Construction / Building Inspector

Michael Asbury

Building Inspector I have over *7 years of experience in public

jurisdictions, power project inspection, and

construction experience. I have served as Building

Education Official and lead consultant to several municipalities

and special districts in California. I have performed

inspections and plan reviews to verify code

Construction Management, compliance with state codes and local municipal

California State University codes for various municipalities and special districts

Fresno, Fresno, CA including multiple power plant projects and the

Stockton and Tracy wastewater treatment plants.

Several of the power generation projects I have

Building Code Curriculum, been assigned to involved electrical transmission

Fresno City College, and substation components. Dam spillway

construction in environmentally sensitive areas.

Fresno, CA Hydro test on gas transmission pipe lines. My

responsibilities have included: the oversight of day

to day activities of inspection staff, as well as

Registrations/Certifications training inspectors on code compliance, safety, and

building products.

ICC Building Inspector (Exp. Project Experience

1/3/2017)

Shiloh III Wind Energy Project

ACI Certified Technician EnXco

Performed inspections of underground electric,

including conductor type, size, location, depth, type

Professional Affiliations of cover, and backfill. Junction boxes, splices, and

terminations. Underground side boring and verify

underground conductor sleeve type.

American Concrete Institute El Centro Energy Center

Inland Empire Irrigation District

ICC Performed inspections for the construction of a new

transmission line and towers from generating

CALBO center to substation, also upgrade circuit breakers

in substation; including control wiring and new

controls

2020 Hydrostatic Testing

Pacific Gas & Electric

Performed observations of hydrostatic tests,

Total Years of Experience reported that contractorsite specific test with in the

conducted

requirements of PG&E test procedures

and A-37 gas pipe test procedure.

37+

Blue Lakes Dam Spillway

Pacific Gas & Electric

Performed inspections for the construction of a new

spillway at the lower Blue Lake Dam. The concrete

spillway was installed in a nature stream bed, and

had many environmental concerns. The spillway

also had ice breaking requirements for the spring

run off.

El Cajon Energy Center

City of El Cajon

Performed inspections for the construction of the El

Cajon Energy Center, a 48 MW pecker power plant.

The project was on line in 90 days, a very fast pace

job. The natural gas facility utilizes the latest in fuel

efficient technologies and SCR scrubbers to

minimize the environmental impact.

Colusa Generating Station

Pacific Gas & Electric

Performed inspections for the Colusa Generating

Station, a 660 MW combined cycle generating

facility. The natural gas facility utilizes the latest in

fuel-efficient technologies to minimize the

environmental impact while ensuring reliable

electricity at reasonable costs.

Humboldt Bay Repowering Project

Pacific Gas & Electric

Performed inspections for the construction of the

163 MW generating capacity power station. This

project is located on 5.4 acres within a 143-acre

parcel. The HBGS is a load following power plant

consisting of10 natural gas-fired Wärtsilä 18V50DF

16.3 MW reciprocating engine-generator sets and

associated equipment.

Project Experience continued…

Panoche Energy

Panoche Energy Center, LLC

Performed as Chief Inspector of the project a 400 MW simple-cycle generating

facility. The facility site is located on a 12.8-acre site within a 128-acre parcel.

Offsite improvements associated with the project include a 400-foot paved

access road south of West Panoche road to the plant site, 2,400 linear feet of

new gas pipeline, 300-foot transmission line to tie into the Panoche substation,

and the PG&E expansion of the Panoche substation by approximately 1.1 acres

south of the existing substation boundary.

Inland Empire Energy Center

Inland Empire Generating Station

Performed inspections on the Inland Empire Energy Center this project is based

on two GE 107H combined-cycle systems, GE's latest gas turbine technology.

The project is capable of meeting the energy needs of almost 600,000

households in one of the fastest growing regions in the state.

Helms Hydro Retrofit

Pacific Gas & Electric

Performed inspections on a retrofit of the facility that was originally opened in

1984. Line bore of wicket gates in turbine number 3, security doors locks and

circuits, and emergency notification system.

Stockton and Tracy wastewater treatment plants

City of Stockton and City of Tracy

Performed inspections on waste water treatment plants retro fit, and new

expansion; to include underground water piping, chlorine ponds, holding tanks,

pumps and valves. Underground electric conduit, wire pulls, splicing, and junction

boxes. Above ground electric switch gear / panels conduit, lighting, and

exposition proof assembles in hazards class areas. Tertiary tanks, and fiber

fillings.

Inspector City of Sacramento

City of Sacramento

Performed inspections and plan review to verify project compliance with

California model codes and the local municipal code. Advised owners, architects,

engineers and contractors of code and construction requirements. Prepared

reports on fire damaged buildings and code enforcement findings. Lead inspector

to client.

Interim Building Official

City of Selma

Performed complex inspections and plan review to determine California model

codes, State accessibility and energy standards, municipal codes, minimum

housing-zoning codes and code enforcement activities. Supervised inspectors,

counter staff, code enforcement staff, and met with department managers to

verify feasibility of proposed projects form a code review standpoint. Responsible

for department budgets and staff assignments.

Building Official

City of Fowler

Conducted inspections and plan reviews on complex projects, provided oversight

for the city’s code enforcement group, and worked with the city planner on zoning

ordinance issues. Interfaced with owners and project representatives at

development review meetings. Worked with the fire department to coordinate fire

sprinkler inspections and plan checks. Responsible for department budget and

staff assignments.

Building Inspector

City of Clovis

Performed inspections and plan review to verify project compliance with

California model codes and the local municipal code. Advised owners, architects,

engineers and contractors of code and construction requirements. Prepared

reports on fire damaged buildings and code enforcement findings.

Building Inspector

City of Fresno

Performed inspections and plan review to verify project compliance with

California model codes and the local municipal code. Also prepared reports on

fire damaged buildings, performed plan review, and assisted the housing

department with code interpretations.

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