GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals North America | Marietta, Pennsylvania
Owner’s Representative and Site Electrical Engineer for several projects at GSK Biological’s North American Hub for the filling, packaging, and warehousing of vaccines.
- Main Substation Project Included:
- Two incoming 69kV services from PP&L (electric utility)
- Five 138kV gang-operated air break switches
- Outdoor open-bus 69kV substation designed for future 138kV operation
- Two 138kV SF6-insulated circuit breakers
- Two 26/32/40 MVA, 69-12.47kV power transformers with load-tap changers
- 12.47kV double-ended arc-resistant switchgear lineup (20 sections) with closed-transition auto-transfer system
- New site distribution to over 20 buildings
- Equipment procurement, commissioning services, standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance procedures, and end-user training
Warehouse and Cold Box Project included:
- Main-tie-main switchgear/unit substation with auto-transfer system.
- 500kW diesel generator.
- 480V distribution in building, including three packaging lines, 2500 SF, (4° C), cold room, and 2500 SF (-25° C) freezer, and several MCCs.
Project Engineer for new electrical service for 290,000 SF, 16-story high rise in center city Wilmington. This project included: Two 15kV electric services. Main-tie-main 15kV switchgear lineup with auto-transfer capability. 1500kVA pad-mounted transformer. 3000A low-voltage switchgear for building service/distribution. Coordination, short-circuit, and arc flash study. Component testing, integrated testing, commissioning services.
Project Engineer for the 13.2kV electrical distribution and emergency generation for this new 120-acre campus with 350,000 SF of institutional space. This project included: Six electric manholes with separable connectors, junctions, and fusing. Five 1500kVA pad-mounted transformers. Two 500kVA submersible transformers. Three 400kW diesel generators.
Project Engineer for construction of transformer vault/switchgear building, and interconnection with utility company. This project included: Three 27kV electric services (one aerial and two underground, approximately 3,000 feet each. Three 2000kVA network transformers. Three 4000A network protectors. 4000A – 480/277V switchgear; main-tie-main-tie-main. De-commissioning of 7MW prime-power diesel generator