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Jeff Pladsen

Hanska,MN

Summary

Accomplished Owner Operator at Wayne Transports, adept in energy management and verbal communication, enhanced power plant efficiency and safety standards at City of New Ulm. Expert in system monitoring and problem-solving, consistently achieving regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level boiler operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Proven skills in coordinating operations, maintaining records and completing daily logs and reports. Experienced in accurately and efficiently managing schedules, inspections and corrective actions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Operator Hazmat Petroleum Transportation

Wayne Transports
10.2019 - 09.2024

-Transport gasoline, diesel, ethanol, jet fuel throughout Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota.

-Maintain all maintenance truck and trailer.

-Maintain and relay all maintenance records to DOT.

-Follow all DOT regulations.

-Carry class A CDL, hazmat and tanker endorsements.

-Operate a electronic log under federal regulations.

Power Plant Operator

City of New Ulm
07.2010 - 06.2019
  • Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
  • Maintain Chief class A license.
  • Monitor all Boiler operations.
  • Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.
  • Improved safety standards by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary modifications to the power plant layout.
  • Ensured accurate record.
  • Achieved consistent regulatory compliance with thorough documentation and reporting of operational activities.
  • Monitored MISO for energy market changes, where the power plant at times had to increase electrical production.

Plant Operator

Poet Biorefining
02.2008 - 06.2010
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Monitored boiler and turbine operations.
  • Conduct hourly testing to insure product specifications.
  • Increased plant efficiency by adjusting equipment settings as needed.
  • Incorporate lean concepts into plant operations for maximum efficiency.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.

Education

Farm Business Management

VoTech
Mankato, MN
10.1992

High School Diploma -

New Ulm Senior High
New Ulm, MN
05.1991

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Routine Maintenance

Outage Planning

Switchgear Operation

Wiring diagrams

Power generation

Control room operations

Safety Procedures

System monitoring

Energy management

Problem-Solving

Certification

-Chief class A Boiler License

-Class A CDL hazmat License

Timeline

Owner Operator Hazmat Petroleum Transportation

Wayne Transports
10.2019 - 09.2024

Power Plant Operator

City of New Ulm
07.2010 - 06.2019

Plant Operator

Poet Biorefining
02.2008 - 06.2010

Farm Business Management

VoTech

High School Diploma -

New Ulm Senior High
Jeff Pladsen