DNV Cascade Admin Engineer

Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical and Computer) with expertise in the utility industry including start-up of computer hardware, software and equipment. Known as a high energy problem solver with the technical skills to effectively complete projects on time and on budget.

Boiler Optimization Project Manager and Implementer • Participated in development of boiler cleaning and optimization software.• Implementation of boiler cleaning and optimization software.• Optimized software and assisted customers to solve operational issues.• Provided site and remote maintenance resulting in contract renewals. • Prepared and presented customer training and manuals. Combustion Optimization Product Engineer• Participated in burner tuning software plant beta testing to commercialization.• Prepared AutoCAD cabinet and wiring diagrams.• Procured materials for systems.• Assembled systems.• Conducted factory acceptance testing.• Performed start-ups of systems at plants.• Prepared system manuals. Neural Net Implementation Contractor• Configured closed loop neural net optimization software resulting in ~ 0.5% savings.Controls Upgrade Engineering Consultant • Updated plant schematics to current wiring. • Created a master electronic I/O database.Controls Philosophy Advisor• Conducted SAMA and functional diagram reviews to resolve operational issues. • Participated in a field visit to China.Start-Up Electrical Lead Engineer• Served as electrical engineering lead for major utility’s NOx reduction equipment start-up• Maintained field rewiring translated to red lined wiring diagrams.• Prepared all electrical closeout documentation after completion of commissioning.CO2 Capture Commissioning Manager & Equipment Operator• Managed cross functional teams to start-up and resolve equipment issues.• Provided management with schedules and updates, completing on time and on budget.• Operated and maintained equipment during test campaigns. Boiler Design Engineer • Configured contract and bid designs for radiant/universal pressure, circulating fluidized bed boilers and environmental auxiliary systems.• Worked with vendors to develop quotes based on my calculated specifications.

• Communicated with A&E engineers, developed I/O databases, and converted P&IDs, SAMA, and control descriptions to configuration used in Bailey Control systems.

Customer support for Soft Automation products, including activations and general software functionality troubleshooting.