1. WilliamJ.Satek
EXPERIENCE
Summary of Qualifications
A results orientated team leader with an in-depth background related to most facets of natural gas combustion
turbine power generation systems. Specifically, combined heat and power generating facilities, and peak power
energy facilities. Additionally, I am adept with diesel back up power systems, reciprocating natural gas engine
applications, and other cogeneration systems. I have a proven track record where results are required by engaging
leadership skills that promote; a safe work environment, the highest levels of plant reliability, implementing best
practices maintenance procedures and techniques, and effective budgeted management ensuring the facility is
safe, reliable, and profitable.
Excellence leadership skills attained through years of on the job front line experience power plant management in
critical industrial, commercial, and institutional applications. In my current leadership position each year I have
exceeded targeted revenue expectations for the facility while maintaining operations and maintenance costs
within budget. I am proud of my record and take pride in my job and workmanship, the current team I am leading
has provided over 3 years of 100% thermal reliability under my direction. Some of my other accomplishments have
been completing a gas turbine major outage in 19 days two days ahead of schedule and under budget, completing
hot gas path refurbishments, combustion inspections, boiler re-tubes, reciprocating engine overhauls and other
mechanical and electrical maintenance repairs.
Included in my career history is the ability to turn around plants that have been miss-managed or poorly operated
on all levels, from lack of maintenance planning to poor management practices. As a leader I cannot walk away
from problems until they are safely and correctly resolved, additionally, I recognize that people contribute to your
success if they know what is expected of them and trust your leadership abilities as a competent leader. The
people you lead must believe in your leadership and trust your direction this is what I strive for as a manager
Professional Field Experience
Primary Energy LLC – General Manager, September 2012 - present
• 3+ years and running of 100% thermal reliability (steam & hot softened water) to the host facility
• 63 MW cogeneration plant, host facility – steel mill
• 1 unit GE frame 6B combustion turbine site – completed a major overhaul outage on the machine in 2013
• 1 unit OTSG (Once Through Steam Generator - 1,500lb superheated steam system)
• 1 unit GE 20 MW extraction steam turbine
• 2 auxiliary boilers rated at 175 klbs/hr producing 1,500lb superheated steam, stalled boiler turn-down
burner control package with variable speed drive system on 1 unit in 2012
• 1 unit condensing economizer – installed unit in 2012
• 2 heat exchangers hot softened water system (2,000 gpm)
• 1 natural gas compressor
• 138kV high voltage switchyard and electrical transmission system
• Staff of 9 unionized plant operators (Control Room Operators, Out Plant Operators)
• Staff of 4 unionized plant craft (millwrights, electrician, & instrumentation technician)
• Staff of 2 management team (Operations & Maintenance Manager, Facility Assistant)
• Manage all facility P&L responsibilities – operated the plant within budget and exceeded revenue earnings
each year at the facility
• Responsible to maintain the facility to world class standards, specifically relating to maintaining zero
safety incident, 100% reliable power house operations and profitability to budget plan
9022 Oak Grove Ave
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone (219) 384-7713
Sateklead@gmail.com

2. • Turned around plant reliability problems to maintain zero thermal interruption and minimal electrical
generation interruptions
• Came onboard and redirected unionized mindset to work at managements direction verses union
direction
• Trained new managers at the facility and created new management positions to better utilize the plant
staff to support the business of managing the facility to exceed expectations
Patten Caterpillar Product Support Manager March 2011 – September 2012
• Provide product support for all Caterpillar & non-Cat power generation equipment
• Staff of 33 unionized field service technicians, 8 outside sales force, 4 inside sales force, & 15 office
support
• P&L responsibility for $12 million/year power products service business
Nicor Gas Public Utility– Western Region Storage/Gas Field Manager, July 2010 – March 2011
• 14 unit Solar gas turbine (Mars, Taurus, Saturn)gas compression 75BCF in ground reservoir natural gas
storage facility
• 2 MW total energy power energy facility
• 2 unit Cooper Bessemer gas compression reciprocating engine site
• Staff of 25 unionized operations & maintenance technicians, 3 supervisors, and 1 site engineer
• Manage all facility P&L responsibilities
• Meeting all gas market demands through efficient compressor station and storage field operations.
• Maintenance of 75 BCF aquifer storage field wells and piping distribution system
• Safe Operation of the facility and storage field with zero safety incidents.
Capital Power – Operations & Maintenance Manager, November 2008 - July 2010
• 177 MW cogeneration facility, host facility – petrochemical plant
• 3 unit GE frame 6B site
• 3 unit HRSG site (600lb superheated steam system)
• 1 unit GE 100 MW condensing steam turbine (de-rated to 60 MW’s)
• 4 cooling towers
• 2 auxiliary boilers and BOP steam system equipment
• 4 natural gas compressors
• 2 centrifugal chiller units
• 138kV high voltage switchyard
• Staff of 11 non-union cogen operators (Control Room Operators, Out Plant Operators)
• Staff of 11 non-union utility operators, 2 instrument technicians, 2 maintenance technicians, 1 electrician
• P&L responsibility for operations and maintenance budgets
• Responsible to maintain safety programs specifically relating to maintaining zero safety incident, 100%
reliable power house operations and profitability to budget plan
DTE Energy Services/NAES - Plant Manager at Crete Energy Venture Peaker Facility, January 2002 - November
2007
• 320 MW simple cycle peaking facility
• 4 unit GE frame 7EA site
• 345kV high voltage switchyard
• Staff of 2 non-union operations & maintenance technicians
• Manage all facility P&L responsibilities
• Responsible to maintain safety programs specifically relating to maintaining zero safety incident, 100%
reliable power house operations and profitability to budget plan
DTE Energy Services - Plant Manager at IIT Cogeneration Facility, November 1996 – January 2002
• 7.7 MW cogeneration facility – host college university

3. • 2 unit Allison aero derivative combustion turbine site
• 2 unit HRSG site (125lb steam system)
• 4 heating boiler site
• 1 unit gas compressor
• Staff of 4 unionized operators & 2 maintenance craft (multifunctional)
• Manage all facility P&L responsibilities
• Responsible to maintain safety programs specifically relating to maintaining zero safety incident, 100%
reliable power house operations and profitability to budget plan
KMS Services - Plant Manager at IIT Cogeneration Facility & Eagle Gypsum Products & Entenmanns Bakery
April 1989 – November 1996
• 7.7 MW cogeneration facility (IIT University)
• 2 unit Allison aero derivative combustion turbine site (IIT University)
• 2 unit HRSG site (125lb steam system) (IIT University)
• 4 heating boiler site (IIT University)
• 1 unit gas compressor (IIT University)
• Staff of 4 operators & 2 maintenance craft (multifunctional) (IIT University)
• 8 MW cogeneration facility (Eagle Gypsum Products Facility)
• 2 unit Allison aero derivative combustion turbine site (Eagle Gypsum Products Facility)
• 2 unit Detroit Diesel site (Eagle Gypsum Products Facility)
• 1.6 MW cogeneration facility (Entenmanns Bakery)
• 2 unit Caterpillar site with heat recovery units (Entenmanns Bakery).
• Manage all facility P&L responsibilities
• Responsible to maintain safety programs specifically relating to maintaining zero safety incident, 100%
reliable power house operations and profitability to budget plan
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Heavy Equipment Mechanic, May 1987 – April 1989
• Maintained the following equipment: all hospital emergency diesel generator sets (15 total), steam
heating plant pumps, fans, boilers compressors, and all vehicles and grounds equipment.
Charles Equipment Company - Engine Generator Mechanic, October 1986 – May 1987
• Maintenance of Waukesha and other industrial diesel and natural gas fired engine generator sets
Waukesha reciprocating engine cogeneration systems.
General Motors Electro-Motive Division Locomotive Engine Test Mechanic, June 1977 – April 1986
• Load cell testing of new and rebuilt EMD diesel engines and turbochargers for industrial power generation
systems, marine propulsion systems and locomotive propulsion applications.
EDUCATION
• 1977 – 1986 various classes at Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hill. 60464
• 1976 – 1977 received certificate in Diesel and Automotive Technology at Greer Technical Institute.
• Factory Trained by Electro-Motive Diesel of General Motors Corporation to load test, assemble, rebuild &
complete heavy maintenance on EMD 645 & 710 diesel engines
• Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL. 60462
• GE Generator classes.
• GE Combustion Turbine Classes Frame 7EA and 6B
• GE Mark V Control System training classes
• 1991 Factory Trained by Allison Gas Turbines on 501KB5 aero-derivative gas turbines to complete heavy
maintenance including rebuilds.
• 1993 Factory Trained Large Bore (gas & diesel 3500 series) by Caterpillar Engine Company to complete engine
heavy maintenance and rebuilds
• High Pressure Boiler Maintenance and Operation classes

4. LICENSES
• Chicago Stationary Engineers License to operate high pressure boilers.
• National Institute of the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers 4th
Class Boiler Operators