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David Fellows

Grand Haven,MI

Summary

Dedicated, self directed, power plant veteran offering demonstrated success in team leadership, organizational problem-solving and customer service. Successful at overseeing team performance and allocating resources to meet workflow and demand. Excellent conflict resolution skills with proven ability to defuse high-stress situations. Highly dependable, ethical and respected.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Support Operator

JH Campbell Units 1&2
West Olive, MI
02.2019 - Current
  • Safety. At Consumers Energy and particularly at JH Campbell units 1&2, safety is every employee's first priority.
  • Created, modified and managed many extensive and complex eSOMs clearances for multiple unit outages and one overhaul at JH Campbell 1&2.
  • As part of the work management process, assisted with the prioritization of work, development of clearance packages, development of equipment PMT plans and restoration activities.
  • Was instrumental in developing unit outage and overhaul production department timelines.
  • Authored and/or contributed to many operations department procedure modifications and introductions.
  • Extensively developed, revised and reviewed eSOMs clearances including those that were converted into master clearances for use during upcoming outages or during routine online work.
  • Led and assisted in resolving plant operational issues.
  • Assisted with the development, revision and implementation of operating documents that support Unit 1&2 Operations. i.e. IPE’s, new SOP’s, document distribution updates, and prints.

Combined Relief Operator

JH Campbell Units 1&2
West Olive, MI
02.2002 - Current
  • As a Consumers Energy employee, safety is my primary job.
  • As a Combined Relief Operator I hold certification in all Operations Department job classifications. As such, I'm an Auxiliary, Major Equipment, and Unit Control Operator. I will elaborate at length the specifics of each individual job in a face to face or virtual interview. In total I've been an Operator for 18 years.
  • As a senior member of the Operations Department I've been an extremely effective leader on all shifts and all jobs through an always changing array of dynamic and complex situations such as normal operations, start-ups, shutdowns, testing, and various emergencies like black light, equipment failure, fire fighting, medical emergencies and more.
  • I'm an expert in general power plant electrical systems including high and medium voltage station power, routing and back feeding internal plant electrical busses, DC and emergency power busses, and UPS systems.
  • I'm an extremely effective trouble shooter of equipment problems.
  • I'm a courteous yet efficient leader of individuals and groups.
  • I'm an excellent communicator.

Operations Department Chief Steward

JH Campbell Units 1&2
West Olive, MI
02.2020 - Current
  • Was elected to Chief Steward Position by vote of union employees in the Operations Department.
  • Authored, collaborated and implemented an updated, overhauled and vastly improved version of the JHC 1&2 Operation Policy Book.
  • Ensure correct implementation of UWUA and Consumers Energy labor contract.
  • Oversee union management relations in the department.
  • Very effective at resolving union-management issues.
  • Deep knowledge of Contract and HR protocol.
  • Ensure fair distribution of overtime.
  • Extremely effective grievance writer.
  • Respected by both management and union personnel.

Safety and Health Guidance Team Member

JH Campbell Units 1&2
West Olive, MI
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • As a Safety and Health Guidance committee member I was charged with rectifying safety and hazard issues.
  • Was instrumental in implementing many safety related plant equipment and procedural modifications.
  • As a member of the Consumers Energy Safety Culture Team, had a direct impact on the major reduction in injuries and safety issues that were happening in that era.
  • Trained in incident investigation.
  • Was JH Campbell Complex Safety Coordinator for a six month period.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new safety improvement opportunities.
  • Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
  • Was appointed to the position by Company and Union leadership.

Meter Reader

Consumers Energy
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2000 - 02.2002
  • Was the Company representative in the field.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Safely drove routes without accident for over 2 years.
  • Read and recorded information on hundreds of meters daily.
  • Examined meters for inaccuracies based past information and kept detailed track of information.
  • Designed efficient routes to visit over hundreds of properties daily.
  • Went over 2 years without accident by closely monitoring both personal and equipment safety.

Janitor - Temporary

JH Campbell 1&2
West Olive, MI
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • Was first hired into consumers Energy as a Temporary Janitor at the JH Campbell Generating Complex.
  • Was sworn into the UWUA at that time.
  • Performed very well and was subsequently promoted and hired permanently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grand Haven High School
Grand Haven, MI
06.1994

Timeline

Operations Department Chief Steward

JH Campbell Units 1&2
02.2020 - Current

Production Support Operator

JH Campbell Units 1&2
02.2019 - Current

Safety and Health Guidance Team Member

JH Campbell Units 1&2
01.2013 - 05.2015

Combined Relief Operator

JH Campbell Units 1&2
02.2002 - Current

Meter Reader

Consumers Energy
12.2000 - 02.2002

Janitor - Temporary

JH Campbell 1&2
01.1998 - 12.2000

High School Diploma -

Grand Haven High School

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