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NAME: George E. Ward DATE: November 2014
CLASSIFICATION: Project Startup Engineer
WORKING TITLE: Lead Mechanical Startup Engineer
ORGANIZATION: Startup and Operating Services
LOCATION: San Fernando Pampanga Philippines
CITIZENSHIP: U.S.A.
E-MAIL ADDRESS geward3741@gmail.com
SPOUSE'S NAME: Arlene B Ward
EDUCATION AND PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS:
DEGREE, CERT., ETC. SCHOOL MAJOR (OR SUBJECT) DATE
U.S. Navy Instructor Training
U.S. Navy Recruiter Training
U.S. Navy Boiler Technician Class A and B Schools
U.S. Navy Engineering Operation and Maintenance
U.S. Navy Water Chemistry Testing and Treatment
U.S. Navy Public Works Facility Management Training
U.S. Navy Gas and Welding School
U.S. Navy Petty Officer’s Leadership Training
Bailey Operators Training
Crosby Safety Valve Repair Training
OTHER SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION:
(Language Capabilities, Assignment Preferences, Computer Skills & Outside Activities)
MAJOR WORK AREA OF EXPERTISE:
Extensive experience in construction, startup, operations, maintenance and training.
SECOND AREA: Hydrostatic testing, facility management, boiler and chillers
SPECIALTY: Implementation of corporate commissioning programs within industrial and government arenas
2. WORK HISTORY
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COMPANY OR DEPARTMENT
LOCATION AND SUPERVISOR
POSITION HELD, SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES AND
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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7/14 Present Startup and Operations Services
APLNG Curtis Island LNG plant
Curtis Island LNG plant Startup
Supervisor-
Review procedures for the LNG site, Inspect
all vessels for any and all problems and
keep up to date records on inspections
completed. Inspect and keep records of
piping cleanliness in an effort to eliminate
startup problems. Review on site work with
system engineers and give directions where
required. Help maintain Bechtel zero
accident program. Interface with client
inspectors and help maintain site preventive
maintenance program. Mentor new hires.
3/13 7/14 Startup and Operations Services
APLNG Mod yard
ALPNG Mod Yard Startup Manager-
Review procedures of the mod yard and
review quality of cleaning and installation.
Review punch lists, manage the cooler
chemical cleaning contractor, and interface
with cooler manufacture on developing a
cleaning procedure during manufacturing of
coolers. Monitor preventive maintenance
and module preparation for shipment. Solve
problem and do training with local
engineers. Interface with client over
question and help solve problems.
07/11 3/13 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Abu Qir Thermal Power Project
Alexandria, Egypt
Operations Manager – Review the overall
operation of two 650 MW oil/gas fired Units
at Abu Qir Thermal power plant operated by
contractors and owner till final acceptance
by owner.. Maintained the warranty process
with Owner. Reviewed operating procedures
submitted by contractors before submitted
to Owner. Maintained Lockout tag-out
authority during startup by contractors.
08/10 07/11 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Cairo West Power Project
Cairo, Egypt
Mechanical Construction Manager –
quality assurance of construction and
administration of the mechanical contractors
reviewing work on a daily basis. Verify
systems are construction complete before
turnover to startup; construction punch
listing. Help in solving problems between
contractor and engineering. Work with
vendors to ensure equipment installed per
contract. Liaison between contractor and
owner.
3. WORK HISTORY
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LOCATION AND SUPERVISOR
POSITION HELD, SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES AND
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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11/08 08/10 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
El Tebbin Power Project
Cairo, Egypt
Sr. Startup Engineer – Review the startup
procedures from all contractors Work with
vendors brought to site to commission
equipment. Witness contractors work to
verify procedures were followed. Coordinate
the daily interface of the different
contractors. Walk down systems at turnover
from construction to ensure system is
complete. Assist all local engineers in
solving problems. Assistant to the startup
manager when he is away from site.
3/08 11/08 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operations Services
Sandow Unit # 5
Rockdale, TX
Startup/Construction Coordinator and
Senior Startup Mechanical Engineer –
Interface with construction on all matters
pertaining to the startup interface to ensure
construction is on track for handover to
Startup. Review Chemical cleaning and Air
blowing procedures with client, Construction
and Contractor to ensure the procedure and
drawings reflect the intent of the contract.
As Senior Startup Engineer responsibilities
include preparation of system cleaning
procedures and assist all junior startup
engineers solve problems and training
where required.
5/07 3/08 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Talkha Power project
Talkha, Egypt
Operations Manager – Review the overall
operation of the simple cycle plant operated
by Owner. Maintained the warranty process
with Owner and Siemens. Reviewed
operating procedures submitted by
contractors before submitted to Owner.
Maintained Lockout tag-out authority during
startup by contractors.
12/06 5/07 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Sohar Aluminum Project
Sohar, Oman
Lead Mechanical Carbon Plant –
Interfaced with construction Vendors and
Owner in all phases of the carbon plant.
Assisted in scoping of drawings setting up
punch lists reviewing all documentation
involving startup with owner engineering and
vendors. Maintained Lockout tag out
procedures during startup.
7/06 12/06 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Dabhol Power Plant Restart
Dabhol, India
Lead Mechanical for Restart of Power
Plant – Reviewed restart procedures with
Client. Followed the system check-out and
startup of each system. Maintained safety
during restart and monitored all system
functions to ensure proper operation.
4. WORK HISTORY
DATES
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LOCATION AND SUPERVISOR
POSITION HELD, SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES AND
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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1/04 7/06 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction
Project
Baghdad, Iraq
Senior Startup Engineer –
Baghdad Airport
Programmatic responsibilities include quality
assurance of construction and
administration of USAID Contracts.
Kirkuk Power Station
Responsibilities include quality assurance of
system turnover, safety tagging, startup
completion, and client interfaces.
9/03 1/04 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Nevada Test Site (NTS), NV
Level III Test Engineer –
Responsible for startup acceptance and
commissioning of Building 6-922 and 6-923
at the NTS for the Atlas project. Atlas is a
joint BN and LANL research and
development facility.
11/02 9/03 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
LaRosita Project
Mexicali, Mexico
Senior Startup Engineer –
Responsible for implementing the Corporate
Startup and Commissioning program for
flushing (steam pipe cleanliness, velocity
flushing, high pressure steam blows).
11/01 11/02 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Turkey Boo Power Projects
Izmir, Turkey
Lead Mechanical Startup Engineer –
Responsible for the mechanical
commissioning and startup of a
cogeneration power plant Consisting of two
power blocks, each containing two gas
turbines, two heat-recovery steam
generators (HRSG’s), and one steam
turbine, with an output of 1,540 megawatts
(mw).
04/01 11/01 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Sabine River
Orange, TX
Lead Mechanical Startup Engineer –
Responsible for the mechanical
commissioning and startup of the 421 MW
combined cycle natural gas fired
cogeneration power plant. Performed high
velocity oil flushes.
11/99 03/01 Bechtel Corporation
Startup and Operating Services
Dabhol Power Project
Ratnagiri, India
Lead Mechanical Startup Engineer –
Responsible for the mechanical
commissioning (steam pipe cleanliness,
velocity flushing, high pressure steam
blows) and startup of four GE 9 FA gas
turbines, two GE STAG 209FA steam
turbines, four HRSG’s, and related
equipment associated with Balance of Plant
production of 1800 MW.
Programmatic responsibilities include the
administration of system turnover, safety
tagging, startup completion, and client
interfaces.
5. WORK HISTORY
DATES
From To
COMPANY OR DEPARTMENT
LOCATION AND SUPERVISOR
POSITION HELD, SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES AND
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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11/96 11/99 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
El-Kureimat Power Station
Egyptian Power Authority
Cairo, Egypt
Startup Manager Mechanical Startup
Supervisor – Directed startup personnel
from eight different contractors during
Commissioning and Startup of a 1200 MW
power station.
This is presently the largest power station in
Africa.
Provided classroom and on-the-job training
for client personnel.
06/96 11/96 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Brandywine Cogeneration Facility
Panda Power
Brandywine, VA
Mechanical Startup Supervisor –
Responsible for Commissioning and Startup
and operation of installed equipment
including two GE 7EA HRSG’s and one
steam turbine.
Provided classroom and on-the-job training
for client personnel.
11/95 06/96 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Puerto Plata Cogeneration Facility
Smith/Enron
Dominican Republic
Mechanical Startup Supervisor –
Responsible for the problem diagnosis
(design changes and modifications) and
restart of damaged equipment.
Eventually became the warranty and repair
coordinator for the facility.
08/95 11/95 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Coyote Springs Power Project
Portland General Electric
Boardman, OR
Mechanical Startup Supervisor –
Responsible for Commissioning, Startup
and operation of mechanical equipment,
including one GE 7FA HRSG and one GE
steam turbine, with a total production of 215
MW.
Responsible for the operation of major
support structures, systems, and
components required for successful
operation of the facility.
Provided classroom and on-the-job training
for client personnel.
05/95 08/95 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Puerto Plata Cogeneration Facility
Smith/Enron
Dominican Republic
Mechanical Startup Supervisor –
Responsible for commissioning equipment
associated with a 187 MW steam plant,
including GE steam turbine, two FW
package power boilers, and one GE frame
7EA gas turbine.
Provided classroom and on-the-job training
for client personnel.
03/95 05/95 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Inland Container Project
Plant Enhancement Project
Ontario, CA
Mechanical Startup Supervisor –
Responsible for Commissioning and Startup
of Dresser Rand 6 MW steam turbine and
associated structures, systems and
equipment (ammonia system, emission
control, chillers, etc.).
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POSITION HELD, SUMMARY OF
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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07/94 03/95 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Dupont Cogeneration Project
Houston Lighting and Power
Laporte, TX
Mechanical Startup Supervisor –
Responsible for Commissioning and Startup
of the GE 7EAs gas turbines. Startup
interface between operations, construction
and startup.
Provided classroom and on-the-job training
for client personnel.
08/93 07/94 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Embassy Project
U.S. Government
Cairo, Egypt
Startup Manager – Implemented the
corporate startup test program to
successfully commission the U.S. Embassy.
01/93 07/93 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Woodlands Project
Modesto Irrigation District
Modesto, CA
Startup Manager – Implemented the
corporate startup test program to
successfully commission gas turbine facility.
08/92 01/93 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Exxon Oil Refinery
Santa Ynez Project
Goleta, CA
System Scoping Supervisor –
Hydrostatic subject matter expert brought
into the facility to identify schedule delays
and recommend solutions to the Project
Manager.
Major accomplishments included
implementing proposed solutions which
allowed the project to complete hydrostatic
testing ahead of schedule. The scope of this
project included approximately 3 to 4
hundred miles of piping.
10/91 08/92 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Linden Cogeneration Plant
Cogen Technologies, Inc.
Linden, NJ
Commissioning Startup Engineer
Responsible for successfully commissioning
the distributed controls system (DCS), MAX
controls system at the country’s largest
independent power plant (614 MW gas-fired
co-generation facility).
08/91 10/91 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Saguaro Power Company
Henderson Cogeneration
Henderson, NV
Startup Manager – Implemented the
corporate startup test program to
successfully commission the gas turbine
facility.
02/91 07/91 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Trigen-Nassau District Energy
Corporation
Garden City, NJ
Startup Engineer – Responsible for
construction completion, system flushing,
and startup of structures, systems and
components for a 50 MW gas turbine
facility.
Retained by client to provide classroom and
on-the-job training.
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POSITION HELD, SUMMARY OF
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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11/90 02/91 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
North Branch Power Project
North Branch Partner Ltd.
Bayard, WV
Project Engineer Consultant –
Responsible for quality assurance of
construction and startup activities for an 80
MW co-generation plant-using GOB
fluidized bed boilers.
10/89 10/90 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Spadra Cogeneration Plant
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County
Walnut, CA
Startup Manager – Implemented the
corporate startup test program to
successfully commission a 10 MW landfill
gas recovery generating plant.
05/89 09/89 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
U.S. Naval Station Cogeneration
Facility
Sithe Energies
San Diego, CA
Startup Manager – Implemented the
corporate startup test program to
successfully commission a 46 MW gas
turbine-steam turbine combined cycle
generating plant.
10/88 05/89 Raytheon Constructors,
Inc./EBASCO
Coyote Canyon Gas Recovery
Project
Laidlaw
Orange County, CA
Project Engineer and Assistant Startup
Manager – Responsible for system
completion, turnover, and startup of auxiliary
equipment at this 20 MW landfill gas
generating plant.
05/86 10/88 Los Angeles County Sanitation
District
Puente Hills (PERG) Facility
Whittier, CA
Plant Superintendent –
Responsible for 24-hour operation and
support of a 50 MW landfill gas to energy
facility. Responsibilities included directed
operations and maintenance activities,
including scheduling major plant outages.
Directed and trained a staff of 40 personnel.
04/83 05/86 Great Plains Coal Gasification
Project
Beulah, ND
Senior Project Manager – Managed major
plant enhancement (construction
modification to increase water treatment
capacity from 20,000 gallons to more than
25 million gallons).
1960 1983 U.S. Navy Boiler Technician Senior Chief E-8 –
Engineering department supervisor, Navy
recruiter, and Navy instructor. Supervised
70 divisional personnel. Responsible for
shipboard boiler/steam water chemistry and
the operation of boilers and auxiliaries.
Conducted personnel qualification boards.
Instructor for Bailey automatic controls.
Assistant Staff Civil Engineer—
San Diego Naval Base. Selected for the
Chief Petty Officer's Advisory Board San
Diego Naval Base.