Raymond L.

Russell
Predictive Maintenance Analyst
Experience Summary
Mr. Russell has over 35 years of experience specializing in electric utility ind
ustry plant Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Centered Maintenance. He has
the knowledge and skill to perform rotating equipment condition assessments, dia
gnose various problems and provide recommendations for improvement. He is profic
ient in types of Predictive maintenance equipment and techniques, including Infr
ared Thermography. He is also an experienced Journeyman Machinist.
Employment History
1973a"2010 JEA (formerly Jacksonville Electric Authority)
Predictive Maintenance Analyst
Served for 10 years on the Predictive Maintenance Team in the Reliability Engine
ering Services Department performing numerous assignments for fossil plant equip
ment testing, inspections diagnostics and assessments including the following:
a Generator electrical testing and acceptance of rewind of the stator on two 300
MW General Electric units, and replacement and of the L.P. Turbines on the same
units. Involved with the conversion of hydraulic fluid for the control systems.
Performed the same activities on a 520MW Siemens Westinghouse unit, as well.
a Served as owner witness for the high speed balance and electrical testing of t
he Brandy Branch Unit 4 GE generator rotor at the GE shop facility.
a Involved in machinery acceptance testing of TECO/W shop facility in Texas as w
ell as the installation of the same equipment on-site for repowering of two 300M
W at the Northside Generating Station. Duties included witness testing of motors
at the shop, uncoupled and coupled run in at the plant, QA and QC alignments an
d installations of pumps, motors, fluid drives and fans. Provided owners accepta
nce for the coupled and coupled run-ins and made recommendations for improvement
over original design to increase the reliability and longevity of the equipment
.
a Provided QA/QC in numerous areas to protect JEAas interests and improve contra
ctor workmanship.
a Provided assistance on many plant improvement projects including the replaceme
nt of sole plates on limestone blowers, bed ash blowers and seal pot blowers, Pr
ovided oversight for the refurbishment of main steam turbine valves, control val
ves and combined reheat valves.
a Performed vibration data collection and analysis of rotating equipment and dia
gnosis of problems such as soft foot, looseness, imbalance, and misalignment. As
sisted in the set up of vibration collection routes for the water and waste wate
r departments. This required interface with Plant Engineers, Managers, Maintenan
ce and Operations personnel to effectively relay
information and provide technical support to prevent premature failures of assoc
iated power plant equipment. Also assisted Plant Engineers with aReliability Cen
tered Maintenancea (RCM) and aRoot Cause Analysisa (RCA).
a Possess expertise in the set up and operation of Ludecaas Optalign Laser align
ment kit, including experience with multi-stage equipment. Involved in the set-u
p and operation of the Permalign system that is used for tracking bearing moveme
nt on turbines and generators. Assisted in the collection and assembling data fo
r balancing turbines, pumps, motors and fans.
a Proficient in the use of ultrasonic thickness testers and penetrate dye checks
.
a Responsible for the implementation of the oil sampling and analysis program fo
r JEA. Duties included proper collection at 260 different points, determination
of what analysis needed to be done, and packaging and shipment to the lab. After
the results were determined, was responsible to follow through with issuing pla
nt work orders and ensuring they were completed.
a Successfully completed the Level 1 course in Thermography, Provided qualified
services to survey and detect thermal problems in rotating machinery, control eq
uipment, circuit breakers, fuses, resistors, and a wide range of areas in and ar
ound a power plant. Experienced with utilizing Thermography equipment in all pha
ses of its capacities.
a Received training in the advanced MCE data analysis as well as the set up and
operation of the MCE System 3000 motor circuit evaluation. This training include
d the evaluation and analysis of test data as well as preparing the reports for
Plant Management.
a Successfully participated in all phases of the JEA Mechanical Technician Train
ing Program, and received Certification.
Journeyman Machinist
a Assignments included all phases of machining, operation and maintenance of all
associated machine shop equipment. Previous project and support included the de
sign and construction of lapping rigs, on site boring bars and seal refurbishing
plates for specialty turbine work.
a Assisted in the set up and acquisition of proper tooling for the pump shop at
Southside Generating Station.
a Possess significant expertise in rebuilding single stage split case pumps up t
o twelve-stage boiler feed pumps.
1971----1973 Private Enterprise (Construction)
Part owner of "Russell Contracting". Responsibilities included design and constr
uction of Florida rooms, screen rooms and carports as well as organization and p
lanning of various jobs for five work crews. Also responsible for the QC inspect
ions, rework assignments and accountability for the inventory.
1969----1971 JEA
Began with the Meter Reading department and was promoted to Connect and Disconne
ct department. Received training and developed knowledge the electrical distribu
tion area of the utility.
1966a"1969 Federal Civil Service
Employed for four years by the U.S. Government at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as
a Marine Machinist, in new construction on nuclear power submarines. Involved in
the set up and operation of portable machining equipment along with the process
ing of documentation prior to release for final inspections. Provided support fo
r the installation of high pressure hydraulic and pneumatic valves and their com
ponents, as well as the alignment of various pumps and motors on the subs.
1959a"1966 U.S.Navy
Served in the U.S. Navy for seven years starting as a Fireman Recruit to a Boile
r Tender 2 (E-5). Areas of responsibility were all phases of operation and maint
enance of boilers and associated equipment including valves, fans pumps and turb
ines. Later was assigned the responsibility of Oil King, which included testing
boiler water, lubricating oil, and fuel oil. Also responsible for receiving and
transferring lube oil and fuel oils and submitting daily reports.
Education and Certifications
U.S. Navy Boilerman class "A" school, 1961
U.S. Navy Leadership Training, 1963.
Jones College, 1970-1972. Major: Management
FCCJ Industrial Mechanics, 1978- 1979, 252 hours.
FCCJ Machine Shop, 1980-1982, 480 hours.
FCCJ Fundamentals Of Supervision, 1983, 24 hours
Advanced Machinist Skills Enhancement, S.A.E. 1989.
Jones College 1996- Major: Management.
Computational Systems Vibration analysis
Flir I.R. Level 1 Thermography Certification