Jacob George
Delta,UT
Summary
Offer more than 8 years of progressive experience in maintaining and operating safe power plant systems. Trained in complex equipment operation and diligent in following company and OSHA standards. Detail-oriented, driven and competent operator with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Operator
IPSC
07.2022 - Current
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Operated control panels to regulate turbine load and maintain proper steam temperature and pressure.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Tracked and recorded status of operational systems using applicable logs, and control system tools.
- Developed, reviewed and revised plant safety and operating procedures for personnel and contractors.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Promoted interdepartmental communication with employees, increasing speedy issue resolution.
- Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- performed cold and hot restart procedures after outage conditions and unit trips.
- three way communication skills with load dispatcher.
- communication with auxiliary operators for equipment swaps and electrical crossties.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
Auxiliary 'A' operator
IPSC
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes
- Participates in company safety program, VOLTS.
- Cleaned, inspected and lubricated machinery within assigned area
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs
- Operate coal yard equipment to fill coal silos. Oversee unloading of coal trains and trucks
- Operation of AQCS (Air Quality Control systems) scrubbers and flyash baghouses
- Able to find isolation points for equipment on prints for lock out and tag out procedures
- Able to safely rack in and out high voltage breakers including: 6.9 KV switchgears, SUS breakers and MCC breakers. Can also do breaker cross-ties for maintenance
- On time to work and make good relief for the crew on shift
- Competent using computers including: Microsoft word, Excel and company related software
- Able to communicate clearly over the radio and in area logs.
- Experienced in start up and shutdown down tagging procedures.
- Experienced in restoring critical system equipment after an outage.
Auxiliary 'B' operator
IPSC
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted in operation of plant equipment including: Limestone preparation, sludge conditioning, bottom ash, outside rounds, water treatment and assisted in operation of AQCS systems.
- Operated and maintained coal, sludge and limestone conveying systems. Operated limestone ball mills.
- In depth knowledge of water treatment systems.
- Able to safely follow lockout-tagout procedures.
- Able to safely rack in and out high voltage breakers.
- Able to use basic lab equipment to get weights and measurements.
- Served on plants voluntary fire department and Hazmat team.
- Able to work safely around dangerous chemicals such as Chlorine and Hydrogen.
- Know how to read and access MSD information.
- Can operate equipment such as: backhoe, skid-steer, forklift, tellahandler, snowplow and boom-lift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT05.2014
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
Delta, UT05.2005
Skills
- Can operate heavy equipment
- Able to safely operate & maintain complex systems & equipment
- Safely follow lock-out and tag-out procedures
- Able to accurately and quickly troubleshoot problems with equipment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good Leadership and people skills
- On time, good relief
- Basic lab skills
- First aid trained and certified
- Fire brigade training
- Competent at using Maximo for creating detailed work orders and work order tracking
- Experienced unit operator with cold and hot restart experience
- Three way communication with load dispatcher
- Proficient with operating DCS systems
Timeline
Unit Operator
IPSC
07.2022 - Current
Auxiliary 'A' operator
IPSC
08.2019 - 07.2022
Auxiliary 'B' operator
IPSC
04.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education
Southern Utah University
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
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