January 2017 - July 2021
Wheelabrator Technologies UK
Commissioning Manager
Relocated from the USA to the United Kingdom to support the development of a new large-scale Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility in the South East. This project was one of three new EfW facilities being built simultaneously by Wheelabrator in the UK between 2016-2020. The K3 CHP facility is co-located with the DS Smith paper mill in Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent. Click here for more information on the Wheelabrator Kemsley K3 CHP project.
During 2017, I also served as the technical manager for a business development proposal effort for the K4 CHP project. The DS Smith Kemsley Mill issued a Request for Proposals in 2017 for a small natural gas fired combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility to replace the aging K1 CHP facility. As Wheelabrator were already building the K3 CHP facility, the goal was for Wheelabrator to become the single energy services provider for the DS Smith paper mill. Although we were unsuccessful in this tender process, it was a good learning experience and aided in building our relationship with our client, DS Smith.
Wheelabrator Kemsley K3 CHP Facility - October 2018
Wheelabrator Westchester Export Steam Line Dedication Ceremony - October 2013
May 2011 - December 2016
Wheelabrator Technologies USA
Engineering Project Manager
Working for Wheelabrator and based in the corporate headquarters in Hampton, NH (later relocated to Portsmouth, NH), I was responsible for execution of capital projects at Wheelabrator’s fleet of power plants as well as supporting several key business development initiatives as technical/engineering lead.
During this time, I established myself as a versatile and reliable resource gaining the respect of colleagues in the field as well as in the corporate office.
In 2015, following Waste Management’s sale of Wheelabrator to Energy Capital Partners, I was selected to work directly with the new Senior Leadership Team and execute a fast-track relocation of our corporate office.
In 2016, I was selected to manage the most comprehensive turbine generator casualty that Wheelabrator has faced in the 40+ year history of the company. I led an effort to investigate, repair, re-assemble, and re-commission three turbine generator sets simultaneously during a period of only 74 days.
August 2008 - April 2011
Sargent & Lundy LLC
Project Engineer
Following graduation from URI, I started work for Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, where I was quickly exposed to a diverse range of projects in the power generation industry. I started in the Fossil Power Technologies business unit, supporting both coal and natural gas fired power projects.
In 2010, I was transferred to the Nuclear Power Technologies business unit to support the large volume of power uprate projects that S&L was delivering during this time.
Working for S&L provided a great foundation of technical skills and a deep understanding of industry codes and standards that has proven so critical in all future roles.
For more information on the specific project tasks I covered during my time at S&L, please refer to my Engineering Project Portfolio, which can be downloaded on my Resume page.
Sargent & Lundy is a world renowned engineering consulting firm serving the power industry for over 125 years
URI Campus and Quadrangle
September 2004 - May 2008
University of Rhode IslanD
Student
Graduated Spring 2004
Batchelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Summa Cum Laude, 3.7/4.0 GPA
During my time at URI, I learned both the engineering and technical skills required for working in an engineering field, but also the business and organizational awareness to apply those skills to real-world applications.
In addition to academics, I was also a 4 year varsity starter on the URI sailing team, and also served as Captain from 2006-2008. Participating in a collegiate sport concurrently with an intensive course schedule required exceptional organization, time management, and efficiency.
My time at URI is made even more special as it is where I met my future wife, Jen.
