Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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SCOTT M. BOSHEARS

Lumberton,Texas
SCOTT M. BOSHEARS

Summary

Experienced Plant Operator with 10 plus years experience in safeguarding quality in a plant. Successful in maintaining a wide range of equipment, keeping detailed records and monitoring daily plant operations. Driven to work efficiently and safely when conducting both routine and non-routine procedures.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

NRG ENERGY

Plant Operator
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Perform daily rounds and checks on all CCGT Units and associated equipment
  • Perform Loto's in accordance with company policies and guidelines
  • Uses process knowledge to troubleshoot problems and determine resolutions within safe operating limits
  • Reads/interprets SOP’s and, P&ID’s, to perform new or unfamiliar tasks
  • Uses standard operating procedures for unit start-up/shut-down activities in conjunction with 3-way communication with the control room operator
  • Assist Control Room Operator with duties, trends, and board operation during start-ups and shutdowns.

NRG ENERGY

Water Lab Operator

Job overview

  • Safely operates process equipment involved with water supply and treatment within the plant
  • Adjusts control instruments (Chemical pumps, valves, and analyzers) in order to maintain proper water chemistry to all trains, cooling towers, and the effluent sump
  • Updates process logbooks with process adjustments made during rounds and after daily samples to monitor process variables
  • Assist Plant Operator with other duties as needed.

ENTERGY CORPORATION

Process Operator/Journeyman Maintenance Operator
02.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Safely operates process equipment such as (Pumps, Compressors, Heaters, Condensers, Boilers, Steam turbines, Transformers, Generators, Cooling Towers, and Force Draft Fans.) Adjusts control instruments, valves, and switches in order to regulate pressure, temperature, and rate of flow
  • Uses process knowledge to troubleshoot problems and determine resolutions within safe operating limits
  • Reads/interprets PFD’s, P&ID’s, and Schematics to perform daily tasks
  • Uses standard operating procedures for unit start-up/shut-down activities
  • Troubleshoots and performs minor maintenance on process equipment as needed
  • Updates process logbooks with process adjustments made and daily readings to monitor process variables
  • Operates the control room under routine and emergency conditions.

VEOLIA

Process Operator
10.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Safely processed and handled various types of bulk chemicals
  • Implemented operating procedures to ensure operational control and product quality
  • Assisted during startups, shutdowns, and outages of process units
  • Prepared process equipment for maintenance repairs, applied lock-out/tag-out, and issued safe work permits
  • Performed maintenance on process equipment such as pumps and valves.

GERDAU STEEL/OPTIMUS STEEL

Process Operator
11.2012 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Operated process and mechanical equipment associated with finishing, packaging, and utility operations
  • Utilized a DCS console and HMI panels to monitor and control the process and mechanical equipment
  • Responsible for taking readings, utilizing plant data/control systems and observing process conditions on a continual basis to ensure good control of the unit
  • Served on the Emergency Rescue Team, trained to respond to high angle, and confined space rescues.

Education

Lamar State College Orange

Some College (No Degree) from Business

Sweetwater Christian School

High School Diploma

Skills

  • Strong Multitasking and Prioritization Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance (ie,NERC, OSHA, DOT, EPA,TCEQ)
  • Process/Workflow Improvement
  • Records and Documentation Management
  • Advanced Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • CCGT Experience
  • Power Generation
  • Chemical Plant Experience
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • DCS-MARK VI Board Operation

Certification

  • Combined Cycle Fundamentals
  • Qualified Electrical Worker
  • Emergency Response Team Certification
  • Forklift/Man-lift Certification

Timeline

Plant Operator

NRG ENERGY
06.2021 - Current

Process Operator/Journeyman Maintenance Operator

ENTERGY CORPORATION
02.2020 - 06.2021

Process Operator

VEOLIA
10.2019 - 02.2020

Process Operator

GERDAU STEEL/OPTIMUS STEEL
11.2012 - 10.2019

Water Lab Operator

NRG ENERGY

Lamar State College Orange

Some College (No Degree) from Business

Sweetwater Christian School

High School Diploma
  • Combined Cycle Fundamentals
  • Qualified Electrical Worker
  • Emergency Response Team Certification
  • Forklift/Man-lift Certification
SCOTT M. BOSHEARS