John Robinson
West Union,IL
Summary
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 420 MW unit, Babcock & Wilcox steam boiler, General Electric turbine and auxiliary equipment. Directs employees performing plant operating work. Acquires and maintains thorough familiarity of plant operating conditions, equipment changes and best operating instructions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Operator/Shift Supervisor
PIC Group/Alliant Energy
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrates leadership in area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and best operating practices, encouraging safe work behaviors and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe work behaviors.
- Directly participates in development of plant specific goals and objectives. continuously monitors performance against financial and operating goals and communicates such information to employees. Takes appropriate actions to ensure that resources and efforts remain focused on achievement of plant/unit financial and operating goals.
- Leads and drives the establishment, acceptable and implementation of operating policies, procedures and activities that maximize operating results. Assumes responsibility for all activities of plant and plant site. Plans, assigns duties and supervises employees assigned to shift and ensures duties are being performed in accordance with established plant policies and procedures. Coordinates EICs for work as primary authorized employee as needed.
- Leads and drives implementation of process improvements and recommendations with focus on performance of critical processes and systems.
- Ensures strict adherence to corporate values in complying with all environmental, safety and other laws and regulations.
- Ensures that all aspects of plant operations remain in compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
- Operates control equipment to obtain safe and economical operation of boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Operates control board to obtain safe and proper operation of plant and system electrical equipment.
- Receives calls and executes orders from Generation Dispatch Center; keeps complete record of orders, operations and incidents.
- Prepares logs and reports as required.
- Assists in training of employees.
Control Room Operator
PIC Group/Alliant Energy
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Operate control equipment to obtain safe and economical operation of boilers, turbines, and auxiliary equipment.
- Operate switchboard to obtain safe and proper operation of plant and system electrical equipment.
- Receive calls and execute orders from Generation Dispatch Center and maintain complete record of orders, operations, and incidents.
- Perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment, systems, and plant in accordance with approved plant procedures.
- Monitor and record plant operating parameters inside control room; adjust as required to maintain safe and efficient operation of plant.
- Prepare logs and reports as required.
- Upon detecting faulty equipment operation, diagnose cause then take proper action to restore equipment and plant to safe condition.
- Monitor plant air and water emissions and take steps to maintain within acceptable limits. Immediately notify Operations Manager and/or plant management of abnormal situations, including those that may result in violation of regulatory requirements.
- Keep shift supervisor informed of any abnormal or unusual conditions that may occur.
- Perform troubleshooting activities related to plant operating systems.
- Assist in training of employees.
- Direct actions of Auxiliary Operators as required to start-up, operate, shutdown, and respond to abnormal situations from outside control room.
- Provide periodic reports to Operations Manager and/or plant management regarding plant status.
- Identify, troubleshoot, correct, and report on conditions that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety hazards.
- Respond to and report on chemical spills and leaks in accordance with plant emergency response plans.
- Monitor, maintain, and verify proper water treatment systems and boiler chemistry.
- Perform tests on critical safety systems, as directed, including lube oil pumps, turbine valves, turbine system trips, boiler trips and per missives.
- Perform and direct equipment isolation in accordance with plant lockout/tagout procedures.
Control Room Operator
PIC Group/NV Energy
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Responsible for all operational aspects of plant during work shift, including personnel and equipment safety.
- Monitor and operate equipment circuit breakers and switches as required for safe and efficient operation of plant to include opening, locking, and tagging for isolation and maintenance.
- Participate in scheduled safety meetings and training.
- Coordinate with Load Dispatcher to maintain plant performance and output as directed and in accordance with Power Purchase Agreement.
- Perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment, systems, and plant in accordance with approved plant procedures.
- Monitor plant air and water emissions and take steps to maintain within acceptable limits. Immediately notify shift supervisor and/or plant management of abnormal situations, including those that may result in violation of regulatory requirements.
- Direct actions of Auxiliary Operator as required to start-up, operate, shutdown, and respond to abnormal situations from outside control room.
- Monitor, maintain, and verify proper water treatment systems and boiler chemistry.
Control Room Operator
Hoosier Energy
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Acquaints self, at start of assigned shift, with newly issued instructions, equipment conditions and other matters pertaining to plant operation and verifies this report by personal inspection of control room instruments.
- Directs and coordinates necessary steps during normal and emergency operation of all steam generating units, and their auxiliaries, observes details, takes corrective measures and sees that all operating procedures are carried out.
- Prepares and maintains required records and reports, oversees keeping of said logs, takes readings and prepares records.
- Participates in and completes operator training programs; prepares for next level of progression through on-the-job training.
- Works rotating “swing” shift schedule and reports for work in timely and dependable fashion
- Directs and assists in training newly assigned employees, sees that all safety rules and regulations are observed, that first aid practices are carried out and that control room area and equipment is kept clean and orderly condition; directs and coordinates work and work sequence to be performed by auxiliary and utility operators on assigned shift.
- Maintains direct communication with system control center and ensures that plant operation meets their requirement to maintain appropriate channels of communication and cooperation with all power plant personnel; reports to Shift Supervisor all unusual operating conditions likely to affect station equipment, apparatus and component work capacity and reliability; gives complete control room report to operator on relieving work shift.
- Makes recommendations to Shift Supervisor about any practices, procedures, system requirements or improvements in facilitating maintenance schedules, short or long-range plans, and other work efficiencies or cost improvements.
- Acts in exemplary manner; participates in scheduled safety meetings and first-aid classes.
Auxiliary Operator
Hoosier Energy
06.2006 - 01.2017
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Made necessary adjustments to operational equipment in accordance with procedures.
- Completed daily operational logs, forms and reports.
- Input work orders into maintenance management system.
- Instituted positive work environment through effective inquiry response, delivery of constructive feedback and professional engagement.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Studies "In Progress"
Lincoln Trail College
Robinson, ILSkills
- Safe Work Practices
- Teamwork
- Troubleshooting
- Job Knowledge
- Leadership
- Situational Awareness
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Dependable
- Continuous Professional Improvement
- Operator Training/Development
Certification
MARC Training, Employee and Labor Relations
Timeline
Lead Operator/Shift Supervisor
PIC Group/Alliant Energy
01.2023 - Current
Control Room Operator
PIC Group/Alliant Energy
09.2022 - 01.2023
Control Room Operator
PIC Group/NV Energy
07.2022 - 09.2022
Control Room Operator
Hoosier Energy
01.2017 - 07.2022
Auxiliary Operator
Hoosier Energy
06.2006 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Business Studies "In Progress"
Lincoln Trail College
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