Peter Garvey

Peter Garvey Mechanical Services Ltd. Turbo Machinery, Rotating Plant and BoP specialist.

Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland

About

I’ve worked in the Power Generation and Mechanical Engineering fields for over thirty years. Large rotating and balance of plant, Thermal and Hydro, Alstom, GE, Siemens, Voith, Andritz, Hitachi, KSB and associated subcontractors. Turbo Generators and Auxiliaries, Port Facilities, Engineering and Major Projects. Plant Overhauls and Retrofits, Environmental, Quality control, Commissioning, Work and Safety Management - Engineering Lead and Client Representative. I’ve a keen interest in the Green energy transition and de-carbonisation. Self-motivated, I’m focused, lead by example, and strive to achieve excellence in everything that I do.

Experience

  • Engineering Lead QA/QC at Utilities
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Engineering Lead QA/QC on a large engineering project.

  • Lead Engineer QA/QC at Utilities
    Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 · 11 mos

    Lead Engineer and QC on the 25-year overhaul of an 18 MW Hydroelectric Turbogenerator overseeing technical and quality aspects of the project. This included compliance with engineering standards, validating inspection and testing procedures, and maintaining quality documentation. The role demanded a balance of leadership, problem-solving, and precision to deliver the project.

  • Lead Engineer QC at Utilities
    Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 · 10 mos

    Working as Lead Engineer and QC on the 25-year overhaul of an 18 MW Hydroelectric Turbogenerator, overseeing technical and quality aspects of the project. This included compliance with engineering standards, validating inspection and testing procedures, and maintaining quality documentation. The role demanded a balance of leadership, problem-solving, and precision to deliver the project.

  • Project Manager & Engineering Lead at Utilities
    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr

    Project Manager and Lead Engineer including QC on a 25y overhaul of Water Control Gates on the Shannon Scheme. Weir, Crest, Canal and Navigation Gates. Managing the 25-year overhaul of the Weir gates at Parteen Weir within the Shannon Scheme involved coordinating multidisciplinary teams, overseeing complex refurbishment works, and ensuring strict adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards. The role required detailed outage planning, stakeholder engagement, and proactive risk management to deliver critical asset upgrades while maintaining system reliability and regulatory compliance.

  • Career break at Ex-ESB
    May 2020 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos