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Michael Cox

Salem,AL

Summary

Driven and proactive individual with a deep understanding of combined cycle power generation, capable of leading a team effectively. I leverage my skills in strategic planning, team development, and process enhancement to support the organization's success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Operations Technician

Southern Power Company
Smiths Station, AL
06.2018 - Current

Responsible for operations and maintenance on three 2x1 combined cycle units.

  • Monitor plant processes and follow plant operating procedures to execute daily operations.
  • Utilized Maximo to plan, order materials, and execute job tasks to include outage scope and PMs.
  • Collaborated in ORB meetings focused on sharing operational strategies, best practices, and issues for Southern Power generation fleet.
  • Effectively served as system owner of multiple systems to include: Condensate, Combustion Turbines (GE 7FA), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Procedures, Simulator
  • Led diverse roles and assessments such as PRB (Project Review Board), Procedures, Super Assessment, and red-line drawing revisions.
  • Served on interview panel for hiring of operations technicians.
  • Successfully provided mentorship to new team members and assisted management with annual operations training.
  • Served as Co-Chair on plant's Safety Committee.
  • Responsible for continuous review and implementing improvements to operating procedures utilizing simulator and operator feedback.

Laboratory Technician III

Columbus Water Works
Columbus, GA
07.2011 - 06.2018
  • Served as team lead to provide direction to fellow team members to comply with EPA and Georgia EPD standards.
  • Responsible for the collection and analysis of 300 drinking and waste water samples every quarter.
  • Maintained QA/QC by performing calibrations on laboratory equipment.
  • Served on Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team.
  • Conducted visits to nearby schools to deliver educational sessions on laboratory equipment and the analysis of drinking water.

CSO Plant Operator

  • Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of 2 Combined Sewage Overflow plants to comply EPA and GA EPD standards.

General Maintenance

Shaw Infrastructure
Ft. Benning, GA
07.2010 - 07.2011
  • Provided support to numerous federal government firing ranges and buildings.
  • Coordinated general maintenance service order tasks to include: electrical troubleshooting in buildings, concrete repairs, basic woodwork, operation of earth moving heavy equipment.
  • Represented the General Maintenance division on the installation's Safety Committee.

Education

High School Diploma -

Smiths Station High School
Smiths Station, AL
05-2005

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Chattahoochee Community College
Phenix City, AL

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Strong Communication
  • Safety-first Mindset
  • Microsoft Applications
  • Plant operations
  • Lockout/tagout procedures
  • Operational procedures
  • Data analysis
  • OIS
  • Ovation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Operations Technician

Southern Power Company
06.2018 - Current

Laboratory Technician III

Columbus Water Works
07.2011 - 06.2018

General Maintenance

Shaw Infrastructure
07.2010 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Smiths Station High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Chattahoochee Community College
Michael Cox