This document provides a summary of various power plant projects the author has worked on. It includes 29 projects across 15 different power plants involving gas, coal, and combined cycle facilities. The projects covered a wide range of tasks including engineering studies, design work, construction support, and technical evaluations. They demonstrate the author's experience in areas like combustion systems, water treatment, emissions control systems, and power plant conversions and repowering.

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• Balkhash Thermal Power Plant – Coal Fired Boilers
Samsung
Balkhash, Kazakhstan
Balkhash Project
Project involved installation of two new supercritical coal fired boilers.
3. 2016. Responsible for design of auxiliary steam, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and
hydrogen systems.
• City of Ames Power Station – Gas Fired Boilers/Coal Fired Boilers
City of Ames
Ames, IA, USA
Coal to Gas Conversion Project
Project involved conversion of Unit 7&8 boilers from pulverized coal to natural gas.
4. 2014. Part of the bid team that was responsible for winning this project. Traveled to the Owner’s
office and presented the mechanical scope or work and discussed our Company’s capabilities.
5. 2014. Responsible for coordinating multidiscipline preparation and review of the new
combustion equipment specification. Evaluated bids and provided a technical scoring for each
bidder.
6. 2015. Lead mechanical responsible for preparing or coordinating the design of the natural gas
system including P&IDs, demolition, isometric, and control valve sizing. Prepared numerous
studies including a hazardous area evaluation, fire plan, furnace implosion and fan study,
furnace corrosion, and a pulverized coal system layup study. Travelled to the site numerous
times to meet with the Owner, and walkdown the plant to complete the design and identify
interferences. Prepared an installation specification for the mechanical scope of the combustion
equipment and natural gas system. Presented the scope of work to all potential bidders on
behalf of the owner during a kickoff meeting. Evaluated bids and provided a technical
recommendation to the owner.
7. 2015-2016. Lead mechanical responsible for coordinating multidiscipline review of vendor
submittals and transmittal of comments. Provided owner’s engineering support for duration of
project including answering all RFIs during installation.
8. 2014-2016. Responsible for running weekly project team meetings with the owner and vendors.
Prepared and issued meeting agendas prior to each meeting. Responsible for tracking open
action items and ensuring they were resolved in a timely manner. Provided schedule updates
and tracking of manhour charges, which were used to prepare monthly project progress reports
and issued to the owner.
Turbine Controls and Steam Seal Upgrade Project
Project involved converting the Unit 7&8 turbine controls from mechanical hydraulics to electrical hydraulics
and replacement of the original Unit 8 steam seal regulator.
9. 2014. Prepared the mechanical portion of the multidiscipline equipment specification. Evaluated
bids and provided a technical recommendation to the owner.
10. 2014-2015. Responsible for preparing or coordinating the design drawings for the steam seal
work including new P&IDs, demolition, isometric, and support drawings. Travelled to the site
numerous times to meet with the Owner, and walkdown the plant to complete the design and
identify interferences. Prepared an installation specification for the mechanical scope of the
steam seal and turbine controls. Presented the scope of work to all potential bidders on behalf
of the owner during a kickoff meeting. Evaluated bids and provided a technical recommendation
to the owner.
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2. 11. 2015. Lead mechanical responsible for coordinating multidiscipline review of vendor submittals
and transmittal of comments. Provided owner’s engineering support for duration of project
including answering all RFIs during installation.
Control Room Addition Project
Project involved the addition of a new control room and DCS room structure.
12. 2014-2015. Responsible for coordinating multidiscipline preparation of the design drawings for
the structure including the HVAC and fire protection design. Prepared an equipment and
installation specification of the new building structure. Responsible for coordinating
multidiscipline preparation and review of specification. Presented the scope of work to all
potential bidders on behalf of the owner during a kickoff meeting. Evaluated bids and provided a
technical recommendation to the owner.
13. 2015. Lead mechanical responsible for coordinating multidiscipline review of vendor submittals
and transmittal of comments. Provided owner’s engineering support for duration of project
including answering all RFIs during installation.
• Tracy Power Station – Gas Fired Boilers/Combined Cycle/Simple Cycle
NV Energy
Sparks, NV, USA
Low NOx Burner Replacement Project
Project involved replacement of the 9 existing gas fired boiler burners with new low NOx burners on Unit 3.
14. 2013. Prepared an equipment and installation specification of the new burners. Responsible for
coordinating multidiscipline preparation and review of specification. Evaluated bids and provided
a technical scoring for each bidder.
15. 2014. Lead mechanical responsible for coordinating multidiscipline review of vendor submittals
and transmittal of comments. Provided owner’s engineering support for duration of project.
• Fort Churchill Power Station – Gas Fired Boilers
NV Energy
Yerington, NV, USA
Low NOx Burner Replacement Project
Project involved replacement of the 8 existing boiler burners with new low NOx burners on Units 1 and 2.
16. 2013. Prepared an equipment and installation specification of the new burners. Responsible for
coordinating multidiscipline preparation and review of specification. Evaluated bids and provided
a technical scoring for each bidder.
17. 2013-2014. Lead mechanical responsible for coordinating multidiscipline review of vendor
submittals and transmittal of comments. Provided owner’s engineering support for duration of
project.
• North Valmy Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
NV Energy
Valmy, NV, USA
Burner Replacement Project
Project involved replacement of the 16 existing boiler burners with new low NOx burners on Unit 2.
18. 2013-2014. Prepared an equipment and installation specification for the new burners.
Responsible for coordinating multidiscipline preparation and review of specification. Evaluated
bids and provided a technical scoring for each bidder.
19. 2014. Lead mechanical responsible for coordinating multidiscipline review of vendor submittals
and transmittal of comments. Provided owner’s engineering support for duration of project.
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3. Dry Sorbent Injection Project
Project involved the installation of a dry sorbent injection system to control HCl emissions on Unit 1.
20. 2013. Prepared an equipment and installation specification of the new burners. Responsible for
coordinating multidiscipline preparation and review of specification.
21. 2013-2014. Lead mechanical responsible for coordinating multidiscipline review of vendor
submittals and transmittal of comments. Provided owner’s engineering support for duration of
project.
Tripper Room Project
22. 2013-2014. Prepared a preliminary engineering study of the tripper room dust collection and
provided recommendations for improvements. Responsible for interviewing plant personnel,
corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing original design documents, and obtaining
operating data.
Bottom Ash Project
Project involved modifications to the existing bottom ash recirculation system including pump replacement,
piping modification, and controls upgrades.
23. 2014. Prepared a preliminary engineering study of the Unit 2 systems and provided
recommendations for improvements. Responsible for interviewing plant personnel,
corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing original design documents, and obtaining
operating data.
24. 2014. Prepared an equipment and installation specification for the new burners. Responsible for
coordinating multidiscipline preparation and review of specification. Evaluated bids and provided
a technical scoring for each bidder.
• Chuck Lenzie Power Station – Gas Fired Combined Cycle
NV Energy
Apex, NV, USA
Compressed Air Project
Project involved an investigation of an alternate supply of compressed air from an intermediate stage of the
combustion turbine compressor and increasing the compressed air storage capacity.
25. 2012. Prepared a preliminary engineering report that documented the results of the investigation
and provided recommendations for improvements including estimated costs and schedule.
Responsible for interviewing plant personnel, corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing
original design documents, obtaining operating data, and performing calculations.
26. 2012. Prepared calculations and data sheets for additional air receivers. Performed walkdowns
to locate equipment and piping tie-ins.
ACC Cleaning Project
Project involved a modification to the existing air cooled condenser tube cleaning system.
27. 2012. Prepared a preliminary engineering report that evaluated the existing cleaning system
and provided recommendations for improvements including estimated costs and schedule.
Responsible for interviewing plant personnel, corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing
original design documents, obtaining operating data, and performing calculations.
• Harvey Well – Water Well
NV Energy
Apex, NV, USA
Harvey Well Project
Project involved an evaluation of the existing well pump failures.
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4. 28. 2012. Evaluated existing pump failures and provided recommendations to avoid future issues.
Responsible for interviewing plant personnel, corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing
original design documents, obtaining operating data, and performing calculations. Also prepared
an equipment specification to procure a new well pump.
• Walter M. Higgins Power Station – Gas Fired Combined Cycle
NV Energy
Primm, NV, USA
Condensate Pump Bearing Failure Study
Project involved an investigation of the frequent failure of the bearings on the condensate pumps.
29. 2012. Prepared a preliminary engineering report that documented the results of the investigation
and provided recommendations for improvements including estimated costs and schedule.
Responsible for interviewing plant personnel, corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing
original design documents, obtaining operating data, and performing calculations.
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• Fort Churchill Power Station – Gas Fired Boilers
NV Energy
Yerington, NV, USA
Cycling Study
Project involved an evaluation about changing the operating mode of Unit 1&2 from base load to cycling.
30. 2010. Prepared a report that documented the results of the investigation and provided
recommendations including estimated costs and schedule. Responsible for coordinating
multidiscipline review of existing plant systems and obtaining input for consolidation into a final
report. Reviews included interviewing plant personnel, reviewing original design documents,
obtaining operating data, and reviewing service reports.
• North Valmy Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
NV Energy
Valmy, NV, USA
Demineralized Water Makeup Project
Project involved a preliminary engineering evaluation and detailed engineering/design to replace the
existing mixed bed demineralizers with electro-deionization (EDI) equipment to produce demineralized
water makeup.
31. 2012. Prepared a preliminary engineering evaluation that recommended a scope of work
including estimated costs and schedule. Responsible for interviewing plant personnel,
corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing original design documents, obtaining
operating data, and performing calculations.
32. 2012-2013. Prepared an equipment specification of the water treatment system equipment.
Responsible for coordinating multidiscipline preparation and review of specification.
Tripper Room Project
Project involved evaluating existing Unit 1&2 vacuum cleaning system, installing a heating system,
providing water to the new dust collectors all located in the tripper room, and evaluating issues with existing
dust collection system.
33. 2010. Lead mechanical responsible for detailed engineering and design to supply water to the
new dust collectors. Prepared pump sizing calculations, equipment/ valve/instrument selections,
and coordination with equipment manufacturer.
34. 2012. Lead engineer coordinating the sizing and specification of unit heaters to provide heat to
the tripper room. Also coordinated the preparation of an installation specification and review of
vendor submittals.
35. 2012. Evaluated existing tripper room vacuum system and provided recommendations for
modifications including a list of suggested components.
Primary Air Fan Noise Project
Project involved an evaluation of high noise levels generated by the Unit 2 primary air fan.
36. 2010. Prepared a preliminary engineering study of Unit and provided recommendations for
improvements. Responsible for interviewing plant personnel, corresponding with equipment
vendors, reviewing original design documents, and obtaining operating data.
Cooling Tower Replacement Project
Project involved replacement of the Unit 1 cooling tower.
37. 2010. Prepared a preliminary engineering study evaluating different cooling tower options
including tower type, cost, location, fill type, material, and orientation.
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6. 38. 2010-2011. Prepared equipment and installation specifications based on the recommendations
in the previous study. Evaluated bids for supply and installation of equipment.
39. 2012. Witnessed performance test of Unit 1 cooling tower.
Bottom Ash Project
Project involved modifications to the existing bottom ash recirculation system including pump replacement,
piping modification, and controls upgrades.
40. 2011-2012. Lead mechanical responsible for detailed engineering and design to implement the
recommendations in the previous study for Unit 1. Prepared pump sizing calculations,
equipment specifications, valve/instrument selections, and coordination with original system
designer (UCC).
• Cherokee Power Station - Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Xcel Energy
Denver, CO, USA
Site Development Project
Project involved preparing the site of an existing coal fired plant for a future combined cycle plant.
41. 2011-2012. Lead mechanical engineer responsible for modifications to hydrogen, fire protection,
potable water, fuel gas, and compressed air systems. Prepared an installation specification for
the modification scope of work. Evaluated bids and provided a technical recommendation to the
owner.
Synchronous Condenser Project
Project involved retiring an existing coal fired unit and converting the generator to a synchronous
condenser.
42. 2011-2012. Lead mechanical engineer responsible for modifications to the lube oil and cooling
systems.
• Crawford Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
Midwest Generation
Chicago, IL, USA
Repowering Study
Project involved an evaluation of the requirements and costs to repower the Unit 7 steam turbine generator
with a 2x2x1 combined-cycle power block, consisting of two F-class combustion turbine/HRSG trains.
43. 2010. Prepared a report that documented the results of the investigation and provided
recommendations including estimated costs and schedule. Responsible for coordinating
multidiscipline review of existing plant systems and obtaining input for consolidation into a final
report. Lead mechanical engineer responsible for evaluating all existing plant systems including
condensate, circ water, compressed air, etc. for reuse with the combined cycle plant.
Determined natural gas supply conditions from pipeline company and sized major pieces of new
equipment. Involved with preparation of heat balances, general arrangements, and water
balances
• Powerton Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
Midwest Generation
Pekin, IL, USA
Auxiliary Boiler Replacement Study
Project involved an evaluation of the requirements and costs to replace the existing auxiliary boiler and
accessories for Unit 5 and Unit 6.
44. 2010. Prepared a report that documented the results of the investigation and provided
recommendations including estimated costs and schedule. Responsible for coordinating
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7. multidiscipline review of existing plant systems and obtaining input for consolidation into a final
report. Lead mechanical engineer responsible for preparing aux boiler sizing calculations and
arranging equipment, piping, and ductwork.
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• North Valmy Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
NV Energy
Valmy, NV, USA
Cooling Tower Dry Chemical Feed Project
Project involved replacement of the mag ox and soda ash dry chemical feed system on the circulating
water treatment system.
45. 2009-2010. Prepared a preliminary engineering study of the Unit 1&2 systems and provided
recommendations for improvements. Responsible for interviewing plant personnel,
corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing original design documents, and obtaining
operating data.
46. 2010. Worked directly with sole source supplier to procure replacement equipment and
reviewed vendor submittals.
SCR/FGD Project
Project involved preparing a study for the installation of an SCR on Units 1 and 2 and WFGD on Unit 1.
The evaluation of best available technologies, preliminary sizing, layout, and total project costs were
included in the study.
47. 2009. Responsible for preparation of the study and system layout. Directed other disciplines
(electrical, structural, environmental, design, cost estimating) in providing input to the study.
Bottom Ash Project
Project involved modifications to the existing bottom ash recirculation system including pump replacement,
piping modification, and controls upgrades.
48. 2009. Prepared a preliminary engineering study of the Unit 1&2 systems and provided
recommendations for improvements. Responsible for interviewing plant personnel,
corresponding with equipment vendors, reviewing original design documents, and obtaining
operating data.
• Reid Gardner Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
NV Energy
Moapa, NV, USA
SCR/FGD Project
Project involved preparing a preliminary engineering study for the installation of an SCR on Units 1-4 and
evaluated the existing sodium-based FGD system. The evaluation of best available technologies,
preliminary sizing, layout, and total project costs were included in the study.
49. 2009. Responsible for preparation of the study and system layout. Directed other disciplines
(electrical, structural, environmental, design, cost estimating) in providing input to the study.
Demineralized Water Makeup Project
Project involved installation of a permanent onsite water treatment system to produce demineralized water
makeup.
50. 2009. Preformed bid evaluation of water treatment system equipment. Prepared installation
specification of water treatment system equipment. Reviewed vendor drawing submittals and
worked with vendors to incorporate drawing comments.
• Riverside Power Station – Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, MN, USA
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9. Repowering Project
Project involved conversion of existing coal fired plant to a combined cycle plant with two new HRSGs and
CTs.
51. 2006-2009. Prepared system descriptions, equipment specifications, system calculations, bid
evaluations, and system P&IDs. Responsible engineer for the design of the fire protection,
condensate, circulating water intake, and control valves. Reviewed vendor drawing submittals
and worked with vendors to incorporate drawing comments.
52. 2008. Spent seven months at the site as an engineering field liaison between the site and S&L.
Responsible for resolution of construction and start-up questions. Performed field verification
walkdowns of S&L design drawings and came up with alternate designs where necessary.
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• Big Bend Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
Tampa Electric
Tampa Bay, FL, USA
SCR Project
Project involved design of an SCR and boiler conversion to balanced draft on Units 1-3.
53. 2006. Responsible for Units 1 and 2 preliminary ID and FD fan sizing and fan study to evaluate
replacement or retrofit options including existing fan/motor modifications, fan/motor
replacement, and control technologies. Performed final fan sizing calculations for Units 1 and 2,
designed turning vanes in new ductwork, and evaluated performance of Unit 3 booster fans.
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• Roundup Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
Bull Mountain Development Co.
Roundup, MT, USA
Roundup Project
Project involved design of a mine-mouth, greenfield coal fired power plant.
54. 2005. Prepared design criteria and P&IDs for all major systems. Preformed preliminary system
design of bottom ash handling/storage and lime unloading/storage systems.
• Bruce Mansfield Power Station – Coal Fired Boilers
First Energy
Shippingport, PA, USA
FOG Project
Project involved design of a forced oxidation gypsum (FOG) system to treat the plant’s FGD waste to
produce sellable gypsum.
55. 2004-2005. Responsible for preparation of system P&IDs. Prepared equipment data sheets for
BOP equipment including pumps, expansion joints, eyewash stations, hoists. Performed
equipment bid evaluations and prepared letters of recommendation.
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