Luke Haidorfer, CEM
Philadelphia
Summary
Hands-on project engineer/manager with 20 years of experience in energy forecasting, generation, and distribution, for renewables, heavy industry, higher education, and district energy. Own projects from needs assessment through design and implementation to build, run, and maintainenance of critical infrastructure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Mechanical Operations Project Manager
Temple University
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with upper management on strategic initiatives, aligning capital projects with overall university operational objectives for Temple's Main Campus and Health Sciences Center.
- Responsible for managing the following projects from procurement to commission: Campus-wide condensate return system replacement, chilled water plant optimization, chilled water plant capacity increase, installation of steam-driven chiller, utility tunnel steam distribution repairs, building steam service replacement, air-cooled chiller replacement and BAS upgrade, commercial air handler replacement, building switchgear renewal, new electrical service project to bring existing buildings onto campus-wide electrical distribution system, and central steam plant blowdown tank replacement.
- Performed engineering calculations, stress analysis, field engineering support, and engineering drawing review and comment for steam and condensate return distribution work.
- Drafted and developed scopes of work, held pre-bid walkthroughs, descoping interviews, and contract review for design professional and contractor services.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Fielded and tracked change order requests over the course of each project while ensuring minimal disruption to timelines or deliverables.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Organized regular stakeholder meetings to provide status updates and solicit feedback on ongoing projects actively managed by the O & M department.
- Performed geo-exchange feasibility research project for Temple's Ambler campus.
Project Engineer
Vicinity Energy
05.2015 - 09.2023
- Develop new service and existing facility renewal projects for high-profile district steam clients such as Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (and Hospital System), Thomas Jefferson University (and Jefferson Heath), and Drexel University
- Investigate, troubleshoot, develop and implement repair recommendations and mitigation strategies for steam leaks, vapor complaints, and structural issues throughout the district steam system area. Collaborate with other major utilities in the Right-of-Way such as Philadelphia Water Department, PECO, Philadelphia Gas Works, and major telecom providers
- Lead projects in customer buildings such as heat exchanger upgrades (to realize anticipated energy savings), installation of steam meters and submeters, PRV stations, and temporary boiler connections
- Develop scopes of work, bid sheets, and critical project documents; acquire roadway opening permits (through Philadelphia’s GPIS system) and lane closure permits; vetting, selecting, and negotiating with contractors; leading pre-construction and safety meetings;
- Project support during construction phase: inspecting civil/structural and pipe fabrication work; planning system outages; managing submittal/RFI process; procuring mechanical equipment; generating closeout punch lists; processing invoices; and taking and recording as-built measurements
- Design piping systems and steam manholes using Caepipe Pipe Stress Analysis Software; create project design drawings with Bentley MicroStation CAD software
- Assisted with a valuation of West Point steam distribution system for purposes of bidding on acquisition of system
Engineer II
Dominion Fairless Energy Plant
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Conduct heat recovery steam generator inspections and make engineering recommendations as well as direct boilermakers to perform balance of plant repairs during semi-annual outages
- Lead condition-based monitoring program which includes vibration and lube oil analysis. Lead fan balancing field operations to lower vibration levels and make other engineering recommendations to improve equipment reliability
- General support of operations and maintenance departments at modern 1,200 MW natural gas combined cycle power plant with four GE 7FA gas turbines and two GE D11 steam turbines
- Review and support implementation of R-stamp program for carrier pipe welds
- Steam drum door and HRSG inlet door reliability improvement projects
- Perform SCR catalyst and cycle and thermal performance calculations
- Competency with PI plant historian and SAP business management software
- Exposure to performing basic UT measurements
- Participate in site Safety Committee, OSHA 10 trained
Wind Resource Associate
EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc
09.2008 - 02.2013
- Developed major (50 - 200 MW) wind energy projects in NY, PA, OH, WA, and OR
- Directed contractors and collaborated with landowners, consultants and developers in siting met masts taking into consideration constructability, anticipated wind resource and land owner constraints
- Manage the installation, maintenance and operation of the company’s met mast fleet
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning wind measurement and communications equipment
- Manage the development process of a SQL database program including front-end web applications to store raw data, perform data validation and prepare data for analysis
- Competency with remote sensing equipment (LIDAR), Campbell Scientific Instruments hardware and software, Class 1 anemometry, IEC standards, power performance tests and WindPRO software suite
Facilities Engineer
Shell Oil Company
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Supported offshore platforms doing above water maintenance
- Responsible for updating process drawings submitted to MMS and designing anti-corrosion injection system for the freshwater supply
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Motiva Enterprises LLC
07.2005 - 10.2007
- Supported plant operations and maintenance on rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines)
- Proposed budget and timelines for major projects such as the repair of centrifugal compressor rotors and the upgrade of the metallurgy of liquid ring compressors parts within the marine vapor recovery system
- Helped to reinstate a lube oil sampling program
- Lead night mechanical engineer during plant annual scheduled shutdowns, supervised machinists removing, overhauling and re-installing pumps
- Developed equipment inspection procedure including vibration readings, measuring pipe strain, checking laser alignment of pump and motor/turbine drive shafts and identifying seal flush plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston05.2005
Skills
- Document Research and Management
- Project Management
- Cost and Feasibility Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Technical Plans
- Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Field Support
- Engineering Principles
- Project Bidding
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Construction Safety
- Project Scope and Requirements
Certification
Certified Energy Manager (Credential ID 29113)
Timeline
Sr Mechanical Operations Project Manager
Temple University
09.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
Vicinity Energy
05.2015 - 09.2023
Engineer II
Dominion Fairless Energy Plant
03.2013 - 04.2015
Wind Resource Associate
EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc
09.2008 - 02.2013
Facilities Engineer
Shell Oil Company
10.2007 - 07.2008
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Motiva Enterprises LLC
07.2005 - 10.2007
Certified Energy Manager (Credential ID 29113)
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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