RICHARD E. SPENCE
Brandon,MB
Summary
Professional with strong background in plant operations and maintenance. Routinely conducting thorough inspections, troubleshooting complex issues, and executing corrective measures that significantly reduce downtime. Possesses extensive knowledge in the operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, high pressure boilers (over900 psi), pumps and compressors. Has very strong analytical skills and expertise in safety protocols enhancing operational performance, leading to process improvements and increased productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Operator (Combined Cycle Plant)
Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd
Montego Bay, Jamaica
01.2018 - Current
- Operated GE Frame 5 and 6 gas turbine generator sets.
- Gained expertise in operating boilers and pressure vessels up to 1000 psi.
- Operation of 40 MW steam turbines.
- Skilled in high voltage switching operations at 3.3KV, 69KV and 138KV levels.
- Ensured reliability and availability of power plant through periodic equipment monitoring.
- Maximized megawatt output by performing online and offline compressor washes.
- Ensured optimal chemistry of boiler water for highest quality steam production.
- Generate Work Order Cards for defects identified on all plant equipment.
- Coordinated with maintenance to expedite work order completion.
- Conducted routine preventative maintenance to ensure seamless operations and minimize downtime
Power Plant Operator (Aero Derivative Turbines)
Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd
Montego Bay, Jamaica
01.2007 - 12.2018
- Maintain fuel inventories
- Prepare reports on total fuel usage as well as data analysis
- Ensure safe start-up and shutdown, as well as the operation of Pratt & Whitney FT4 and FT8 gas turbines, as well as GE LM2500 gas turbines.
- Monitored turbines while online and flagged issues for prompt attention.
- Detailed plant activities, noting concerns and issues and disseminated reports to management.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as blackouts or shut downs due to unexpected outages.
- Follow up with maintenance to ensure timely execution of work orders generated.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance activities in order to ensure continuous operation and eliminating down time of the gas turbine plants
- Performed daily inspections of all power plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning.
Education
Certificate Pending - Fourth Class Power Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Alberta, Canada02-2024
B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Technology
Jamaica01.2008
Skills
- Performance analysis
- Turbine operations
- Switchgear operation
- Water chemistry
- Boiler operations
- Steam generation
- Plant efficiency
- Plant safety
- Safety procedures
- Fuel handling
- Multilingual (Spanish and French)
References
- Roy Brown, Shift charge/ Supervisor, JPS Bogue Power Plant, 876-895-3506, RBrown@jpsco.com
- Colin Michelin, Shift charge/ Supervisor, JPS Bogue Power Plant, 876-560-6427, CMichelin@jpsco.com
Affiliations
- Learning Languages
- Travelling and learning about other cultures
- Do it yourself projects (Automotive repairs, Air conditioning repairs etc)
- Football
Timeline
Power Plant Operator (Combined Cycle Plant)
Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Power Plant Operator (Aero Derivative Turbines)
Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2018
Certificate Pending - Fourth Class Power Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Technology
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