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MICHAEL YOUNGBLOOD

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Summary

Talented Technician skilled at troubleshooting, equipment and system troubleshooting, performing system installations, diagnosing problems and implementing hands-on repairs to swiftly return equipment to working condition. Highly Driven, Results-Oriented and Analytical Mechanical Commissioning Technician; with extensive experience in executing all facets of maintenance, design, testing, installation and commissioning in power engineering, equipment and plant operations. Skilled in sustaining safe work environments, zero time loss accidents, driving quality assurance initiatives, improving processes and streamlining operations. Strategic thinker who combines excellent technical, analytical and engineering competences with demonstrated achievements in acquiring and delivering projects on- time and within budget. Possesses considerable hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair and upgrade of power and heavy equipment using advanced troubleshooting, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop corrective action plans. Strong leadership, safety, project management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commissioning Mechanical Lead

Wood Group
10.2022 - Current

Run and maintain oil and gas equipment

Build Isolations/ Lock out tag out

Run day to day operations

Meetings with client for daily work scopes and project look a heads

Run and maintain project schedules and logistics

Senior Mechanical Commissioning Technician

GATE - Ingleside (BP Argos Production Platform)
04.2021 - Current
  • Worked along side of engineering team and conducted system leak testing on multiple test packages and envelopes
  • Bunkering of fresh water and dosed with hypochlorite to ensure less than 2ppm for potable water system and conducted flush on all potable water piping
  • Conducted mechanically complete walk downs with operations team to ensure readiness of systemsLoaded fire water ring main and pressurized system to be in compliance with coast guard
  • Walk downs of control valves and verified they function in both manual and pneumatically
  • Valve line up and system checks for rotating equipment runs
  • Walk downs with vendors ensuring all of their equipment is ready for system handover
  • Walk downs of systems to verify punch list items
  • Fill out all paperwork, ITR's, check sheets per SCP or Start-up Commissioning Procedures
  • Conduct PSSR's with commissioning/operation team.

Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Virgin Island Industrial Services - St Croix (Limetree Bay Oil Refinery Restart )
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted Commissioning Coordinator in planning and executing plant wide steam blow activities
  • Lead the writing and execution of commissioning procedures for assigned mechanical/piping systems
  • Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub system packages from Construction
  • Read, interpret and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals
  • Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.

Pipe Foreman

REF CHEM - Mont Belvieu (ONEOK Refinery)
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
  • Supervised installation of carbon steel and stainless steel piping from 2"- 36"
  • Participated in engineering and client planning meetings
  • Kept up with multiple employees and maintained safe work environment
  • Met all due dates and deadlines all while working in safe manner
  • Thoroughly inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition
  • Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.

Pipe Fitter Foreman

Mcdermott International Inc. - LAKE CHARLES(LACC Ethylene Glycol Project)
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • MONITORED SAFETY COMPLIANCE TO MAINTAIN STRICT STANDARDS AND PROTECT TEAM MEMBERS FROM HARM
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.

Pipefitter Foreman

PCL Construction - LAKE CHARLES(SASOL GTL Technology)
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications
  • Analyzed job cost reports ensuring that productions were within budget
  • Proficient in the use of welding tools, including big torch and stinger to assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings and supports
  • Assisted with start up activities when work scope was completed.

Mechanical Technician

PCL Construction - CONOWINGO (ODECs Rising Sun Project. A 100 Mega, Watt Complied Cycle Power Plant)
04.2016 - 11.2017
  • Rotating equipment runs
  • Condensate system Commissioning
  • Chemical handling system over site
  • Assembled water purification systems in water treatment plant
  • Maintained the water treatment plant until turned over to the client
  • Lube oil flushes on 600 MW Alstom steam turbine, Boiler Feed Pp
  • Assisted with steam blows and insured adequate supply of demineralized water
  • Assisted with all turnover books/packages/documentation.

Commissioning Technician

PCL Construction - Chattanooga (WALKER Polysilicon Project)
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Rotating equipment runs
  • Chemical handling system over site
  • Assembled water purification systems in water treatment plant
  • Maintained the water treatment plant until turned over to the client
  • Lube oil, seal oil, control oil on M501 GAC Gas Turbines
  • Assisted with steam blows and maintained the adequate supply of demineralized water
  • Assisted and documented with all turnover books/packages.

Commisioning Technician

Overland Contracting Inc - Louisville (Cane Run Power Generation Facility 660, MW)
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Rotating equipment runs
  • Assembled water purification systems in water treatment plant
  • Maintained the water treatment plant until turned over to the client
  • Lube oil flushes
  • Assisted with steam blows and maintained demineralized water system
  • Assisted with turnover books/packages.

Pipe Fitter

Zachry Group - Front Royal (Dominion Energy 640 MW)
04.2013 - 07.2014
  • Installed piping for plumbing systems
  • Installed piping for utility drops/stations
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency
  • Motor and pump runs checking for vibration issues and temperature
  • Flushed all piping systems after hydro testing was completed
  • Cleaned/changed suction strainers on pumps and cleaned out condenser.

Pipe fitter

KBR Inc - Calumet (Refinery)
06.2012 - 03.2013
  • Utilized safe work practices with all tools and safety equipment
  • Ran 10" fuel gas line throughout plant
  • Assisted other pipe crews with their scope of work
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
  • Helped with start up on the plant.

Mechanical Technician

Rust Constructors Inc - Clarksville( LG Electroincs Plant)
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Fabricated and installed pipe, screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up welding machines and hydro pumps prior to beginning work
  • Prepared pipe and fabricated supports
  • Installed pipe spools in the main pipe racks and finger racks
  • Assisted with start up and commissioning.

Education

Skills

  • Organization and planning
  • Strong Safety Culture
  • Schedule & Scope Definition
  • Process Flow Equipment start up and testing
  • Blueprints/ P & Ids
  • Pipeline Management
  • Mechanical Commissioning
  • Gas/Steam Turbine commissioning

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Trained
  • Multiple NCCER certifications

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Commissioning Mechanical Lead

Wood Group
10.2022 - Current

Senior Mechanical Commissioning Technician

GATE - Ingleside (BP Argos Production Platform)
04.2021 - Current

Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Virgin Island Industrial Services - St Croix (Limetree Bay Oil Refinery Restart )
01.2020 - 08.2020

Pipe Foreman

REF CHEM - Mont Belvieu (ONEOK Refinery)
01.2019 - 01.2020

Pipe Fitter Foreman

Mcdermott International Inc. - LAKE CHARLES(LACC Ethylene Glycol Project)
01.2018 - 01.2019

Pipefitter Foreman

PCL Construction - LAKE CHARLES(SASOL GTL Technology)
11.2017 - 02.2018

Mechanical Technician

PCL Construction - CONOWINGO (ODECs Rising Sun Project. A 100 Mega, Watt Complied Cycle Power Plant)
04.2016 - 11.2017

Commissioning Technician

PCL Construction - Chattanooga (WALKER Polysilicon Project)
06.2015 - 04.2016

Commisioning Technician

Overland Contracting Inc - Louisville (Cane Run Power Generation Facility 660, MW)
08.2014 - 05.2015

Pipe Fitter

Zachry Group - Front Royal (Dominion Energy 640 MW)
04.2013 - 07.2014

Pipe fitter

KBR Inc - Calumet (Refinery)
06.2012 - 03.2013

Mechanical Technician

Rust Constructors Inc - Clarksville( LG Electroincs Plant)
06.2011 - 06.2012

MICHAEL YOUNGBLOOD