Sean DeVinney
Annapolis,MARYLAND
Summary
Reliability professional with 20+ years of experience in machinery diagnostics, condition-based monitoring, and vibration analysis in power generation and various industrial settings. Strong background in dynamic balancing, thermography, asset condition monitoring systems, and CMMS systems. Adept in implementing predictive maintenance strategies that improve uptime, reduce failures, and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager - Condition Monitoring
GEA Mechanical Equipment
Columbia, MARYLAND
05.2017 - Current
- Lead the Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) programs across 45 regions and countries, delivering technical guidance and strategic oversight to global service teams.
- Coach regional technicians, and serve as global SME for predictive diagnostics using vibration, thermography, and continuous monitoring.
- Conduct high-level reliability assessments identifying systemic gaps and initiating action plans to optimize asset uptime and reduce failures.
- Support implementation and remote diagnostics of online monitoring platforms; contribute to asset integrity strategies through data-driven insights.
Condition Monitoring Technician
NRG Energy, Inc.
Aquasco, MD
12.2008 - 05.2017
- Delivered predictive maintenance services using vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound, among other PdM technologies across multiple power generation sites, improving plant uptime and reliability.
- Conducted RCA on critical rotating equipment failures; developed actionable reports for engineering and maintenance teams.
- Balanced turbines, motors, and fans (both in place and in-shop) to reduce vibration and improve mechanical reliability.
- Coordinated service schedules, vendor contracts, and CMMS entries in SAP and Maximo; assisted in maintenance planning and logistics.
- Mentored technicians in diagnostic methods, promoting best practices and consistency across the reliability program.
Test Cell Supervisor
US Navy
San Diego
04.2004 - 04.2008
- Supervised a group of 6 technicians responsible for the test and certification of gas turbines following maintenance. Tests included transient and steady state performance evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Plata
La Plata, MD04-2003
Skills
- Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
- Online Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)
- Vibration Analysis - Category 3
- Predictive & Preventive Maintenance (PdM/PM)
- Asset Integrity & Mechanical Diagnostics
- CMMS (SAP and Maximo)
- Infrared Thermography - Level 2
- Balancing and Rotor Dynamics
- Team Training & Development
- Rotating and Fixed Equipment Support
- Turbines, Pumps, Motors, Compressors, Fans
- Maintenance Planning / Project Execution
Timeline
Project Manager - Condition Monitoring
GEA Mechanical Equipment
05.2017 - Current
Condition Monitoring Technician
NRG Energy, Inc.
12.2008 - 05.2017
Test Cell Supervisor
US Navy
04.2004 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
La Plata
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