Detail-oriented Compliance Specialist dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing 21 years of experience in power generation industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Specialist, Sr
Georgia Power Company
05.2016 - Current
Responsible for Title V Air Compliance and Reporting
Responsible for compliance of all Industrial Hygiene programs for steam generating utility plants: lead, arsenic, legionella, respirable crystalline silica, hexavalent chromium, asbestos, blood borne pathogens, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, hazardous waste, hazard communications, etc.
Responsible for NPDES water discharge compliance and reporting which includes Operating Monitoring and Reporting, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and SPCC.
Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Compliance Specialist
Georgia Power Company, Plant McDonough-Atkinson
06.2015 - 05.2016
Responsible for Process Safety Management for anhydrous ammonia systems: maintained documentation for system integrity inspections, leak investigations, MOCs, PHAs, and RMPs
Responsible for FERC ERO Compliance and Reporting
Responsible for Fire System Compliance. Document and maintain records. Developed 0400 site specific fire prevention plan
Responsible for FCC Compliance. Documentation and record keeping for FCC transistor radios, repeaters, and base stations
Experienced in Maximo self-assessments program. Experienced in completing self-assessments in each area of responsibility
Develop and maintain compliance procedures, conduct compliance training, maintain training records and schedule yearly training based off annual trigger list
Certifications include Level 1A erosion/sedimentation and Safe Dams Inspector.
Laboratory Technician
Georgia Power Company, Plant McDonough-Atkinson
05.2005 - 06.2015
Ensured that electric generating facility maintains operation control specifications through operation of demineralizers that supplied water to electric generation units and monitoring unit chemistry
Highly involved in commissioning of three new combined cycle electric generating units and water treatment plant. Responsibilities include operating water treatment plant, development of new water labs, commissioning new instrumentation for all sampling systems which include following: cooling towers, water treatment plant, and three combined cycle labs
Heavily involved in monitoring chemistry of HRSG chemical cleanings and steam blows.
Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and lead special projects.
Chemistry Technician Co-op
Alabama Power Company, Plant Gorgas
08.2001 - 08.2003
Trained and worked as a chemical technician in the water lab for three alternating semesters
Operated the water treatment plant to supply makeup water to five power generation units
Collected and analyzed grab samples and continuous analyzer data on all sample points within power generation units
Collected and analyzed samples from sewage treatment facility located on plant-site
Completed following projects while co-op student: setup and ran corrosion product monitors, compiled MSDS for all laboratory chemicals, labeled all valves on entire water treatment plant, collaborated with environmental team to update chemical hygiene plan for laboratory, organized filing systems within laboratory
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