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Ray Nelson

Lansing,Illinois

Summary

Experienced Power Plant Operator specializing in Power Generation work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating all manner of equipment and using tools to complete all required tasks. Ready to bring 30 years of experience to new position with long term potential.

U.S Navy Machinist Mate, served in U.S. Military during (1983-1993)

Served in Desert Shield

Engine Room Operator,

Propelled Ship,

Air Conditioning and refrigeration,

Flight deck fueler,

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Stationary Engineer

Franciscan Health
Dyer, IN
10.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
  • Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
  • Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems.
  • Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
  • Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
  • Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
  • Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
  • Oversaw quality assurance protocols to optimize designs.
  • Worked with large HVAC systems such as boilers, chillers and furnaces.
  • Maintained compliance with health, safety and environment practices.
  • Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
  • Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
  • Kept facility inspection-ready at all times through proactive housekeeping and close monitoring of daily operations.
  • Developed and implemented improved procedures for [Boiler Room].
  • Read and applied information in specifications to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
  • Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs

Equipment Operator

NRG Waukegan Generating Station
Waukegan, IL
02.2006 - 10.2018
  • Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
  • Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Conducted hydrostatic water testing.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Operated large electric and diesel powered pumps from [4KV] to[13.8KV].
  • Developed deep understanding of regulatory requirements concerning quality, reporting standards, emergency notifications, permit renewals and inspections.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Recorded gas volumes and processed analyzer readings.

Equipment Operator

Foster Wheeler
Robbins, IL
01.1996 - 07.2000
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water quality indicators.
  • RDF Power Plant, maintained boilers, pumps ,turbines, produce electrical energy.
  • Procured water treatment for use in Boiler Rooms.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bremen High School
Midlothian, IL
1976

Skills

  • Proficient in Power Plant Operation
  • Water Chemistry
  • Pump Maintenance
  • Electrical Generation
  • Valve Maintenance
  • Boiler Operations

    • Dependable,

    Reliable,

    Hardworking,

    Team player,

Timeline

Stationary Engineer

Franciscan Health
10.2018 - Current

Equipment Operator

NRG Waukegan Generating Station
02.2006 - 10.2018

Equipment Operator

Foster Wheeler
01.1996 - 07.2000

High School Diploma -

Bremen High School

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