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MARIO ARCHER

Newark,DE

Summary

Power Operations Professional with 15 years of experience in combined cycle operations and power plant chemistry. Expertise in optimizing unit performance through collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Chemistry teams. Proven track record in maintaining operational continuity and safety under pressure. Skilled in machinery operation, plant monitoring, and routine maintenance to ensure efficient energy production.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Power Plant Control Room Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Executed start-up, dispatch, and shutdown of combined cycle plant to ensure grid stability.
  • Isolated equipment for maintenance requests, enhancing repair efficiency.
  • Coordinated inter-departmental efforts during planned outages and system upgrades.
  • Managed multiple tasks within required time frames to optimize operations.
  • Ensured compliance with safety procedures, security protocols, and environmental regulations.
  • Accurately documented activities, incidents, and logged system parameters.
  • Responded to alarms and emergencies according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with Process Development Engineer to develop standard operating procedure (SOP) documents.

Combined Cycle Plant Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
11.2010 - 08.2024
  • Operated and monitored the Combined Cycle plant and auxiliaries for optimal performance.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and routine tasks on combined cycle equipment.
  • Maintained accurate logs of system operations and documented changes or malfunctions.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, including high pressure alarms and unexpected outages.
  • Analyzed control panel data to identify abnormalities in system performance.
  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures at the facility.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop plans for enhancing efficiency at the plant.
  • Ensured adherence to safety and environmental policies during all operations.

Water Treatment Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
06.2005 - 11.2010
  • Produced and maintained a supply of filtered, demineralized, and electrodeionized water for operations.
  • Operated water treatment plant alongside pneumatic systems and auxiliary equipment.
  • Monitored operational parameters to generate work requests for defects in equipment.
  • Conducted quantitative analysis using conductivity and pH probes; adjusted chemical feeds accordingly.
  • Troubleshot processing equipment issues, including pumps and valves, to ensure optimal performance.
  • Managed inventory of chemicals and consumables to maintain adequate supply for production.
  • Handled and disposed of waste generated from production; maintained cleanliness during and after batch production..

Aero-Fuel Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
03.2005 - 06.2007
  • Ensured that Combustion turbines were always in a state of readiness while offline.
  • Start-up, synchronized, adjusted generator loading, and shut down gas turbines at the request of the generation system operator.
  • Monitored and logged the readings of all gauges and other instruments for all Gas Turbines connected to the power grid and took appropriate action when there is a significant variation.
  • Carried out preventive maintenance on Gas Turbines and their auxiliaries (pumps, air compressors, filters, cooling fans etc).
  • Managed the fuel inventory for the entire Bogue Power Station.
  • Prepared reports on total fuel usage as well as data analysis.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Power

University of Technology Jamaica
05.2012

Skills

  • Gas turbine operation and maintenance
  • Industrial firefighting
  • Ultrasound monitoring
  • Reverse osmosis chemical cleaning
  • Power plant operations
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Lockout/tagout procedures
  • Water treatment processes
  • Power plant chemistry
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Customer service excellence
  • Vibration analysis (Cat 1)
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

· Troubleshot and solved a back pressure issue the heatless regenerative air dryer system at Bogue Power Station.

· Troubleshot, solved and wrote a proposal for the underperformance of the Zeolite Softeners at Bogue Power Station.

· Made a proposal to modify the Brine maker system to prevent overflow of brine salt solution which was accepted and implemented at Bogue Power Station.

· Reviewed the design of the chemical clean support system for a two pass Reverse Osmosis plant. Made recommendations to improve said system which was accepted and implemented at Bogue Power Station.

· Reviewed the design of the chemical clean support system for a three stage reverse osmosis plant. Made recommendations to improve said system which was accepted and implemented at Bogue Power Station.

· Implemented reverse osmosis cleaning at Bogue Power Station

Certification

  • Vibration Analyst Cat 1

Timeline

Power Plant Control Room Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
08.2024 - 01.2025

Combined Cycle Plant Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
11.2010 - 08.2024

Water Treatment Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
06.2005 - 11.2010

Aero-Fuel Operator

JAMAICA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
03.2005 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Power

University of Technology Jamaica

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