James Reedal
Three Forks,MT
Summary
Experienced Hydro Operator with a strong focus on control room operations, mechanical maintenance, and plant safety. Proven ability to train junior staff and proactively identify maintenance needs.
Overview
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1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydro Operator Maintenance Journeyman
State of Montana DNRC
Toston, MT
06.2017 - Current
- Operate and maintain plant to ensure efficient power generation using HMI and SCADA system. Perform shutdown and startups as necessary
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
- Train junior operators on equipment handling and emergency response techniques.
- Respond to the plant at all hours if necessary, with ability to be on call for a week or more at a time. Also due to limited staffing, keeping my personal schedule pliable for plant needs.
- Operate equipment, i.e. backhoe, excavator, manlifts, TRCM, site cranes, etc. Proficient in all hand tools.
- Monitor water flow levels to optimize resource allocation and prevent system failures.
- Maintain pond level with regards to FERC regulations. Perform EAP calldowns, attend EAP tabletops
- Able to read and understand plant documents, blueprints, and manuals.
General Foreman/Superintendent
MidMountain Contractors
Bellevue, WA
07.2006 - 06.2017
- Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Coordinated resources and schedules to optimize workflow and minimize delays.
- Implemented process improvements, increasing efficiency in project execution and resource management.
- Supervised subcontractors and vendors, ensuring quality standards were consistently met on-site.
- Performed job safety analysis on a daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
Carpenter Foreman/Lead Carpenter
RCI/Parsons
Sumner, WA
06.1997 - 07.2006
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
- Coordinated work schedules and resource allocation to optimize team productivity and project timelines.
- Trained apprentices in carpentry techniques, safety protocols, and tool usage to enhance skill levels.
Education
No Degree - Associated Arts
Green River Community College
Auburn, WAHigh School Diploma -
Tahoma High School
Maple Valley, WA06-1993
Skills
- Control room operations
- Mechanical maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Plant safety
- Record keeping
- Blueprint reading
- Self-motivated
- Leadership skills
Certification
Current certifications include CPR, Fall Protection,and Confined Space.
Expired certifications include Rigging, forklifts, aerial lifts, 100 Ton hydraulic crane, LOTO, and many more.
Timeline
Hydro Operator Maintenance Journeyman
State of Montana DNRC
06.2017 - Current
General Foreman/Superintendent
MidMountain Contractors
07.2006 - 06.2017
Carpenter Foreman/Lead Carpenter
RCI/Parsons
06.1997 - 07.2006
No Degree - Associated Arts
Green River Community College
High School Diploma -
Tahoma High School