Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer HRSG & Water-Steam Cycle Specialist CCGT Balance of Plant Start-Up, Commissioning & Recommissioning Available Worldwide
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Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer with over 25 years' international experience delivering mechanical commissioning, recommissioning and start-up of Combined Cycle (CCGT), Simple Cycle, Cogeneration and HRSG power plants worldwide. Specialist in HRSGs, Water-Steam Cycle and Balance of Plant (BOP), with extensive experience from Mechanical Completion through Cold & Hot Commissioning, First Fire, First Steam, Synchronisation, Reliability Runs, Performance Testing and Commercial Operation. Experienced in Mechanical Completion, ITR execution, System Walkdowns, Punch List Management, P&ID Verification, Functional Testing, Chemical Cleaning, Steam Blows, Hydrostatic Testing, Pressure-Part Inspections, Leak Testing and Commissioning Documentation.
Strong technical knowledge of pumps, valves, rotating equipment, condensers (including ACCs), cooling water systems, lubrication systems, vacuum systems and fuel systems. Delivered projects worldwide for Siemens Energy, GE Vernova, Black & Veatch, Jacobs and Samsung Engineering, working alongside OEMs, EPC contractors, QA/QC teams, clients and third-party inspectors to achieve safe, efficient and on-time project delivery.
HRSG TFA (2025-07 – 2025-12)
Served as the TFA for recommissioning a NEM HRSG after a 10-year layup, handling system walkdowns and punch listing. The client chose to run independent commissioning without Siemens protocols, as the unit was out of warranty.
Lead Shift Engineer (2025-06 – 2025-07)
Led shift operations for the Siemens SGT5-4000F Open Cycle Gas Turbine and full Balance of Plant, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable plant performance. Operated and monitored the unit via Siemens T3000, coordinating closely with the ROCC and site shift team to manage starts, shutdowns, alarms, and operational constraints. Maintained strict safety and permit-to-work compliance, supported fault response and troubleshooting, and ensured effective shift handover and reporting.
HRSG Commissioning Engineer (2023-12 – 2024-06)
Mechanical commissioning of two NEM HRSG units as part of a combined cycle power plant project. Scope encompassed final construction completion, punch list resolution, chemical cleaning, steam blows, and cold and hot commissioning activities. Interfaced between site teams, OEM representatives, and EPC contractors to coordinate commissioning sequences and ensure full system readiness.
Emphasized safety, quality, and adherence to project timelines, delivering successful integration of the HRSG systems into plant operations.
HRSG TFA (2023-05 – 2023-07)
Oversaw the final construction and mechanical completion activities for three Drum Type HRSGs (DTSG) manufactured by NEM.
Responsibilities included system walkdowns, punch list resolution, and coordination of subcontractors to prepare systems for commissioning. Played a key role in planning and executing hydrostatic pressure testing on all pressure parts in accordance with project specifications and code requirements. Ensured proper documentation, test pack completion, and witnessing by client and third-party inspectors. Provided technical field assistance (TFA) to align construction deliverables with commissioning readiness, maintaining close collaboration with QA/QC, OEM engineers, and site management to uphold safety and quality standards.
HRSG Commissioning Engineer (2022-07 – 2023-05)
Supported the recommissioning of two NEM HRSGs after a 10-year lay-up. Scope included inspections, system restoration, chemical cleaning, flushing, leak testing, and steam blows. Led cold and hot commissioning phases, coordinating with OEMs and plant teams to achieve Provisional Acceptance and reliable integration into the combined cycle plant.
Water Steam Commissioning Engineer at Siemens (2021-06 – 2022-03)
BOP water steam Commissioning Engineer Cold and hot Commissioning Chem Cleaning Steam Blows to PAC
HRSG Commissioning TFA (2020-10 – 2021-04)
HRSG TFA 3x NEM Siemens HTT, Cold and hot Commissioning Chem Cleaning Steam Blows to PAC
HRSG Commissioning TFA at Siemens (2020-03 – 2020-08)
HRSG TFA 1x GE HRSG, Cold and hot Commissioning Chem Cleaning Steam Blows to PAC
HRSG Commissioning TFA at Siemens (2020-01 – 2020-02)
Chemical cleaning and HRSG restoration x2 NEM Siemens HTT HRSG's
HRSG and BOP Commissioning Engineer at Siemens (2019-07 – 2019-10)
HRSG Commissioning TFA at Siemens (2019-06 – 2019-07)
Responsible for chemical cleaning and HRSG restoration post chemical cleaning of a NEM HTT HRSG
HRSG Commissioning TFA at Siemens (2018-08 – 2019-04)
Responsible for Mechanical Commissioning of CMI HRSG and BOP
HRSG Commissioning TFA at Siemens (2017-09 – 2018-06)
Responsible for the Mechanical Commissioning of 8x HTT NEM HRSG's Cold and hot Commissioning Chem Cleaning Steam Blows to PAC
GE (2017-05 – 2017-08)
Responsible for Mechanical Commissioning of HRSG's and water steam cycle
HRSG Commissioning T.F.A at Siemens (2016-10 – 2017-05)
Responsible for commissioning of the HRSGs on the later stage of the project and advising the client on technical issues, witness testing of HRSGs. Was stationed in a remote-control room for the DeirAli project in Syria where advice was given on the start-up and commissioning of 2x NEM HRSG's
Operations Manager at Samsung Engineering (2016-03 – 2016-09)
Responsible for all power plant operations through Commissioning Steam blows to include all plant testing to final handover
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at GE EDF Deena Energy (2015-07 – 2015-12)
Responsible for the mechanical Commissioning of the BOP systems assigned
Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at GE (2014-10 – 2015-07)
Responsible for the mechanical commissioning of the BOP, HRSG's, Gas turbines water and steam cycle
Mechanical Commissioning Operations Supervisor at Jacobs UK (2013-12 – 2014-10)
Plant consists of a Metso boiler rated for 60kg/s with a Circulating fluidised bed and a Siemens 60 MW condensing steam turbine with a GEA Air cooled condenser. The fuel is delivered to 3x silos and forwarded to the boiler by four B&W Truck reception units at a maximum rate of 765m3/hr through Disc screening by Jeffery Radar and the conveyor system by Canning and Saxland, the fuel is delivered to the boiler at a maximum rate of 285m3/hr. A Siemens 60 MW Condensing Steam turbine, GEA ACC and ancillaries.
Ad-Hoc TPI Inspector at Stork Technical Recruitment (2013-10 – 2013-12)
Engaged in AdHoc third party inspections to various clients within the Oil and Gas Industry. Duties were Carrying out Third party inspections to Su
