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Major Power Generation & Switchyard Projects

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  • Role Overview

Senior Project Manager - Major Projects

As a seasoned consultant in major power transmission projects, we provide expert guidance in project development, regulatory navigation, and execution planning. With a deep understanding of industry frameworks, we lead cross-functional coordination, ensuring seamless integration of technical, financial, and compliance objectives. Our expertise in underground transmission applications and regulatory processes helps drive efficient, high-quality project execution. Key areas of focus include:
 
  • Manage AESO and AUC (Regulatory), Market Participant (Generator), integrated TFO (Altalink), and internal project sponsors input to develop project framework and strategies relating to scope, schedule, safety, quality, risk, and financial objectives.
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  • Liaise with project stakeholder groups including Engineering, Asset Management, Transmission Planning, Protection and Control, T&D Engineering Services, System Operations, Distribution, Telecom, Field Services, and Supply Chain, with respect to design, construction and scheduling activities.
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  • Support TFO creation of Business cases, Facility Applications, TCOS applications, IR responses, written and oral AUC hearing processes.
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  • Execution of Major Transmission projects, with primary focus on underground transmission applications.
  • Major Projects - Generation & Switchyard

Client:

Bechtel

Role:

GSU Construction and Commissioning Manager

Location:

Athens, NY, USA

Project:

Athens Generating Station

GSU Construction and Commissioning Manager

  • Managed crew and contractors for GSU assembly, vacuum filling, and commissioning.
  • Developed schedules, resources, cost, and monitoring of contracts and subcontracts.
  • Developed and implemented commissioning activities and witness testing for client.

Client:

NEPCO

Role:

Electrical Commissioning and Start-up Manager

Location:

Caledonia, MS, USA

Project:

Caledonia Power Project

Electrical Commissioning and Start-up Manager

GE LCI Combined Cycle 3 One on One units
  • Commissioning of GSU, Iso-Phase bus and breakers, GE PEC Units for distribution and control.
  • Start-up services for Balance of Plant equipment and systems.

Client:

General Electric

Role:

Electrical Commissioning

Location:

Nutbush, TN, USA

Project:

TVA Lagoon Creek Power Project

Electrical Commissioning

Protective Relaying Lead: GE Frame Units

  • Commissioning of generator protection packages and transformer protection packages.
  • Test and commissioning of protection circuits associated with Iso-Phase bus and breakers, Generator protection and control, and switchyard interface.

Client:

Lockwood Greene

Role:

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager

Location:

Sylvarena, MS, USA

Project:

Sylvarena Generating Station

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager of 3 GE LM6000 units
  • Provided Balance of Plant, GE PEC system start-up and HV electrical commissioning.
  • Provided Synchronizing procedures and support to client during energization and synchronization.
  • Provided coordination with client and construction crews for resources, cost, and schedule input.
  • Developed documentation and turnover package details.

Client:

Lockwood Greene

Role:

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager

Location:

Silver Creek, MS, USA

Project:

Silver Creek Generating Station

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager of GE Frame 6 Units
  • Provided Balance of Plant, GE PEC system start-up and HV electrical commissioning.
  • Provided Synchronizing procedures and support to client during energization and synchronization.
  • Provided coordination with client and construction crews for resources, cost, and schedule input.
  • Developed documentation and turnover package details.

Client:

Lockwood Greene

Role:

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager

Location:

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Project:

Silverhawk Generating Station

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager

Siemens 501F Combustion Turbines w/ GE D11 Steam Turbine

  • Provide budgeting, subcontractor selection, and schedule / progress information to project management.
  • Provide Nevada Power, Siemens, GE, and client interface for commissioning and start-up plans.
  • Provided Balance of Plant system start-up and HV electrical commissioning.
  • Provided Synchronizing procedures and support to client during energization and synchronization.
  • Provided support during performance operation of the plant.
  • Developed documentation and turnover package details.
  • Provided operational support after and during the turnover period to the client.
  • Provided training to operations department on plant systems and operation.

Client:

CH2M Hill

Role:

Consultant

Location:

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Project:

Clark County Generating Station

Consultant

Electrical Start-up and Commissioning Manager – Pratt and Whitney Swift Pack Peaker Station

  • Provided schedule, project planning, and testing / commissioning plans to start-up manager.
  • Provide Nevada Power and Pratt and Whitney interface for resource needs, test procedures, and turnover / signoff procedures.
  • Provided Balance of Plant system start-up and HV electrical commissioning.
  • Coordinated vendor deliveries, construction activities, and third party commissioning activities.

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