Andrew Valencia, Pe
About Andrew Valencia, Pe
Andrew Valencia, PE, serves as the Senior Vice President of Generation at LCRA in Austin, Texas, where he has worked since 2018. He has over two decades of experience in the power generation industry, holding various managerial positions and specializing in gas turbine operations and lean manufacturing principles.
Current Role at LCRA
Andrew Valencia serves as the Senior Vice President of Generation at LCRA, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees the generation operations within the organization, focusing on enhancing efficiency and reliability in power production. His leadership is pivotal in strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing generation capabilities in the Austin, Texas area.
Previous Experience at LCRA
Andrew Valencia has held multiple positions at LCRA prior to his current role. He worked as the Power Production Manager for seven months in 2011, followed by a three-year tenure as Manager of Power and Gas Operations from 2011 to 2014. He later served as Vice President of Generation Reliability from 2014 to 2018, where he contributed to improving operational reliability across generation facilities.
Career Background at TXU and Luminant
Before joining LCRA, Andrew Valencia gained extensive experience at TXU and Luminant. He held various roles, including Support Superintendent at the Permian Basin Plant and Production Manager at the Martin Lake Plant. His tenure at TXU spanned from 2000 to 2007, during which he also served as Lead Plant Manager for Gas Plant Operations and Plant Manager for multiple plants. He worked at Luminant as Support Manager at the Martin Lake Plant from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Professional Certification
Andrew Valencia studied at New Mexico State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1985 to 1990. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Dallas, obtaining a certification from 2008 to 2009. He holds a professional engineering license in Texas, underscoring his technical expertise in the power generation sector.
Expertise in Power Generation
Andrew Valencia possesses extensive expertise in power generation, particularly in the operation and maintenance of General Electric and Siemens gas turbines in both simple and combined cycle operations. He is experienced in applying lean manufacturing principles to enhance power generation processes and has a strong background in managing labor relations, strategic planning, and operational budgeting within the industry.