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Sean Liddle

Spring Grove,PA

Summary

Competent Plant Operator with success in accurately preserving excellent operations in a Power plant for quality. Accomplished in carefully monitoring day-to-day facility operations, recording accurate data, and maintaining numerous equipment. Focused on safety when completing preventive maintenance, performing repairs and adjusting settings.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Control Room Operator

Reworld
12.2022 - Current
  • Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Tested fire protection systems and emergency backup equipment to detect and fix faults.
  • Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
  • Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
  • Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
  • Operated control panels to regulate turbine load and maintain proper steam temperature and pressure.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
  • Aligned boiler pressure and steam system operations with optimal levels.
  • Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
  • Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
  • Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Covanta Energy Corporation
08.2016 - 12.2022
  • Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts and slakers on a regular basis.
  • Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
  • Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
  • Read and followed standard operating procedures.
  • Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Adjusted Reverse Osmosis System for 50 to 110 gpm
  • Responsible for Sludge Remove
  • Auxiliary Operator Qualified
  • Back Plant Operator Qualified
  • Crane Operator Qualified
  • Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
  • Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.

Auxiliary Operator

Covanta Energy Corporation
04.2007 - 08.2016
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts and slakers on a regular basis.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
  • Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Back Plant Operator Qualified
  • Crane Operator Qualified

Plant Operator

AES Ironwood
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
  • Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
  • Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
  • Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Responsible for Sludge Remove
  • Control Room Operator Training

Gas Turbine Technical Engineer Mechanical

United States Navy
05.1995 - 01.2001
  • 2nd Class Petty Officer
  • Served on USS Carr and USS Samuel B. Roberts
  • Leading Petty Officer for the Oil Lab Division
  • Leader of the Fuel/Oil Spill Response Team
  • Responsible for fuel/oil analysis, transfer and tracking of inventory
  • Maintain and repair of pollution abatement equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

Delcastle Technical High School
Wilmington, DE

PA DEP Water System Certification

ASME QRO Provisional Certification
Bainbridge, PA
2016

Siemens Westinghouse TXP Training
Orlando, FL
2004

US Navy Advanced Mechanics C School
Chicago, IL
1999

US Navy Fuel Analysis School
Norfolk, VA
1999

US Navy Gas Turbine A School
Norfolk, VA
1997

Skills

  • PA DEP Water Certification
  • Data entry
  • System monitoring
  • QRO Provisional Certification
  • Sample collecting
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Water distribution
  • Documentation skills
  • Analyzing water quality
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Control Room Operator

Reworld
12.2022 - Current

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Covanta Energy Corporation
08.2016 - 12.2022

Auxiliary Operator

Covanta Energy Corporation
04.2007 - 08.2016

Plant Operator

AES Ironwood
01.2001 - 01.2007

Gas Turbine Technical Engineer Mechanical

United States Navy
05.1995 - 01.2001

High School Diploma -

Delcastle Technical High School

PA DEP Water System Certification

ASME QRO Provisional Certification

Siemens Westinghouse TXP Training

US Navy Advanced Mechanics C School

US Navy Fuel Analysis School

US Navy Gas Turbine A School
Sean Liddle