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Melanie Novacek

Jeannette,PA

Summary

Dynamic Advanced Technical Engineer with extensive experience at Emerson, specializing in power plant performance optimization and thermal rotor stress analysis. Proficient in ASME PTC and C++, I have successfully led projects while mentoring teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. Strong problem-solving skills drive my commitment to excellence in product development.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Technical Engineer

Emerson
10.2021 - Current

Lead Engineer for Power Plant Performance, Thermal Rotor Stress, and Power Plant Optimization. Oversee, Implement, and Mentor on projects utilizing power plant performance using ASME power test codes, thermal rotor stress, and optimization.

Senior Engineer

Artech/Emerson
04.1999 - 10.2021

Co-Developer of Thermal and Combined Cycle Power Plant Performance Package using C++ on Windows Platform. Designed and Completed Custom C++ programs for Reservoir Management and Turbine Thermal Stress. Implemented Power Plant Performance and Thermal Rotor Stress Projects within time and budget constraints.

Associate Engineer

Westinghouse
01.1986 - 04.1993

Acquired knowledge on power plants to successfully Implement Power Plant Performance based on ASME Power Test Codes using FORTRAN on Microvax Computers.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Compter Science

The Pennsylvania State University
State College

Skills

  • ASME PTC knowledge
  • C
  • Windows Experience
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Product Development
  • Simulator Programming

Patent

Co-Inventor of Look Ahead Thermal Stress Pacaksge to Save Time and Money loading a Power Plant

Timeline

Advanced Technical Engineer

Emerson
10.2021 - Current

Senior Engineer

Artech/Emerson
04.1999 - 10.2021

Associate Engineer

Westinghouse
01.1986 - 04.1993

Bachelor Of Science - Compter Science

The Pennsylvania State University
Melanie Novacek