Dennis Stocks
The Dalles,OR
Summary
Experienced with monitoring and controlling power plant equipment to ensure efficient operation. Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques to maintain system reliability. Knowledge of safety regulations and emergency procedures, ensuring compliance and rapid response to issues.
Proven skills in coordinating operations, maintaining records and completing daily logs and reports. Experienced in accurately and efficiently managing schedules, inspections and corrective actions.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Power Plant Operator
U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Worked as Chief Power Plant Operator, TC-L/WB5407 at John Day Dam, Rufus OR., John Day-Willow Creek Project, U.S
- Army, Corps of Engineers, Supervisor: Norman A
- Bloom, Power Project Superintendent,541-739-1051
- Senior Operator of a16 Unit Powerhouse capable of producing in excess of2,000 megawatts, with associated Fishways, Navigation Locks and Spillways
- Operated this Power Plant / Facility from the command center of the Control Room
- Maintained the water, generation and voltage levels as required
- I processed, authorized, issued and accepted releases of "Safe Clearance" for the protection of personnel and equipment
- I Maintained the Station Log Book, with appropriate entries of all operational activities
- Was in direct communication with BPA power and transmission dispatcher centers as well as RCC (reservoir control center)
- I provided training in proper operating techniques to other operators
GS12 Product Coordinator
John Day Dam
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked as a GS12 Product Coordinator at John Day Dam
- This job acted as the COR over several Service contracts, I provided quality assurance checks as well as recommending payment for monthly invoices submitted by the contractors
- I also coordinated the annual Navigation Lock outage in2014
- I was the liaison for multiple large capital projects either ongoing or projected
- I provided comments for design reviews prior to contracts being awarded
GS-13 Hydro-Power Operations Manager
John Day Lock and Dam and Willow Creek Projects
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Worked as GS-13 Hydro-Power Operations Manager (Chief Of Operations Supt.) at John Day Lock and Dam and Willow Creek Projects
- This position is responsible for directing and providing technical guidance for the operational crews that run the Navigation Lock, Powerhouse and all related equipment
- I have worked as the Acting OPM at JD as needed
- I interface with BPA-RCC on a real time and long term scheduling for maintenance outage related activities
- Coordinate and schedule work schedules to best cover essential personnel that run, monitor and coordinate daily activities related to a Multi-purpose Hydro-power project
YC-02 Operations Project Manager (OPM)
Little Goose Lock and Dam COE NWW
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Worked as YC-02 Operations Project Manager (OPM) for Little Goose Lock and Dam COE NWW
- I was responsible for the operation and maintenance of Little Goose Lock and Dam, Juvenile Fish Facility, Juvenile Fish Transportation Program (barging and trucking)
- Responsibilities include fiscal (12 million dollar budget) and Administrative Management of the facility and approximately50 employees
- Business functions include Hydropower, Navigation, Recreation, Wildlife (Fish), Natural Resources and Joint use
- Closed out year end and developed small and large cap work items for ensuing years, as well as09-10 budgets
Maintenance Manager
John Day Dam
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Worked as Maintenance Manager for John Day Dam
- I managed3 Crew Supervisors that supervise crews of Mechanical workers, Electricians, Crane Operators, riggers and FEM technicians
- Oversaw maintenance activities to return units to service that had failed due to turbine blade linkage pins and rotor pole failures
- I ensured that other non-routine maintenance was being done while maintaining performance indicator marks, i.e
- Critical and non-critical periodic maintenance and trouble reports were completed
Power Project Superintendent
John Day Dam Power Project
05.2003 - 01.2008
- Promoted to the John Day Dam Power Project Superintendent position GS-12/10,1601 Facilities and Equipment, converted to NSPS in Jan.2007 YC-02 with a3% supervisory differential
- From July2,2002 to May,2003 I was detailed into The Dalles-John Day Dam Operations Power Project Superintendent position and responsible for the Operations sections for both The Dalles and John Day Dams
- Various Supervisors: Terry B
- Armentrout, Wade Stampe & Gene L
- LaDouceur, who may be contacted at The Dalles Dam, The Dalles-John Day-Willow Creek Project, U.S
- Army, Corps of Engineers, P.O
- Box564, The Dalles, OR
- At541.298.7500
- This position was responsible for directing and providing technical guidance for the operational crews that run the Navigation Lock, Powerhouse and all related equipment
- From1996-July2002 worked as Operations Project Leader, WB5407 at John Day Dam, The Dalles, OR
Direct funded O & M Program Manager
John Day Power Review CFR
10.2007 - 11.2007
- Competed for and was selected for a45 day detail as the Direct funded O & M Program Manager in NWD in October thru November2007
- I Co-chaired the O & M subcommittee during this time frame and completed the John Day Power Review CFR
- I Worked with BOR and helped to coordinate the O & M workshop that was held in Portland during November2007
Team Leader
The Dalles-John Day-Willow Creek Project, U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers
01.1996 - 05.2003
- Worked as Team Leader of16 Operators in the operation of a16 unit powerhouse that can generate in excess of2,000 megawatts
- I directed the operation of the Spillway & Navigation Facilities and ensured that fish passage facilities were operated according to established criteria
- Assumed responsibilities of Power Project Superintendent as needed
- Worked as Power Project Superintendent for John Day Dam on a6 month temporary appointment
- During which time I reported directly to the Operations Project Manager
- Direct duties include coordinating Operator activities, as needed to assure proper maintenance, operation and testing of Project equipment, responsible for the Operators shift schedule, which requires a minimum number of personnel on shift at ALL times
- I ensured that the standard operating procedures were up to date and qualified candidates for Safe Clearance Authorities
- I was the selecting authority for new employees to act as qualified powerhouse operators
- Other responsibilities are scheduling short & long term outages of major Project equipment with the appropriate power Agencies
- Serve as a Project liaison with several outside Agencies
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- BPA, USBR, CRTBA, U.S
- Coast Guard and Emergency Planning groups
Journeyman Operator
Southern California Edison Steam Generation Division
01.1981 - 06.1986
- Held various positions for Southern California Edison Hydro-Generation Division
- Chose to leave the Steam Generation Division of SCE's to seek a more favorable work and living environment, for myself and family
- Because the Company had2 different Divisions and separate Union representation, I was unable to bid on any Operator openings in my previous Division
- For9 years prior to this, I accepted a position on various jobs in the Hydro Division in Big Creek, Ca
- This job varied from maintaining and operating waste water treatment facility, fish farm, drinking water, trash pickup, delivery person, janitorial, and warehousing
- I worked this position for6 months until I bid on, tested for and accepted a position as Power Plant Operator at Kern River #1 Powerhouse, Bakersfield Calif, during which time I completed the Hydro-operator Apprenticeship courses
- I transferred to Bishop Plant #4 as a Power Plant Operator and was responsible for maintaining megawatt and voltage schedules for5 powerhouses, water releases from reservoirs and diversions, clearing out, issuing and releasing clearances to maintain all electrical and mechanical devices
- This power house and facilities was automated to Bishop Control Station
- I was awarded the position of Control Station Dispatcher/Operator was trained for4 months on dispatching and substation responsibilities for Dispatching220 KV,115 KV &12 KV systems in the Inyo-Kern, Mono & Owens Valley
- This included operations and dispatching of7 power houses, all substation switching and dispatching, maintaining reservoir levels in4 lake/reservoirs and2 diversions
- I had the responsibility of training other dispatchers on operating practices necessary to operate and maintain5 power houses on Bishop Creek
Operator Apprenticeship
Southern California Edison Steam Generation Division
10.1968 - 11.1977
- Operator Apprenticeship, and various positions while working for Southern California Edison Steam Generation Division
- I entered the Steam Operator Training Apprenticeship program in Oct.1968 at Redondo Beach Power Generating Station, CA
- After6 months of40 hour per week class room training, relocated to Huntington Beach Power Generating Station, CA
- Upon completion of training program, accepted Journeyman Operator position at Redondo Beach Power Generating Station1-4
- Responsible for7 Boilers,4110 megawatt generators,2 house generator units, all main and auxiliary pumps, valve positioning, natural gas, fuel oil, air, lubricating oil supply and purification systems, as well as testing, sampling and maintaining chemical standards for water treatment
- Worked and trained to the next higher position of Assistant Control Room Operator
Education
Community College at El Camino College
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Portland District Leadership Development Program
05.2004
High School - undefined
El Segundo High School
01.1967
Skills
- Routine maintenance
- Outage planning
- Switchgear operation
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical diagrams
- Power generation
- Control room operations
- Safety procedures
- Steam generation
- Plant safety
- System monitoring
- Boiler operations
- Power plant operations
- Turbine operations
- Voltage regulation
- Water chemistry
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Forklift operation
- Operational procedures
- Maintenance scheduling
- Controls monitoring
Certification
- Journeyman Steam Operator certificate, So. Calif. Edison Co.1970 Journeyman Hydro Operator completion, So. Calif. Edison Co.
- 1978 CISP & PST training for Security, both physical and electronic.
- Supervisory training for personnel
- Power Reviewer for BOR and COE
- COR certified in2013
Awards
I have received Superior Performance Awards for many years. Special Act award for2000 &2001. I have received numerous QIP Suggestion Awards and On The Spot Awards., I have received our Commanders Coin for jobs that were recently completed, i.e. Spillway Flip Lip, Synchronous Condenser & ISAT / RAM-D assessments. In1998, I received The Achievement Medal For Civilian Service.
Training
- Power Plant Steam Operator Training - Southern Calif. Edison Steam Generation1968-1970 Power Plant Hydro Operator Training - Southern Calif. Edison Hydro Generation1978-1980 WAPA Operator Refresher training Course in Denver,2 weeks1986 LEAD (Leadership) training in Portland, OR.40 hours1996 Diversity training in WA.40 hours1998 RAM-D training in Nov.2001 & helped train others on how to use the RAM-D process.
- Critical Project Security Program Workshop,36 PDH, June2002.
- Supervisory training in Portland,40 hours,2004.
- Leadership Development Program,2003-2004 Shadowed Power Review for Ice Harbor and Lower Monumental Dams Completed Power Review Workshop to become certified to do Power Reviews in2007.
- Was Team Leader on the Comprehensive Power Review for "Big Bend" in South Dakota in2010. Required POSH and Ethics training.
- PROSPECT course in Portland2004
- Completed Federal Appropriation and Fiscal Law training in2007.
- Risk analysis training in Portland2007.
- Risk communication training in Portland in2008.
- Labor Relations training in Portland in2008.
- Ethics and VISA card certification2009.
- HR for Supervisors2009.
- Numerous1-3 day team building developing interpersonal relationships on the job. Blueprint reading classes, circuits, ladder logic for PLC's. Many Safety & HazMat type courses, first responder. CPR, AED, first aid and basic safety, confined space entry. Multiple classes related to various computer application programs, and computer programming. I enjoy all training & seek to improve my skills, abilities in my job & interpersonal communications and dealings with others.
Disclaimer
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this Resume is true, correct, complete and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this Resume may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
OTHER
- Fourth Degree Black Belt in Okinawan Kenpo Karate and Kubodo
- Several Certificates dealing with Foster Parenting1990 thru1998
- President of The Dalles Babe Ruth League1990-1993
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.16 to 50
Timeline
Chief Power Plant Operator
U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers
06.2014 - 01.2018
GS12 Product Coordinator
John Day Dam
06.2013 - 06.2014
GS-13 Hydro-Power Operations Manager
John Day Lock and Dam and Willow Creek Projects
03.2010 - 01.2013
YC-02 Operations Project Manager (OPM)
Little Goose Lock and Dam COE NWW
06.2008 - 03.2010
Maintenance Manager
John Day Dam
01.2008 - 06.2008
Direct funded O & M Program Manager
John Day Power Review CFR
10.2007 - 11.2007
Power Project Superintendent
John Day Dam Power Project
05.2003 - 01.2008
Team Leader
The Dalles-John Day-Willow Creek Project, U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers
01.1996 - 05.2003
Journeyman Operator
Southern California Edison Steam Generation Division
01.1981 - 06.1986
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Portland District Leadership Development Program
High School - undefined
El Segundo High School
- Journeyman Steam Operator certificate, So. Calif. Edison Co.1970 Journeyman Hydro Operator completion, So. Calif. Edison Co.
- 1978 CISP & PST training for Security, both physical and electronic.
- Supervisory training for personnel
- Power Reviewer for BOR and COE
- COR certified in2013
Community College at El Camino College
Operator Apprenticeship
Southern California Edison Steam Generation Division
10.1968 - 11.1977
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