John Porter
LEXINGTON PARK,MD
Summary
Mindful operator promoting 27 years of career experience in power plant sector. Sharp professional showcasing skills in operations and maintenance. Interested in new role with terrific organization that values hard work and dedication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Power Plant Operator
Genon
05.1995 - Current
- Examined stations and plant equipment on daily basis and adjusted monitoring controls to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
- Thoroughly documented all plant activities in daily logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to control room supervisor.
- Determined safety issues related to plant machinery and conducted timely repair work to keep equipment up and running.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Aligned boiler pressure and steam system operations with optimal levels.
- Followed established safety, environmental and procedural policies with all areas of plant operations.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Petroleum Tank Farm Operator
Stuart Petroleum
Piney Point, MD
05.1990 - 04.1995
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maryland State Board of Education
Baltimore Maryland05.1978
Skills
- Safety Precautions
- Steam Boilers
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Production Efficiency
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Power Plant Equipment
- General Housekeeping
- Interpreting Gauges
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safe Work Practices
- Plant Operations Support
- Schematic Diagrams
- Operational Systems
- Completing Quality Inspections
- Environmental Policy
Certification
- Licensed State of Maryland First Grade Engineer - Expires 2023-06-25
- Tow Motor, Skid Steer, and JLG Training - Current
- Theory and practical application of diesel engine mechanics, National Training Systems - July 18, 1990
Additional Information
Participated in Confined Space Rescue and Fire Brigade.
Operate and maintain Flu Gas desulfurization systems.
Operate and maintain Reverse Osmosis systems.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Power Plant Operator
Genon
05.1995 - Current
Petroleum Tank Farm Operator
Stuart Petroleum
05.1990 - 04.1995
High School Diploma -
Maryland State Board of Education
- Licensed State of Maryland First Grade Engineer - Expires 2023-06-25
- Tow Motor, Skid Steer, and JLG Training - Current
- Theory and practical application of diesel engine mechanics, National Training Systems - July 18, 1990
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