Matthew White

• Managed critical situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
• Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
• Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
• Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.

• Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to Shift Foreman.
• Instituted positive work environment through effective inquiry response, delivery of constructive feedback and professional engagement.
• Examined Power Plant equipment and reported back to shift foreman of any irregularities in plant process.
• Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
• Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
• Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
• 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.
• Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.

In my experience at the University of Nebraska Kearney as a Boiler/Chiller operator, the skills I obtained were learning the in's and out's of how a boiler system works and operates. I also performed routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on them which consisted of boiler shutdown and startup, lock out tag out process, taking apart the boiler to clean the tubes, and reassembling the boiler for normal operations. I developed an understanding of how basic HVAC systems work and worked closely with the maintenance techs in servicing pumps and steam systems. As part of my everyday work at UNK, we pulled samples and ran tests on all the closed loop systems and cooling towing systems to make sure that the chemistry of the water met the right standards according to its specific demands.

•Learn all areas of the ethanol process including: cook, distillation, evaporation, dryers, thermo oxidizer, centrifuges, grain system, and water treatment.

•Learn and operate DCS (computer control system) for the plant.

•Collect samples and do the necessary tests to ensure consistent and quality product and record results.

•Monitor and make adjustments on the (DCS) computer according to the results of the samples and to keep within parameters and record changes.

•Work closely with maintenance and inform them of any mechanical problems.

•Communicate with the Laboratory and learn testing procedures including but not limited to yeast counts, microwave analyzer, HPLC, and the GC.

• Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
• Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
• Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
• Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
• Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
• Inspected machinery and equipment to determine functionality and performance.

• Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
• Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
• Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
• Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
• Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
• Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
• Picked and packed order items.
• Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.

This was my summer job before transitioning into the United States Air Force. My responsibilities were to maintain landscape and grounds of Aurora NE cemetery. In this job I learned how to operate heavy machinery including skid steers, back hoes, and industrial size mowers.