Matt Boddy

Experience

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  Xcel Energy

  Jul 2014 - now

  Monitor machine condition at combined cycle power plants, coal fired power plants, and helped lead the implementation of Xcel Energy's wind turbine monitoring program in the M&D Center. Monitored power plants in all three Xcel Energy service regions. Extensive use of pattern recognition software GE SmartSignal and the OSi PI software suite (ProcessBook, Datalink, Vision, Asset Framework, & System Management Tools).Extensive knowledge how to monitor both process and mechanical condition of the following critical pieces of equipment:Wind TurbinesSteam TurbinesCombustion TurbinesBoiler Feed PumpsCondensate PumpsCirculating Water PumpsID FansFD FansFeedwater HeatersBoiler Acoustics Show less Met and exceeded goals set forth by Senior M&D Engineers under accelerated time constraintsMonitored advisories put forth by GE SmartSignal and effectively communicated potential issues with the power plantsCompleted the performance calculations for boiler feed pumps, steam turbines, feedwater heaters and HRSGs (efficiency, pressure ratios, TTD, DCA, etc.)Compiled design data for critical assets at all phase one power plantsBuilt the following equipment status screens utilizing OSi PI ProcessBook for major coal plants: Steam Cycle Displays, Boiler Feed Pumps (Motor & Turbine Driven), Mills, Air Heaters, Turbine – Generator, Condenser, & Feedwater HeatersHelped map roughly 10,000 OSi PI tags into OSi PI Asset Framework Show less

  • Senior Engineer - Monitoring & Diagnostics

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Staff Engineer - Monitoring & Diagnostics

    May 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Monitoring & Diagnostics Contract Engineer

    Jul 2014 - May 2017