Ryan Paradis
Wellington,ME
Summary
Demonstrated success in conducting operations, documenting and reporting data, operating heavy equipment, and researching improvement opportunities. Well-versed in scheduling and carrying out preventive maintenance procedures. Reliable, hardworking, and adaptive employee who works safely with others to complete and learn tasks given.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Plant Operator
George's River Energy
Searsmont, ME
05.2023 - Current
- Operated a horizontal combustor and boiler capable of 95,000 lbs. of steam per hour by utilizing biomass fuel.
- Operated a 16 stage Siemens Energy steam turbine capable of producing 8.5 MW.
- Trained current co-workers and interns with various tasks such as: daily rounds, water chemistry tests and dosages, and operated heavy equipment.
- Worked with plant managers to develop modifications to the previous grate cooling system.
Boiler Operator
Penobscot Energy Recovery Co.
Orrington, ME
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated and maintained two vertical boilers capable of 266,800 lbs. of steam per hour by utilizing refuse derived fuel.
- Effectively performed various tasks with co-workers to provide electricity to the grid by applying former knowledge from education.
Machinist
Hardwood Products Co
Guilford, ME
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated milling machines, lathes, and tig welders to produce equipment for the production of COVID-19 swabs.
- Wired control panels for equipment.
- Completed inventory on available stock of hardware.
- Gained hands-on experience with strict safety culture and applied it to my efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Power Engineering Technology
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME01-2023
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Inspection
- System monitoring
- Reliability
Certification
- Third Class Stationary Steam Engineer. (Issued: 05/13/2024).
- Forklift Operator Certification. (Issued: 05/24/2023).
- Valid Maine Drivers License. (Issued: 04/20/2023).
- Medical and Drug Screening. (Last Conducted: 04/17/2023).
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification. (Issued: 06/30/2022).
- Basic Firefighting Training Certification. (Issued: 07/12/2021).
Timeline
Power Plant Operator
George's River Energy
05.2023 - Current
Boiler Operator
Penobscot Energy Recovery Co.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Machinist
Hardwood Products Co
03.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Power Engineering Technology
Maine Maritime Academy
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