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Tanner Orton

Summary

Experienced with plant machinery and operational process. Knowledge in Ormat binary plant and geothermal well and pump processes. Knowledge in trending plant data and creating reports on plant performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Operator

Cyrq Energy Thermo No.1
02.2016 - Current
  • Operate and maintain ORMAT geothermal power plant.
  • Performed daily readings and inspections of 4 geothermal production wells and 5 injection wells.
  • Performed daily inspections of the ormat unit, cooling tower, and chemicals,
  • Involved in preventative maintenance program on all equipment in the plant.
  • Involved in plant safety procedures. (writing JSA's, LOTO, writing SMP's, involved in PSM and PHA)
  • Reading one line diagrams and P&ID drawings.
  • Welding/fabricating spool pieces, flanges, etc. on geo pipelines and injection lines.

Farming

Orton Farms
04.2003 - Current
  • Operator heavy equipment to harvest alfalfa hay including, tractors, telehandler, swather, semi truck/trailer.
  • Maintain farm equipment, service heavy equipment, and irrigation system.

Apprentice Electrician

Barney Bros Electric
07.2013 - 02.2016
  • Residential, commercial and industrial electrical work.
  • Electrical trouble shooting skills.
  • Installation of electrical equipment in residential and commercial sites.

Repairs and Maintenance

Southern Utah University
05.2010 - 05.2013
  • Worked in the maintenance/construction department.
  • Involved in concrete pouring/finishing, office/classroom remodel, drywall work, framing, etc.
  • General maintenance on all buildings at SUU.

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship -

Southwest Applied Technology College
Cedar City, UT
04-2017

Advanced Welding Program -

Southwest Applied Technology College
Cedar City, UT
05-2012

Skills

  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety procedures
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Forklift operation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • SCADA operations
  • Equipment operation
  • Documentation and reporting

Timeline

Plant Operator

Cyrq Energy Thermo No.1
02.2016 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

Barney Bros Electric
07.2013 - 02.2016

Repairs and Maintenance

Southern Utah University
05.2010 - 05.2013

Farming

Orton Farms
04.2003 - Current

Electrical Apprenticeship -

Southwest Applied Technology College

Advanced Welding Program -

Southwest Applied Technology College
Tanner Orton