BRICE SHOFF
Dallastown,PA
Summary
Skilled Power Plant Operator with expertise in operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting power generation equipment. Proficient in preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and recognizing abnormal conditions. Experienced in high-pressure environments and rotating shifts, ensuring effective communication and rapid response. Demonstrated leadership in supervising teams and managing emergency situations while prioritizing safety and operational integrity.
Overview
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1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Back Plant Operator / Auxiliary Operator
Reworld
York, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Operate, monitor, and inspect power plant systems and auxiliary equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.
- Troubleshot plant equipment and systems, taking corrective action according to established operating procedures and safety requirements to ensure operational integrity.
- Follow written and verbal procedures during normal, abnormal, and emergency operating conditions with a strong emphasis on personnel, equipment, and environmental safety.
- Conducted routine equipment rounds and inspections, monitored operating parameters, identified abnormal conditions and equipment issues, and addressed potential safety concerns.
- Performed operational and preventive maintenance on critical plant equipment, enhancing equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime by [%].
- Monitor changing plant conditions and communicate equipment status, operational concerns, and abnormal conditions to the appropriate personnel and shift team.
- Work effectively as part of a shift team to maintain continuity of plant operations and ensure accurate communication between operators.
- Maintain awareness of plant equipment, operating conditions, and system performance to support safe and reliable generation.
Studio Manager
Compel Fitness
Hanover, PA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed daily operations of a private training facility, including staffing, scheduling, customer service, and facility operations.
- Trained and supported staff to uphold operational consistency and enhance customer service standards.
- Coordinated personnel and daily responsibilities to ensure smooth operations and fulfill organizational objectives.
- Managed scheduling, invoicing, and administrative tasks to uphold accuracy and accountability in operations.
Correctional Sergeant / Union Vice President
Adams County Adult Correctional Complex
Gettysburg, PA
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Functioned as Union Vice President, fostering leadership and communication skills while advocating for employee interests in a professional environment.
- Conducted routine inspections and security rounds of buildings, housing units, yards, equipment, and facility areas to identify potential safety and security concerns.
- Coordinated personnel and daily operations during routine activities and emergencies, ensuring effective response in high-pressure situations.
- Served as Union Vice President, fostering leadership and communication skills while advocating for employee interests in a professional environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Coaching
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PAHigh School Diploma -
West York Area High School
West York, PASkills
- Power Plant Operations & Equipment Monitoring
- Equipment Inspections and Operational Rounds
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Abnormal Operating Condition Recognition
- Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Emergency Response & Incident Management
- Operating Procedures & Documentation
- Equipment Reliability
- Shift Operations & Team Communication
- Leadership & Personnel Coordination
- Technical Learning & Adaptability
- Adaptable to change
- Effective communication
- Confidential information handling
Certification
Forklift Certification, Front Loader Certification, Crane Certification, Train-the-Trainer (TST), Leadership in Times of Critical Incidents, Role of the Correctional Leader/Manager, Moral Leadership and Development, TJA Use of Force / OC Defensive Spray Certification, C2 Tactical Training and Consulting, LLC
Volunteer Experience
- West York Boys Soccer Club, Volunteer Coach
- Mark Ludwig's Soccer Academy, Volunteer
- Scott Owen Shoff Memorial Golf Benefit, Volunteer
- Gettysburg Battlefield Re-enactment, Volunteer
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Vice President, AFSCME Union District 89 Local 2637
- Member, ACACC Wellness Committee
Timeline
Back Plant Operator / Auxiliary Operator
Reworld
10.2023 - Current
Studio Manager
Compel Fitness
08.2022 - 10.2023
Correctional Sergeant / Union Vice President
Adams County Adult Correctional Complex
01.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Coaching
Shippensburg University
High School Diploma -
West York Area High School