Power Plant Maintenance
Resume:
Cory Schnell
Mandan, ND *****
August 8, 2013
Dear Human Resources:
I am writing in response to your advertisement on your website for your current
opening for a plant operator. After reading your job description, I am confident that
my skills and my passion for technology are a perfect match for this position.
I would bring to your company a broad range of skills, including:
• Self-motivated hard worker with a good attitude
• Strong technical and mechanical skills
• Great understanding of chemistry and math
• Extensive communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly
I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. If you
have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone
at 701-***-**** or by e-mail at ********@*******.***. I have enclosed my
resume for your review, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Cory Schnell
Enclosure
Cory Schnell
910 1st ST SE
Mandan ND, 58554
Phone: 701-***-****
E-mail: ********@*******.***
Objective: Motivated and reliable worker with process technology education
and plant operations experience seeking a career position in power or
process plant operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of plant equipment:
o Pumps, compressors, valves, vessels, generators, turbines, distillation
columns, cooling towers, boilers, heat exchangers, motors
• Knowledge of print reading:
o PFDs, P&IDs, Block Flow Diagrams, Logic Diagrams
• Knowledge of instrument and control
o Control loops, Process Variables
• Experience:
o Distillation Columns, Boilers, Pumps, Motors, DCS, PLC systems,
Reformers, Valves, Vessels, Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Reboilers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point
WORK EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Great River Energy/Dakota Staffing 9/20/2012 to Present
Contract Maintenance Mechanic, Coal Creek Station
● Maintain mechanical systems in an industrial power plant.
● Read and interpret blueprints, spreadsheets, and vendor manuals.
● Overhaul and repair plant equipment on site.
● Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment.
● Use various rigging and lift equipment to complete tasks.
Rentech Clear Fuels 8/25/11 to 6/14/2012
Plant Operator, Denver CO
• Responsible for operating and monitoring plant equipment in a safe and
efficient matter.
• Perform JSA’s, SOP’s, LOTO procedures, and mechanical work safely.
• Perform daily rounds and readings of process equipment and respond to
changes and upsets in process accordingly. Isolate equipment, trend activity
on Delta V systems, and troubleshoot problems to maintain a steady state.
• Performed multiple startups and shutdowns on Steam methane reformer,
Integrated biomass reformer, TEG, Biomass gasification process, hydrolysis,
hydrogen membranes, amine unit, CAR reactor, FT reactor, and other units.
Great River Energy/Dakota Staffing 3/21/11 to 8/25/11
Contract Maintenance Mechanic, Coal Creek Station
• Maintain Mechanical systems in an industrial power plant.
• Repair and replace plant equipment and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform overhauls and alignments on various motors and pumps.
• Maintain records on scheduled maintenance for plant equipment.
• Work with other mechanics to complete daily work orders safely.
Mike Baumgartner Construction 2006 to 3/21/11
Lead Carpenter
• Work with a variety of hand/power tools, compressors, prints, lift equipment,
and crew members to erect buildings, and install windows/doors.
• OSHA trained and certified, all terrain lift certified, troubleshoot problems
daily, communicate effectively with other companies and crew members.
• Responsible for supervision of job efficiencies, safety, ordering materials,
and coworkers.
Industrial Contractors Incorporated 9/11/10-10/30/10
Laborer
● Worked at Minnkota Power Plant for a two month outage while in college.
● Cleaned various vessels, burners, and other plant equipment.
● Used air/water utility systems and performed good housekeeping.
● Used safety equipment, and also used different types of lift equipment.
● Went through OSHA plant safety courses.
Ingersoll Rand Bobcat 2005 to 2006
Assembly line vacation replacement
• Build and install motors to meet daily quota with other crew members,
worked with multiple hand/power/air tools, and hydraulic lifts.
• Troubleshoot problems and communicate effectively with others daily.
Education
• Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND
AAS degree in Process Plant Technology
Graduated December 2010 with a 3.9 GPA
• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN
Major- Exercise Science 1 year 2004-2005
Mandan High School, Mandan, ND
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Graduated 2003
REFERENCES
ED RAMIREZ
Title: Gas Plant Operations
Company: DCP Midstream
Telephone: 720-***-****
TIM NOTTESTAD
Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Company: Great River Energy, Coal Creek Station
Telephone: 701-***-****
E-mail: **********@********.***
DWIGHT HANSON
Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Company: Great River Energy, Coal Creek Station
Telephone: 701-***-****
LARRY FITTERER
Title: Fuel Systems Operator
Company: Great River Energy, Coal Creek Station
Telephone: 701-***-****
KYLE GRADIN
Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Company: Great River Energy, Coal Creek Station
Telephone: 701-***-****
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