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John Gilbreth

Owasso,Oklahoma

Summary

Experienced frontline supervisor with a decade of power plant operations and background as a Marine Corps Veteran. Skilled in leading teams to achieve operational excellence, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Proven track record of managing resources and optimizing processes to drive productivity and efficiency. Dedicated professional with strong work ethic and commitment to delivering results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Energy Production Supervisor/ Operations Specialist- NES 1&2

American Electric Power, AEP
Oologah, OK
01.2022 - Current
  • Supervise the work of direct reports in executing plant operation responsibilities to achieve efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the plant and its equipment. Monitor operating crews’ costs and find reasons for and mitigate variances. Maintain and ensure safe working conditions, use of proper tools, equipment, protective clothing, and devices. Created and kept plant freezing weather preparedness plan following SPP and NERC regulations. Oversee and supervise safety training of assigned employees. Supervise, coordinate, plan and/or direct plant operation activities, which includes inspection and analysis of equipment, capital improvements, various energy production programs, and/or staffing requirements. Coordinate plans for energy production activities during plant outages including development of workflow charts and critical paths, as well as analyze and oversee material and equipment requisitions. Track O&M budget. Create and track Spreadsheets for equipment forced outage rate..

Station Operator

American Electric Power, AEP
Oologah, OK
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Develop and update plant operating procedures to enhance safety and efficiency.
  • Oversaw operation of GE MS7001FA turbines feeding a Westinghouse 170-Megawatt steam turbine generator.
  • Managed 460-Megawatt GE Supercritical Steam Turbine Generator
  • Oversaw energy production processes at Step Up.

Assistant Station Operator/ Equipment Operator

American Electric Power, AEP
Oologah, OK
10.2016 - 03.2021
  • Supported Station Operator in ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
  • Monitored and operated plant auxiliary equipment, including Turbine, Generator, and related systems.
  • Located instruments and equipment valves using plant drawings.
  • Managed water quality systems, including service water, demineralizer systems, and chemical instrumentation.
  • Oversaw operations of demineralized water treatment system.

Coal Handler

American Electric Power, AEP
Oologah, OK
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Ensured optimal performance of heavy equipment through regular maintenance.
  • Handled heavy machinery and coal handling equipment including coal load out stacker and rail car dumper.
  • Engaged in lean projects focused on optimizing shop tools, parts inventory, and storage solutions.

Education

General Education -

Wellington High School
Wellington, KS

No Degree - Business Administration

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Planning and coordination
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Project management
  • Operations coordination
  • Frontline Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Implemented ESOMS software for lockout tag out permit system
  • Frontline leadership training
  • Marine Corps Corporals course
  • Lockout Tagout permit coordinator
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop Histrocial EFORd to track Unit forced outage rates and Equipment availability factor.

Timeline

Energy Production Supervisor/ Operations Specialist- NES 1&2

American Electric Power, AEP
01.2022 - Current

Station Operator

American Electric Power, AEP
03.2021 - 12.2023

Assistant Station Operator/ Equipment Operator

American Electric Power, AEP
10.2016 - 03.2021

Coal Handler

American Electric Power, AEP
07.2015 - 10.2016

General Education -

Wellington High School

No Degree - Business Administration

Tulsa Community College
John Gilbreth