Daniel Pase

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Daniel Pase
Last updated: 12/14/15

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418 W. Carnoustie Rd.
Dover, DE 19904
US

Mobile: 302-344-1405
dpase70@gmail.com
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Resume Headline: Daniel Pase – Power Plant Commissioning Engineer Resume Value: dczwj3zqkusqr295

Daniel O. Pase
418 W. Carnoustie Rd.
Dover, DE. 19904
(302)­344­1405 Cell
dpase70@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I’m a hands­on senior commissioning engineer and executive that is capable of providing on site mechanical and day­to­day operational management. In my duties I have been responsible for assisting the startup & commissioning manager on all project commissioning and startup activities in accordance with the schedule and within the established startup budget. I have authority to allocate resources and make startup, commissioning, and testing decisions in accordance with company Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Managing the process of construction completion turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client, Managing priorities and activities of startup staff, Assisting in the development and maintaining a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track Startup completion and progress, Managing and maintaining open communications and relationship with the client, Responsible for managing and monitoring the Startup budget and man hours. Developing clear startup procedures as required by contract to coordinate the startup effort, Planning and preparing for startup activities and major milestones (chemical cleaning, steam blow, demonstration tests, etc.), Implementing a coordinated operations control program ensuring good communication and the smooth execution of operational activities, Creating and implementing controls process for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and material deliveries, Coordinating the daily activities effecting and involving startup, Providing supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports. I identify and assess improvement opportunities which will add value. I champion continuous improvement efforts. Assess and support the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively support, encourage and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE

10/14 –12/15
Garrison Energy Center Dover, DE Lead Ops/Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
This project consists of one GE 7FA.04 Gas Turbine providing steam to a GE A-10 steam turbine generator set through a Nooter Erickson HRSG. I am responsible for the safe operation of this facility during all start up and commissioning activities. As owners rep for Calpine I reviewed and made modifications to all of the commissioning procedures and assisted in Ovation DCS and GE MK6 implementation. Later I was named Lead Ops & Mechanical where I directed all startup procedures for BOP systems as well as first fire, steam blows and initial synchronization and tuning for performance testing.

07/14 ­ 10/14
Entergy Nine Mile Point Project New Orleans, LA Ops/Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
This project consists of Two GE 7FA Gas Turbines providing steam to a Toshiba steam turbine generator set through Vogt HRSG’s. I am responsible for the safe operation of this facility during all start up and commissioning activities. Also responsible for training client operations department on the plants Emerson Ovation DCS and GE MK6 gas turbine control system. I direct and counsel the client supervisory personnel during the commissioning and initial start­up through acceptance of the project. Additionally I represent our organization to senior level client personnel during the pre­commissioning, commissioning, test run and acceptance of the plant.

04/14 ­ 07/14
Cobra Thermosolar Tonopah, NV Crescent Dunes Thermal Solar Plant
Lead Operations Commissioning Engineer

Responsible for the safe operations and commissioning of this 125 MW thermal solar power plant, consisting of a 660 FT. solar tower receiver and heliostat collectors with an Alstom steam turbine. This facility heats molten sodium for steam production from solar energy for 24 hour operation. I assisted in setting up the Emerson Ovation DCS, shot point to points and loop checks with I&C and trained O&M personnel.

07/13 ­ 4/14
NextEra Energy Genesis Power Project Blythe, CA
Mechanical/Operations Commissioning Engineer
Project consists of two thermal solar generating units with 125 mw Siemens steam turbines. Responsible for conducting start up activities from the control room and in the field, verified systems are lined up for daily activities such as? steam blows, ACC cleaning, HTF de­watering and Ullage system commissioning. Directed all steam turbine commissioning activities from emergency stop testing through initial synchronization and AVR tuning to full load. Directed operations and trained NextEra Energy operations personnel on the Siemens T3000 DCS.

11/12 ­ 06/13
Haynes 5&6 Re­Power Long Beach, CA
Mechanical/Operations Commissioning Engineer

This Project consists of 6 fast start GE LMS100 gas turbines rated at 600 MW’s. I was responsible for lube oil flushes and commissioning the closed cooling water, demin and service water for Nox water injection and evap cooling systems. I commissioned the air cooled heat exchanger and 129 cooling fans, I supervised high speed cranks, water wash and first fire activities from the power control modules and the control room utilizing MK 6 Cimplicity and Ovation DCS. I fired the units daily for SCR tuning and seven day drift tests.

7/12 ­ 11/12
Duke Dan River Project Eden, NC
Mechanical/Operations Commissioning Engineer

Project consists of Two GE 7FA Gas Turbines providing steam to a GE D­11 steam turbine generator set through Vogt HRSG’s. I was responsible for combustion turbine and steam turbine oil flushes and EHC flushes. I supervised start up activities on the plants Boiler feed, condensate, circ water and closed cooling water systems. I was responsible for the safe operation of this facility during all start up and commissioning activities including steam blows, first fire, green rotor run in to synchronization and tuning up to base load for performance test. I trained client operations department on the plants Emerson Ovation DCS and GE MK6 gas turbine control systems. I direct and counsel the client supervisory personnel during the commissioning and initial start­up through acceptance of the project.

8/11 ­ 7/12
Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center St. Paul, VA
Mechanical/Operations Commissioning Engineer

Responsible for mechanical systems and operational commissioning of this 650­MW coal­fired generating plant utilizing two circulating fluidized bed (CFB) Foster Wheeler boilers that supply steam to a single Toshiba steam turbine generator. Specifically I direct all start up, owner and craft personnel to support commissioning activities utilizing the plants Emerson Ovation (DCS) from the control room. Responsible for commissioning Boiler support systems and steam turbine operations from steam blows to final performance test.

08/10 ­ 07/11
Strategic Contract Resources Atlanta, GA
Director, Renewable Energy

Directing the marketing, sales, and growth of the Renewable Energy Division of Strategic Contract
Resources (SCR). SCR is an international supplier of personnel to the Oil & Gas, Power, Energy, Water & Wastewater, and Manufacturing as well as related Process Industries. At SCR my mission was to provide the most highly skilled project­to­project and direct hire personnel in a cost effective, timely and professional manner. I implemented and refined a consultative approach that relies upon a professional staffing team with specific industry and functional expertise, dynamic research capabilities and resources, a confidential and established industry recruiting network of strategic industry experienced professionals and a track record of only placing candidates when their industry knowledge, experience, interpersonal skills and motivation match our clients’ requirements.

03/08­08/10
Evolution Energy Group Atlanta, GA
Co Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Responsible for successfully implementing and managing all aspects of Evolution’s operational foundation: business planning, strategic leadership, financial management, budgeting and financial reporting, P&L management, IT management, human resources, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, vendor relations, procurement, logistic and distribution, facilities management, customer service, legal compliance, regulatory affairs, project management, and business development. During my tenure I successfully negotiated Master Service Agreements (MSA’s) with major OEM’s and Utilities within the Power industry, producing over 200,000 man hours of service with no loss time work related injuries.

08/05­03/08
Granite Services/ Penpower Tampa, FL
Sales/Service Manager

My responsibilities as Sales Manager were to focus on Business Development, Sales, Recruiting, and Staffing Services. I ensure that we properly screen, recruit, and qualify our candidates for defined term maintenance, engineering, construction and operations for power generation plants both domestically and internationally. I utilize my experience in the industry to enhance the client/project relationships and understanding which enable me to place the right person in the best position. My operations and commissioning experience assist me in providing technical expertise to clients and providing services to industries around the world. Responsible for assembling a wind turbine work force with over 92,000 billable hours in 2007 with no loss time work related incidents.

01/05­08/05
Global Service Solutions Raleigh, NC
Director of Staffing Services

My responsibilities as Director of Staffing Services are to supervise the Business Development, Sales, Recruiting, and Staffing Services departments. I ensure that we properly screen, recruit, and qualify our candidates for defined term maintenance, engineering, construction and operations for process facilities and power generation plants both domestically and internationally. I utilize my experience in the industry to enhance the client/project relationships and understanding which enable me to place the right person in the best position. My operations and commissioning experience assist me in providing technical expertise to clients and providing services to industries around the world.

02/04­01/05
Harquahalla Power Project Tonopah, AZ
Startup & Commissioning Operations Manager

Assisted in the Start Up and commissioning of the Harquahalla Power Project, which consisted of 3 X 3 Westinghouse 501G Combustion Turbines in Combined Cycle with Siemens HE Steam Turbines through NEM HRSG’s. I supervised Plant Operations from the Control room utilizing the Siemens Teleperm TXP D.C.S. I Supervised Start Up activities such as Gas Blows, First Fires, Steam Blows, transition steam cooling system, base load operation, performance testing and BOP Commissioning. I also wrote the operations procedures and trained Company Operators.

05/03­02/04
Rowan County Phase II Salisbury, NC
Lead Startup Operations Engineer

During this project, I assisted in the Start Up and Commissioning of Progress Energy’s Rowan County 500 MW Power Project. This facility consisted of 2 GE Frame 7FA Combustion Turbines in Combined Cycle through Nooter Erikson HRSG’S providing steam for a Toshiba 190 MW Steam Turbine. The Plant utilizes GE Mark VI Gas Turbine Controls with Westinghouse Ovation Gas turbine and balance of plant control. I was responsible for directing all startup activities and the safe operation of the facility during start up.

10/02­05/03
AES Granite Ridge Londonderry, NH
Lead Startup Operations Supervisor

I assisted in the Start Up and Commissioning of the 810 MW Granite Ridge Power Project consisting of 2 on 1 Siemens Westinghouse 501G Combustion Turbines rated at 275 MW’s each in Combined Cycle through Vogt Nem HRSG’S and 1x Siemens AG (KN) Two Casing Condensing Steam Turbine rated at 260 MW’s. I directed operations on this facility during the first fires, green rotors, steam blows, steam turbine Commissioning, performance testing and CEMS testing. This facility is controlled by the Siemens Teleperm TXP control System (D.C.S)

04/02­10/02
Red Hawk Power Project Arlington, AZ
Start Up Operations Supervisor

I assisted in the Start Up and Commissioning of the 1100 MW Red Hawk Power Project consisting of 4x GE Frame 7 FA Combustion Turbines rated at 175 MW each in Combined Cycle through NEMS HRSG’S and 2x Alstom Steam Turbines Rated at 200 MW each. I directed operations on this facility during Lube oil flushes, first fires, green rotors, steam blows, performance testing, and CEMS testing. This facility was controlled by the GE Mark V Gas Turbine control System with Bailey Infi 90 BOP DCS and Alstom Turbotrol Steam Turbine controls.

11/01­04/02
PIC San Diego, CA
O&M Mobilization Manager

While acting as O&M mob manager for this facility consisting of 6 X Pratt & Whitney FT­8 Twinpac units and 1 X P&W Swift Pac all remotely operated, I was responsible for identifying and tracking all construction issues from permits, change orders, modifications and safety as well as writing and implementing the facilities Operations Manual, Admin Manual and setting up the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. I also wrote system descriptions and set up testing and qualification procedures for the shift supervisors and OMT’S, and was responsible for setting up the Computerized Maintenance Management System (MAINSAVER CMMS), completing all warehouse budgeting, ordering and inventory of spares and consumables.

8/01­11/01
PIC Grand Tower, IL
O&M Mobilization Manager

I assisted in the start up of the Grand Tower Re­power project consisting of 2x 185 MW Westinghouse 501F combustion turbines, 2x Nooter Erikson HRSG’S, in Combined cycle with 1x Westinghouse 100 MW steam turbine, and 1x Westinghouse 120 MW steam turbine with re­heat. I was responsible for writing and implementing all Start­Up and Shutdown Procedures, Casualty Control Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety. I also created system descriptions and set up tests to train operators on the DCS simulator for the plants Siemens Teleperm TXP DCS in order to train and qualify plant control room operators, and shift supervisors.

3/01 – 8/01
PIC Marietta, GA
Staffing Manager / Technical Recruiter

I screened, selected, recruited, and qualified candidates for defined term maintenance, engineering, construction, and operations for process facilities? power generation plants both domestically and internationally. I utilized my experience to enhance the client/project relationships and understanding which enabled me to place the right person in the best position. My naval experience assisted in providing technical expertise to clients and providing services to industries around the world.

6/00 – 2/01
American Ref­Fuel Chester, PA
Shift Supervisor/Lead Control Room Operator

I served as a Control Room Operator for a Westinghouse 3,200 ton a day waste to energy facility producing 90 MW of power. I was responsible for the operation of 6 forced circulation boiler units with a Westinghouse rotary combustion system, dry scrubber sda’s and baghouses, utilizing a Westinghouse WDPF DCS and Woodward turbine controls.

06/99 – 6/00
Chino Cogen Chino, CA
Shift Supervisor

I performed Control Room Operator duties at this 32.3 MW cogeneration facility consisting of a General Electric LM­2500 gas turbine with a Vogt HRSG in combined cycle with one 7.3 MW Shin Nippon steam turbine, utilizing a Taylor MOD 300 DCS. I obtained and incorporated operator input to various plant operating procedures including overall start­up, shutdown, manual and auto generator sequencing, and routine equipment swap out.

1996 – 1999
U.S. Navy
Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Camp Pendleton, CA
Hovercraft Craftmaster & Flight Engineer

I was responsible for the safe in flight operation of a $28M hovercraft, including its four Avco­Lycoming TF40­B marine gas turbine engines, two T­62 gas turbine generator sets and two shrouded reversible­pitch propellers with eight reduction gear sets, and four double entry lift fans. My duties included maintaining all operating logs and in­flight casualty control. I was authorized to act as Craftmaster. I supervised and trained up to 12 crewmembers on the hovercraft, and was responsible for any and all maintenance actions preventative or corrective.

1989 – 1996
U.S. Navy Charleston, SC/Newport News, VA
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical)

I was assigned to USS Thorn DD­988 Main Propulsion Division. I was responsible for 4 x General
Electric LM­2500 main propulsion engines and their associated equipment and 3 x Detroit Allison 501­K17 gas turbine generator sets. I was a qualified Engineering Duty officer (in­port), responsible for entire engineering department while acting as Engineering Duty Officer. I also supervised and trained up to 30 firemen, as well as supervised 2 LM­2500 change outs while deployed in the Mediterranean, 1 power turbine change out, and replaced 2 Alison 501­K17’s.

EDUCATION

U.S. Navy Leadership & Management Training, San Diego, CA, 1998
LCAC Flight Engineering School, Coronado, CA, 1996
Gas­Free Engineer School, Norfolk, VA, 1994

AWARDS

2 Navy Achievement Medals
2 Good Conduct Medals
2 Southwest Asian Service Medals
1 Kuwait Liberation Medal
4 Sea Service Deployment Ribbons
1 Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
2 Battle Efficiency Awards
1 Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation
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Experience BACK TO TOP
Job Title Company Experience
Commissioning Engineer Matrix NAC – Present

Additional Info BACK TO TOP

Desired Salary/Wage: 60.00 – 80.00 USD hr

Current Career Level: Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)

Years of relevant work experience: More than 15 Years

Date of Availability: Immediately

Work Status: US – I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

Active Security Clearance: None

US Military Service: Yes

Citizenship: US citizen

Target Job: Target Job Title: Mechanical/Ops Commissioning Engineer

Desired Job Type: Temporary/Contract/Project

Desired Status: Full-Time

Target Company: Company Size:

Industry: Energy and Utilities
Engineering Services

Occupation: Engineering • Energy/Nuclear Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• General/Other: Engineering

Target Locations: Selected Locations: US

Relocate: Yes

Willingness to travel: Up to 100%

Languages: Languages Proficiency Level
English Fluent