Terry T.

Experience

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  Exploration Cruise Lines

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  Chief Engineer
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  Stewart & Stevenson Operations, Inc

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Start-up and commissioning support for (3) John Brown Frame 6 gas turbine power station in Port Hedland, Western Australia. Developed comprehensive Operations Manual, EHS Regulatory Manuals and Training for 5 remote powerplants.•Assisted with start-up and commissioning of three John Brown packaged Frame 6 simple-cycle gas turbines with Mark V controls and Honeywell SCAN 3000 distributed control system.•Engaged in performance testing and start-up operations for triple redundant gas turbine power plant with grid load following capabilities.•Developed site-specific operational procedures for SSOI Operations Manual.•Developed and implemented Safety Management Plan.•Assisted with the establishment of new Regional Office in Perth, Western Australia. Reported directly to the Australia Regional Manager.•Interfaced directly with local regulatory agencies to ensure safety and permit compliance at all new Australian power stations operated by SSOI.•Assisted with development of operating procedures for four Stewart & Stevenson packaged LM-6000 sites in the Goldfields area of Western Australia.•Developed and implemented the Newman Power Station Safety Management Plan ensuring compliance with Australian safety regulations.•Developed site-specific employee qualification programs for Port Hedland and Newman Power Stations.•Conducted on-site training for Safety Management Plan and Qualifications Program for Port Hedland and Newman personnel. Show less •Established temporary office and company outpost in Shekou, China.•Independently managed a six-month operational improvement project at a plant identified as a ‘challenging’ power plant in mainland China.•Managed on-site “Team China” personnel.•Responsible for generation of extensive weekly progress report, which was distributed worldwide.•Plant consisted of two S&S packaged LM-5000 STIG, combined cycle power generation units. Total output; 100 MW.•Developed and initiated a site-specific training program for the personnel at Mawan Power.•Customized two volumes of Operational Procedures to suit the specific needs of existing plant.•Successfully interfaced with Mawan Power management and on-site government officials.•Documented and evaluated, in depth, the current management structure as well as operations and maintenance procedures at a Chinese government owned and operated power generation facility.•Contributed market intellegence, which assisted business objectives between Stewart & Stevenson Operations Inc. and the Chinese government. Show less

  • Start-up Support Engineer-Australia

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  • Project Engineer-China

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
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  Large Company Formerly Known as GE Contractual Services

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Assistant Plant Manager

  Assistant Plant Manager, Sacramento Cogen Authority II, Sacramento, CA Operations and Maintenance responsibilities during construction, commissioning and first full O&M Contract.•On-site engineering support beginning shortly after ground breaking through start-up, Phase I and Phase II Operations.•Assisted plant owner, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), with review of project design drawings, equipment specifications, facility layout and other construction details for a 130 MW combined cycle power plant which provides power to SMUD and process steam to Proctor & Gamble.•Plant consisted of two GE LM-6000 aero-derivative combustion turbine generators, two Nooter-Erickson HRSG’s, one 45 MW GE Steam Turbine, one Babcock & Wilcox auxiliary boiler, two Trane absorption chillers and all supporting equipment.•Interviewed and hired entire staff of 12 O&M personnel with zero attrition and zero lost time due to injuries for the duration of the contract.•Developed site specific Safety Management Plan and Operating Procedures.•Specified and procured over one million dollars in spare parts and tooling.•Responsible for operations and maintenance of entire plant.•Successfully interface with government regulatory agencies, local utility and thermal host.•Responsible for scheduling all O & M personnel and for conducting annual employee performance appraisals.•Established Computerized Inventory and Preventive Maintenance system using Mainsaver.•Assumed all responsibilities of Plant Manager in his absence.•Planned, organized and executed three major annual outages and several monthly maintenance outages.•Managed facility capital improvement projects.•Managed all plant equipment warranty claims, 252 claims representing over $300,000. Show less

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  Large Company Formerly Known as GE Energy

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2010

  Plant Manager/Senior Contract Performance Manager

  Plant Manager and Senior Contract Performance Manager (CPM) for a single shaft 7FA, 250 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Generation Facility owned by Clark Public Utilities and Operated by GE Contractual Services. Led team of 18 direct reports including management team, operations, maintenance and administrative personnel. Developed and managed annual operating budget in excess of $12M and a capital budget in excess of $2M. Managed Long Term Service Agreement through full contract term. Negotiated new long term agreement prior to expiration. Responsible for all environmental, health and safety compliance concerns at the facility. Sucessfully led plant to achieve VPP Star and ISO 9001 certification. Project manager for large capital projects including preparation of bid specifications. Show less

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  Clark Public Utilities

  Jun 2010 - now

  Energy Resources Manager

  Asset Manager for a 250 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Generation Facility for Clark Public Utilities. Project management for plant capital projects including gas turbine conversion to PSM Flamesheet technology, new DCS installation, HRSG modifications and generator rewind. Early adopter, proponent and user of non-chemical treatment of cooling tower water using FlowTech devices. Other: Monitor and reconcile output and REC's for Combine Hills II Wind Generation Facility. Responsible for all regulatory compliance for River Road Generating Plant. Coordinate all maintenance activities with Utility, Plant Operator and Balancing Authority. Manage O&M contract between Clark Public Utilities and the Plant Operator. Manage Long Term Service Agreement on major plant equipment. Participate in regional policy discussions with Bonneville Power Administration and other regionally focused energy organizations. Show less