James Sitka
447 Rosewood Dr La Vernia,TX
Summary
Highly proficient contractor services manager with 12 years experience at CPS Energy, including coal yard operations and most recently contractor services, with a knack for problem-solving, communication, networking, and teamwork. Seeking to utilize knowledge, skills and past experience for the position of Labor Relations Manager.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Services Manager
CPS Energy
02.2023 - Current
- Managed contractor support for several business units within power generation, including: OWS Sommers, Rio Nogales, coal yard, and the Corpus Christi/Laredo plants
- Organized contractor support for outages (forced and planned)
- Collaborated with CPS Energy craft employees for scope development for contractor work
- Contributed to plant LE and accruals meetings
- Tracked outage expenditures and yearly contractor budget for each business unit
- Oversaw scope and timeline of contractor work and intervened when necessary from start to finish
- Utilized Microsoft Office and Teams daily essential job functions
Coal Control Room Operator
CPS Energy
07.2015 - 02.2023
- Oversaw and coordinated the handling of solid fuels for power plant.
- Navigated and problem solved during emergency situations.
- Actively worked with management during meetings to develop and/or improve practices.
- Operated the DCS system for the coal yard, including troubleshooting and trending issues with equipment.
- Maintained knowledge of Standard Operating Procedure and Emergency Operating Procedure for the coal yard.
Coal Yard Operator
CPS Energy
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Operated heavy machinery for movement of coal and special projects.
- Performed daily equipment checks
- Created work order notifications in SAP
Education
Trainings/Certifications
CPS Energy
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies
South Plains College
06.2011
Skills
- Proficient use with SAP
- Microsoft Office/Teams
- Leadership
- Teamwork and conflict management
Timeline
Contractor Services Manager
CPS Energy
02.2023 - Current
Coal Control Room Operator
CPS Energy
07.2015 - 02.2023
Coal Yard Operator
CPS Energy
01.2012 - 07.2015
Trainings/Certifications
CPS Energy
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies
South Plains College
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