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Work History
Education
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Travay Chatman

Katy,TX

Summary

At an intermediate level, performs tasks by operating, either manually or remotely, and other equipment associated with the operation of a generating station. Monitors, performs schedule's minor repairs as needed on power plant equipment. This position utilizes knowledge and experience in own discipline but is still building higher-level knowledge and skills. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Operator II

LCRA
La Grange, TX
09.2022 - Current

Conducts inspections to service equipment; observes, corrects, and reports abnormal conditions to the
control room.
Operates moving equipment to handle ash, and byproducts at a coal-fired power plant.
Isolates and tags out all equipment for maintenance in assigned area, according to plant operating and
clearance procedures.
Monitors and operates all equipment in assigned area according to written or verbal instructions,
guidelines, and equipment specifications.
Completes and submits to immediate supervisor accurate and legible logs and reports as required.
Assists maintenance and instrumentation & control departments during unit outages. Performs
predictive maintenance on equipment as scheduled.

Power Plant Operator

CLECO
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Accountable for granting equipment clearances and hot work permits for the purpose of equipment
  • Coordinates activities with contractors and outside service personnel to complete unit outages, equipment installation, modifications and repairs
  • Monitors availability of proper amounts of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, log sheets, and other materials/supplies necessary to maintain unit
  • Observes operation of burner ignition; manually operates this equipment when necessary
  • Safely operates auxiliary equipment such as soot blowers, igniters, and lime feed systems
  • Safely operates fly ash equipment, coal feeders, and vibrators, unplugs coal pipes, bunkers and feeders
  • Inspects furnaces for condition of fire, amount of slag in various furnace areas; reports slagging conditions to proper operating personnel; utilizes water and air lances as necessary
  • Inspects steam generators and related duct, breaching, valves, piping and headers for evidence of leakage of steam, air, gas, water, oil, or dust and reports conditions to proper operating personnel.

Operator Loader

SNF Flopam
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Operate and troubleshoot the problem with the packaging equipment
  • Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include but not limited to, communication boards, standard work documents, quality visuals
  • Accurately log and retain data such as Log Sheet, Weight Sheet, and/or Blend Sheet
  • Operate forklift and conduct forklift inspections
  • Ensure that the finished product is packaged and labeled correctly
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Identify and understand the properties and hazards of chemicals
  • Demonstrate the capability to meet or exceed established production rates and standards
  • Comply with all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Education

Associate - Occupational Studies | Process Technology

ITI Technical College, Baton Rouge, LA
02.2021

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Lockout and Tag-out Processes
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • SAP
  • MAXIMO
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Power plant operation
  • P&ID Drawings
  • Electrical Equipment

Timeline

Process Operator II - LCRA
09.2022 - Current
Power Plant Operator - CLECO
09.2021 - 09.2022
Operator Loader - SNF Flopam
06.2020 - 12.2020
ITI Technical College - Associate, Occupational Studies | Process Technology
Travay Chatman