Engineer Power Plant

Derrick T. Thompson

** ****** ****

Savannah, GA 31419

Phone: 678-***-****

***********@*******.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

o Certified engineer with more than 25 years experience of water treatment systems

o Expert in filtration processes of water such as mixed media filters, gravity rapid sand, and

anthracite filtration

o Highly adept at identifying problems and initiating immediate corrective actions to

maintain adequate production

o Proficient knowledge of individual and combined effects of chemical and compounds

used in filtration procedures

EDUCATION

Woodhaven High School (1979)

Certified Boiler Operator

Retired Navy Machinist Mate

EMPLOYMENT

May 2010 – Present

Fort Stewart – Hinesville, GA

Stationary Engineer

DUTIES: Administers the operation, maintenance and repair of distribution systems to ensure

smooth and continuous operations for multiple heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, water and

electricity units. Systematically perform operational checks to include preparation for state

inspection and certification. Produces daily, weekly and monthly reports of the systems

operations to include operational production, fuel consumption, water testing and treatments.

Responsible for optimizing energy usage while devising new strategies of efficiencies.

November 2005- May 2010

The Georgia Aquarium - Atlanta, GA

Senior Team Specialist, Life Support Operator (Pump Technician)

DUTIES: Perform various checks, tests, adjustments, and troubleshooting tasks to determine the

need for and the performance of repair and operation work. Operation of settling tanks, filter

beds, surge pumps, hydro chlorinators, phosphate feeders, soda ash and dry lime feeders, lime

solution tanks, and similar types of equipment. Regularly make rounds of the areas where the

machinery and equipment are located, reading gauges and meters, making needed adjustments,

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Taking and recording readings. Able to maintain acceptable water quality standards and record

the treatments according to established methods and regulations. Able to perform water

treatment tests to check turbidity, and fluoride and chloride content. Experienced using ethyl

meters and pH meters to take water measurements. Capable of adding silicates and chemical

agents such as chlorine, fluoride, and manganese into water systems of large fish tanks.

Familiarity with the location of all booster stations, pumps, valves, and corresponding gauges

and the purpose and capacity of each to maintain prescribed water levels.

In addition to minor maintenance of plant equipment and accomplish minor repairs and

maintenance such as adjusting packing glands, repacking valves, replacing valves, basic gauges,

replacing gaskets, bearings, piping, pump motors, and replacing packing.

2000-2005

Sea World - San Diego, CA

Lead Pump Mechanic

DUTIES: As the operator in charge responsibilities include adjusting and regulate a variety of

automatic or manually controlled auxiliary equipment to insure maximum operating efficiency of

water quality systems of large fish tanks. Thorough knowledge utility systems and the

requirements needed to locate problems and initiate immediate corrective action to maintain

adequate power distribution. The operators regularly make rounds of the areas where the

machinery and equipment are located, reading gauges and meters, making needed adjustments,

taking and recording readings, and performing other related duties such as conducting chemical

tests, and adding chemicals, lubricants, and water. Able to interpret water chemistry reports and

results and make recommendations for corrections as needed. Knowledgeable in the use of (Life

Support Systems) LSS control systems to monitor and record LSS system operation .As the

operator in charge responsible for relaying instructions to the next shift operator to include

problems encountered and the action taken to correct them.

1980-2000

United States Navy

Machinist Mate First Class

DUTIES: Military experience in Steam Plant Propulsion and Power Plant Operation of military

ships. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of

heavy duty engine systems, assemblies, and parts, including such major systems as diesel, multi-

fuel, and gasoline engines, including supercharged and turbocharged engines; turbine engines;

automatic and manual transmissions and gear reduction systems, including those with torque

converters, planetary gears, and power take offs; drive line assemblies including differentials,

power dividers, and dual speed axles; electrical and electronic systems and accessories, including

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ignition systems, charging and starting systems, and wiring and lighting systems; carbureted and

fuel injection systems; and emission control systems. Worked hands on with heating surfaces,

combustion chambers, and the various heat circulating methods, and have a working knowledge

of pneumatics, electricity, and basic electronics to locate faults in temperature controls and

control devices such as damper motors, mixing valves, and modulating motors. Extensive

understanding of shop mathematics to compute fuel consumption rates, heat generating units,

and air to fuel ratios and conversions exchanges.

HONORS/AWARDS

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Commander Amphibious Grout Three Commendation (twice)

Kuwait Liberation Medal

Four Good Conduct Awards

Meritorious Unit Commendation

Letter of Commendation

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