Brian Kennish
Southampton,PA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a proven track record in operations management. Dedicated to achieving organizational objectives and seizing opportunities for professional development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
IHI Power Services
West Deptford, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Perform Daily Calls with LS Power, Direct Energy, South Jersey Gas, LS power marketing team and Asset Management
- Worked with Operations and Energy Management with Day Ahead schedule
- Ensured that thermal and electrical outputs were maintained at maximum levels and efficiencies
- Reported normal, abnormal, or emergency plant conditions to the Plant Manager and LS Power Asset manager
- Take necessary corrective action in accordance with established policy or at the direction of the Plant Manager
- Provided guidance to the maintenance supervisor relative to equipment conditions and required maintenance activities
- Prepared required reports for the owner, operator (IHI), utility and/or PJM (GADS)
- Assume responsibility and coverage during absence of Plant Manager
- In charge of screening and hiring of operating personnel
- Preformed Evaluations with all operators to set expectations and goals
- Oversee the daily upkeep of necessary plant logs, inspection of watch and operational records
- Maintain the plant Operations Manuals and ensure that operating policies and procedures are kept up to date
- Lead and maintain training for all Operations tasks
- Sustained the morale and motivation of operations personnel and handled employee concerns as they arise
- Managed shift schedules and any changes to schedule in accordance to plant run profile and plant outages
- Promote a Safety Culture through consistent communication and leadership
- Follow IHI Guiding Principle as a foundation for Leadership
- Growth, Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Limitless
Operations and Maintenance Coordinator
IHI Power Services
West Deptford, NJ
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Perform Daily Calls with LS Power, Direct Energy, South Jersey Gas, LS power marketing team and Asset Management
- Worked with Operations and Energy Management with DA schedule
- Work with WDE Lead Team to develop 5 and 10-year major maintenance, CapEx Plans with use of Reliability Plan, single point failure matrix and outage site plan
- Planning in CMMS tie all PM’s to planned Outages, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance to support annual budget according to WDE run profile
- Assume responsibility and coverage during absence of Maintenance Manager (5 Employees), Operations Manager (13 Employees) and Plant Manager
- Acts as the Maintenance/Operations point of contact in the coordination of the facility’s short and long-term maintenance/ project planning and scheduling process
- Reviews daily corrective work orders and establishes priorities based on Safety, Operational and commercial impact
- Acts as the intermediate between the support groups and Operations department for the development of maintenance plans and schedules as well as routine CMMS backlog review
- Plant Maintenance, Plant Operations, Projects, OEM (LTSA/CSA) to ensure all parties are aligned on major maintenance plans, schedules, and budgets
- Ensure all pre-outage work is clearly scheduled and included in the outage planning milestones tracking tool
- Schedule planning outage milestone update meeting with key stakeholders
- Responsible for development and integration of the optimized plant wide and resourced loaded Outage schedule
- Ensure the maintenance activities are properly supported with necessary parts, tooling, and services on a timely basis
- Complete purchase requisitions in CMMS (Maximo) and ensure proper approval is obtained on purchase orders
- Input inventory information (adds/deletes) to maintain accurate CMMS inventory
- Ensure all material is received into the CMMS properly and per Sarbanes Oxley guidelines
Interim Operations Manager
IHI Power Services
West Deptford, NJ
07.2020 - 01.2021
CRO (Control Room Operator)
NAES Corporation/ IHI Power Services
West Deptford, NJ
11.2014 - 07.2020
- Startup responsibilities included: 4kV Switchgear, MCC, and Substation spare parts determination; turn over packages and procedure reviews for the operation of BAF water plant; Gas turbines and emission controls, Steam Turbine, HRSG’s, and all plant auxiliary systems
- Training included Siemens SGT6-5000F5 Operation, Siemens SPPA-T3000 DCS System, Alstom Steam Turbine, CMI HRSGs Operation and Maintenance and overall Plant Operations and Maintenance as well as all Safety, Environmental and NERC Regulation required training
- Training of (8) Assistant Plant Operators for Control Room Operators as needed
- Perform Root Cause Analysis as needed
- Perform safe and efficient operation of the CT, HRSG, steam turbine generator, and related auxiliary systems from the control room using the plant’s Distributive Control System (DCS) and other available controls and indications
- Perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment, systems, and the plant in accordance with approved plant procedures
- Monitor and record plant operating parameters inside the control room; adjust as required to maintain safe and efficient operation of the plant
- Upon detecting faulty equipment operation, diagnose the cause then take proper action to restore the equipment and plant to a safe condition
- This includes stopping equipment and switching to standby equipment if required and available
- Monitor plant air and water emissions and take steps to maintain within acceptable limits
- Immediately notify Operations Manager of abnormal situations
- Direct the actions of the APO as required to start-up, operate, shutdown, and respond to abnormal situations from outside the control room
APO (Assistant Plant Operator)
NAES Corporation
West Deptford, NJ
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Hired during construction of plant
- Commissioning, Start Up, Testing and Daily Operation of the 783 MW West Deptford Energy Station Combined Cycle facilities consisting of two natural gas fired Siemens SGT6-5000F5 combustion turbine generators, two CMI triple pressure heat recovery steam generators with supplementary duct firing and an Alstom STF 30C Frame Steam Turbine
- Plant also utilizes grey water which is supplied from Gloucester County Utilities Authority and filtered through a Biological Aerated Filtration system
- Operation Team support of startup and commissioning of WDES
- Help with writing procedures and troubleshoot processes during construction
- Responsible for assisting in the operation and routine preventive/predictive maintenance of the power plant systems
Shift Supervisor
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
Westville, N.J.
04.2010 - 11.2013
Plant Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
Westville, N.J.
08.2008 - 04.2010
Utility Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
Westville, N.J.
05.2006 - 08.2008
Assistant Utility Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
Westville, N.J.
10.2004 - 05.2006
Crane Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
Westville, N.J.
11.2001 - 10.2004
Laborer/Ash Handler
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
Westville, N.J.
12.2000 - 11.2001
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Ryan H.S.
Philadelphia, PA06-1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Operation and Maintenance of a steam generating power plant
- Policy Implementation
- Schedule Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Strong Communication
- Supervisory Abilities
- Power Plant Operations
- Maintenance Planning
- Performance monitoring
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Management
- Performance reporting
Certification
- WDE Chief Engineer - New Jersey State Gold Seal First Class Engineer License
- CPR, AED and First Aid certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
IHI Power Services
06.2022 - Current
Operations and Maintenance Coordinator
IHI Power Services
01.2021 - 06.2022
Interim Operations Manager
IHI Power Services
07.2020 - 01.2021
CRO (Control Room Operator)
NAES Corporation/ IHI Power Services
11.2014 - 07.2020
APO (Assistant Plant Operator)
NAES Corporation
11.2013 - 11.2014
Shift Supervisor
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
04.2010 - 11.2013
Plant Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
08.2008 - 04.2010
Utility Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
05.2006 - 08.2008
Assistant Utility Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
10.2004 - 05.2006
Crane Operator
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
11.2001 - 10.2004
Laborer/Ash Handler
Wheelabrator Gloucester, LP.
12.2000 - 11.2001
- WDE Chief Engineer - New Jersey State Gold Seal First Class Engineer License
- CPR, AED and First Aid certified
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Ryan H.S.
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