James Wainio

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2013

  Intermediate level maintenance activity for Navy region southwest. Performed various jobs onboard Naval vessels for GE LM 2500's and Allison 9130/9140RF K17/K34 Gas turbine generator sets. Started as repair shop supply chain custodian and advanced to the supervisory position in 6 months. Shifted to gas turbine repair team member and advanced to repair team leader and certifying NAMTS 4140 NEC. (Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy) Certificate for demonstrating knowledge of intermediate-level repair procedures, repair and maintenance standards, quality assurance specifications, and proper use of IMA industrial machinery. Show less Operate,repair,and perform orginizational and intermediate maintenance on mechanical components of gas turbine engines, main propulsion machinery(including gears,shafts and controllable pitch propellers). As well as assigned auxiliary systems and equipment to include fuel and lube oil systems, low pressure air, hydraulic, and bleed air systems. Fuel and oil quality assurance testing and pump logic sequencing. Problem recognition, troubleshooting, emergent repairs, gage calibration, development and understanding of technical documentation and schematics. Show less

  • GSM2 (Gas turbine systems technician 2nd class)

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  • GSM3 (Gas turbine systems technician 3rd class)

    Jan 2006 - Jul 2010
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  GAS TURBINE TECHNICIAN U.S. NAVY

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2016

  GSM1 (Gas Turbine Systems Technician Mechanical 1st Class E-6)

  Leading Petty Officer (Maintenance supervisor) of 2 main engine rooms and the oil test lab on board the USS Ross DDG 71. Overall in charge of 17 personnel, 4 LM 2500 gas turbine main engines, and 3 Allison 9140 K34 gas turbine generators and all associated support equipment and systems. Ensuring the engineering plant maintenance and corrective actions for equipment casualties are completed within established quality assurance standards and in top shape for full mission capabilities.

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  Granite Services, Inc.

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Technical Field Advisor (Mechanical)

  Technical Field Advisor overseeing proper installation of GE gas turbines. From foundation all the way through full commissioning of the units. Completion at successful commercial operation.

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  FieldCore

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

  Management of the GE/FC on site installation and commissioning Technical Advisor teams. Heavy customer interactions, project planning/scheduling, financial planning/management, logistics planning/management. Contract management, documentation, project set up/closure, crisis management, personnel, facilities, parts, services, contractor/labor management. Plant performance assurance to meet contractual obligations. Technical Field Advisor overseeing proper installation of GE gas turbines. From foundation all the way through full commissioning of the units. Completion at successful commercial operation. In the higher end of this role, began training junior Technical Advisors, and increased customer/client interactions.

  • Technical Installation Manager II

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Level III Technical Advisor

    Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
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  GE

  Jun 2021 - now

  Contract Performance Manager

  Management of main GE contract with major power provider company. Management of parts, services, upgrades, deliverables, performance (where applicable), reporting, margins, cash flow, and scheduling (where applicable).