Robert Hook
New Bern,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Keystone Power Station, excelling in project management and problem-solving. Proven track record of leading multi-million dollar outages, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. Strong communicator and critical thinker, adept at coordinating teams and delivering results under pressure. Committed to safety and operational excellence.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Boiler and Mill Lead
Keystone Power Station
Shelocta, PA
01.2018 - Current
- Planned the Keystone Units one and two outages to maintain the units readiness with limited budgets.
- Led planning and execution of K219 outage, managing $15 million budget and coordinating more than fifty contractors to replace water wall and outages of superheater platens, completing five days ahead of schedule.
- Evaluated contractor bids for K219 outage, selecting top preformer and saving fifteen percent ($ 750K) on project costs.
Technical Field Advisor
GE Power Servive Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw four, eight hundred forty-three RPS coal pulverizer classifier replacements, improving mill effiency by ten percent.
- Conducted condition assessments on boilers and pulverizers, delivering detailed reports and engineering solutions that reduced downtime by twenty percent.
- Collaborated with sales teams to provide clients with accurate quotes and ensured timely parts delivery.
Senior Field Engineer
Alstom Field Services
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided technical oversight for outages at Keystone and Conemaugh Power Stations, managed replacement of up to one hundred water wall panels per project, and completed work ten percent under budget.
- Conducted condition assessments at Mill Creek, Trimble County, and Spurlock Power Stations, identifying critical repairs that extend equipment life by five years.
- Led emergency pulverizer mill rebuildat Mitchell Power Station, minimzing downtime by forty-eight hours.
- Assisted in RSFC burner training and tuning at Mill Creek Power Station, enhancing combustion efficiency by eight percent.
Chief Inspector, Senior Manager, Technical Expert
U.S. Navy, Washington Navy Yard
Washington DC
03.2005 - 04.2012
- Managed twenty-seven senior steam plant inspectors, overseeing recruitment, training, and certification for one hundred twenty-seven pressure vessels across Navy propulsion plants.
- Implemented "No Notice" boiler water/feed water inspections, improving fleet-wide chemistry compliance by thirty percent.
- Developed boiler inspection device manual with Lenox Co., achieving six thousand annual cost savings per unit.
- Authored technical articles for Naval Sea Systems Command, enhancing fleet-wide maintenance and safety practices.
- Shaped the thirty-year Navy Training System Plan, updating the boiler water/ feed water supervisor course curriculum.
Plant Supervisor, Steam Generating Plant Inspector
US Navy
Various Locations
06.1982 - 03.2005
- Managed Marine propulsion systems and led teams of up to 150 personnel.
- Supervised maintenance and repairs on boilers, pumps, turbines,and control systems, ensuring compliance with Navy and ASME standards.
- Developed and instructed training programs on pump, valve, and steam generator maintenance, improving sailor proficiency by tewnty-five percent.
Education
Steam Generating Plant Inspector
US Navy
Authorized Inspector
National Board of Boiler And Pressure Vessel Insp
01-2012
NDT Level I Ultrasonic Testing
Birring NDE. Center
Webster, TX01-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Marine Engineering
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA01-2007
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Boiler and Mill Lead
Keystone Power Station
01.2018 - Current
Technical Field Advisor
GE Power Servive Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Field Engineer
Alstom Field Services
05.2012 - 01.2016
Chief Inspector, Senior Manager, Technical Expert
U.S. Navy, Washington Navy Yard
03.2005 - 04.2012
Plant Supervisor, Steam Generating Plant Inspector
US Navy
06.1982 - 03.2005
Steam Generating Plant Inspector
US Navy
Authorized Inspector
National Board of Boiler And Pressure Vessel Insp
NDT Level I Ultrasonic Testing
Birring NDE. Center
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Marine Engineering
Coastline Community College