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Michael Beatty

Ridley Park,PA

Summary



Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Technician with 22 years in the power industry, 17 of them in the Electrical/Instrumentation field, including Construction and Maintenance. I have extensive skills in troubleshooting electrical circuits and systems. I enjoy the challenge of finding out why a system doesn't work and the satisfaction of finding the problem and fixing it. This passion even carries over into my free time where I've spent years restoring antique tube radios and other vintage technology. I enjoy working on CEMS equipment and it's become a very strong skillset of mine after working on it for 15 years.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Calpine
04.2007 - Current

Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all I&C systems at the plant. Focus on CEMS systems including daily maintenance, performing quarterly linearities, PM's troubleshooting and repairing Nox, CO, O2 and NH3 slip analyzers. Responsible for maintenance of NH3 monitors throughout the plant. Work on various electrical systems from low voltage up through 4160v, including controls, relay, and distribution gear. Extensive experience troubleshooting in logic system and circuit diagrams. All of these jobs are done working with a LOTO system when necessary.

  • In-depth knowledge working with and repairing the following analyzers: Thermo 42i (Nox), Thermo 48i (CO), Servomex 1440 (O2), Horiba ENDA-E4320L (Nox/CO/O2), and Servomex 2930 laser (NH3 slip). I was involved in upgrading and installation of these analyzers from previous generation units which I also maintained. When necessary I've work with manufacturer techs to troubleshoot these systems. Help train operations department and I&C technicians on the new system.
  • Responsible for working with contractors to upgrade our CEMS DAHS system from GE NetDAHS to Cisco CeDAR DAHS. Self trained how to use CeDAR and worked with our Regional Environmental manager to troubleshoot, document, and work with Cisco to have issues fixed in the new DAHS logic.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • In-depth knowledge and troubleshooting/repair of Bailey INFI90 controls including hardware and logic (Composer, S+).
  • Experience in Siemens TXP and various PLC systems used for water plant and peaking unit control systems.
  • Training of newer I&C Technicians in our shop.
  • Installation of new and upgraded instrumentation.
  • Inspected equipment to detect electrical leaks and other problems.
  • Cleaned and calibrated instruments.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
  • Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs, DCS, and drives to handle changing needs.

Maintenance Operator

Conectiv Energy
04.2003 - 04.2007
  • Responsible for operations, mechanical, and electrical maintenance of 6 gas turbines, 2 steam steam turbines, HRSG's, and related auxiliary systems.

Education

Electrical Occupations Program

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05.2000

Associate of Science - Engineering

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
01.1998

Skills

  • Troubleshooting specialist
  • 120-480VAC and controls wiring
  • Working with Electrical Schematics
  • Skilled at Instrument Fitting (Installation of Tubing, Instrument Tray, Valves and Transmitters)
  • Highly Skilled at Instrumentation (Calibration within 25% Precision of Analog and Digital Transmitters/Valves, Including Hart)
  • Self Motivated and Accustomed to Working With No Supervision
  • Actuators troubleshooting and repair (Fisher, Auma, Argus, Copes-Vulcan, Limitorque)
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Records Compilation and Maintenance
  • Components and Parts Replacement

Accomplishments


  • Developed extensive troubleshooting skills which enable to fix problems quickly and keep the plants reliability numbers high.
  • Been responsible for numerous upgrades in equipment and working with others to get these accomplished successfully.
  • The past 10 years have been responsible for the plant's CEMS systems and making sure we stay compliant with the plant's permits.

Timeline

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Calpine
04.2007 - Current

Maintenance Operator

Conectiv Energy
04.2003 - 04.2007

Electrical Occupations Program

Delaware County Community College

Associate of Science - Engineering

Delaware County Community College
Michael Beatty