Boiler and Power Generation Consulting Engineer

Boiler and Power Generation Consulting Engineer (1176)

2004 - Present OUC, Orlando, FL, Boiler/Maintenance Engineer

Responsible for two B&W 440 MW coal fired units. Conduct Inspection and tests and find root cause analysis of the problems related to boiler and boiler component such as APH, tube temperatures, boiler tube leaks, soot blowing, draft losses and controls. Manage projects as needed.

2003 - 2004 ETEC INC, Houston, TX, Boiler Engineer

Schedule and conducted boiler performance and boiler tuning tests, including pre-SCR boiler tuning tests. These tests included modifying air curves, GRF, IFGR, FDF and boiler operation across the load range.

1991 - 2002 Reliant Energy, Houston, TX, Performance Engineer, Reliability Division

Scheduled and conducted equipment performance tests, analyzed data and made recommendations for all generating equipment, including turbines, boilers, gas pre heaters, condensers, feed water heaters, pumps and fans. Responsible for emissions testing and reporting on coal, gas and oil fired units utilizing a mobile lab measuring NOX, CO2, CO and O2.

1989 - 1991 Lower Colorado River Authority, LaGrange, TX, Power Plant Engineer

Continually analyzed operating reports to ensure maximum performance and efficient operations on 420 MW coal/fired unit. Reported abnormal operations and recommended corrective actions based on experience and testing. Served as project manager for plant projects as needed. Conducted engineering feasibility studies for plant heat rate improvement, and steam consumption for soot blowing operations project. Followed TNRCC and EPA guidelines for operation of all boilers, FGDS, stack and related equipment.

M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University