Kevin Larson
East Liberty,Ohio
Summary
To obtain a position within a company that will best utilize my wide variety of advanced skills in the electrical/mechanical/power generation/rotating equipment fields, allowing me to provide premium quality and reliability in the systems that I will be supporting, while supporting the company and its policies to the greatest extent of my abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Power Generation Field Service
Ohio CAT
Columbus , Ohio
06.2024 - Current
- Lead/Senior field generator technician
- Trainer
Journeyman Generator Technician
W W Williams
Columbus, Ohio
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Lead/senior field generator technician.
- OEM trained/certified on MTU engines and generator controls, single, paralleled and CHP systems.
- Lead startup technician and acting project manager for Rolls-Royce/MTU on Google and Amazon data center startups of 13,800 and 480 volt, 16 unit, utility parallel, 2800kW generator sets controlled with Google's Foxbat system. 45MW capacity. Amazon AMCOP system. Complete integration of controls and monitoring interface of all equipment.
- Lead and train less experienced technicians on generators, controls and interface of all aspects of an emergency generator system.
Industrial Electrician
Scott’s Miracle Gro
Marysville, Ohio
01.2018 - 06.2020
- All plant mechanical/pneumatic/air compressor/electrical power and controls work supporting the manufacture of chemicals and fertilizer.
- Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC500, Micro/Compact and ControlLogix, HMI, motor controls, VFD’s and motors.
- Dry product dispensing (Lb/Min) and liquid metering; Coriolis flow meters, Fisher control valves, electric and pneumatic actuators, HART communications equipment/instrumentation, load cells
- Packaging equipment; baggers, sealers, conveyors, palletizers, wrappers and ring wrappers, dynamic checkweighers.
- Both power and control electrical preventative maintenance, control and instrumentation upgrades.
- Welding and fabrication
- Planned, laid out and installed electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures around local codes and job specifications.
- Followed NEC state and local building regulations.
- CMMS; SAP
Owner/Operator, Master Generator Technician
Ohio Generator and Engine
East Liberty, Ohio
06.1999 - 12.2017
- EGSA journeyman
- Sales and service of power generation systems; both mechanical and electrical, in and out of State and Country on systems ranging from 5kW to 30,000kW.
- Project design, management and budget.
- Diesel, gaseous (natural gas, propane, bio/digester, landfill) reciprocating engines, gas and steam turbines.
- Provided installation of new systems and retrofit; integration of control upgrades (control panel, governors, voltage regulation, electronic ignition and emissions), preventative maintenance, rebuilding and servicing of Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Worthington, Burmeister-Wayne, Fairbanks-Morse, Superior, EMD, Enterprise, Peilstik, Cooper-Bessemer, Nordberg, MaK, Waukesha and others, land and marine installations.
- Electro-Mechanical sub-contractor for Woodward authorized distributors.
- Welding and fabrication.
- Provided support for all auxiliary and engine driven equipment, pumps, blowers, air compressors, transmissions, torque converters, clutches etc.
- Provided Energy Management solutions to customers involving CHP, Wind and Solar power and the installation of these systems.
- Provided premium power systems preventative maintenance on generators, breakers, transfer switches, controls and generator protection relays testing with Doble tester, megger and other instruments.
- Designed and patented a new method and system for hydraulic fracturing and water purification.
Multi-craft Technician
Kent Power Inc
Columbus, Ohio
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Field and shop; multi-craft technician supporting utility based high voltage transmission and sub-station construction crews and equipment during construction.
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational reliability.
- Welding and fabrication
Senior Power Generation Field Service, Master Generator Technician
Holt Companies of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
02.1988 - 06.1999
- Performed all facets of the highest dealer level field service of Caterpillar engine generator systems and support equipment to include 3100-3500 and older series engines
- Single, paralleled and utility paralleled generator systems, digester fueled CHP installations
- Designed and implemented premium switchgear maintenance programs including breaker and controls maintenance and repair of Russelectric, Onan, ASCO and other suppliers achieving optimal reliability
- Welding and fabrication
- Customer and mentor training
Generation Field Service Technician
Buckeye Power Sales and Service
Columbus, OH
08.1987 - 02.1988
- All facets of servicing Kohler engine generator systems.
Generation Field Service Technician
Griffith Electric
Dallas, TX
06.1986 - 08.1987
- Power generation and commercial electrician duties
- Caterpillar, EMD and Waukesha rebuilds.
- Fabrication and building of 1MW trailer mounted generators.
Power Generation Technician
U. S. Army
Ft Hood, TX
08.1983 - 06.1986
- E5 in less than 2 years, MOS 52D20
- In charge of 12-man team in engineering section of 1st Forward Support Battalion, 1st Tiger Brigade, 2nd Armored Division, Ft. Hood Texas.
Education
MTU Engines And Electronic Engine Controls
MTU Certified Factory
Canton Michigan04.2023
Lockout-tagout; -
SMG/ W.W.Williams
Marysville Ohio02.2018
70E Training, Multiple Training Courses For Electrical And General Safety, OSHA 10 -
SMG/ W.W.Williams
Marysville Ohio01.2018
OEM Dealership Courses For Electronic Engines: Perkins -
Perkins
Cleveland Ohio01.2004
PLC Courses; Allen Bradley -
MacNaughten-McCay
Columbus Ohio01.1995
Switchgear Training
Russelectric, ASCO
Different1993
Multiple Woodward Governor Courses; Mechanical/electric governors, electronic/digital controllers for reciprocating and turbine engines -
Woodward Governor
Ft. Collins Colorado01.1992
Multiple Series of Diesel Engine Courses (3100-3500 Series) Gas Engine Technology Power Generation Switchgear Paralleling Systems -
Caterpillar OEM School
09.1991
10 Month Certificate - Diesel Technology
MTA Diesel School
Columbus Ohio07.1988
Army, PLDC (Primary Leadership Development Course) -
US Army PLDC, Primary Leadership Develeopment Cour
01.1986
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Logan High School
Zanesfield, OH05.1982
PMBOK; Project Management, Auto-CAD - Self Improvement
Continuing Education
Self EnrolledAssociate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering With Renewable Energy Mino
DeVry University
OnlineSkills
- Analytical/Troubleshooting Skills/Critical Thinking
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical; AC, DC, UPS, Motor controls, 3 phase 480, 4160 and control of 13,200 VAC
- Electro-mechanical proficiency, equipment repair of all types; electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic
- Vibration analysis
- Welding and fabrication
- Ability to work under extreme pressure
- Honesty/Integrity/Morality/Ethics
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Self-Motivated/initiative
- Good driving record and Ohio Class ‘A’ CDL license holder
- Heavy equipment operation; Earthmovers, forklifts, personnel lifts
Timeline
Senior Power Generation Field Service
Ohio CAT
06.2024 - Current
Journeyman Generator Technician
W W Williams
08.2022 - 06.2024
Industrial Electrician
Scott’s Miracle Gro
01.2018 - 06.2020
Multi-craft Technician
Kent Power Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017
Owner/Operator, Master Generator Technician
Ohio Generator and Engine
06.1999 - 12.2017
Senior Power Generation Field Service, Master Generator Technician
Holt Companies of Ohio
02.1988 - 06.1999
Generation Field Service Technician
Buckeye Power Sales and Service
08.1987 - 02.1988
Generation Field Service Technician
Griffith Electric
06.1986 - 08.1987
Power Generation Technician
U. S. Army
08.1983 - 06.1986
MTU Engines And Electronic Engine Controls
MTU Certified Factory
Lockout-tagout; -
SMG/ W.W.Williams
70E Training, Multiple Training Courses For Electrical And General Safety, OSHA 10 -
SMG/ W.W.Williams
OEM Dealership Courses For Electronic Engines: Perkins -
Perkins
PLC Courses; Allen Bradley -
MacNaughten-McCay
Switchgear Training
Russelectric, ASCO
Multiple Woodward Governor Courses; Mechanical/electric governors, electronic/digital controllers for reciprocating and turbine engines -
Woodward Governor
Multiple Series of Diesel Engine Courses (3100-3500 Series) Gas Engine Technology Power Generation Switchgear Paralleling Systems -
Caterpillar OEM School
10 Month Certificate - Diesel Technology
MTA Diesel School
Army, PLDC (Primary Leadership Development Course) -
US Army PLDC, Primary Leadership Develeopment Cour
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Logan High School
PMBOK; Project Management, Auto-CAD - Self Improvement
Continuing Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering With Renewable Energy Mino
DeVry University
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