Training and Experience

• University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering-Introduction to Corrosion and Corrosion Concepts

• NACE Basic Course

• NACE Corrosion Prevention by Cathodic Protection Course

• NACE Cathodic Protection - Theory and Data Interpretation Course

• NACE Protective Coatings and Linings Course

• Ultrasonic Inspection Level I, Krautkramer Branson School of Non Destructive Testing

• Ultrasonic Inspection Level II, Krautkramer Branson School of Non Destructive Testing

• Magnetic Particle Testing, Magnaflux Company

• API Standard 653 Inspecting and Evaluating Aboveground Storage Tanks Training Program

• Coatings Technology, Inspection, Environmental Protection and OSHA Lead Exposure in Construction (29CFR 1926.62) Course, KTA/SET Environmental

• National Association of Corrosion Engineer's (NACE) International Corrosion Specialist #2503, 2000

• National Association of Corrosion Engineer's (NACE) International Cathodic Protection Specialist, 1992

• NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist Certification, 1992

• NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification, 1985

• NACE Corrosion Technician Certification, 1976

• Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course; Program Chairman 2007, Assistant Program Chairman 2006, Operations Chairman 2005, Executive Committee 1999 to Present, Program Committee Sub-Chairman for Intermediate Course 1999 to Present, Instructor 1989 to Present, General Committee 1990 to Present.

SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Dominion Cove Point LNG Storage Facility, Lusby, MD: Assessed and recommended upgrades to current cathodic protection on existing LNG storage tanks, transmission lines, plant air lines and a metal underwater tunnel spanning from the shoreline storage facility to the supertanker unloading platform (located 1 mile offshore in the Chesapeake Bay) 

PSEG Power Connecticut, Bridgeport, CT: Performed annual inspection on cathodic protection system protecting steel piles and dolphins for coal and oil unloading docks.  Performed annual inspection on traveling screens at plant.  Rectifier was inspected, adjusted and interrupted to assure optimum CP on the traveling screens.  Individual anode outputs and reference electrodes were tested for problems and efficiency.

US Coast Guard Ocean Terminal, Bayonne, NJ: Conducted stray current analysis for the US Coast Guard Military Ocean Terminal due to the accelerated corrosion detected on the small buoy tending boats docked along the floating V-Berth. 

Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA: Energized and tested cathodic protection of aviation fuel tanks.  Trained Navy representative on CP theory and maintenance. 

Parking Garage Investigation, Pittsburgh, PA: Conducted testing in areas where concrete was spalling in association with corroded rebar.  This included the visual inspection, rebar to concrete potentials, ultrasonic rebar thickness tests, mapping of flawed areas and summary documentation.

Mass Highway, Quincy, MA: Performed post acceptance tests and annual inspections on the impressed current cathodic protection system protecting the Lift Towers, Fender Dolphins and Approach Piers on the Fore River Bridge. Troubleshot six rectifiers due to problems from vibrations of bridge traffic.

Gordon Terminal Services Company, McKees Rocks, PA: Performed annual operation inspection on cathodic protection of barge docking system and the 8¨ jet fuel line from dock at Ohio River to the Pittsburgh International Airport.  Inspection included rectifier inspection, adjustments, pipe-to-soil potential survey, flange isolation effectiveness and troubleshooting groundbed problems.

FP&L Energy, Yarmouth, ME: Conducted cathodic protection survey on the condenser waterboxes, traveling screens and heat exchangers. The constant potential rectifiers were tested, evaluated, troubleshot and repaired before measuring the structure to salt water potentials.

Allegheny Energy, Lebanon, PA: Performed post-installation acceptance testing of CP system protecting yard piping at power plant.  Based on recommendations while on-site, developed and presented designs for repairs and upgrade work.  Coordinated installation support services.  Delivered final post installation acceptance testing report after site met criteria for cathodic protection.

Florida Power & Light Markus Hook Power and Steam Plant, Markus Hook, PA: Performed inspection and start up of cathodic protection system for proper installation on CP to the main condenser water box.  Inspected wiring and components of cathodic protection system.  Energized rectifiers, and adjusted automatic potential control rectifiers, and checked structure-to-water potentials and individual anode output to assure optimum CP inside water box.   

Buckeye Pipe Line Company, Coraopolis, PA: Designed and maintained cathodic protection systems on petroleum pipeline and petroleum storage tanks.  Conducted external corrosion direct assessment by means of smart pigging, non-destructive testing and close interval surveys.  Facilitated training for technicians and maintenance personnel. Performed both external corrosion direct assessment and in-line tool integrity assessment.  Conducted in-depth examinations including; indirect examinations with CIS potential surveys and resistivity surveys, direct examination by means of; excavation and inspection, coating evaluation, corrosion measurements and anomaly assessment, dent evaluations and gouge analysis. Additional experience with the documentation, data analysis, failure analysis and post analysis recommendations for the following operations: smart pig operations, hydrostatic water testing, and ultrasonic thickness testing. 

Groton Naval Base, Groton, CT: Performed post installation acceptance testing and annual inspection of cathodic protection systems protecting marine structures at facility.  For new construction, provided site supervision during installation, and post installation acceptance and final testing.  Conducted cathodic protection training for personnel.

Cytec Industries, Wallingford, CT: Performed annual survey on an impressed current system that protects a 20¨ water well pipeline.  Troubleshot and repaired rectifier on the water well system. Delivered final post installation acceptance testing report after the site met criteria for cathodic protection.  Performed field testing and evaluation of passive cathodic protection systems on underground storage tanks.  Designed an impressed current cathodic protection system to be installed on underground storage tanks.  Conducted cathodic protection training for client personnel. 

Sithe Independence Power Company, Oswego, NY: Performed annual survey of passive cathodic protection system protecting the yard piping inside the power plant.  Performed annual survey on impressed current system that is protecting condenser water boxes inside the power plant.  Tested and adjusted outputs on 12 rectifiers that were protecting the condenser water boxes. 

City of Grand Forks, ND: Conducted structure to water survey on six softening basins and one stabilizing basin. Troubleshot seven constant potential rectifiers, made repairs and potential adjustments to meet cathodic protection criteria on the basins.  Conducted annual cathodic protection survey on 30¨ raw water intake and transmission lines.  Tested and adjusted output of rectifier.

Norfolk Naval Base, VA: Performed annual survey of impressed current systems on fuel storage tanks at naval base. Prepared and delivered final report detailing conclusions and recommendations.

Virginia Truck Depot, Toms Brook, VA: Performed annual survey on impressed current system that protects the piping and aboveground storage tanks to fueling area.  Performed non-destructive testing for verification of the tank floor thickness and coating thickness.  Prepared and delivered final report with recommendations and conclusions after site met criteria for cathodic protection.

City of Park River, ND: Troubleshot, tested and evaluated existing CP systems for water lines and water wells and recommended repairs. Supervised installation of new CP system. Conducted "on" and "instant off" potential survey. 

Port of Tampa, Tampa, FL: Conducted structure to water survey on sheet pile wall berths in port.  Prepared and delivered report with data, recommendations and conclusions. 

Energy Corporation of America, Indiana, PA: Surveyed and evaluated existing cathodic protectiion system on natural gas transmission pipeline.