Richard Presco Jr
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
Salt River Project
09.2014 - Current
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Tracked and analyzed reports to determine needed improvements.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Safely, and efficiently monitor and operate all associated power block equipment, thru start-up, normal operations, shut-downs, and casualty control.
- Operations consisted of steam drum boilers, simple cycle 501D's and LM 6000 CT's
- Operation of water facility, chemical testing, analysis, and controls.
- Assumed upgraded shift foreman responsibilities when no supervision on site.
- Actively participating in onsite plant safety team and initiatives, specifically VPP.
Control Room Operator
NRG Energy, Inc.
02.2007 - 06.2014
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
- Tested fire protection systems and emergency backup equipment to detect and fix faults.
- Operated control panels to regulate turbine load and maintain proper steam temperature and pressure.
- Tracked and recorded status of operational systems using applicable journals, [Type] and control system tools.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
- Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Operated coal fired steam drums, simple cycle 501 D's, and V84.3
- Working knowledge of CEMS.
- Industrial waste water treatment on-site.
Owner Operator Small Business
Rich's Cakes And Cookies
05.1994 - 12.2010
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Personally responsible for the introduction of "Daisy Cakes" into NE PA to approximately 800 retailers from Scranton to Philadelphia. Having established 4 different routes and selling them off to new area representative.
Owner/Operator
Rich's Waste Management
05.1994 - 12.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Large Animal Science (Pre-Vet.)
Delaware Valley College of Science & Agriculture
Doylestown, PA05.1999
No Degree - Power Plant Operations
Penn Forest School
Scranton, PA05.2010
Skills
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Maintenance Requirements
- Risk Mitigation
- Commander Assistance
- Troubleshoot Service Issues
- Personnel Scheduling
- Operations Understanding
- Modeling and Simulation
- Operations Coordination
Additional Information
Active church participant.
-Leading a weekly small group of approximately 30 people.
-Head coach of 2 soccer teams for the past 14 seasons.
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Salt River Project
09.2014 - Current
Control Room Operator
NRG Energy, Inc.
02.2007 - 06.2014
Owner Operator Small Business
Rich's Cakes And Cookies
05.1994 - 12.2010
Owner/Operator
Rich's Waste Management
05.1994 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Large Animal Science (Pre-Vet.)
Delaware Valley College of Science & Agriculture
No Degree - Power Plant Operations
Penn Forest School