Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
An experienced engineer with 20 years experience in performance diagnostics and modelling, engine testing, product development, predictive emissions measurement and the incorporation of international standards and design data into test specifications. Previously Group Leader - Performance, now Chief Engineer at Siemens Energy
Group leader overseeing performance testing, diagnostics and analysis. Responsible for production engine performance analysis. Technical lead on development of Predictive Emissions Monitoring Systems (PEMS). Developing new ways of assessing engine performance.
Responsible for all aspects of production engine performance and diagnosis, including design of test specifications (incorporating engineering knowledge and international standards & legislation), customer liaison during witness testing and contract negotiations, monitoring fleet performance, and reporting significant changes (with recommendations) to senior management Highlights: Part of project team to improve design of turbine components. Using performance decks and models, provided data to other departments following changes to turbine aerodynamics and secondary air system assumptions. Responsible for training and mentoring new starters to the department, as well as training representatives of company sales departments from around the world, as well as local engineering departments. Carried out a feasibility study on the use of predictive emissions monitoring for both on site and performance sales decks. Using knowledge of gas turbine combustion theory and use of combustion kinetics simulation software, led to the development of a predictive emissions algorithm. Provide performance expertise for various development projects at all stages of the process Designed and developed software to automate generation of test procedures depending on contract specific engine configuration Performance Specialist in a Six Sigma project team with the goal of improving communication between the sales and engineering parts of the company.