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Thomas Keith Harley

Philpot,Ky

Summary

Effective and motivated team leader with 4+ years of experience and a proven track record of monitoring progress to ensure goal attainment. Adept in developing and implementing strategic and measurable steps to achieve desired operational outcomes. Guided the implementation of strategies designed to achieve planned goals responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a power plant. Lead a team of operations personnel, ensuring the plant meets energy production needs while adhering to safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. This role includes mentoring, performance management, and driving continuous improvement in plant operations and maintenance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for safety, compliance, reliability, and all other aspects of plant operations
  • Provides direction to operational/maintenance personnel
  • Provides leadership for and the development of direct reports in order to embrace a culture of strong fundamentals of operation and maintenance
  • Embraces human performance improvement initiatives
  • Assures that plant operations/maintenance personnel comply with safe work practices and processes, comply with plant procedures, and efficiently and effectively operate and maintain the plant equipment
  • Develops procedures, checklists, and performance measures to monitor process controls to ensure that all operations, maintenance, and regulatory requirements are fulfilled within staff
  • Develops, implements, and maintains a high standard of performance through the use of operational procedures, operations rounds/trending, shift turnover, protection system functionality, water chemistry, system descriptions, maintenance procedures, etc.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external interfaces and key strategic alliance partners
  • Maintains an awareness of the latest industry research and practical application to drive continuous improvement
  • Provides and supports budget/project development and cost control for short range work plans and long-range strategic planning
  • Initiates and provides leadership in respect to contract management/contractor oversight for routine and outage work
  • Evaluates and champions gap closure actions that are consistent with the company's overall business strategy

Power Plant Operator

05.2014 - Current
  • Operates plant equipment to generate enough electrical power to meet demand; regulates flow of power between generating stations and substations.
  • Uses software, tools, and other devices to control and change equipment settings.
  • Monitors plants and dams and coordinates stream flow to meet power demands.
  • Regulates transmission loads, frequencies, and line voltages.
  • Performs preventive and required maintenance and troubleshoots equipment problems; tasks may include testing auto-start features or repacking valves.
  • Inspects turbines, generators, boilers, and other equipment; makes necessary repairs or modifications.
  • Cleans, lubricates, and maintains parts and equipment to prevent failure and degradation.
  • Drafts and maintains documentation related to equipment, rainfall data, and general operating instructions and schedules.
  • Maintains knowledge of plant operation best practices and safety protocols, which may include active participation in refresher and new training coursework.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Control room Operator/Relief Operator

05.2014 - 12.2021
  • Operate unit(s) and associated plant equipment, within limits, for maximum efficiency and output while maintaining environmental compliance and safety.
  • Monitor equipment conditions using all indications available in the control room, on site, and portable test equipment.
  • Diagnose equipment problems, report abnormal conditions to station management, and prepare detailed work requests for plant defects.
  • Inspect plant and equipment and prepare defect reports; ensure maintenance requests are completed to a satisfactory standard; ensure the plant work requests are properly submitted through MIMS or other work management system; assist in planning, organizing, and executing unit outages for inspections, overhauls, repairs and cleaning.
  • Read, interpret, and implement technical information found in manufacturer's and OEM technical manuals, electrical and mechanical P & IDs, and operating and maintenance procedures.
  • Prepare work permits and administer the SAFE Access to Plant, or similar systems, as it applies to the equipment for which the Unit Operator is responsible.
  • Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance the skills required to perform all Unit Operator and Equipment Operator duties and assist in the training of others.
  • Make daily checks to ensure safety and cleanliness of the plant is maintained to a high standard, and ensure Equipment Operators carry out scheduled operational checks.
  • Conduct shift change by fully briefing the incoming Unit Operator and ensure all Equipment Operators assigned to the plant under the control of the Unit Operator fully brief their reliefs.
  • Perform maintenance activities as required in support of the overall maintenance of the plant.
  • Perform disconnect switching and electrical and maintenance operations to place equipment in and out of service.
  • Monitor and, as necessary, perform routine chemical analysis of plant water to determine the chemical constituents and take corrective action to maintain plant quality within prescribed limits as required.
  • Prepare, maintain, and administer procedures and reports related to the operation, monitoring and maintenance of the plant; maintain accurate logs of daily operation, check sheets, change charts and ink recorders.
  • Read, interpret and implement complex technical information such as electrical drawings, manufacture data, and operating and maintenance procedures.
  • Prepare and maintain quality assurance procedures and technical instructions and actively support and participate in the use and continuous development of the quality management system.
  • Assist other classifications as may be required.

Fuels Operator

10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Operate and maintain coal conveyors, rail car dumpers, truck un-loaders, coal crushers, air compressors, coal sampling equipment, pumps, rail engine, large rubber tired and tracked mobile equipment and other equipment and systems for transporting coal, coal ash, scrubber material, and alumina ore.
  • Clean out coal conveyors, ash and coal silos, chutes, freeze crackers, feeders and other coal and material transfer points.
  • Perform housekeeping of coal transfer areas with water hoses, etc.

Housing Maintenance

10.2013 - 05.2014
  • Electrical- perform routine electrical repairs such as: wiring, fuses, fixtures and sockets, and repair/install/service HVAC systems
  • Plumbing- perform routine plumbing repairs such as: replace/repair/service water heaters, clear drain lines, replace broken pipes-worn out washers- gaskets and or faucets- and floats.
  • Carpentry- perform routine carpentry repair such as: kitchen cabinets, window screens/glass, door locks, and plaster/drywall
  • Mechanical- perform routine mechanical repair such as: repair/diagnose all major appliances, operate mower, snow blower, auger, and other needed power tools
  • Pest Control- perform semi-annual and as needed pest control services
  • Other unskilled tasks such as: interior and exterior painting, floor tile installation and repair, interior cleaning, lawn mowing, leaf raking, tree/shrub trimming, debris removal, snow removal, and other landscaping duties.
  • Inventory- identifying, cataloging, and procuring necessary materials used in maintenance operations
  • Basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY
05-2026

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team motivation

Timeline

Team Leader

12.2021 - Current

Fuels Operator

10.2018 - 01.2019

Power Plant Operator

05.2014 - Current

Control room Operator/Relief Operator

05.2014 - 12.2021

Housing Maintenance

10.2013 - 05.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology

Owensboro Community And Technical College

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