Joel Acevedo

Responsibilities

• Trusted with safe and reliable operation of 4 GE generating units in the past, currently 1 GE unit rated at 200 MW
• Proficient in start-ups, shut-downs, fuel oil burning during cold weather operations, and emergency operations.
• Leadership role over two Control Room Operators and ERT as Incident Commander

Achievements

• Thousands of hours of Control Room experience
• Accident Free since hiring
• Active member of Emergency Response Team as Incident Commander of 6 members
• Transferred to Maddox Station to cross train over Westinghouse and Siemens units during employee shortage
• Successfully trained and operated the system Black Start unit at Maddox Station including the 5-year live training exercise
• Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts to the system as a whole
• Reduced response times for emergencies by closely monitoring alerts and coordinating swift action among team members.
• Helped to maintain a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among control room staff.
• Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
• Supported continuous improvement efforts by participating in regular training sessions and staying current on industry best practices.
• Collaborated across departments to address interrelated issues affecting productivity or safety at Plant X and Maddox Station
• Increased plant performance by continually refining operating procedures based on real-time data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Trusted with safe and reliable operation of 4 GE generating units while Control Room Operator A is absent.
  
• Proficient in start-ups, shut-downs, and emergency operations.
• Trained multiple Control Room Operator B Apprentices in power plant operations including, but not limited to, equipment checking, water chemistry, infrequent operations, problem solving, and safety awareness.
  

Achievements

• Over 900 hours of control room experience
• Accident Free since hiring
• Active member of Emergency Response Team

Responsibilities

• Trained in Control Room Operator B Apprentice program learning power plant fundamentals and various plant duties including but not limited to LOTO procedures, safe and correct start up and shut down of essential pumps and motors, and troubleshooting abnormal conditions.
• Trained in safe handling of plant chemicals and gases
• Trained in safe operation of plant electrical systems and switchgear

Achievements

• Member of Partnership For Safety Committee