Dustin Stoma
Stonewall,LA
Summary
Experienced Control Room Operator bringing strong technical, planning and problem-solving abilities developed over 21 years of experience in related roles. Experience performing safe startups, monitoring power demand and adjusting systems to maintain output. Background in coal-fired and gas-fired generation plants.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Commercial Sales Representative
The Payne Company
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to drive customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring favorable terms that align with company objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, focusing on mutually beneficial terms and long-term partnerships.
- Drafted, submitted and processed sales contracts for orders received.
- Presented bids and contracts for potential clients to review during meetings.
- Increased sales revenue by establishing new client relationships and nurturing existing ones.
- Attended training sessions on sales skills, product knowledge, technical information, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Maintained relationships with existing customers to optimize service quality, business growth and customer satisfaction.
- Aggressively generated new business by prospecting, making follow-up calls to customers and contacting referrals.
Control Room Operator
Cleco Power LLC
06.2001 - 10.2022
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and protect fellow workers from harm.
- Recorded data available through use of recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Analyzed variations in operating conditions and interpreted meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment and resolve operational problems.
- Checked well automation and alarms in operational control center and dispatched crews to maximize well performance and runtime.
- Monitored and adjusted emissions control equipment to meet federal and state regulations.
- Identified and recommended operational changes to improve plant reliability, performance and output.
- Utilized applicable journals and control system tools to track and record operational system status.
- Adhered to plant safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Identified and reported abnormalities to supervisor for timely corrective actions.
- Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to increase in productivity and workflows.
- Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
- Regulated power-generating equipment using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
- Adjusted controls to generate electrical power or regulate flow of power between generating stations and substations.
- Controlled generator output to match phase, frequency or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
- Monitored power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
- Opened and closed valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School
Mansfield, LABusiness Administration
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LASkills
- Coal Processing Equipment
- High-Pressure Turbines
- Process Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Industrial Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Shift Supervision
- Forklift Operation
- Safety Management
- Planning & Organizing
- First Aid/CPR
- People Skills
- Team Building
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Outside Commercial Sales Representative
The Payne Company
10.2022 - 10.2025
Control Room Operator
Cleco Power LLC
06.2001 - 10.2022
Business Administration
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School