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FOMIS Staff
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- 12 years experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of electric utility equipment and systems
- 31 years experience in the electric utility industry.
- 18 years experience in information exchange services for the utility industry
- MBA University of Phoenix
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Experience
Project Management - Manage all aspects of the TDIS program including
program development, market analysis, direct and indirect marketing and client service.
Managed multiple individual steam generator (boiler) projects for Deltak Corporation
including all technical and commercial concerns. Specifically responsible for management
and coordination of design engineering, purchasing, production and field service groups
from the sale of the project until final acceptance by the customer. Handled all interface
with the customer, the architect/engineers, etc.
Principal Engineer - Responsible for assisting utility power plants with the solicitation,
collection, organization and distribution of information relevant to the operation, maintenance,
management and safety of the plants. Planned, organized and directed both specific topic
and general discussion conferences for utility professionals. Also performed research to locate equipment,
components, parts and information required in emergency situations.
Project Engineering - Verified and finalized designs for steam generator projects,
developed specifications for auxiliary systems such as controls, pumps, fans, burners,
fuel handling, etc., oversaw the vendor production and quality, developed instruction
and training manuals for operation of the systems.
Field Engineering - Provided on-site support to utilities for steam and combustion
turbine/generator equipment. Duties included management of installations of
new equipment and scheduled and forced maintenance, designed and implemented
field modifications, provided coordination between the utility and
Product Service at the factory, developed and implemented specialized
component testing programs and was classroom and field instructor for management,
engineering, operations and maintenance personnel.
Affiliations/Honors
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Three years fossil-fired electric utility consulting experience
Fifteen years electric utility maintenance, operations, engineering, chemistry, environmental, safety, motivational management and training experience at fossil-fired facilities.
- Facilitated plant effort leading to Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers' (JUSE) on-site quality audit and Deming Award for Overseas Companies (1st ever Deming Award to an overseas company)
- Seven years domestic steel and automobile industry experience
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit
Experience
Air Quality - Managed program for annual air operating permit compliance
and compliance monitoring equipment certification,
including ambient air monitoring equipment,
as well as NOx, opacity, and particulate emissions.
Asbestos - Certified and trained as asbestos abatement project manager
responsible for numerous small scale abatement projects utilizing HEPA
vacuum techniques, wet method removal, and glovebag techniques.
Conference Coordination - Coordinated a "stand-alone" conference for
compliance to OSHA 29CFR1910.269 regulations regarding requirements for
operations and maintenance workers in the power generation, transmission,
and distribution areas. Have also provided coordination for numerous semi-annual
conferences for the electric utility industry (coordinating presentations, discussion topics, etc.).
Configuration Management - Acted as plant liaison with Central Engineering
in equipment and system modifications to insure configuration management.
Critical Path Scheduling - Prepared critical path schedule for both
long term and short term outages for performance of planned maintenance.
Cost Benefit Analysis - Performed Economic Decision Making Process
in justifying project to retube a once through condenser and for
purchasing new feedwater heaters at a fossil-fired power plant.
Mechanical Design - Responsible for several mechanical design projects
in the steel industry that improved productivity, enhanced product quality,
and provided worker safety.
Technical Editing/Writing - Provided daily, weekly, and monthly technical
editing and writing to insure the technical accuracy of published correspondence
and documents issued by FOMIS.
Emergency Operating Procedures/Response - Developed and coordinated all plant
Emergency Response activities at a 1600 MW fossil-fired power generation site,
including the implementation of an Incident Command System for that site.
Policy Deployment/Performance Indicators - Responsible for working with the
Plant Lead Team to translate Corporate policy to actionable plant level
projects that incorporated performance indicators to measure the degree
of success in meeting plant goals aligned to Corporate Policy.
Procedures/Training - Responsible for the skills assessment and training
needs analysis for Self Directed Work Team members, including the development
of academic curriculum, training activities, and operating procedures.
Total Quality Management - Responsible, as the Quality Improvement
Program Facilitator, for implementing all aspects of total quality,
including Policy Deployment, Quality In Daily Work, and Team Development,
with specific emphasis on problem solving and process improvement.
Waste Water Management/Storage/Treatment - Responsible for compliance
to all plant industrial and domestic waste stream limits as specified
in the State and Federal (NPDES) requirements.
Publications
Dailer, David A., Condenser Cleanliness: Methods and Practices at Florida Power & Light Company, EPRI Symposium on State-of-the-Art Condenser Technology, June 9, 1983.
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- Twenty five years experience in information services, customer relations and utility marketing / sales.
- Fifteen years experience in information services management and domestic/international sales.
- Six years experience in power station design, engineering, maintenance and technical support including combustion and steam turbines, rotating equipment, vibration analysis, balancing, acoustics, predictive maintenance, outage planning, heat exchanges, and turbine auxiliaries.
- One year experience with architect / engineering firm in building design.
- Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering & Aerospace Sciences, University of Central Florida (formerly Florida Technological University)
Experience
Combustion Turbines - Worked with utility representatives and Scientech staff to develop an online
communications tool (www.ccgt.com). Worked with G.E. 9F owners to develop an web portal for communications
and 9F Technical Activities.
Conference Coordination - Organized, promoted and conducted semiannual conferences
for FOMIS clients. Hosted conferences for Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and
Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT).
Critical Path Scheduling - Coordinated fossil station maintenance outages at coal-fired power stations.
Information Management - Developed and implemented information / networking structures for
FOMIS fossil station clients worldwide.
International - Extensive travel experience, including familiarization with customs of eastern China,
western Europe and South Korea.
Maintenance Management - Provided maintenance management and engineering support for turbines and
turbine auxiliaries at a 1,000 MW 3-unit coal-fired power station.
Marketing - Devised marketing strategies, targeted and/or identified prospects a variety
of Information Services in 35 U.S. states and 14 international countries.
Training - Conducted utility maintenance training classes for coupling alignment and vibration analysis.
Conducted startup and update training for FOMIS clients in 40 U.S. States and 12 international countries.
Affiliations/Honors
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
2001 - Recognized for technical contributions to AYA, a worldwide Grumman aircraft support organization.
2004 - Recognized for journalistic contributions to the Experimental Aircraft Association.
2006 – Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association – Lifetime Member.
Vibration Institute, former member
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- Thirteen years experience as Project Administrator FOMIS.
- Eight years experience in computer consulting, designing, programming, and implementing custom software.
- Six years experience in managing computer operations including staff, hardware, and software.
- Computer Science, Miami Dade Community College.
Experience
Administrative Assistant - Administers 20 on-site and Clearwater,
FL training courses and seminars per year. Responsibilities include all hotel contracts
and arrangements, course marketing, customer contact and set-up of
course deliverables for over 100 clients. Completed conversion of
Chemistry Applications training courses and client course material
to computer based training format. Administered the marketing,
sale/lease, and construction of NUSIS corrosion product monitors.
Coordinated ordering and delivery of semi-annual blind samples.
Computer Software – Skilled in working with Microsoft Word,
Power Point, Excel, and Access; Corel Draw; Corel PhotoPaint; Front Page;
Dreamweaver; WordPerfect;Lotus 1-2-3.
Graphic Design, Web Page Development and Desktop Publishing - Created Chemistry Services marketing materials,
newsletters, flyers, and bulletins. Also wrote and designed layout of training manuals for Course Master
and Lab Stats Pack software packages.
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- One year experience as Project Administrator FOMIS.
Experience
Administrative Assistant - Administers on-site and Clearwater,
FL training courses and seminars including all hotel contracts
and arrangements, course marketing, customer contact and set-up of
course deliverables for over 100 clients.
Computer Software – Skilled in working with Microsoft Word,
Power Point, Excel, and Access.
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- Thirty two years nuclear and fossil power plant chemistry experience
- Conduct training and consulting in all facets of power plant chemistry and laboratory QA/QC
- Perform ISO-9000 audits and assessments
- Develop laboratory quality management systems, analytical procedures and software
- MBA, Master of Business Administration, Florida International University, 1990
- BPS, Bachelor Professional Studies, Barry University, 1986
- U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School, U.S. Navy, 1974
- Certified Quality Systems Lead Auditor, RAB, No. Q03285, 1994
- Certified AIAG Lead Auditor, AIAG, 1996
Qualifications
Consulting –- Responsible for conducting a wide range of
consulting and auditing services for power plant chemistry issues
for fossil and nuclear chemistry clients. Developed comprehensive
chemistry corrosion control programs and laboratory analytical
procedures. Audited existing programs to internal and external
guidelines to assure comprehensive corrosion control for all plant
systems.
Training -- Responsible for developing and presenting technical
courses to over 200 students per year for; Laboratory Quality
Assurance/Quality Control; PWR, BWR, and fossil power plant
chemistry; as well as courses for water treatment, radiochemistry,
organic, and inorganic chemistry.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control -- Responsible for performing
technical audits of nuclear and fossil chemistry laboratory quality
programs and procedures to ISO-9000 criteria. Developed comprehensive
laboratory QA/QC programs, procedures and practices for power plant
utility clients worldwide.
Statistical Analysis -- Responsible for designing and developing
Lab Stats Pack statistical process control software for laboratory QA/QC.
Extensive experience in statistical analysis, TQM and statistical process control.
Technical Writing -- Written numerous chemistry corrosion control
programs, analytical procedures, technical articles, laboratory
Quality Manuals, several text books and ASTM standards.
Project Management –- Responsible for Scientech Division direction,
coordinating, oversight, marketing and completion of customer
deliverables to utility clients worldwide.
Experience
SCIENTECH, Inc. (formerly NUS Information Services, Inc.),
Director, 1989 - present
Training, consulting, software development, QA/QC program
development, audits, procedure development, budget, sales,
marketing and overall project management.
MEC, Inc., Senior Training Developer, 1988
Training material and test question bank development.
Florida Power & Light Company/Turkey Point Nuclear,
Chemistry Manager, 1983 - 1988
Personnel supervision, budget, training, project management,
water treatment, procedure development, laboratory QA/QC,
radiochemistry laboratory operation, wet chemistry laboratory
operation and overall chemistry program management.
Also served as site INPO coordinator and statistical analysis expert.
Public Service Electric & Gas Company/Salem Generating Station,
Chemistry Supervisor, 1980-1983
Personnel supervision, budget, training, project management,
radiochemistry program management, procedure development,
and laboratory operation.
U.S. Navy, Nuclear Power Program, Laboratory Technician, 1972-1980
Analyzed inorganic and radioactive chemistry samples.
Specialized Training
ISO-9000 Lead Auditor
AIAG Registered Auditor
Visual Basic 4.0, Excel 5.0, Access 2.0
Application Expert Statistical Process Control
PWR Chemistry Engineer’s Course
Affiliations
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Publications/Software Licenses
D. E. Meils, “Power Plant Chemistry QA/QC – A Practical Application,” August, 2003 PowerPlant Chemistry Volume 5 No. 8, Pages 485-490
D. E. Meils, author to EPRI’s “Power Plant Chemistry QA/QC Program, ” 2001
D. E. Meils, “Performance Assessment of Chemistry On-line Process Instrumentation,” July, 1999 PowerPlant Chemistry, Volume 1 No. 1, Pages 38-40
D. E. Meils, contributing author to EPRI’s “Reference Manual for On-Line Water Chemistry and Corrosion: 1998 Update” (1999)
D. E. Meils, “Computer Based Training for Process Instrumentation,” Ontario Hydro Chemistry On-line Instrumentation Users Group Meeting (June 1995).
D. E. Meils, “Computer Aided Statistical Process Control for On-line Instrumentation,” 1994 Chemistry On-line Process Instrumentation Seminar (November 1994).
D. E. Meils, “ISO-9000, The Pedigree for the 90’s,” 1994 Chemistry On-line Process Instrumentation Seminar (November 1994).
D. E. Meils, “Computer Aided Validation and Verification of On-line Chemistry Instruments,” 1993 Chemistry On-line Process Instrumentation Seminar (November 1993).
D. E. Meils, et al., “Advanced Laboratory QA/QC Practices”, NUS Training Course (1996).
D. E. Meils, “Validation of On-line Instrumentation,” 1992 Chemistry On-line Process Instrumentation Seminar (November 1992).
D. E. Meils, “PWR Chemistry and Radiochemistry Data Evaluation and Interpretation”, NUS Training Course.
D. E. Meils, “BWR Chemistry and Radiochemistry Data Evaluation and Interpretation” NUS Training Course.
D. E. Meils, “Fossil Power Plant Chemistry,” NUS Training Course.
D. E. Meils, Lab Stats Pack 9.2®, Windows™ Based, Statistical Process Control, Copyright 2005
D. E. Meils, Lab Stats Pack 9.1®, Windows™ Based, Statistical Process Control, Copyright 2002
D. E. Meils, Lab Stats Pack 8.1®, Windows™ Based, Statistical Process Control, Copyright 2000
D. E. Meils, Lab Stats Pack 7.0®, Windows™ Based, Statistical Process Control, Copyright 1998
D. E. Meils, Lab Stats Pack 6.11®, Windows™ Based, Statistical Process Control, Copyright 1997
D. E. Meils, Lab Stats Pack 6.0®, Windows™ Based, Statistical Process Control, Copyright 1996
D. E. Meils, COURSE MASTER®, Computer Based Training, Copyright 1992-1995
D. E. Meils, Lab Stats Pack®, Statistical Process Control, Copyright 1993
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- Fifteen + years experience in Power Generation, 2 Fossil Fuel units, one with a Westinghouse Steam Turbine Generator, the other with a Westinghouse Steam Reheat Turbine Generator.
- Two year assignment to Mechanical Start-up for Repowering Project adding two Siemens Westinghouse 501F Combustion Turbine Generators (CT-Gs) with Nooter Erickson Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) retrofit to the two existing Westinghouse Steam Turbine Generators.
- Four years DCS Control Room Implementation of Teleperm XP operating System.
- Trainer and Procedure Writer for new Operations
- First Responder HAZMAT/HAZWOPPER
- Graduate of Peoria City Co-Op Fire School, Amax Fire School, and Ameren Advanced Fire School-St. Louis County, St. Louis, MO.
- Emergency Responder, Fire and Safety
- Two years + Information Technology Support Specialist
Experience
Power Generation - Worked from Auxiliary Operator through all positions in progression to Control
Room Operator with knowledge of Balance of Plant Systems; made transition from fossil fuel to gas fired
operations.
Training - An active member of Training Committee for the development
and implementation of Plant-wide Training Program, attaining Trainer level for multiple
positions within the Plant.
Procedures/ Training - Responsible for writing, proofing, and implementing training
procedures and/or operating procedures.
First Responder/ Emergency Responder - Qualified HAZMAT Technician and First Responder; trained in
lockout/ tag out procedures, fresh air, confined space; took lead responsibilities for HAZMAT/HAZWOPPER
Response Team; Emergency Responder for Fire and First Aid; qualified member of Mine Rescue Team.
Procedures/ Training - CompTIA A+ Certified; IT Technical Support Specialist; experienced in
the implementation, management, and administration of software applications.
Certifications/Affiliations
Certified Diesel Mechanic, specialized in diesel pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Class 4 Power Engineering Certification through NAIT
OSHA 32-hour General Industry Health & Safety Certification
CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician
CompTIA
Women in Engineering
Upper Cumberland Emergency Response Trainer
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- Over twenty-five years of engineering and supervisory experience.
- Develops and implements new programs to enhance productivity at the lowest possible cost.
- Strong record of Quality Improvement accomplishments and catalyzing team action.
- Supervised major projects at fossil power plants, including steam turbine overhauls, plant performance, condensers and feedwater heaters, and heat rate improvement.
- Adept at identifying root cause and implementing countermeasure actions.
- M.S., Systems Management, University of Southern California
- B.S., Engineering Physics, University of Tennessee
- Engineer In Training (EIT)
- Florida Teacher Certification - Physics (pending)
- Asbestos Abatement Supervision certification
Experience
Information Management/Technical Writing/Sales and Marketing - Assists subscribers
in seeking answers to issues, O&M problems, and best-in-class performance.
Coordinates the needs of an international panel of subscribers through on-line electronic media,
membership network, benchmarking, special conferences, and direct weekly communication.
Provides on-site consulting services. Performs research for subscribers,
compiles data and responds to their needs with deliverable services which resolve
customers' needs by locating spare parts and materials, resolving emergency inquiries and
identifying best practice solutions. Coordinates, plans, organizes and directs semiannual
conferences and topical seminars.
Training/Thermal Hydraulic Analysis - Instructor of Fossil Power Plant Performance (thermodynamics)
course. Plant system description writing and technical specification review.
Design and Systems Engineering/Project Control/Remedial Action - As Technical Design
Engineer at a 1600 MW fossil station, directed turbine and auxiliaries engineering
support and budgetary justifications; developed the plant vibration/balance program
for all rotating auxiliary equipment using machine analyzers, multiplexors and data
acquisition software (WavePak); designed, installed, and operated new fuel additive system;
served as resident expert on boiler reliability and efficiency inspections; wrote operations
and overhaul procedures; analyzed unit performance/equipment efficiency;
led cross-functional team that located and corrected generation losses;
administered numerous overhaul contracts and served as primary contact for
turbine nozzle block repairs including vendor selection/monitoring.
Water/Waste Management/Environmental Compliance/Safety Policy - As Assistant Superintendent
of Results, supervised one engineer and seven lab technicians in performance testing,
water treatment, waste/sewage control and fuel inventory management. Directed all plant environmental
permitting and safety training programs. Developed in-house, state-of-the-art capabilities, i.e.,
eddy current testing.
Cost Benefit Analysis/Performance Engineering - As System Economy Engineer, Plant Services,
supervised an analysis group and made recommendations of unit efficiency opportunities for
ten stations, including two nuclear fueled. Formulated and executed new program for
efficiency/availability incentives for fuel adjustments.
Plant Production Supervision - As Special Crew Supervisor at an 800 MW fossil station,
supervised sixteen employees, directing breakdown maintenance, condenser and other duties
associated with daily cycling operations.
Performance Engineering - As Plant Engineer, performed equipment and unit testing and
trend reporting and provided construction contractors' liaison and dispute settlement.
Procedures Development - As Field Engineer Scientist Specialist for an astronautics
company at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, wrote and conducted Skylab space vehicle pre-launch,
check-out procedure including QC steps.
Human Factors Engineering - As Engineer Scientist Specialist, designed,
implemented and conducted new (cutting-edge) man/machine human factors testing,
including zero-gravity aircraft and neutral buoyancy (Manned Space Flight Center) test programs.
Affiliations/Honors
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society) and Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honorary)
Publications
- G. O'Neil, G. Addicott, M. Archer, C. Huff, M. Maxwell, J. Rimes, J. Smith, H. Cawvey, "Lost Generation" FPL Quality Review Committee, 1991.
- O'Neil, Glenn, Astronaut Restraints for the Aquanaut, Seventh Annual Space Congress, 1973.
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