Timothy Phillips
Riverview,FL
Summary
Dynamic Combined Cycle Specialist with extensive experience at Tampa Electric while excelling in optimizing plant efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability in routine maintenance and team collaboration, enhancing operational readiness and reducing downtime. Skilled in valve maintenance and problem-solving, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Combined Cycle Specialist
Tampa Electric
Tampa, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained overall safe work environments with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Frequently inspected production areas to verify proper equipment operation.
- Led training sessions for new hires on systems, processes, and safety measures.
Fuel Equipment Operator Stevedore
Tampa Electric
Apollo Beach, FL
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment on a regular basis using advanced skill.
- Ensured safe working environment while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Contributed to project completion while skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize work processes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Barge Operator
Tampa Electric
Apollo Beach, FL
04.2007 - 11.2016
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during operations, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Trained new operators on barge handling techniques and emergency procedures, improving team competency.
- Led initiatives to streamline operations, resulting in reduced downtime and improved service delivery efficiency.
Payloader Operator
Tampa Electric
Apollo Beach, FL
11.2000 - 2007
- Operated heavy machinery to support power generation processes efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and ensuring timely maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve productivity.
Coal Handler
Tampa Electric
Apollo Beach, FL
01.1997 - 2000
Education
High School Diploma -
EAST BAY High School
Riverview, FL1993
Skills
- Routine maintenance
- Control room operations
- Valve maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Steam generation
- Plant safety
- System monitoring
- Waste disposal
- Alarm management
- Environmental monitoring
- Equipment inspection
- Fuel handling
- Regulatory requirements
- Load adjustments
- Turbine operations
- Power plant operations
- Plant efficiency
- Voltage regulation
- Teamwork
- Pump operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Industrial safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety reporting
- Forklift operation
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Combined Cycle Specialist
Tampa Electric
11.2020 - Current
Fuel Equipment Operator Stevedore
Tampa Electric
11.2016 - 11.2020
Barge Operator
Tampa Electric
04.2007 - 11.2016
Payloader Operator
Tampa Electric
11.2000 - 2007
Coal Handler
Tampa Electric
01.1997 - 2000
High School Diploma -
EAST BAY High School