André Godfrey McLeon Modest
Kingston
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the energy/utility sector, this performance-driven and accomplished leader and engineer consistently delivers transformational and tactful results. Expertise spans strategic development and implementation, marketing, project management, power station operations, budgeting, industrial relations, and quality management. Proven ability to inspire a shared vision while fostering a strong team built on mutual respect.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Clarendon Combine Heat & Power
01.2019 - Current
- Managed Operations & Maintenance for the island’s largest Combined Heat and Power Facility, supplying electricity to the national grid and steam to a major bauxite refinery
- Supervised employees, contractors, and sub-contractors to meet key performance indicators
- Coordinated with international and local stakeholders, including owners, off-takers, and OEMs, to optimize plant output
- Developed strategic and operational plans, annual budgets, and financial models for new business ventures
Plant Manager/Director
Hunts Bay & Rockfort Power Plants
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed a team of approximately 80 employees, overseeing daily operations and maintenance of major generation assets (162.5 MW installed capacity)
- Supervised diverse technologies, including slow-speed engines, medium steam, and open-cycle gas turbines
- Engaged with government and regulatory stakeholders to drive mutually beneficial initiatives
- Developed risk analyses, proposals, and estimates to enhance plant efficiency and reliability
- Coordinated procurement of goods and services to ensure sustained operational performance
Manager, Generation Technical Services [GTS] & Workshop
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Led the GTS department, overseeing major maintenance of all generation assets within the organization
- Developed and negotiated contracts with international energy partners (General Electric, Wärtsilä, Siemens, Turbine Services Ltd.) and key local entities
- Managed budgeting, planning, and scheduling for all major outages
- Supervised the Technical Services Workshop, providing innovative repair solutions for mechanical equipment across the Generation Division
Maintenance Manager, Acting
Hunts Bay Power Station
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed Maintenance Department activities at the largest power station in the corporate area
- Supervised and conducted performance reviews for a team of 24 Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, and Power Station Maintenance personnel
- Developed job progression programs to enhance team performance and career development
Mechanical Engineer
Hunts Bay Power Station
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed major maintenance projects on Frame 5 & Frame 6 Gas Turbines
- Oversaw modifications, corrective, and preventive mechanical maintenance on SD36 Boiler, MSG Turbine, Gas Turbines, and other auxiliary power plant equipment
- Supervised personnel in the Mechanical Maintenance Department, including Supervisors and Power Station Maintenance staff
Operations Engineer
Hunts Bay Power Station
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Monitored operations of and conducted predictive maintenance on major power plant equipment
Education
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - Finance Managers
Manchester Business School
01.2012
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Polytechnic Institute, Jose Antonio Echeverria
01.2000
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
Certification
- Professional Engineering Registration Board (PERB), PE/05/0596, 01/01/05, present
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 7363625, 01/01/01, present
Presentations
- Carilec 2017, Innovative Solutions for Aged Assets
- MarcusEvans Conference - CC Plant 2014, Maximize Economic Value, Availability and Reliability
Current Job
Plant Manager, Clarendon Combine Heat & Power, 09/01/19, present, Managed Operations & Maintenance for the island’s largest Combined Heat and Power Facility, supplying electricity to the national grid and steam to a major bauxite refinery, Supervised employees, contractors, and sub-contractors to meet key performance indicators, Coordinated with international and local stakeholders, including owners, off-takers, and OEMs, to optimize plant output, Developed strategic and operational plans, annual budgets, and financial models for new business ventures
Committees
- Head - Organizational Transformation Transition Team (OTTT), 2013
- JPS Vision 2016 Development (Efficiency), 2011
- Subject Matter Experts (GPI Learning Development), 2007
- Environmental Task Force Committee (Generation), 2003
Attributes
- Chairman of the Board - Kingston Church of Christ
- Red Belt Certification in the Engagement & Culture Program
- Life Cycle Modelling of CC Power Plants
- Technical Support for CC Plant conversion from Liquid Fuel to Dual Fuel
- Marketing small scale CCHP solutions to medium & large-scale industries
- KIPHRD (South Korea) Advanced Engineering Course 2024
- JPS iLead Programme - 2016
- Mastery in Applying Project Management – PMGI 2015
- Recipient - Generation Leadership Award 2012
- Management Development Programme – MSB, UWI 2012
- Microsoft Projects & Office Competent
- Proficient in written and oral Spanish
Timeline
Plant Manager
Clarendon Combine Heat & Power
01.2019 - Current
Plant Manager/Director
Hunts Bay & Rockfort Power Plants
01.2017 - 01.2019
Manager, Generation Technical Services [GTS] & Workshop
01.2010 - 01.2017
Maintenance Manager, Acting
Hunts Bay Power Station
01.2008 - 01.2010
Mechanical Engineer
Hunts Bay Power Station
01.2004 - 01.2008
Operations Engineer
Hunts Bay Power Station
01.2001 - 01.2004
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Polytechnic Institute, Jose Antonio Echeverria
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - Finance Managers
Manchester Business School
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