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Resume of Edward M Simpson

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Bachelor of Energy and Power Systems - University of New Mexico (Mechanical Engineering) SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE: Results orientated mechanical engineer with more than thirty years experience in electrical power generation. An assertive problem-solving specialist with a proven record of accomplishments including predictive and preventative maintenance, quality control and assurance, performance analysis and testing. Proven expertise in project management, equipment condition assessment and repair. SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE: Fluor Operations and Maintenance – PTSS (1999 - Present)

MANAGER, O&M TECHNOLOGY

Responsible for development of condition assessment programs for the power generation industry and technical consultant for projects relating to inspections, repairs and alterations to boiler and pressure vessel equipment for the following clients: AEP, Alcoa – Warrick, ANP, APS, Brazos Electric Coop, CP&L, Duke, Entergy, Exelon, Kennecott Mississippi Pwr., Pacific Corp., P&G, SaskPower and Westar. Performed the following assignments:

 Quality Control Manager for Fluor’s Power Services Department  Quality Control Manager for major boiler overhaul for CSU’s Ray Nixon Station,  Superintendent for the PacifiCorp Alliance for boiler overhauls at Dave Johnston and Wyodak Stations,  Consultant for boiler restitution at Mississippi Pwr’s Watson Station Unit 3,  Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for installation of three GE 3X7FA Gas Turbines for JEA Alliance at Brandy Branch Station,  Consultant for boiler assessments and repairs for fossil-fired boilers at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam, Poplar River, Queen Elizabeth and Shand Power Plants in Saskatchewan , Canada,  Boiler Engineer for Exelon’s Sithe Energy fluidize-bed boilers at Tamuin, Mexico,  Quality Control Consultant for boiler rebuild @ AEP’s Sporn power generation facility  Boiler Engineer for Alcoa’s Warrick Power Plant performing boiler condition assessments on Units 1 - 4,  Quality Engineer for Exelon’s Main Steam Piping Replacement Projects on Handley Units 4 & 5,  Quality Representative and Auditor for Fluor O&M’s Industrial Services Process Kennecott Alliance,

2236 Mountainview Hurst, TX 76054 Cell 817.701.5155 Office 817.428.0288 Email [email protected]  Boiler Engineer and Inspector for boiler repair and condition assessment programs for Exelon’s Texas and MidAtlantic Divisions (6 ea Fossil - Power Stations), Brazos Electric Coop RW Miller Stations, Kennecott and Alcoa’s Warrick Power Plant,  Developed Quality Control Tool Kit and Quality Tool Kit for Global Services.  Gave instructional courses and training of certified weld inspectors for Power Services and Industrial Services personnel.

Nevada Power Company - Las Vegas, Nevada (1989 - 1999)

BOILER CONSULTANT

Senior technical consultant for all projects relating to repair, alterations, operations, and preventive maintenance of all fossil-fired boiler and pressure vessel equipment at three fossil-fired electrical generation stations comprising simple cycle, combined cycle and subcritical power production equipment.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER III

Senior technical expert utilizing extensive personal experience in the selection of engineering principles and concepts in order to improve the reliability of the company’s 1742 MW of electrical generating equipment for the following activities:

 As project manager, provided leadership, direction and coordination for engineering and multi-craft construction projects with budgets of $2.5 million.

 Through corporate charter, developed and instituted a comprehensive boiler assessment, repair and life extension program. Created boiler and pressure vessel quality control procedures, and welding specifications manual. Salt River Project - Phoenix, Arizona (1986 – 1989)

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Performed the following activities as boiler inspector, quality control engineer, and senior project engineer for a 700 MW supercritical generating station:

 Originated corporate safety valve repair/testing procedures and manual,

 Developed and instituted material verification program for testing and classification for greater than four thousand pieces of boiler tube and pipe.

2236 Mountainview Hurst, TX 76054 Cell 817.701.5155 Office 817.428.0288 Email [email protected] Plains Electric Cooperative - Albuquerque, New Mexico (1983 – 1986) MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Provided the following site engineering services during the construction, start-up and operation of a 230 MW coal-fired generating station:

 Developed and instituted the site’s maintenance management system, equipment identification, and plant accounting system,

 Originated, implemented, and managed the preventive maintenance program, and the capital construction department,

 Supervised construction crew performing capital expenditure projects on plant site.

Salt River Project - Phoenix, Arizona (1981 – 1983)

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Successfully accomplished capital construction and plant betterment projects at a multi-unit 700 MW coal-fired generating station including the following activities:

 Engineered and implemented projects that reduced plant water usage by 20%,

 Developed and implemented equipment condition assessment program for Bottom Ash, Fly Ash, Fire Protections Systems, Aux Boiler and Water Treatment Systems,  Designed and supervised construction of Fire Protection Systems, Civil Structures and Chemical Addition Systems,  Performed ASME PTC 1 Efficiency tests on coal-fired subcritical power boilers.

Arizona Public Service - Phoenix, Arizona (1979 - 1981)

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

As one of two original participants in an engineer development program, successfully completed rotating assignments as planner-scheduler, mechanical operating engineer, procedure writer, and maintenance/betterment engineer at gas, oil, coal, nuclear and combined cycle gas turbine facilities. TRAINING

2236 Mountainview Hurst, TX 76054 Cell 817.701.5155 Office 817.428.0288 Email [email protected] National Board of Boiler Inspectors - Owner User Inspector #347 State of Nevada, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector - NV OU 50, National Board Training for Manufacturers and Repair Organizations, National Board “A” Endorsement for Inspectors, National Board Training for Safety Valve (PRV) Repair, American Welding Society - Certified Welding Inspector # 03041141, American Welding Society – Certified Radiographic Interpreter # 0806004N, ASNT Level II – VT Certificate # 140537, Metal Engineering Institute - Welding Inspection and Quality Control, Hartford Insurance Co. - Boiler Inspection and Test Preparation, Magnaflux Corp. - Level 1, PT/MT NDT Course, ASME Power Piping Course B31.1, API-653 Authorized Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Exam Preparation Seminar,

2236 Mountainview Hurst, TX 76054 Cell 817.701.5155 Office 817.428.0288 Email [email protected]