Johnathan McCall
Caruthersville,Missouri
Summary
Eager and dedicated worker. Easily reads and understands blueprints, technical documentation, and job orders. Knowledgeable about production processes in steel industry mill processes and quick to adapt to changing requirements. Knowledgeable and experience with power Plant fundamentals, steam cycle, and boiler operations. Can identify and trouble shoot pumps, valves, and equipment. I believe preventative maintenance is key to longevity. Almost all failures and trips could have been avoided with proper knowledge and action. Safety-oriented, reliable, and hardworking. Skilled team player with strong background in production based environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. President of safety committee for an extended time at previous employer.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Operator
NRG Plum Point Energy Station
Osceola, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections to enhance safety standards.
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Enhanced power plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting control systems for optimal performance.
- Increased system reliability by performing routine preventive maintenance on all equipment, minimizing unexpected failures and disruptions.
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing workplace hazards.
- Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts when encountering complex issues during plant operations, applying critical thinking skills to identify root causes quickly and implement effective solutions promptly.
- Reduced downtime through meticulous maintenance of key equipment, ensuring smooth operations and minimal disruption.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
Reaction/Extraction Operator
Actagro/Nutrien
Osceola, AR
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
Operator cut-off
Atlas tube Zekelman Industries
Blytheville, Arkansas
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Set up saw and done changeover at the Mill and sizing station on every size change.
- Kept documentation of every blade change and greased all equipment regularly.
- Communicated with co-workers via radio to keep mill running effeciently.
- Made adjustments to sizing stands every gauge change, changed stencil, and adjusted speed accordingly.
- Calibrated and used micrometers at every gauge and size change to ensure we were inside all specifications for the pipe we were running.
- Read Rolling reports and entered cut schedule into computer daily.
- Adjusted settings to maintain optimal safety and production efficiency.
- Verified completed work against standards and implemented proactive improvements to meet compliance requirements.
- Completed root cause analysis and used effective troubleshooting abilities to trace faults.
- Finished Mill runs and cleaned equipment to meet maintenance standards.
- Monitored cutoff and sizing equipment continuously to spot and correct any operational issues.
- Operated Saw and Sizing in line with strict safety and production guidelines.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain comprehensive oversight of Mill operations.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Completed basic repairs to restore performance of malfunctioning machine.
- Read and understood the production orders to complete accurate work and minimize wasted resources.
- Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow.
- Entered rework data into M.E.S. to effectively monitor and track production activities.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain minimum level of production errors.
Machine Operator
American Railcar Industries
Kennet, Missouri
05.2011 - 08.2018
- I was capable of setting up and operating at above production in 17 of the 22 machines in the plant.
- I was always on time and rarely missed work!
- I excelled on every machine i operated and made it a personal goal to try to beat my weekly production from the week before.
- I always try to help other operators and show them better ways of setting up and operating machines.
- Was able to read and sometimes correct blueprints.
- Read and understood specifications to understand job requirements.
- Kept machinery clean and operating efficiently to consistently meet production targets.
- Complied fully with safety requirements to protect personnel and company assets.
- Performed necessary start-up and break-down activities at each shift's beginning and end.
- Read and understood the production orders to complete accurate work and minimize wasted resources.
- Moved products to the next station for further processing or packaging.
- Completed basic repairs to restore performance of malfunctioning machine.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to remove safety hazards and maintain minimum level of production errors.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
Bartender Supervisor
Lonewolf bar and casino
Caruthersville, Missouri
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Taught myself to flip bottles and made sure every customer had a good time.
- Would schedule and hire bands and dj's for entertainment.
- Monitored open bar tabs, closed out bills for departing patrons, and processed cash and credit transactions.
- Maintained updated knowledge of cocktail, wine, and beer menus and memorized all in-house recipes to create cocktails aligned with company standards.
- Requested identification to verify patrons are of legal drinking age.
- Answered beverage questions and recommended potential choices according to patron preferences.
- Trained new bartenders in all aspects of the job, including customer service, use of equipment, drink preparation, and upselling techniques.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to process food orders for bar patrons, and fulfill drink orders for dining room server needs.
- Checked IDs to ensure that the customers were of legal drinking age.
- Greeted patrons seated at bar, provided menus, and memorized or recorded drink and food orders.
- Conducted weekly and monthly inventories to assure an adequate supply of liquor, ice, cups, and other necessities.
- Spoke to customers and recommended specials to build rapport, retention, and customer loyalty.
- Worked with management to develop and implement scheduled bar maintenance.
Senior Waiter
Neil's bar-b-que
Dyersburg, Tennessee
10.2004 - 05.2008
- Trained new employees
- Checked on all tables including my own.
- Followed all health and safety guidelines and corrected any issues that was ever in violation.
- Assisted in food preparation and ensured dining room was ready for service.
- Cleared and reset tables after each course and at conclusion of every meal.
- Relayed orders to kitchen staff and served courses.
- Presented menu selections and answered questions politely.
- Took orders from patrons for food or beverages.
- Collected payments from customers.
- Fostered fun atmosphere and family-style work environment.
- Reset tables between customers by removing used dishes, wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments.
- Checked with customers to ensure satisfaction and correct any issues.
- Answered customer menu questions and offered suggestions based on individual preferences.
- Transported food products, cleaned tables and counters, and stocked dining room supplies.
- Upheld high sanitation and safety standards while delivering and serving food.
- Took orders, made drinks and cleaned tables after guests' departures.
Little Pizza Heaven
Caruthersville, Missouri
03.2001 - 08.2003
- Prepared and cooked pizzas and sandwiches.
- Cleaned followed all health and safety guidelines.
- Loaded and unloaded items for delivery to and from vehicle.
- Tracked and maintained records for mileage, fuel usage, and delivery information.
- Delivered items within reasonable time by traveling most direct route.
- Addressed customer complaints, proactively seeking resolution to promote repeat business.
- Followed prescribed routes and time schedules to meet 100% on-time delivery.
- Increased customer service by reviewing orders before delivery to determine that they were complete and properly invoiced.
- Turned in receipts and money received from deliveries.
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
Education
Physics, Chemistry, economics, statistics, etc
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MissouriAssociate of Arts - Economics, marketing, statistics, chemistry, physics, etc
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, Arkansas05.2006
High School Diploma - Physics, astronomy, chemistry, marketing, etc.
Caruthersville High School
Caruthersville, Missouri05.2003
Skills
- Calibrate and read Micrometers
- Knowledge of PowerPlant Fundamentals
- Understand flow paths, valve line ups, etc
- Knowledge of steam cycle and cooling tower operations
- Wide knowledge of Mill Operations
- Forklift certified
- Specifications interpretation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Very good with numbers
- Prioritization
- Research
- Customer Service
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
- Motivation
- Parts inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Certified in word, excel, access, and PowerPoint
- Extremely good with scheduling
- Strong aptitude with statistics and analysing data
Timeline
Power Plant Operator
NRG Plum Point Energy Station
10.2023 - Current
Reaction/Extraction Operator
Actagro/Nutrien
09.2021 - 10.2023
Operator cut-off
Atlas tube Zekelman Industries
08.2018 - 09.2021
Machine Operator
American Railcar Industries
05.2011 - 08.2018
Bartender Supervisor
Lonewolf bar and casino
05.2008 - 04.2011
Senior Waiter
Neil's bar-b-que
10.2004 - 05.2008
Little Pizza Heaven
03.2001 - 08.2003
Physics, Chemistry, economics, statistics, etc
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Arts - Economics, marketing, statistics, chemistry, physics, etc
Arkansas Northeastern College
High School Diploma - Physics, astronomy, chemistry, marketing, etc.
Caruthersville High School