Jared Hendry
Plant City,Florida
Summary
Driven worker who has been in the power plant industry for 13 years. Experienced in both powerplant operation and maintenance activities of combined and simple cycle plants. Very knowledgable with both frame and aero derivative gas turbines, steam plants, and balance of plant equipment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Combustion Turbine Technician (Jet Mechanic)
Duke Energy
Davenport, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the maintenance of Duke Energy's entire Florida fleet of Pratt and Whitney FT4 gas turbines.
- Conducted borescope inspections of engines to identify internal issues and provide information to engineering for outage scheduling.
- Conducted major overhaul maintenance on engines and free turbines up to and including complete disassembly and exchange of modules within engines.
- Identified and ordered parts required for maintenance activities.
- Write lift plans according to company and industry policy and ensure the safe removal and installation of engines from compartment modules.
O&M Technician
Invenergy
Bowling Green, FL
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Operated and maintained four GE 7EA gas turbines, two HRSG's, and one steam turbine.
- Operated and maintained all BOP systems.
- Qualified as both an auxillary operator and a control room operator.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems in order to identify the best solutions for repair or replacement of parts.
- Conducted water analysis to maintain proper boiler chemistry and made demineralized water.
- Completed switching orders in the switchyard as required and according to all industry standards.
- Conducted LOTO activites to support maintenace and troubleshooting.
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical)
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Maintained and operated four GE LM2500 gas turbines, and three Rolls-Royce gas turbines.
- Maintained and operated all associated BOP systems.
- Led the forward engine room through a 10 month deployment to the Persian Gulf as supervisor.
- Scheduled and assigned maintenance tasks to personnel.
- Qualified as control room operator for propulsion and electrical plant.
- Coordinated LOTO for preventative and scheduled maintenance activities.
Laborer
Duke Energy
Live Oak, FL
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Assisted turbine crews with maintenance during outages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School
Live Oak, FL05-2011
Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Knowledge of combined and simple cycle power plant operations
- Ensuring proper identification of all parts needed and the procurement of said parts for maintenace and outage activities
- Knowledge of industry safety standards and LOTO requirements
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and P&ID's
Timeline
Combustion Turbine Technician (Jet Mechanic)
Duke Energy
05.2022 - Current
O&M Technician
Invenergy
05.2017 - 05.2022
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical)
US Navy
03.2013 - 03.2017
Laborer
Duke Energy
03.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School