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Smithland, Ky

Responsible for daily plant operations including but not limited to: power generation, LOTO procedures, oil purification, regular maintenance of various oil & water pumps, generator & transformer cooling water systems, heavy equipment operator (telescoping forklift, log grabbers and trash rakes). Use of HMI control systems for Voith-Siemens 25 megawatt Hydroelectric generators (Kaplan Type). Also trained in site safety, standard first aid & AED certified. Assist with environmental compliance

Smithland, Ky

The Smithland site is a Hydro-electric project on the Ohio river. It involves the construction of a powerhouse with three Horizontal Kaplan type Bulb turbine generators.My current responsibilities are centered around inspection/supervision of balance of plant (BOP) piping and electrical installations; including but not limited to GSU Transformer installations, 161kV transmission line cable hook-ups and generator controls such as breaks, transformers, lube oil controls, system monitors, etcetera.My position began as a project management intern and has evolved to being an Environmental and Mechanical Inspector. Environmental inspections consist of monitoring discharge from the concrete batch plant to the Ohio River for suspended solids limits required for the 404 permit. I have also handled transfer of EPA and USACE environmental permits from the old general contractor to the new GC and have maintained fuel & storm water compliance inspections for the owner since.I compile the following reports:Mechanical/Electrical Engineer's Daily Report: Turbine/Generator/BOP Mechanical & Electrical Installations.Engineer's Weekly Report: General overview of all construction activitiesFERC Monthly Report: General Construction and Compliance activity report to the Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionAMP Daily Report: General construction activity report compiled for the owner's representative.My duties have consisted of pre-assembly inspection of bulb turbine, rotor & turbine shaft components. Inspection of welds, piping, conduit, arc flash and ventilation duct systems.I also have direct responsibility for closure gate & bulkhead gate hydraulic piping installation, gate installation, embedded mounting plate installation, and stay cone/generator housing alignment.I have also been assigned to assist the Office Engineer and have participated in contractor pay applications & manpower audits.

Smithland, Ky

Assistant to the Owner's Representative. Duties consisted of daily and weekly activity reports, warehousing of Voith and Owner furnished equipment, contractor/subcontractor/owner activity coordination, general office work, document control of time sheets materials received, invoices, owner expense accounts, work change directive(WCD) composition and subsequent recording thereof, and construction drawings/drawing interpretation for owner's representative.I became the site Environmental Inspector during this period when I pointed out to the Owner's Representative that the general contractor was out of compliance in a few matters regarding the site's 404 permit.Duties as an Environmental Inspector included monitoring particulate discharge from the concrete batch plant, erosion control, monitoring on-site fuel storage, and protection of the Corps of Engineers wetlands located on the east side of the project with particular attention to the Bald Eagle nest that is present in the wetlands.My attention to detail afforded me the opportunity to be loaned to MWH (Owner's Engineer) as a temporary assistant to the Field Office Engineer to help with an audit, which lead to me being hired by MWH in the diverse role of Field Technician which is my current employ.

Responsible for keys and security codes for bank locationsResponsible for customer interface with bank managersGeneral Building care (Cleaning and Maintenance)Perform periodic security checks

Kentucky

Various responsibilities involving supply warehousing and secure delivery.Held multiple positions of leadership: Largest group of which I had direct responsibility consisted of sixty(60) soldiers.Honorably Discharged

Service projectsTaught English as a second language to groups of tenTaught individuals and groups religious principles

Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Eagle Scout, Honorably discharged - US Army National Guard, ROTCMy work history covers project management.