Gerard Nolan

Gerard Nolan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commissioning Manager at LotusWorks

  • Education

    • The University of Hull

      2002 - 2003
      Bachelor's degree Physics with Lasers and Photonics 3.4

      Bsc in Physics with Lasers and Photonics.Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics, Analytical Techniques. Magnetism and Superconductivity, Laser Devices and Laser Applications, Optical Communications, Displays and Non-Linear Optics. Communications; Instrumentation and Sensing; Linear Electronics, Project (“The Photoalignment of Liquid Crystals”).

  • Experience

    • LotusWorks

      Jul 2009 - now

      •Responsible for writing design related change orders and route to design manager for approval. •Actively coordinate customer input and scope development efforts.•Prepare project indicator / dashboard presentations (pulling consultant generated data, and project engineering team generated data into the required monthly report out format, for review by the DM). •Verify Design Review Schedule Accuracy, send out notifications of weekly postings. •Verify accuracy and completeness of posting of review comments, attendance, and package scores to project SharePoint server. •Verify accuracy of posting of review and issue-for-construction (IFC) drawings and specs to the SharePoint server, and verify update of combined “latest” drawings and specs folder •Post / merge scopes of work, estimates, and site specific scopes, estimates, as they are completed. •Project review meeting agenda generation – presenter notifications, minutes taking and posting.•Track and role up scopes of work for inclusion in design packages , Including transmittal of scopes and estimates to AE and data entry.•Driving Redline and Record Drawings through to completion.•Manage and perform inspections on instrumentation control systems, including pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters. •Review P&ID drawings and specifications for conformance with the Owners Project Basis of Design. Show less •Survey and evaluate legacy plant DCS installations and develop and present conduit and cable schedule based on findings.•Coordinate field verification of existing instrumentation and I/O assignments and develop and or redline existing loop diagrams and P&ID’s.•Develop sequence of operations from existing plant source code and DCS graphic screen functionality.•Reviewing Contractor’s shop drawing and submittals regarding electrical and I&C work and investigatingand developing engineered solutions to Contractor’s Requests for Information.•Liase with the I&C construction manager to plan, monitor and control contractor construction progress to meet the project schedule and update in the master schedule. Show less •Develop Start up and commissioning documentation as per site specific specifications, drawings, design and system integration Sequence of Operations of project base build dry and wet mechanical, waste water treatment and abatement systems.•Ensure that this documentation fully tests design intent requirements and operational philosophy of systems both at a logic/PLC and front end/SCADA level.•Plan and execute Operational Acceptance Test (OAT) and Functional Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures and generate deficiency punchlist items.•Develop a commissioning plan and perform commissioning activities in accordance with the USGBS LEED requirements for fundamental commissioning and enhanced commissioning credits.•Assisted plant operations team in gaining plant familiarity after equipment hand over. Show less •Co-ordinate and perform Functional Acceptance Test (FAT) of plant utility systems and process equipment as per design SOO’s and troubleshoot when required.•Design and review FAT documentation as per SOO’s.•Design, review and FAT Toxic Gas Monitoring System.•Generate Punchlist Item documentation and present to trades on behalf of the customer.•Perform Calibrations and loop checking as needed.•Worked with Vendors and project stake holders to deliver utility and process control system as per SOO and make recommendations through the RFI process.•Write and review PLC code as per design review with RSLogix500 V8.1 and RSLogix 5000(V17) and build screens accordingly.•Write and review PLC code as per design review with Proficy Machine Edition v5.8 and build screens accordingly Show less

      • Commissioning Manager

        Sept 2015 - now
      • I&C Design Engineer

        Feb 2013 - Sept 2015
      • I&C Engineer

        Apr 2012 - Feb 2013
      • I&C Commissioning Engineer

        Sept 2010 - Apr 2012
      • PLC/SCADA Engineer

        Jul 2009 - Sept 2010
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Learning Power BI Desktop

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I (CFTT)

      American Concrete Institute
      Feb 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Power BI Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector

      International Code Council
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • IFC Firestop Inspector Test

      International Firestop Council (IFC)
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)

      Building Commissioning Certification Board
      Oct 2024
      View certificate certificate