Mike Vanco
About Mike Vanco
Mike Vanco is a Principal Project Manager at Fuel Tech, Inc., where he has led significant air pollution control projects and engineering initiatives since 2011. He has extensive experience in project management, having previously worked at notable companies such as ArcelorMittal and Babcock & Wilcox.
Work at Fuel Tech
Mike Vanco serves as the Principal Project Manager at Fuel Tech, Inc. since 2011. He has led the engineering and management of the company's largest Low NOx Burner and Overfire Air projects, which included seven units in Chile. Vanco has overseen multiple successful low NOx combustion system upgrade projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule and under budget. He has also designed and implemented engineering standards for Fuel Tech's low NOx burner and overfire air system design. His leadership has been instrumental in executing various air pollution control projects, including SNCR, ASCR, and ULTRA technologies.
Education and Expertise
Mike Vanco earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1977 to 1981. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in project management and engineering. Vanco's expertise encompasses air pollution control technologies and combustion system upgrades, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.
Background
Prior to his current role at Fuel Tech, Mike Vanco held several positions in engineering and project management. He worked at The Babcock & Wilcox Company as a Field Service Engineer from 1981 to 1989, followed by a position as Project Manager from 1992 to 2010. He also spent time at ArcelorMittal as a Senior Project Engineer from 1989 to 1992 and at Superior Engineering, LLC as a Project Manager for nine months in 2010-2011. His diverse experience spans over three decades in the engineering and project management sectors.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mike Vanco has achieved significant milestones in project management and engineering. He has led the Project Management Department at Fuel Tech, successfully executing multiple air pollution control projects. His work on the largest Low NOx Burner and Overfire Air projects at Fuel Tech is notable, as well as his ability to achieve project results on schedule and under budget. Vanco's contributions have advanced the implementation of engineering standards within the company.