Wood Group Power Operations, Inc. ("WGPO"), a leading provider of performance-based operations & maintenance (O&M) services for the power industry, and part of Wood Group’s Gas Turbine Services business, has appointed Rob Bendetti to the position of Vice President of Operations.

Prior to taking up his new role at WGPO, Mr Bendetti served as the facility manager for two power plants operated by WGPO on Long Island, New York, USA. Before joining WGPO in 2004, Mr Bendetti held management positions with North American Energy Services at their operating location in New Jersey.

Frank Avery, President of WGPO, said: "Rob Bendetti has been instrumental in the growth of WGPO and particularly the operations side of our business throughout the past twelve months. We are confident that his incredible energy and commitment to providing quality, professional O&M services to our customers, together with his wealth of experience in third-party O&M services spanning more than 15 years, will continue to add significant value to WGPO".

Mr. Bendetti will be based at the WGPO corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia.