Michael.

LoGrasso
28 Saddle Creek Dr.
Mt. Bethel, PA 18343
Home Phone: 570-897-2255
Mobile Phone: 570-730-6722
ml5161d6@westpost.net
Professional Experience
RRI Energy Portland, PA
Shift Supervisor - July 2008 to Present
Accountable for ensuring the safe and efficient performance of the operators, e
quipment and the generation of electricity at Portland Generating Station, withi
n all company/plant policies/procedures, regulatory requirements and laws
Responsible for the operation of 2 coal-fired steam generating sub critical boi
lers and 4 combustion-turbine generating units with a total installed capacity o
f 630 MW and direct supervisor of up to 17 Bargaining Unit employees per shift
Responsible for implementing the Smart Signal program throughout the plant, inc
luding coordinating training of all operations supervisors and employees
Received the following intensive training: Leadership Alignment, Pro-Active Mai
ntenance and Human Performance. Member of Plant Operations Leadership team.
Work with maintenance to clearly define deficiencies, apply appropriate priorit
ies, and ensure problems are resolved in a satisfactory manner.
Optimize the utilization of plant personnel to assure maximum productivity of t
he workforce. Assure full utilization of the operating personnel at all times. R
esponsible for the continuing development of the Operators to assure they reach
their full potential.
Daily use of SCADA Viewer and Traders EMS
Nerc security training
Daily use of SAP system
Coordinate and supervise switching and tagging and isolation of equipment for r
egular station employees and outside contractors to enable safe repairs.
Consolidated Edison Inc. New York, NY
Operator Mechanic A V February 2005 to June 2008
Operate Babcock & Wilcox / Foster Wheeler Steam Boilers
Operate General Electric Turbine Generators producing 288 megawatts
Successfully completed Combined Cycle Training Program (400 hours) for East Riv
er Re-Powering Project
Implement all switching, holdoffs & system clearances which include removal & r
eturn of equipment to service both electrically & mechanically
Experience with various electric distribution systems
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis on plant systems
Knowledge of safe work practices, operating orders and work permits
Control room operator training
(Michael LoGrasso Resume Continued)

FPL Energy
March 2003 to January 2005 Forney, TX
Contract Coordinator
Production Technician II V Combine Cycle Power Plant 1800 MW
Supervised multiple crews of contractors and inspected their work
Supervised, plan, and organize activities of personnel responsible for receivin
g, inspecting storing, and issuing of materials and supplies
Coordinated job bids and awarded contracts
Working knowledge of Mainsaver to track inventory and create purchase orders
Administrative procurement of materials and services
Planned & scheduled for major outages & overhauls
Worked with operations and other personnel to identify material and supply requ
irements. Regulate flow of tools, safety material, and work equipment
Responsible for maintaining six 7FA GE gas turbines, two Toshiba steam turbine
generators, and six Alborg heat recovery steam generators and all mechanical an
d electrical systems
Operated all plant systems and balance of plant components
Performed field operations and maintenance for 1800 MW state of the art Combine
d Cycle Plant; 345 kv high voltage switching
Control board training with DCS and Ovations Mark VI
Keyspan Energy Long Island, NY
August 1987 to April 2003
Assistant Control Operator/Steam Power Plant (400 MW)
Internal Combustion Control Operator (500 MW)
Mechanic/Internal Combustion Jet Engines
Comprehensive training programs in steam plant operations
Control room training
Mechanical & Electrical operation of turbo-generators & steam generators V gene
rating 400 megawatts
Operation & control of all plant and substation electrical equipment
Observed & operated all equipment of unit including steam generator & auxiliari
es, turbine & main auxiliaries and related pumping operations
Worked with fuel oil, air evacuation, hydrogen, compressed air, and boiler blow
down systems
Implemented all switching, holdoffs & system clearances which included removal
& return of equipment to service both electrically & mechanically
Performed mechanical work on internal combustion jet engines, including overhau
ls & hot section inspections
Fire Chief of Emergency Response Team; NYS Certified First Responder