Steve Gill
Plant Operator
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented professional seeking a full-time position, offering a strong work ethic and a diverse skill set developed through extensive education and hands-on experience. Background in music and network engineering, complemented by specialized training in supervisory roles and safety regulations, provides a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise. Proficient in equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with a solid understanding of OSHA and EPA standards, ensures readiness to tackle challenges in various environments. Committed to delivering high-quality results while working independently or as part of a team, with proven agility in decision-making and task prioritization.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Enumerator
U.S. CENSUS TAKER
01.2010
- Took census of uncounted home occupants throughout the Tucson area
- Continued follow-up repeat visits to occupant that refused to respond through the year
Plant Operator
WATSON COGENERATION COMPANY
01.1987
- Supplies steam and electrical needs for ARCO Products Refinery — excess to southern California Edison
- Instrumental in commissioning and start-up of 385 MW Steam and Power Plant
- Maintained operations — (four tri-fuel GE 7001EA combustion turbine/generator sets with 4 Vogt HRSGs with SCRs and duct firing, two Turbodyne steam turbine/generator sets, Merox gas conditioning systems, Hot Lime Water Softeners, and Honeywell TDC3000 D
Utility Plant Operator
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER
03.2024 - 04.2026
- Supplies steam, electricity, hot water, RO water and de-ionized water, and climate control to Tucson Medical Center.
- Operated in all areas of the plant, water wells, and hospital
- Did minor maintenance of plant equipment and in the hospital.
- Performed preventive maintenance in plant and in the hospital
Material Handler
REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Load product from conveyor onto pallets
- Used pallet jack to move pallets of product to shipping station
- Troubleshoot production line as necessary to maintain smooth operation of process
Flow Team member
TARGET
04.2011 - 06.2018
- Worked with truck unload team, moved stock to the floor and stocked shelves
- Worked soft lines, back room, hard lines and groceries
- Worked the floor helping customers
Cable Technician
METRO CABLE
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Install Comcast cable to homes In the Tucson area
- Run cable from nearest pole or vault to house and installed cable box at house
- Run cabling through house to all TV and computers needed and install set top boxes and modems
- Set up TVs and networks as necessary
- Troubleshooting to homes as required
Operations Supervisor
MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE
01.1989 - 01.2004
- Supervised operational activities to ensure meeting all steam and electrical generation requirements
- Responsible for all safety onsite, including researching, approving, and issuing all safe work clearances
- Performed administrative functions associated with operations, and helped in plant as needed. Some of these functions included:
- 1. Updating ASBUILTs to plant drawings for all system modifications on site. Including P&IDs, and Electrical 1-line and 3-line drawings
- 2. Maintained budget and maintenance for all Operations vehicles on site.
- 3. Purchased and maintained all analytical instruments used by operations on site, such as gas analyzers and explosive meters.
- 4. Updated Procedures for system modifications, and wrote procedures for new systems.
- 5. HAZWOPER Commander for any HAZWOPER incidents on site.
- 6. Maintained and set budget for operations small tools and chemicals used
- 7. Maintained all recorder and controller documents on site, and originated records and archiving on site.
- 8. Budgeted, purchased all onsite phones, and all operations radios and associated equipment.
- 9. Point contact for police and fire department on site.
Senior Plant Operator
MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Instrumental in plant and DCS start-up from control room
- Directed operator activities, including all safe work, including red line prints
- Authored/edited pre-startup procedures and on-going print/procedures reviews
- GE tandem compound steam turbine/generator sets with dual extractions and GE control systems and an ABB Stal Steam turbine/generator set), Westinghouse WDPF and Ovation DPS Systems, and Pyrotronics Fire Control System
Education
Network Engineering
Davenport University, Midland, MI
MidlandSkills
Fieldwork experience
Planning and coordination
Interview techniques
Supervisory skills
Timeline
Utility Plant Operator
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER
03.2024 - 04.2026
Material Handler
REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS
11.2021 - 11.2022
Flow Team member
TARGET
04.2011 - 06.2018
Enumerator
U.S. CENSUS TAKER
01.2010
Cable Technician
METRO CABLE
01.2007 - 01.2008
Operations Supervisor
MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE
01.1989 - 01.2004
Senior Plant Operator
MIDLAND COGENERATION VENTURE
01.1988 - 01.1989
Plant Operator
WATSON COGENERATION COMPANY
01.1987
Network Engineering
Davenport University, Midland, MI