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Joshua Jones

Joshua Jones

Rochester

Summary

Professional operator with strong expertise in managing and maintaining industrial equipment. Adept at ensuring optimal performance and safety standards, with consistent focus on precision and efficiency. Reliable team player who adapts easily to changing operational needs, demonstrating strong commitment to collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, system monitoring, and process optimization, bringing proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Combustion Turbine Journeyman Operator/ Control Room Operator

PacifiCorp
07.2012 - Current
  • I oversee the daily operations, monitoring and maintenance of a 2x1 natural gas combined cycle 520MW facility. Chehalis Power has two G.E. 7F-A gas turbines, Alstom steam turbine, and an air-cooled condenser. I am familiar with ABB S+, Mark V, Ovation, and Alstom control systems. I am familiar with writing, implementing and updating standard operating procedures. I perform and review daily plant chemistry and logs. In addition, I order, offload, and track all plant chemicals and inert gasses. I have extensive experience with our Lock Out Tag Out program including assisting in the design for the forms that our plant uses. I am active member of both the safety and environmental committees. I have completed the written and oral board qualifications as a Control Room Operator and Auxiliary Operator. As the current plant chemist, I have created chemistry spreadsheets and designed new tracking systems for better trending. I am currently working on a new valve identification program to work in conjunction with our Lockout Tag Out program. I have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PIE. I have completed the Leavitt Stand-Up End Control Truck and Telehandler/Variable Reach Rough Terrain Forklift training as a Level 1 Operator. I have also completed G.E. EX2100e Excitation Maintenance training.

Operator Tech II/ Water Treatment Operator

Calpine
12.2010 - 07.2012
  • I was responsible for monitoring and controlling all demineralization, HRSG, CT, STG, aux boiler chemistry, and daily rounds. I also assisted in turbine, steam turbine, and auxiliary boiler startups and shutdowns. I monitored and controlled all multi-media filter cleanings, Cat-Ion, An-Ion, and mixed bed regenerations. In addition, I maintained 1,000,000 gallons per day of demineralization water, 600 KPH of superheated steam, and 120mw to host. I assisted in opening and closing all 435kv, 138kv, 4160v, 480, and 120v breakers and switches. I offloaded and ordered all plant chemicals, performed daily plant maintenance, and plant rounds. I completed control room and water treatment operator qualifications as required by the company, and was a member of the plant safety committee.

Operator Tech I/ Zero Liquid Discharge Plant Operator

Calpine
10.2008 - 12.2010
  • I maintained and controlled all water chemistry at the zero liquid discharge facility. My duties included monitoring R.O. systems, evaporators, clarifiers, mixed beds, daily operations, and maintenance. I handled the transfer of bulk chemicals, performed chemical analysis, and monitored the chemical control system, cooling tower, and condensate systems. In addition, I monitored equipment status utilizing instruments, gauges, and meters. I maintained operating logs, chemistry logs, and handled inert gases (N2, O2, acetylene, H2, CO2). I also performed some mechanical maintenance tasks such as inspections, troubleshooting, and removal/repair of plant equipment. I assisted in the development of standard operating procedures, operated heavy equipment such as man lifts, front loaders, and forklifts. I also assisted in plant housekeeping duties, warehouse spare parts, consumables storage handling, and inventory. I assisted with plant security and monitoring. In addition, I completed ZLD operator and all safety qualification training as required by the company.

Store Manager

Brakes Plus
02.2004 - 10.2008
  • I managed a profitable store with a safe and efficient crew. I was in charge of weekly payroll, hiring new employees, and shop inventory. I oversaw a crew of six mechanics, and two service writers. I occasionally worked as a mechanic to increase profitability and productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Englewood High School
Englewood, Colorado

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Staff training and development
  • Adaptability to change
  • Safety protocols adherence
  • Personal protective equipment use
  • CNC programming
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Hydraulic systems proficiency
  • Precision measurement
  • Electrical systems
  • Machine operation expertise
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Machine guarding
  • Quality control analysis
  • Environmental compliance
  • Computer-aided design
  • Energy conservation
  • Total productive maintenance
  • Industrial safety regulations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Hand and power tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Loading and unloading
  • Inspections and reviews
  • Machine operation
  • CNC machine operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Heavy lifting
  • Materials handling
  • Safety compliance
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Tool operation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Plant safety
  • Data entry
  • Forklift operation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Equipment operation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Chemical handling
  • Continuous improvement
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Facility maintenance
  • Deadline adherence
  • Maintenance and repair
  • CNC set up
  • Teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop safety spreadsheets that have been adapted fleet wide.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop Control Room Operator equipment reference materials and quick conversions for daily and emergency use.
  • Started a small business building custom designs with a CNC, Laser engraving and lathe machines.
  • In the final steps to receiving my Private Pilot License

Timeline

Combustion Turbine Journeyman Operator/ Control Room Operator

PacifiCorp
07.2012 - Current

Operator Tech II/ Water Treatment Operator

Calpine
12.2010 - 07.2012

Operator Tech I/ Zero Liquid Discharge Plant Operator

Calpine
10.2008 - 12.2010

Store Manager

Brakes Plus
02.2004 - 10.2008

High School Diploma -

Englewood High School

Training

Qualification programs through both of the power generation companies which includes sitting in front of a board for both an oral and written exams.