Mechanical Engineer
International Relief & Development
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :25 years, 10 أشهر
Provide oversight of USAID power infrastructure projects in Afghanistan including 18 MW of diesel installations, two 110kV to 20kV substations, and 18 MW of hydropower addition. Oversee implementing partner work to ensure it meets contract specifications in addition to monitoring and troubleshooting problems with the facilities.
Provided contract oversight and leadership to power plant facility managers and ensures each facility is operated and maintained in accordance with the respective O&M agreements and in a safe, reliable, and economic manner consistent with OSHA regulations, PPA requirements, applicable permits, and equipment specifications. Heavily involved in budgeting and modeling process for new and existing O&M contracts. Fill in for expatriate managers when they rotate out for home leave.
• Developed test procedure and mobilized to perform capacity testing of a 125 MW combined cycle facility that operated on heavy fuel oil; was able to determine shortfalls in capacity.
• Oversaw two US Plant Superintendants of approximately 2, 000 MW of simple cycle peaking capacity (a combination of GE and Siemens Westinghouse units which consists of frame units and aeroderivatives).
• Designed and implemented a change to a gas turbine air intake system to better accommodate local conditions. This involved changing to a 3 stage air filtration process which resulted in a lower pressure drop and reduced air filter costs.
• Mobilized to help struggling operations for a 90 MW simple cycle power barge using W251 technology
Oversaw startup of initial construction activities for projects to install two Heavy Fuel Oil power plants (approx 50 MW) using MAN diesels. Performed initial design analysis and oversaw the construction manager .
Independent consultant at owner's biomass generating facility. The owner was preparing to sell the facility and required additional expertise during the sale process. Performed cost benefit analysis of plant upgrades as well as helping facility staff in day-to-day operations. Major emphasis was maximizing daily net production during the peak season and working to lower CO emissions. Performed troubleshooting on condenser vacuum issues and implemented recommendations that increased production.
Managed the customer relationship and coordinates activities between the various Wood Group entities (and other companies) to meet the customer’s needs for Term Maintenance Agreements. Mobilizes to various customer sites to oversee site activities (typically, gas turbine, steam turbine, and generator overhauls).
Managed O&M contracts during initial execution including initial staffing, inventory, operating procedures, and set-up of CMMS systems. Performed assessments and audits of operational facilities as well as developing performance metrics for facilities in accordance with O&M agreements. Also mobilizes to various sites as needed to fill vacant Plant Manager positions.
• Involved with several combined cycle plants as interim plant management (GE 7EA, 7F and LM5000 technology).
• Mobilized to remote sites in Colombia to perform initial staffing and operations during commissioning.
• Wrote and implemented the initial Health, Safety, and Environmental program
Oversaw an 830 MW combined cycle power plant with three, 1-on-1 F-class technology gas turbines (Siemens Westinghouse 501FC+) staffed with approximately 30 personnel. Coordinated closely with the Plant Manager in scheduling planned maintenance and forced outages in order to maximize plant availability during on peak periods. Performed cost/benefit analysis of various facility improvements/changes. Responsibilities included:
• Primary interface with the project’s power purchasers. This included providing the contractually required notifications in addition to settling disputes. Saved the project approximately $2MM by favorable dispute resolutions.
• Prepared invoices that were sent to each unit’s power purchaser. Invoices included hourly generation for the entire month, fuel usage, actual heat rate, ambient conditions, projected unit capability, guaranteed heat rate, and heat rate tracking account for each hour. Total invoicing was approximately $50MM annually.
• Directed the funding of the project’s Debt Service, Debt Service Reserve, Major Maintenance, Distribution, and Distribution Suspense accounts. Accounts typically held 5MM - 10MM USD.
• Developed and managed the O&M budget (approximately 2.5MM USD per year).
• Coordinated with power marketing to determine if the project would benefit from providing replacement power during unscheduled outages. Analyzed market conditions and transmission availability to determine the cost differential of providing replacement power versus the lost capacity payments of incurring forced outage hours. Saved the project $1.5MM during a 3 month unplanned outage.
• Maintained the project’s PI database and developed spreadsheet tools for evaluating real time and historical performance.
• Developed capacity testing protocols. Collected and evaluated data from unit capacity tests and prepared the final report to be sent to the power purchaser. The results from these tests were used to determine each unit’s capacity payment.
• Developed and implemented the project’s daily report spreadsheet. This sheet included hourly generation, fuel usage, a heat rate calculation, generator imbalance charges, unit capability based on ambient conditions, and calculated the startup fuel costs. Reengineered this process to automate decisions and import data directly from the plant’s PI system saving approximately 2 man-hours of work each day.
• Evaluated the generator imbalance charges received from the utility and compared those with the expected charges based on plant data. Corresponded with the utility to resolve differences.
• Performed long range modeling of the project’s major maintenance reserve fund to determine the funding necessary to complete scheduled combustion turbine maintenance (fund typically contained $5MM to $15MM USD). This analysis involved estimating each unit’s run profile and calculating the scheduled maintenance costs based on new parts costs, refurbishment costs, and labor costs to perform the outages. Submitted this schedule to the project’s independent engineer to prove that this account was adequately funded through the next major overhaul.
• Managed the plant account and other administrative staff.
Provided support to OEC operated plants, including seven operating peaking plants (over 2700 Mw) consisting of both Westinghouse (501D5A & 501F) and GE (Frame 7EA & 7B) gas turbines.
• Oversaw the design and installation of equipment to add turbine fogging to two facilities (total contract value of $1MM).
• Worked with several facilities that were under construction to resolve water quality problems and wastewater removal problems (these facilities were permitted for zero discharge).
• Created and implemented a maintenance management program at a facility operating five Waukesha reciprocating engines burning landfill gas (Klickitat County, WA).
Worked with the Project Director on the LNG portion of the Dabhol project, a 2400 MW Combined Cycle power plant and LNG marine receiving terminal that was under construction in India (600 MW were in operation on naphtha at that time). Contract manager for the $90MM offshore procurement contract. Mobilized to the design engineer’s offices to assist in LNG design review as well as mobilized to India on several occasions to assist in overseeing construction and dredging operations.
Ten (10) years experience in overseeing and directing the operations and maintenance of nuclear propulsion and submarine systems and related equipment including the following: Main propulsion steam turbines, steam driven turbine generators, auxiliary cooling systems, water treatment equipment, air conditioning plants, 3000-lb hydraulics, 4500-lb high pressure air and various low pressure air systems, and the ship’s emergency diesel generator. This position required standing watch overseeing the day-to-day operations of plant operating staff while at sea in addition to scheduling and performing corrective and preventative maintenance during in port periods. At various times served as Main Propulsion Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, Quality Assurance Officer, and Weapons Officer. Additionally, served two years as an instructor teaching trainees at the Navy’s Nuclear Power School.
SEP 82 - FEB 98: United States Navy Nuclear Power Plant Operator & Nuclear Submarine Officer - Enlisted in the Navy and qualified as a nuclear mechanical operator before being accepted into a commissioning program and then attended college to obtain a Mechanical Engineering degree. Reentered the Navy's nuclear propulsion program and went on to serve on two Los Angeles class fast attack submarines. Served two years as a Department Head directing a department of over 30 personnel. Performed three overseas deployments. Experience with extended shipyard periods and overhauls/refits. Ten (10) years experience in overseeing and directing the operations and maintenance of nuclear propulsion and submarine systems and related equipment including the following: Main propulsion steam turbines, steam driven turbine generators, auxiliary cooling systems, water treatment equipment, air conditioning plants, 3000-lb hydraulics, 4500-lb high pressure air and various low pressure air systems, and the ship's emergency diesel generator. This position required standing watch overseeing the day-to-day operations of plant operating staff while at sea in addition to scheduling and performing corrective and preventative maintenance during in port periods. At various times served as Main Propulsion Assistant, Damage Control Assistant, Quality Assurance Officer, and Weapons Officer. Additionally, served two years as an instructor teaching trainees at the Navy's Nuclear Power School. Awarded two Navy Commendation medals and three Navy Achievement medals
MS in Management
Florida Institute of Technology, MS Management, 1995, GPA 3.20
Naval Submarine Department Head School - 1995, Five months of leadership and tactics training designed to prepare the individual to perform a department head role on a nuclear powered submarine.
Naval Nuclear Power School - Officer Course, 1988. Intense classroom training on the theory and operation of a nuclear propulsion plant. Included electrical, heat transfer, and water chemistry theory.
Graduated with honors
Auburn University, BS Mechanical Engineering, 1987, GPA 3.59
Naval Nuclear Power School - Mechanical Operator Course, 1983. Six months of classroom training in the theory and operation of nuclear propulsion plants.
Naval Machinist Mate "A" School - Basic Mechanical Operator course, 1982 PREVIOUSLY HELD TOP SECRET/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE NORRIS R. HERRINGTON norris.herrington@outlook.com xssnbubblehead@gmail.com Ph: 678-500-8642/ US Cell: 660-281-8473/Fax & Voicemail: 815-642-8680/Skype: xssnbubblehead DETAILED WORK HISTORY JUN12 - Present - Project Mechanical Engineer with International Relief and Development (IRD) providing oversight of USAID power infrastructure projects in Afghanistan including 18 MW of diesel installations and two 110 kV to 20 kV substations. Oversee Black and Veatch work to ensure it meets contract specifications in addition to monitoring and troubleshooting problems with the facilities.
DEC 00 - OCT 03: NRG Energy, Inc - General Manager, Batesville, MS Generation Facility (LSP Energy LP) . Oversaw an 830 MW combined cycle power plant with three, 1-on-1 F-class technology gas turbines (Siemens Westinghouse 501FC+) staffed with approximately 30 personnel. Coordinated closely with the Plant Manager in scheduling planned maintenance and forced outages in order to maximize plant availability during on peak periods. Performed cost/benefit analysis of various facility improvements/changes. Responsibilities included: • Primary interface with the project's power purchasers. This included providing the contractually required notifications in addition to settling disputes. Saved the project approximately $2MM by favorable dispute resolutions. • Prepared invoices that were sent to each unit's power purchaser. Invoices included hourly generation for the entire month, fuel usage, actual heat rate, ambient conditions, projected unit capability, guaranteed heat rate, and heat rate tracking account for each hour. Total invoicing was approximately $50MM annually. • Directed the funding of the project's Debt Service, Debt Service Reserve, Major Maintenance, Distribution, and Distribution Suspense accounts. Accounts typically held 5MM - 10MM USD. • Developed and managed the O&M budget (approximately 2.5MM USD per year) • Coordinated with power marketing to determine if the project would benefit from providing replacement power during unscheduled outages. Analyzed market conditions and transmission availability to determine the cost differential of providing replacement power versus the lost capacity payments of incurring forced outage hours. Saved the project $1.5MM during a 3 month unplanned outage. • Maintained the project's PI database and developed spreadsheet tools for evaluating real time and historical performance. • Developed capacity testing protocols. Collected and evaluated data from unit capacity tests and prepared the final report to be sent to the power purchaser. The results from these tests were used to determine each unit's capacity payment. • Developed and implemented the project's daily report spreadsheet. This sheet included hourly generation, fuel usage, a heat rate calculation, generator imbalance charges, unit capability based on ambient conditions, and calculated the startup fuel costs. Reengineered this process to automate decisions and import data directly from the plant's PI system saving approximately 2 man-hours of work each day. • Evaluated the generator imbalance charges received from the utility and compared those with the expected charges based on plant data. Corresponded with the utility to resolve differences. • Performed long range modeling of the project's major maintenance reserve fund to determine the funding necessary to complete scheduled combustion turbine maintenance (fund typically contained $5MM to $15MM USD) . This analysis involved estimating each unit's run profile and calculating the scheduled maintenance costs based on new parts costs, refurbishment costs, and labor costs to perform the outages. Submitted this schedule to the project's independent engineer to prove that this account was adequately funded through the next major overhaul. • Managed the plant account and other administrative staff.