Shaun Yazzie
Control Room Operator
Burney,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Control Room Operator with solid background in overseeing control room operations of a 31 megawatt biomass power plant. An operator offering professional background in safety regulations and occupational health standards, ready to learn and grow in safety-focused environment. Along with field experience operating and maintaining plant equipment to ensure efficient functioning as well as a heavy equipment background.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Churches Chicken
Kayenta
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed cash and card transactions to complete customer purchases with cash register.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Housekeeping practices.
- Food Handling.
Utility Operator
Burney Forest Products
Burney, CA
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Transport wood waste from storage areas to feed conveyors and transporting wood waste to storage areas from an outside truck dump.
- Streamlined communication among team members with clear and concise task assignments for efficient daily
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and maintain technical expertise in utility operations management techniques.
- Enhanced safety procedures by conducting regular inspections of utility systems and reporting any concerns or issues.
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Supported plant operations with quick response times to address any utility-related emergencies or shutdowns.
- Fuel and service equipment by monitoring fluid levels, blowing out radiator, engine air filter and grease fittings regularly,
- Monitor the inside truck dump and fuel conveyors.
Plant Equipment Operator
Burney Forest Products
Burney, CA
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with teammates to identify areas of concern in plant operations.
- Reduced downtime by promptly addressing equipment malfunctions and coordinating repairs with maintenance team.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, updating team members on best practices for safe equipment handling and operation.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment operation, enabling data-driven decision making for future process optimizations.
- Upheld environmental regulations during daily activities through careful waste disposal practices.
- Optimized plant operations by continually monitoring and adjusting equipment settings for peak performance.
- Increased plant output by thoroughly understanding operating procedures and effectively troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Demonstrated flexibility by quickly adapting to changing production schedules or priorities as required by business needs.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, resulting in a decrease of workplace accidents and incidents.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes accordingly.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
Control Room Operator
Burney Forest Products
Burney, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
- Ability to perform start up of boiler, steam turbine and generator along with emergency / planned shut downs of plant equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
- Reduced response times for emergencies by closely monitoring alerts and coordinating swift action among team members.
- Helped to maintain a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among control room staff.
- Maintained high levels of safety in the workplace through diligent observation and strict adherence to protocols.
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Increased plant performance by continually refining operating procedures based on real-time data analysis.
- Operated control panels to regulate turbine load and maintain proper steam temperature and pressure.
- Initiated pump and delivery schedule changes, monitored tank inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures for maximum equipment capacity.
- Monitored equipment chemical levels through basic water chemistry to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Strengthened hazard prevention through effective lockout/tag-out practices.
- Modified approach to meet operational needs.
- Analyzed emissions trends to support adherence to established limits.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
Education
Many Farms High School
Many Farms, AZ05.2023
Skills
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Essential Lockout-Tagout Awareness
- Understanding Confined Spaces
- First Aid Training
- Cooperative Teamwork
- Effective Multitasking
- Production Support
- Sustainable Waste Practices
- Conveyor System Troubleshooting
- Fuel Transfer Operations
- Customer Transaction Management
- Understanding of Housekeeping Practices
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Burney Forest Products
07.2025 - Current
Plant Equipment Operator
Burney Forest Products
03.2025 - 07.2025
Utility Operator
Burney Forest Products
10.2023 - 03.2025
Cashier
Churches Chicken
07.2023 - 09.2023
Many Farms High School