Wayne Petersen
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Experienced in supervising industrial process control operations while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Proven track record in coordinating team activities and conducting equipment maintenance to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Battelle Energy Alliance
Idaho Falls, Idaho
11.2015 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated team schedules and managed shift assignments effectively.
- Facilitated communication between shifts to ensure smooth transitions.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Evaluated employee performance, delivering individualized feedback and praise.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Handled emergency situations with composure and in accordance with company guidelines.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
HVAC Technician
Utah Data Center
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Maintained HVAC systems for optimal performance in data center environments.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Replaced worn out filters at regular intervals to improve air quality inside the premises.
Control room operator/Field operator
Solid Carbon Products
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Operated fluidized bed reactor technology on the R&D floor, managing console operations and monitoring processes.
- Acquired knowledge of filtration systems, heat exchangers, and separators to support operational effectiveness.
- Gained experience with various filtration systems, heat exchangers, and separators, enhancing operational knowledge.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures and updated P&IDs to improve process clarity and compliance.
Plant Shift Manager (CAMDS Maintenance Supervisor)
URS EG&G, Defense Materials, Inc.
Stockton, Utah
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Planned and supervised maintenance activities, including plant closure, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration programs, and modifications to plant system configurations, ensuring operational readiness.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with Operations and Engineering, ensuring compliance with procedures for plant operations and maintenance, supporting seamless operational integration.
- Managed twenty personnel, planning and scheduling resources for operations, maintenance, and construction to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
Water Services Lead for Ultra Pure Water/Industrial Waste Systems
URS Washington Division at the IMFT Facility
Lehi, Utah
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Contributed to start-up and commissioning of UPW/IW Systems at IMFT Facility, ensuring operational readiness.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for operating and maintaining ultra-pure water and industrial waste systems, emphasizing safety protocols and compliance with specifications.
- Supervised fourteen full-time operators, streamlining daily task execution and workflow.
- Coordinated work with client, contractors and in house/fabrication employees.
- Work Order Planning, scheduling and coordination.
- Operated control consoles in order to respond to system alarms and out of service conditions events and problems.
Operations Supervisor
URS EG&G Defense Materials, Inc.
Stockton, Utah
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Oversaw team of twelve operators, coordinating tasks to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed work order and implemented preventative maintenance plans within Maximo system to ensure system reliability.
- Supervised daily operations of plant utilities, pollution abatement, and BRA/RHA systems to maintain compliance and operational integrity.
Plant Operator
URS EG&G Defense Materials, Inc.
Stockton, Utah
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Monitored, operated, and adjusted plant utilities and pollution abatement systems for chemical weapon demilitarization processes, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Monitored, operated, and adjusted auxiliary and support systems to maintain optimal temperature, flow, level, and pressure for safe system operations.
- Implemented lockout/tagout procedures, enhancing environmental and safety compliance across operations.
- Obtained certification as a Utilities, Pollution Abatement, and Brine Reduction Operator.
Education
Certified Utilities/Pollution Abatement & BRA RHA Operator - Extensive training in plant operations
CDTF
Edgewood, MarylandSkills
- Shift scheduling
- Safety regulations
- Crisis management
- Performance assessment
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment upkeep
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Utilities/Pollution Abatement & BRA RHA Operator
- Lockout/Tagout
- Environmental and Safety compliance
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Battelle Energy Alliance
11.2015 - Current
HVAC Technician
Utah Data Center
04.2015 - 11.2015
Control room operator/Field operator
Solid Carbon Products
01.2012 - 03.2015
Plant Shift Manager (CAMDS Maintenance Supervisor)
URS EG&G, Defense Materials, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
Water Services Lead for Ultra Pure Water/Industrial Waste Systems
URS Washington Division at the IMFT Facility
01.2006 - 01.2009
Operations Supervisor
URS EG&G Defense Materials, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2006
Plant Operator
URS EG&G Defense Materials, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1997
Certified Utilities/Pollution Abatement & BRA RHA Operator - Extensive training in plant operations
CDTF