crew of 235 personnel. • Ranked as the #1 Junior Officer onboard out of 25 officers.• Personally developed and implemented a rigorous Surface Warfare Officer training and qualification program, resulting in 100% qualification of junior officers during a 7-month deployment.• Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for superior performance of duties.

Supervised 15 personnel and directed all communication activities external to the command. Managed the security of classified information, administrative directives, message drafting, and communications equipment.

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Boiler Technician 2nd Class Leading Petty Officer (E-5) Boiler’s Division USS MOUNT BAKER (AE-34), Charleston, SC 10/1994 to 10/1995 Responsible for directly overseeing the maintenance of production schedules, quality of work, planning, assigning duties and training employees. Qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch.Boiler Technician 2nd Class Leading Petty Officer (E-5) #3 Main Machinery Room USS SARATOGA (CV-60) Mayport, FL 9/1992 to 9/1994 Responsible for the scheduling and completion of all preventative and predictive maintenance on all boilers and related machinery.Boiler Technician 3rd Class Work Center Supervisor/Oil King (E-4) Boiler’s Division USS SEATTLE (AOE-3) Earle, NJ 6/1990 to 06/1992 Fuel oil and lube oil quality manager. Responsible for the bunker of both fuel oil lubricating oil and the distribution to four main boilers, main engine reduction gears and auxiliary equipment.