Al Carpenter
Englewood, FL
(817) 705-6569
(770) 375-5518
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Most Resent Positions Held:
1) Start-Up / Commissioning Turnover Coordinator (GE Rep.) Kuwait
2) Start-Up / Commissioning Turnover Coordinator (GE Rep.) Russia
3) Start-Up / Commissioning Turnover Coordinator (EPC) Venezuela
GE Project / TransGlobal / April 2011 - Current
Start-Up / Commissioning Turnover Coordinator (GE Rep.)
New Construction CCGT–2000MW Power Plant Facility - Sabiya Power Station - Subiyah, Kuwait
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: 6-GE Frame PG9351FA (9FA) dual fuel Combustion Turbines, (2 per power block) each equipped with a 324 top terminal 50Hz enclosure hydrogen cooled generator and an evaporative cooler and each fitted with a bypass stack & diverter damper. 3-GE D11, Reheat Steam Turbine-Generators each equipped with a bottom terminals 50Hz 324 hydrogen cooled generator; 1-Plant Industrial Control System (Plant DCS); Turbine-Generators SPEEDTRONIC MKVIe (TMR); 1-Plant Central Emissions Monitoring System (Plant CEMS)
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GE Project / Shanahan Engineering / October 2010 - January 2011
Start-Up / Commissioning Turnover Coordinator (GE Rep.)
New Construction CCGT – Combined Cycle Plant Facility 800MW - Surgut, Russia
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: 2 - GE Frame 9FA’s, 2 D11 Steam Turbines and 2 CMI - EPTI Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
Developed/created processes to better streamline the over-all system turnovers. The procedures developed were very basic in nature thus, allowing for better adherence to the new process. The new process involved construction and commissioning disciplines to personally engage themselves in reviewing their respective portions of each sub-system requiring their signature as being mechanically complete, denoted in a turnover log. Weekly reports were submitted to GE Project Manager, Site Manager, and Commissioning Manager. Items tracked in these reports identified project required systems, accepted, rejected, under review, staged (up-coming based on system priority), system breakout - Unit #’s, Client Owned, Common, and so forth. Coordinate with GE and Gama regarding to the Turnover package for its Content. Monitor completion status for system(s) and Sub-system(s) based on pre-commissioning/Commissioning schedule. Tracked and reviewed all Turn-Over Packages for Mechanical Completion sign-off for accuracy and completeness of documentation for turnover to the client from * plus contractors. Direct Representative between the Client (OGK-4), GE and Gama.
ProEnergy / April 2010 – August 2010
Start-Up / Commissioning Turnover Coordinator (EPC)
New Construction 250 MW Aero-Derivative Power Plant, Venezuela
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: 4 -Pratt & Whitney FT8 Swift Twin Pac’s
Interface with Construction, Start-up and Commissioning Groups. Provide assistance on contractual aspects to the construction group for preparation of short term schedules in support of successful completion and turnover of the systems to the Commissioning and Start-up Group. Provide direction for the construction group ensuring proper documentation is captured for each system turnover package. Additional Duties were to kick off the LOTO program, which resulted in my personally spearheading the program until we achieve provisional acceptance to the owner. The LOTO program is consistent with Industry standards such as; Verify safety tags and locks are in place on system boundaries before signing off the turnover package. Track the completion of all outstanding punch list items, adopting a “done-done” philosophy. Organize and maintained system turnover packages tracked turnover performance and reviewed the results with the Construction Manager and the Start-Up Manager. Routinely provide assistance required to support startup efforts ensuring compliance with the associated specifications, resulting in an efficient and timely system turnover to the client.
TVA / July 2009 – February 2010
Rotating Equipment Lead / Systems Turnover - (Owner’s Rep.)
New Construction 582 MW Combine Cycle Power Plant, TN
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: Mitsubishi 501F Gas Turbines, GE-D-11 Steam Turbine, Nooter/Eriksen HRSG, GE Generator
Provide single point contact ensuring that construction requirements were made known to the Construction Manager. Act as a liaison to EPC Contractor Construction Activities and other members of the TVA Project Team plus, provide Document Control with as built information. Review of project specifications and manufacturer installation procedures. Review contractors ITP plan to establish communication of witness and testing points. Monitor quality documentation, checks and procedures, assist contractor with technical guidance. Ensure that the location and manner of installation of all newly installed rotating equipment items are satisfactory and in accordance with requirements and recommendations provided by vendors, maintain reports for all. Provide technical data and assist contractor with corrective measures addressing potential unforeseen problems and minor/daily issues. Perform final walk downs of completed rotating equipment installations for compliance to site specifications and drawings. Respond to the needs of the Project Team in accordance to TVA’s Standards and Specifications in relation to Systems Turnover Packages with the Washington Group Contractor coupled with commissioning activities and Start-up procedures. Performed system walk downs required for mechanical completion. Track the categorization completion of all exception items. Participate in site meetings with contractor and TVA project team members, and report as required on the updated status of up-coming system turnovers.
Progress Energy / September 2008 – July 2009
Systems Turnover Coordinator - (Owner’s Rep.)
New Construction FGD – 1.5B Wet Scrubber Flue Gas Desulphurization Project, FL
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: Howden Buffalo L3N Size 3786 DWDI – ID-Fans
Track progress of assigned systems and provided Startup Manager with a weekly report of such progress and activities. Coordinate and monitor vendor representative’s work, charges, and documentation on a daily basis. Performed construction process assessments during system walk-downs and identify exceptions and deficiencies. Assist in commissioning and testing of individual components, systems, and stations as a complete integrated unit to meet all contractual obligations. Performed specific functions normally performed by the Start Up Manager when designated by the Start Up Manager. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Startup Manager. Interface with the G&TC Project Team on critical issues associated with system turnovers. Guide EPCR and Burns & McDonnell through the Progress Energy’s G&TC Turnover Process. Facilitate exception categorization with the G&TC Project Team. Ensure that all Turnover and Quality documents are captured and processed in accordance with Progress Energy’s Turnover Process. Liaise with Document Control Field office to ensure that standards are adhered to as well as maintained.
ProEnergy Services — July 2008 – September 2008
Systems Turnover Coordinator - (Rep. for Worley Parsons)
New Construction $118M Central Heating Plant Project, MA
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: MFG: Caterpillar - Solar Mars 100 Gas Turbine Generator Set kWe 10,695
Provide Start-up/Commissioning Support / Turnover Package Management. Validate existing/new systems and provide support in-order to maintain const. to comm. turnover documentation integrity. Phase 1) Restructured/design turnover packages by implementing industry standard format; STP’s, Revamped SOP’s contents with the aid and support of the Commissioning Manager, Operator Supervisors and I&C Technicians to name a few. Phase 2) Developed a strong interface with the EPC which allowed the opportunity to track down and identified all responsible parties (sub-contractors) as to where the original construction documentation where housed. Reviewed/Managed EPC’s Start-Up file system and monitored construction data (components/equip.) for Turnover Acceptability. This process required daily verbal/electronic communications between, sub-contractors, EPC, owner reps. and plant operators. Provide the client with an enhanced turnover package infrastructure to meet their regulatory requirements for the facility turnover process.
Progress Energy — January 2007 – May 2008
Mechanical Lead, Systems Exceptions - (Owner’s Rep.)
New Construction FGD – 870M Wet Scrubber Flue Gas Desulphurization Project, NC
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: Flaktwood AF-6310A – ID-Fans 1,111,000 ACFM, Flaktwood 2490 DYW Booster Fans 621,000 ACFM
Oversee the following; (but not limited to) reviewing of project specifications and manufacturer installation procedures, review contractors ITP plan to establish communication of witness and testing points, monitor quality documentation, checks and procedures, assist contractor with technical guidance including auditing of stored materials and equipment for adherence to proper short/long-term storage and maintenance procedures. Ensure that the location and manner of installation of all newly installed rotating equipment items are satisfactory and in accordance with requirements and recommendations provided by vendors. Maintain reports for all. Provide technical data and assist contractor with corrective measures addressing potential unforeseen problems and minor/daily issues. Perform final walk downs of completed rotating equipment installations for compliance to site specifications and drawings. Track/Monitor all Systems Turned-Over to Commissioning Dept. / Punch-list / Exceptions. Participate in meetings relative to sub contracts, site quality problems, and schedules as required by Site management as well as coordinating as needed on technical issues with the PCD Project Lead Mechanical Engineering.
PIC-Energy Group — January 2005 – November 2006
Project Manager
Planned/Forced Turbine Outages – Major/Minor Inspections, USA
Mr. Carpenter reports directly to the Turbine Services Manager assisting in matters related to Field Services; his primary responsibilities; coordinates, performs, and oversee the activities of selected FSD Projects. Provides recommendations on a broad spectrum of FSD related issues; coordinates with in-house and field project assigned personnel, provides detailed project instructions to ensure that projects will be completed on time as well as improve the actual process used during each project to minimize project costs.
PIC-Energy Group — July 2003 – January 2005
Operations Manager
Field Service Operations / Corporate In-House, GA
Mr. Carpenter reports directly to the Sr. VP Field Services. Assists the Director in any matters related to the operations of Field Services; his primary responsibilities; develop policies and procedures for Field Services Operations, plans, coordinates, performs, and oversee the activities of all field service projects. Provides recommendations on a broad spectrum of division related issues; coordinates with in-house and field project assigned personnel, provides detailed project instructions and assistance as necessary; develops, performs and manages the implementation of PIC-World Operations Platform to track field services projects. He interfaces with the Business Development Manager, and Finance Manager to minimize project costs.
Progress Energy — March 2001 – June 2003
Site Mechanical Engineer - (Owner’s Rep.)
New Construction - Combine Cycle Power Plant, GA
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: GE 7FA Gas Turbines, Nooter/Eriksen HRSG
Oversee New Turbine Installations and Inspections for owner. Monitor activities of Contractors to insure all codes, specifications, and engineering standards are complied by. Perform inspections on mechanical equipment and QA-QC Procedures. Maintain that Quality Control requirements in accordance with engineering standards are within code requirements. Interface with Prime Contractor QC on code clarification and interpretation. Activities include daily interface with Prime Contractor contacts, insure code compliance, maintain a record keeping system, evaluate non-conforming items, and provide correction action. Participate in meetings relative to contracts, proposals, site quality problems, and schedules. Request testing of equipment and coordinate with appropriate personal. Developed/written long term equipment storage procedures.
L-Con Constructors / Power Div — April 1995 – June 2003
Millwright Superintendent
New Construction - Combine Cycle Power Plant(s), USA
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: New Installations / Outages for: ABB GT24 Gas Turbines, GE 7FA Gas Turbines, GE D11 Steam Turbines, Siemens Westinghouse W501G, Siemens 35MW Steam Turbines, Siemens Vax Units 64.3A Steam Turbines
Various projects responsible for establishing detailed direction for the installation and/or outage including strict adherence to goals and milestones. Recruiting technical staff managed personnel, customer satisfaction, supervision, safety, field progression, and meeting financial objectives. Resources, including interactions with outside contractors and vendors. Services were centered in three major categories, namely; records of all test-certs/data forms, final alignments, and plant maintenance. Also, responsible for maintaining all inner turbine modules during outages and documenting proper procedures for overhauling (10) ABB GT24B gas fired turbines. Our direct involvement accounted for new policy standards during outages.
IDAB, Incorporated — May 1992 – April 1995
Machinist Supervisor
Machine Shop Operations, VA
Established criteria for IDAB's machine shop operations ensuring all employees adhered to all applicable guidelines. Primary contributor to the administration of IDAB’s Quality Assurance / Quality Control programs. Provided training for junior personnel concerning the scope and function of this program. Provided invaluable knowledge during initial conception of products as well as the forethought of superior procedures resulting in a significant increase in quality and profitability. Assisted in the development of fabrication and testing techniques for both complex robotic equipment and individual components. Supervised the manufacturing of prototypes and "one-off" electromechanical material handling systems. Primary contact with customers to assess the nature of their system fault, ordering of all necessary parts and supplies, securing travel arrangements to and from customer sites and any follow-up needed to ensure customer satisfaction, in addition to coordination of service contract renewal and negotiation.
Dresser-Rand — June 1985 – May 1990
Field Service Technician / Machinist
Field Service (FS), VA
MAJOR EQUIPMENT: Dresser-Rand DR63G-60 Gas Turbines, Dresser-Rand DR62G Gas Turbines, Ingersoll-Rand Nitrogen Compressors (450Hp), Ingersoll-Rand Multistage Centrifugal Pumps, 700,000 GPM IR Vertical Pump, CDP-224 Compressors, I-R 6,000psi H-P Compressors, I-R High Pressure Cap Units, I-R Axi-vac Screw Compressors
Primarily in charge of overhauling the first Ingersol-Rand 700,000 gpm centrifugal multistage pump in the continental United States for Surry Nuclear Power Plant VA on time and under budget by over 25 percent. I received a US Patent for the implementation of a lathe adapter allowing for a 30-day turn-around of spiral rotors with a manufacturers lead-time of 6 to 9 months producing annual company savings $3.5m.
Horne Brothers Shipyard — May 1982 – June 1985
Field Machinist / Structural Foreman
I was responsible for accurate layouts and installations of multi-million dollar weapon systems on board numerous US Naval Vessels. Received a letter of commendation from NASA Research Center, Langley Virginia for exceptional welding ability during the wind-tunnel water-cooling tower piping installation resulting in a project cost savings in excess of $1.5
