Stacy Brackin

Sr. Operator with extensive expertise in industrial plant operations and maintenance, specializing in natural gas systems. Over 24 years of experience in process control, gas compression, and instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Demonstrates strong skills in equipment maintenance, safety procedures, and electrical systems, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate with PG&E for optimal gas flow and system efficiency.
• Implement safety procedures ensuring reliable operations.
• Train team members on equipment handling and maintenance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and address operational anomalies.
• Enhance energy efficiency through strategic equipment management.
• Streamline gas compression operations through advanced system monitoring, implementing preventive maintenance protocols, and optimizing equipment performance for enhanced reliability.
• Coordinate daily gas nominations with PG&E control, managing critical operations including withdrawals, injections, and compression while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Drive operational excellence through comprehensive equipment management, developing standardized procedures for maintenance, lockout/tagout, and startup/shutdown sequences.
• Lead operator qualification programs and mentor team members while maintaining rigorous safety standards and emergency response protocols.
• Spearhead system optimization initiatives, implementing efficient operating configurations and troubleshooting protocols that enhance facility performance.
• Managed mechanical equipment operations for PG&E, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Conducted field calibrations and electrical maintenance, enhancing system reliability.
• Developed new cooling and wastewater systems, improving efficiency and compliance.
• Prepared maintenance work orders and initiated purchase orders for spare parts.
• Conducted air pollution tests, generating reports for government compliance.
• Engineered and optimized operations of complex power generation systems including gas turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery units, ensuring reliable power supply to PG&E.
• Performed precision calibrations of critical instruments including Fisher control valves, BTU analyzers, and flow meters while maintaining DCS programming for ABB mod 300.
• Managed preventive maintenance programs and compliance testing, generating comprehensive reports for regulatory agencies while maintaining environmental standards.
• Supervised LM5000 gas turbine operations and VM 600 vibration monitoring systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of power generation equipment.
• Led comprehensive preventive maintenance initiatives for power generation equipment, reducing downtime and ensuring continuous power supply to utility partners.
• Streamlined mechanical equipment operations through systematic monitoring and optimization of gas turbines, steam systems, and heat recovery units.