Western Michigan University Central Power Plant

W.M.U. Power Plant Labor Management Award

W.M.U. Power Plant Apprenticeship Certificate of Registration

W.M.U. Central Power Plant History Power Plant was transferred from K.P.H to W.M.U. in 1994 Plant was converted from coal-fired steam plant to a combined cycle plant 1995-97 This renovation increased operational efficiency, and significantly reduced environmental impact Staff reduced from 27 to 15, 1997-2004

W.M.U. Power Plant Organization 2000-2001

W.M.U. Power Plant Organization 2004-2005 COE-Chief Operating Engineer OPR-Operator UTL-Utility Specialist (Apprenticeship Designation)

W.M.U. Power Plant Cross Training Program Licensed Entire Staff Through the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers Developed Three Sets of Job Performance Measures (J.P.M.) Operational-61 General Maintenance-49 Advanced Maintenance-71 Developed and Implemented Registered Apprenticeship With the U.S. Department of Labor OPR Requirements Operations J.P.M. General Maintenance J.P.M. UTL Requirements Advanced Maintenance J.P.M. Enrollment in Dept. of Labor Registered Apprenticeship

W.M.U. Power Plant Job Performance Measures

W.M.U. Power Plant Labor Utilization

W.M.U. Power Plant Generation History

W.M.U. Central Power Plant Fuel Use vs. Heating Degree Days

W.M.U. Power Plant Steam Generation Unit Utilization

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices “Granular” Approach Assures Quality and Controls Disbursements Boiler No. 1, 2 and 3 Demolition Project – 2002 Negotiated Boiler Equipment Procurement Initiated January 2003 Boiler Room Structural Modifications Phase Boiler Installation Successfully Accomplished Through Partnering

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices Boiler No. 1, 2 and 3 Demolition Project – 2002 Integral Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Achieved Superior Contractor Performance Significant Savings from Budget

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices Boiler No. 1, 2 and 3 Demolition Project – 2002

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices Negotiated Boiler Procurement Initiated January 2003 Early Review of Scope with Plant Staff Contract Awarded to ERI February 2003 Vendor Submittal Reviews April – June 2003

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices Boiler Room Structural Modifications Multiple (5) Trade Contracts Construction Package Bid May 2003 Construction July – October 2003 Construction Administration Performed by W.M.U. Construction Office

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices Boiler Installation Successfully Accomplished Through Partnering Mechanical & Electrical Boiler Equipment Installation Document Package Not-to-Exceed Pricing from Contractors Contractor Estimates for Cost Reduction with WMUPP Staff Labor/Material Contributions - $25,644 Actual Cost Savings Realized by W.M.U. - > $75,000

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices Boiler Installation Successfully Accomplished Through Partnering

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices Boiler Installation Successfully Accomplished Through Partnering Cooperative Effort Strengthened W.M.U.’s Apprenticeship Program Daily Coordination of Assignments with Contractor Leads Plant Staff Acquired In-Depth Understanding of New Boiler Systems through Installation, Startup and Commissioning Continued Benefit to W.M.U. - Same Personnel are Responsible for Operations and Maintenance

Boiler No. 9 Project Implementation Best Practices New Boiler No. 9 Project Complete February 2004

WMU Power Plant Director Contact George Jarvis WMU Power Plant Director george.jarvis@wmich.edu