Curtis Prayer

Control Room Operator

Vicinity Engery

Philadelphia, PA

04.2000 - Current

Monitored control systems for safe operation of energy production facilities.
Operated complex machinery and equipment to maintain energy distribution.
Documented operational data and incident reports for regulatory compliance.
Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and procedures.
Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality.
Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule and prioritize repairs.
Monitored and tracked the progress of equipment in process, ensuring that all operations were running smoothly.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures, reporting any violations or potential hazards immediately.
Analyzed variations in operating conditions and interpreted meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment and resolve operational problems.
Identified and recommended operational changes to improve plant reliability, performance, and output.
Identified potential problems before they occurred by monitoring trends in performance data.
Recorded data available through use of recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Kept optimal boiler pressures and monitored steam unit operations.
Opened and closed valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Completed tests of boiler water, plant condensate and chilled water to assess conformance with specifications.
Followed safety guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and protect fellow workers from harm.
Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
Recorded and compiled operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs or reports.
Maintained chilled water systems, high pressure boilers, cooling towers and hydraulic pumps.
Took samples of water from boilers and cooling towers to perform standardized tests.
Managed procedures for start-up, daily operations and shutdowns.