Joel Keneipp, P.E.

Experience

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  Dominion Virginia Power

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

  Lead engineer responsible for five 4000 horsepower emergency diesel generator sets that provided power to cool the station's two nuclear reactors on a loss of offsite power.Defined scope of maintenance, life cycle management, and strategies to improve system health, focusing on long-term reliability Troubleshot and resolved diesel issues as technical lead on inter-departmental teams Performed technical evaluations of degraded equipment to support continued engine operation Reviewed design modifications and equipment specificationsSupported engine maintenance with flexible work hours during engine maintenance outages Coordinated system outages between multiple crafts to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and schedule goals Developed and reviewed technical procedures for maintenance and operations personnel Presented system health, technical evaluations, and future plans to station upper management to emphasize critical issues prior to equipment failure Championed system upgrades to focus station resources on modifications and upgrades that responsibly improved equipment performance and eliminated obsolescence issues Evaluated financial, environmental, and regulatory issues impacting engine operation Show less Served as component owner of relief valves, expansion joints, pressure vessels, cranes, and dieselsBackup engineer for check valves, pumps, valves, and bolted connections throughout the stationDefined scope of maintenance, life-cycle management, and supported emergent issues Developed failure analysis reports on equipment to find root cause Provided technical support and closely interfaced with mechanical maintenance department to sustain plant operation using detailed as-found inspections, troubleshooting to accurately identify problems, and maintenance to keep equipment in top condition Evaluated preventive maintenance strategies, scope, and frequency for optimum plant performance Interpreted Section VIII code requirements to evaluate pressure vessel degradation, wear, and capabilities Coordinated low-pressure turbine replacement at Surry Power Station Show less

  • Diesel Systems Engineer

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Component Engineer

    Jun 2008 - Jul 2011
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  VSP Technologies

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2016

  First member of the newly-formed VSP Training DepartmentResponsible for internal training of new employees throughout all departments--my primary focus is on training our internal and external sales team to be technically competent to serve as respected advisers to our customers in the field of fluid sealing.Instructor of external training classes for our customers including: Fundamentals of the Bolted Flanged Connection, Understanding Gasket Materials, Bolted Flange Connection Engineering and Potential PitfallsResponsible engineer for building and maintaining internal VSP Technologies training materials, resources, and job aids Show less Specializing in solving and preventing pressure-boundary leakage through bolted joints, I provided field support and technical assistance to customers within my territory, which consisted of Southwestern VA, West VA, as well as portions of North Carolina and New England.Streamlined gasket specifications for maximum reliability and valueProvided hands-on site support for troublesome applications--assessing root cause and providing solutionsAuthor of failure analysis reports and recommendationsSurveyed and reverse engineered fluid sealing products to replace obsolete parts and supply high-value non-OEM productsConducted training classes for mechanics, engineers, and planners on bolted flange connections and industry-best fluid sealing practices Show less

  • Lead Training Engineer

    Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Product and Applications Engineer

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2016
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  Reynolds Farm Shop

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2018

  Mechanic

  In 2015, I decided the time was right to follow a lifelong dream to start working with my head and my hands. Mr. Reynolds was kind enough to take me on as an apprentice while I learned to be a mechanic.It's a small farm shop and we primarily worked on cars and light trucks. In addition to automotive work, we serviced trailers, farm equipment, and small engines. We also did welding and fabrication work to support various metalworking needs in the surrounding community. When I finished school, I took over and named the shop Long Haul Auto. Show less

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  Long Haul Auto LLC

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

  Owner

  Owner/operator of rural repair shop, servicing automobiles, small engines, and farm equipment.

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  Polynt Group

  Nov 2020 - now

  Plant Engineer

  Lead technical contact at a chemical plant producing unsaturated polyester resin. I am responsible for the maintenance department, project manager for all capital projects, and primary technical support for all issues related to plant and facility equipment.