Jay Brinkman
French Lick ,IN
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
AES Indiana
Petersburg, Indiana
09.2022 - Current
- Support daily staffing coverage to keep workforce adequate.
- Report updates to power marketing of unit and operating changes.
- Resolve equipment failure to reduce power interruptions.
- Call in support staff when needed.
- Create work notifications and work orders as needed.
- Ensure units are running within environmental standards.
Power Plant Operator
AES Indiana
Petersburg, Indiana
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Monitored AES Indiana control room indicators and generating unit conditions.
- Adjusted boiler, turbine, and auxiliary equipment controls during normal plant operations.
- Inspected equipment for leaks, alarms, and unsafe operating conditions.
- Performed lockout/tagout procedures before maintenance and repair work.
- Recorded readings, logs, and shift reports for plant operations.
- Followed AES Indiana safety rules and environmental compliance procedures.
- Responded to alarms and plant emergencies using established operating procedures.
- Performed daily inspections of all power plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as high pressure alarms or shut downs due to unexpected outages.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Monitored gas and steam pressure levels to ensure optimal performance of the facility's systems.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures at the facility.
- Reported incidents or hazardous conditions to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Maintained accurate records of system operations and documented any changes in operating conditions or malfunctions in logs.
Part time operator
Sun Energy
Dale, IN
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Supported Sun Energy as part-time equipment operator, filling coverage gaps on day and night shifts, including scheduled shifts and short-notice call-ins within 1 to 2 hours.
- Assisted with shift coverage and equipment operation as needed to help keep work moving.
Operator
United Minerals Inc.
Huntingburg, Indiana
03.1996 - 05.2013
- Operated equipment at UMI and assisted with wash plant and river dock work.
- Ran dozers, trucks, water truck, excavators, and end loaders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast Dubois High School
Dubois, IN05-1993
Skills
- Shift supervision
- Staffing coordination
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Plant operations
- Power reporting
- Safety compliance
- Shift handover
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Problem-solving
- Clear communication
Timeline
Part time operator
Sun Energy
11.2022 - 09.2024
Shift Leader
AES Indiana
09.2022 - Current
Power Plant Operator
AES Indiana
05.2013 - 09.2022
Operator
United Minerals Inc.
03.1996 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Northeast Dubois High School