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Jason Barber

Waynesburg,PA

Summary

Accomplished Control Room Operator with a proven track record at Hill Top Energy Center, enhancing plant efficiency and safety. Experienced in regulatory compliance, LOTO, Confined Space and Hot work. Have Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration. Skilled in hazardous waste management and emergency response.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Control Room Operator

Hill Top Energy Center
01.2023 - Current


  • Operate plant equipment safely within environmental limits to meet expected output.
  • Collaborated across departments to address interrelated issues affecting productivity or safety at the facility
  • Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts to compliance or operation.
  • Fully support and actively participate in NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of daily logs and other plant records, including electrical output, steam output, emissions, fuel consumption, water consumption, and heat rates.

Power Plant Operator

First Energy
05.2019 - 01.2023
  • Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.
  • Reduced downtime through meticulous maintenance of key equipment, ensuring smooth operations and minimal disruption.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, ensuring all team members are well-prepared to handle crisis situations.
  • Minimized environmental impact through effective waste management strategies and adherence to relevant guidelines.

Chemical Operator

SI Group
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • Vice President of the Steel Workers Union, and worked closely with OSHA, State, and Government officials when violations occurred.
  • Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Dynamic Healthcare Solutions
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Maintain ongoing compliance with State and Government agencies regarding the companies License operating guidelines.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning, providing ongoing education and training for staff members.
  • Facilitated effective communication between interdisciplinary team members, promoting collaborative decision-making processes in patient care planning.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients with terminal respiratory conditions, ensuring a comfortable transition to palliative services when appropriate.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Sanford & Brown Institute
Monroeville, United States
02.2010

Skills

  • Confined Space and Lock out Tag Out Coordinator
  • Emergency Response Team
  • Vice President of Steel Workers Union
  • Licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Control Room Operator
  • Incident Reporting
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Control Room Operator

Hill Top Energy Center
01.2023 - Current

Power Plant Operator

First Energy
05.2019 - 01.2023

Chemical Operator

SI Group
05.2015 - 05.2019

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Dynamic Healthcare Solutions
03.2012 - 03.2015

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Sanford & Brown Institute
Jason Barber