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POWER PLANT OPERATOR
Professional Summary
  • Over 20 years experience as a Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Systems Operations and Maintenance Supervisor directing the operations, maintenance and repair of gas turbine engines, waste heat boilers, fuel, lubricating, hydraulic oil systems, centrifugal hydraulic pump repair and related sub systems.
  •      Extensive training including over 3450 hours of technical classroom training.
  •      Computer literate including Windows 7, XP, MS Professional (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access) including Internet.
  •      Documented History of sustained and superior work performance.
Skills
Supervision/Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Trainer/Instructor
Power Plant Maintenance
Work Safely
Engineering Technician
Problem-Solving
Records Keeping
Planning/Scheduling 
Diversity
Work History
02/2010 to Current
Power Plant OperatorAlcoa Power Generation Inc – Newburgh, IN
  •      Safely Monitor and Maintain support equipment for 4 Combined Cycle Fossil Fuel Industrial Steam boilers with a Steam Turbine Generator Set totaling 800 MegaWatts of Generation including condensate systems, boiler feed water systems, turbine lube oil support system, equipment cooling water system, plant clean water system, forced draft fans, induced draft fans, coal pulverizers, wet and dry ash operations, scrubber operation and support systems for environment regulation and compliance. 
  •      Experienced in the troubleshooting of boiler and ancillary equipment to detect early mechanical problems for equipment reliability. Perform routine preventative maintenance procedures to ensure proper operation of equipment while inputting equipment parameters and operations on a PDA for computer download and analysis.
  •      Trained in 480V and 4160V breaker operations to safely isolate equipment electrical power. Trained in switch yard operations to include breaker operation of both 15KV and 138KV breakers.
  •       Skilled in plant Tag/Lock/Verify procedures to ensure safe isolation and equipment maintenance for myself and my co-workers. Ensuring a minimal energy equipment state so safe maintenance can be performed.
  •      Capable of Operating the plants Water Demineralizer to ensure pure water required for boiler condensate and boiler feed water operations. Perform  monitoring of Boiler water chemistry with continuous monitoring and adjustment of chemicals to ensure clean boiler water operations.
01/1995 to 12/1995
Plant EngineerVirginia Textile Plant – Petersburg, VA
  •      Monitor and Maintain all equipment necessary for safe operation required for peak efficiency and production.    
  •      Operated and maintained industrial gas/oil fired boilers, overhead rail bag systems, 18th stage horizontal tunnel washer, 2 stage hydraulic press, 3 steam and 2 natural gas fired vertical driers, water softeners, chemical injection pump and precision high speed folders. 
01/1989 to 01/2010
Gas Turbine Systems MechanicUnited States Navy – Norfolk, VA
  •      Main Propulsion Division Supervisor: Supervised 19 personnel in maintaining waste heat boilers, fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oil systems. Served as primary troubleshooter for gas turbines, waste heat boiler components, pneumatic controlled valves, hydraulic systems and heat exchangers.
  •      Intermediate Maintenance Activity Pump Repair Shift Supervisor: Supervised 4 Military and 4 Civilian technicians involved in the repair and overhaul of various types of pumps for ships assigned to the Atlantic Fleet.
  •      Gas Turbine Systems Supervisor: Planned and inspected modification, repair and troubleshooting of gas turbine engines and generators. Trained and supervised who tested and serviced LM 2500 General Electric Gas Turbine Engines and Allison 501-K17 gas turbine generators.
  •      Engineering Officer of the Watch for 2 Ship Classses- DD (Destroyer) and FFG (Guided Missle Frigate): Directed and coordinated all aspects of the safe, efficient and proper operation of ship engineering plants. supervised 20 technician assigned duties to meet all the ship's speed and electrical load demands.
  •      Oil Laboratory Supervisor: Supervised 6 personnel in maintaining 580,000 fuel oil storage, transfer and purification. Boiler/Feed water testing and treatment. Managed Lube Oil Quality Control Programs.
  •      Pollution Abatement Supervisor: Maintained and rained oil laboratory personnel of the operation of the ships Oily Water Separator in accordance with National and International Laws.
  •      Command Safety Supervisor: Supervised 20 divisional safety petty officers. Ensuring daily safety space inspections were conducted and all deficiencies were logged and corrected in a timely manner.
Accomplishments
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal  (7)
  • Good Conduct Medals   (5)
  • Letter of Commendation-Commander 6th Fleet
  • Letter of Commendation-Commander Atlantic Fleet
  • Commanding Officer Letters of Commendation (3)
  • Commanding Officer Letters of Appreciation (4)
  • Commanding Officer Letter of Recommendation  
Training / Education
U.S. Navy Training

  • Propulsion Engineering School
  • Gas Turbine Operation Theory
  • Hydraulics, Pneumatics
  • Pumps, Valves, Compressors
  • Fuel and Water Chemistry
  • Safety Programs Afloat
  • Precision Instrument
  • Power Plant Auxiliary
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Power Plant Laboratory
  • Gas Turbine Power Maintenance
  • Gas Turbine Technology
  • Basic Electricity
  • Thermo/Hydraulic Technology
  • Gas Turbine Control System Operation
  • Basic Engineering (Gas Turbine)
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Applied Computer Technology
  • Ship Board Aviation Fuel Systems
  • Gas Turbine “A” School (Basic)
  • Gas Turbine “C” School (Advanced)
  • Flange and Mechanical Joint
  • Electrical Plant Control Console
  • Advanced Operator Training
  • Non Propulsion Boiler Water/ Feed Water Test and Treatment Certification
  • Oil Pollution Abatement Equipment Operation and Maintenance

General
  • Heating and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – Chesterfield Tech Center: 1080 Hours
  • American Council on Education Recommendation: 157 Semester Hours
  •  Personnel Supervision
  •  Principles of Supervision
  • Principles of Speech
  • Curriculum of Design
  • Public Speaking
  • Marketing Professional
  • Communication Learning Theory
  • Introduction to Teaching and Learning
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Alcoa Power Generation Inc
  • Virginia Textile Plant
  • United States Navy

Job Titles Held:

  • Power Plant Operator
  • Plant Engineer
  • Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic

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