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Brian K Gray

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Versatile and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with a comprehensive background in the Natural Gas Pipeline and Power Generation industries. Adept at leveraging engineering knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership skills to excel in challenging roles. Proven success in directing teams for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of industrial Steam and Gas turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment ensuring environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance. Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation/contingency plans, and root cause analysis. Demonstrated proficiency in project management, tracking and managing schedules and budgets, and authoring detailed reports. Combat veteran of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division.

Aspiring to contribute these strengths to a Combustion Turbine Engineer position at Tampa Electric Company, leveraging a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida. Equipped with a solid foundation in Aerodynamics, Gas Turbine Theory, and Vibration. Certified in OSHA 30, Master Rigger, and proficient/familiar in applications such as Primavera (P6), Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab, LabView, and ArcGIS.

Seeking an opportunity to apply expertise in developing standardized fleet Maintenance Strategies for combustion turbine assets and associated mechanical systems. Eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, drive continuous improvement through predictive monitoring programs, and facilitate the documentation and management of mechanical system data.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Field Service Engineer / Project Manager

Siemens Energy
06.2016 - Current
  • Led and supervised teams of up to 40 individuals in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and enhancement of industrial Steam and Gas turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Oversaw environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance, actively promoting a robust safety culture within the company.
  • Proficiently located and interpreted technical drawings, schematics, and procedures, ensuring their accurate application for the successful completion of projects.
  • Conducted Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis on components of power generation turbines, generators, and their auxiliary systems to develop recommendations for remediation/mitigation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in tracking and managing project schedules and budgets, with a commitment to delivering on-time and within financial parameters. Authored detailed reports, meticulously documenting findings, actions, conclusions, and recommendations for project evaluation and improvement.

Project Engineer

Florida Gas Transmission
10.2013 - 05.2014
  • Spearheaded the development of mechanical and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) designs, drawings, and bills of material for diverse projects.
  • Vigilantly monitored the installation of materials and equipment, ensuring strict adherence to drawings and specifications to maintain project integrity.
  • Executed comprehensive project management responsibilities, effectively overseeing and reporting on budgets and schedules to ensure project success.
  • Maintained meticulous records for each project and engineering discipline, ensuring accurate documentation and streamlined project workflows.
  • Successfully managed multifaceted projects, encompassing tasks such as tapping and installation of new transmission lines, establishment of new meter and regulation stations, redesign and enhancement of existing facilities, anomaly digs, and coordination of hydrostatic tests.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen by managing budgets ranging from approximately $100,000 to $6,000,000, ensuring cost-effective project execution and resource optimization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2013

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Installation and Repair
  • Project Management
  • Technical Drawing Interpretation
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Process and Procedure Development
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Working Knowledge of RCM and FMEA

Timeline

Senior Field Service Engineer / Project Manager

Siemens Energy
06.2016 - Current

Project Engineer

Florida Gas Transmission
10.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Florida