David Brown

Experience

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  Cogentrix

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  O & M Technician

  Duties include start-up, normal operations and shut-down of 3 GE 7FAs in combine cycle with 3 A-10 Steam Turbines with Aalborg HRSG for power generation in a peaking designed 820 MW plant. This is accomplished utilizing outside operators, GE Mark V, and Delta V DCS. I was present during construction start-up and commissioning phase for walk downs, inspections for turnover etc. Other duties included : Chairman Environmental Health and Safety committee, and Emergency Response and water treatment operations Show less

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  PSEG

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Sr Operations Supervisor

  Four GE 7FA’s and two GE D-11 Steam turbines with Aalborg HRSG in a combined cycle peaking 1050 MW design with primary duties of supervision of CC operators (CRO, AO, WTO), execution of dispatch, including position of asset for maximum profit load following, EH&S council, Wellness Representative, commissioning, start up, normal, and shutdown operation of two power blocks of 2 on 1 design utilizing personnel, GE Mark V, and Siemens Ovation DCS. US Filter water plant duties included CRO, AO, and lab chemistry. Other duties include training, safety and emergency response, RCA, Performance Management. Start up and commissioning duties included lead operator, noise survey for contract guarantee, writing operating procedures, walk downs, and inspections for turnover. Show less

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  AEP

  May 2007 - May 2016

  Supervisor

  Supervise and train OM Techs (CRO,AO,WTO) in the operation of four GE 7FA Gas Turbines and two GE D-11 Reheat Steam Turbines with Aalborg HRSGs in a combined cycle intermediate / peaking design. Responsible for position of asset for maximum profit load following, permit compliance, EH&S, and other duties include: training of operations, safety, and FA/CPR/AED, Forklift and Aerial Platform trainer, writing operating procedures, walk downs, and inspections, and assist in planning and coordinating outage related activities, Clearance Coordinator, and collecting and filing NPDES DMR/MMR, and participate in Lean activities. Show less

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  EthosEnergy

  Jan 2016 - now

  Lead Operations and Maintenance Technician

  My responsibilities include Control Room Operations, Field Operations, LOTO Coordinator, Supervising and training of others, and team building. Commissioning and Start-up of the facility. GE 7FA.05 , GE D602 Steam Turbine, Air Cooled Condenser and CMI HRSGs.