Joseph M. Skaggs
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Executed plant field operations, heavy equipment operation, and lockout-tagout protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Coal process operator
Searles Valley Minerals
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated proficiency in understanding and operating various fuel equipment and systems.
- Receiving coal from mines via railcars, transferring it to storage, and then reclaiming it for power plant use.
- Operation of heavy equipment such as front end loader for fuel distribution and reclamation, bobcat for road way clearing/clean up and forklift for lubrication transfer to coal portal reclamer.
Coal Barn Trainee
CONTINENTAL LABOR
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Successfully completed the 18-workbook Coal Barn Trainee - C program, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of fuel equipment and operation.
- Passed the 6-month Coal Barn Trainee - B test with a perfect score, earning further evaluation for the 12-month test.
- Achieved a 100% pass rate on the 12-month Coal Barn Trainee - A test, securing an opportunity for 18-month testing.
- Gained hands-on experience with coal handling testing and field training for Coal Barn DCS systems, conveyors, and safety procedures.
- Actively participated in learning and applying knowledge from the 18-workbook series.
- SVM Argus power plant coal barn NUS Training for coal receiving, storing and transporting to Boiler Silos.
Plant Operations / Maintenance Mechanic
A/C Power Ace Operations Cogeneration
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Plant P.M’s-preventative maintenance.
- Fabric filtration compartment maintenance.
- Ash removal.
- Plant System shutdowns and start ups.
- Drag link conveyor maintenance.
- Power Plant Boiler Water treatment.
Maintenance Contractor
T.U.V/BRAHMA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted welders with pipe fitting and weld preparation
- Performed refractory work
- Participated in plant maintenance
CONTRACTOR
SIZEMORE CONSTRUCTION
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted mechanics and welders with maintenance tasks throughout the Searles Valley.
- Worked with concrete, heavy equipment, and performed general maintenance and plant systems training.
Contractor
R.B.S. (VALLEY WIDE CONSTRUCTION)
01.2009 - 01.2010
- SVM Maintenance Contractor – Welder
- Assist welders with pipe fitting, and perform preparation work for welds.
- SVM Maintenance Contractor – Maintenance
- Assist the SVM Maintenance groups with equipment repairs, pipelines repairs, and lubrication.
- SVM Shipping Department Contractor
- Perform general clean-up around the conveying systems, and dump bins using a forklift in designated areas.
S.B. Construction – Contractor
Shawn Barker Construction
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Vacuum Truck Operator & Heavy Equipment Specialist
- Proficiently operated vacuum trucks for various projects within Searles Valley Mineral facilities.
- Gained Skills in handling heavy equipment, including backhoes, forklifts, and skid-steers.
Technical Office Support Services
- T.O.S.S. – GENERAL CONTRACTOR / LEAD
- RIDGECREST, CA | 2001-2008
- Experience: Participating in startups and shutdowns A/C Power Ace Operations Cogeneration Project, Trona Ca from 2002 to 2008
- Assisting welders during the SVM Argus Utilities shutdowns
- Performing refractory work inside SVM boiler 26
- Painting and sandblasting at the SVM Trona paint yard
- Replacing compartment filters on the SVM Argus fabric filter
Education
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Cerro Coso Community College
01.2019
G.E.D - undefined
chaffy adult school
01.2009
Skills
- Assisted in supervising equipment repairs and promoting maintenance practices Applied problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues Managed multiple tasks under pressure while adhering to safety protocols Communicated effectively in both oral and written formats Coordinated contractor schedules and supervised work tasks as needed Operated heavy machinery including front end loader, bobcat, and forklift Conducted atmospheric testing and followed lockout/tagout procedures Completed confined space training
- Process control
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Equipment operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Safety procedures
- Control room operations
- Safe equipment operation
- Production logging
- Mechanical aptitude
- Maintenance
- Cooling tower experience
- Punctual and dependable
- Strong work ethic
- Forklift operation
- OSHA guidelines
- Conveyor system operation
- Standard operating procedures
Timeline
Coal process operator
Searles Valley Minerals
01.2022 - 01.2024
Coal Barn Trainee
CONTINENTAL LABOR
01.2018 - 01.2022
Plant Operations / Maintenance Mechanic
A/C Power Ace Operations Cogeneration
01.2013 - 01.2017
Maintenance Contractor
T.U.V/BRAHMA
01.2011 - 01.2012
CONTRACTOR
SIZEMORE CONSTRUCTION
01.2010 - 01.2011
Contractor
R.B.S. (VALLEY WIDE CONSTRUCTION)
01.2009 - 01.2010
S.B. Construction – Contractor
Shawn Barker Construction
01.2008 - 01.2009
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Cerro Coso Community College
G.E.D - undefined
chaffy adult school