Benjamin Cunningham
Bridgeport
Summary
Experienced Power Plant Operator with over 5 years of hands-on experience in coal-fired generation facilities. Skilled in auxiliary equipment operation, plant inspections, safety compliance, and maintaining efficient boiler and environmental systems. Proven ability to monitor plant conditions, identify abnormalities, and support safe, reliable plant operations in high-demand industrial environments. Successfully completed the POSS/MASS tests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Power Plant Operator
FirstEnergy
Haywood
05.2019 - Current
- Operate auxiliary equipment including soot blowers, igniters, lime feed systems, and fly ash systems• Monitor and operate coal feeders, vibrators, and coal handling equipment to maintain steady fuel flow• Conduct routine inspections of boilers, steam generators, ducts, valves, and piping for leaks or abnormal conditions• Inspect pulverizers, pumps, fans, cooling towers, and environmental control systems• Assist in maintaining Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Air Quality Control systems• Perform oil sampling, lubrication, and minor maintenance on auxiliary equipment• Collect and analyze operational samples using plant testing instruments• Open and close valves and adjust equipment to ensure efficient plant operation• Identify and report abnormal operating conditions to control room and operations personnel• Maintain accurate logs, communication, and shift turnover reporting• Follow strict safety protocols including LOTO, environmental policy, and plant safety standards• Assist with equipment cleaning, repairs, and overhauls during outages and maintenance periods• Train and assist other personnel as assigned
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Processing Technology(Energy Systems)
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV 09.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
- Power Plant Operations Steam Boilers & Auxiliary Systems Fly Ash & Coal Handling Systems Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures Preventive Maintenance Plant Equipment Inspections Environmental & Safety Compliance Schematic & Operational Systems Troubleshooting & Abnormal Condition Reporting Industrial Safety & Communication
Timeline
Power Plant Operator
FirstEnergy
05.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Processing Technology(Energy Systems)
Pierpont Community And Technical College
09.2017 - 05.2019