Power Plant Operator, Water Treatment Operator, Stationary Engineer
Resume:
Oscar Moreno
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Position Desired: POWER PLANT OPERATOR
Work Experience:
Water Treatment Operator/YOH- Contract
NV Energy – Tracy Complex/GE 1087 MW Combined Cycle
1799 Waltham Way Sparks, NV 89434/775-***-****
05/2017 – 09/2017
- operate the water treatment system that includes the
equalization tank, flocullation tank, lamella clarifier,
ph adjustment, sand filters, sludge holding & conditioning
tanks and filter press
- perform water chemistry tests & adjust chemical feeds as needed
- maintain chemical addition such as acid, caustic, chlorine,
soda ash, magnesium hydroxide & sulfate, t-floc, polymer,
corrosion inhibitor
- refer to MSDS prior to handling of chemicals
- transfer sludge from the clarifier to the sludge tank to the
conditioning tank for sufficient sludge to feed the filter press
- monitor operation of the filter press during filter cake
production and arrange pick-up of waste bin by Waste Management
for landfill dump
- pressure wash filter press plates after use
- monitor the multimedia filtration & reverse osmosis units
during cooling tower blowdown for circ basin conductivity
control & make-up to recovered water tank
- perform chemistry analysis for turbidity, pH, temperature,
conductivity
- check floc settling rate and tank sludge levels
- verify demineralizer and filter dP, backwash if necessary
- replace the 10 & 100 filter bags and cartridge filter as needed
- monitor equalization tank and recovered water tank levels and
start the RWT pump for chemist
- take shiftly readings
- perform housekeeping
- coordinate with contractors, maintenance and co-operators to
accomplish assigned tasks
Cogen Operator/Stationary Engineer
HOAG Memorial Hospital
One Hoag Drive Newport Beach, CA 92658/949-***-****
09/2016 – 11/2016
-operate, monitor and maintain:
3 natural gas-fired Waukesha engines & Kato Engineering
power generators and associated WHRU, air start compressor and
filters, lubrication, engine jacket cooling water, emissions
control systems, etc.
-conduct shift rounds, turnover and maintain the control room log
-inspect switchgears, MCC’s, inverters, battery chargers, DC panels
-observe proper LOTO procedure when removing and returning to service
equipment
-utilize SCADA for remote operation and control of equipment and
data acquisition throughout the plant
-acknowledge alarms and take corrective actions
-track work orders and stock inventory using MAXIMO
-perform water chemistry tests and adjust chemical feeds as required
-ensure that chemical inventory and gas bottles are adequate, order as needed
-check performance of York absorption chillers, its primary
and secondary chilled water pumps, hot water system, VFD’s,
cooling tower, HVAC units, ventilation fans
-backwash service water filters
-observe feed water system including the water softener, deaerator, feed tank
and the boiler
-monitor CEMS computer and track engine emissions as follows:
NOX< 11 ppm, CO< 33 ppm, adjust air-fuel ratio to avoid exceeding limits,
and submit a report to AQMD on exceedence
-adjust engine output to maintain it above the minimum utility KW requirement
-test the emergency generator weekly
-startup, synchronize generator with the grid and shutdown engines for scheduled PM
-assist vendors and suppliers
-inspect flare system shiftly
-utilize operating and safety procedures
-proficient with MS Word, Outlook, etc.
Water Treatment Operator/APR Consulting -Contract
NV Energy – Tracy Complex/GE 1087 MW Combined Cycle
1799 Waltham Way Sparks, NV 89434/775-***-****
07/2013 – 10/2013
- operate the water treatment system that includes the
equalization tank, flocullation tank, lamella clarifier,
ph adjustment, sand filters, sludge holding & conditioning
tanks and filter press
-perform water chemistry tests & adjust chemical feeds as needed
- maintain chemical addition such as acid, caustic, chlorine,
soda ash, magnesium hydroxide & sulfate, t-floc, polymer,
corrosion inhibitor
- refer to MSDS prior to handling of chemicals
- transfer sludge from the clarifier to the sludge tank to the
conditioning tank for sufficient sludge to feed the filter press
- monitor operation of the filter press during filter cake
production and arrange pick-up of waste bin by Waste Management
for landfill dump
- pressure wash filter press plates after use
- monitor the multimedia filtration & reverse osmosis units
during cooling tower blowdown for circ basin conductivity
control & make-up to recovered water tank
- perform chemistry analysis for turbidity, pH, temperature,
conductivity
- check floc settling rate and tank sludge levels
- verify demineralizer and filter dP, backwash if necessary
- replace the 10 & 100 filter bags and cartridge filter as needed
- monitor equalization tank and recovered water tank levels and
start the RWT pump for chemist
- take shiftly readings
- perform housekeeping
- coordinate with contractors, maintenance and co-operators to
accomplish assigned tasks
Stationary Engineer
DST Output – Cogen/4 MW Nat Gas Power Generators/2MW Solar Plant
5220 Robert Matthews Pkwy. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/800-***-****
06/2013 – 07/2013
- operate, monitor and maintain 2 Waukesha Gas Engines
Kato Engineering generators,2 Solar Link solar plant,
Trane Absorption and electric chillers, cooling towers,
I/R air compressors, emissions system, 4160/480 AC volt
switchgears, 125/24 dc volt panels
- monitor/adjust AFM (air-fuel module), TCM (turbo control
module)
- make adjustments on KW output as needed (high intake manifold
temp)
- maintain the operator’s logs
- perform housekeeping
- order parts from vendor
- call for service
Power Plant Operator
Abengoa Solar Inc. – Solana Solar Project/285 MW CSP
57750 S. Painted Rock Dam Rd. Gila Bend, AZ 85337/602-***-****
05/2013 – 06/2013
- operate, monitor and maintain the solar field collectors,
thermal energy storage & heat transfer fluid systems,
miscellaneous balance of plant systems such as compressed air,
electrical distribution, emissions, water treatment, etc.
- plant commissioning underway
Control Room Operator/Stationary Engineer
Sutter Health – Sacramento Medical Center (SMCS)
2801 L St. Sacramento, CA 95616/916-***-****
09/2012 -01/2013
- operate, monitor and maintain, utilizing Siemens BAS, major
equipment such as:
4 Cleaver Brooks 500-hp fire tube boilers
4 Detroit Diesel 2 MW emergency generators
4 Carrier 1050-ton water chillers
Energy Labs HVAC units for the entire campus that includes:
Sutter General Hospital, Buhler Building, Radiation
Oncology Center, Capitol Pavilion and Medical Office Building
Siemens and Honeywell Fire Alarm systems
- acknowledge alarms on the tube transfer system and send a
message to the tube station nurse/attendants
- interface with PBX operators, fire monitoring center ASTRO,
contractors and Fire Department regarding fire alarms that
need to be bypassed and restored to normal
- adjusts temperature to offices and patient rooms by adjusting
setpoint on VAV and CAV units utilizing either the
Building Automation System (BAS) or local thermostat
- perform chemistry tests on cooling towers and boilers
- man the Energy Center(Control Room) and dispatch a technician
for immediate response to nurses and house calls,
equipment alarms throughout the facility
- order medical gas (NO2, CO2, N2) from Prax-Air and
boiler chemicals from NALCO
- perform shift rounds, track performance of all major
equipment and auxiliaries such as air compressors,
air dryers, water softener, hot & chilled water systems
- assist contractors such as RF McDonald, Carrier,
Siemens, Honeywell, etc. on preventive maintenance
- perform weekly fire pump runs for all the buildings
- run monthly emergency generators test and verify
ATS transfer power from normal to back-up power
Power Plant Technician
City of Roseville - Roseville Energy Park/160 MW Combined Cycle
5120 Phillip Rd. Roseville, CA 95747/916-***-****
12/2010 - 02/2012
- think of safety at all times
- monitor Siemens gas and steam turbines and Vogt HRSG steam generators
- maintain proper operation of the ZLD(zero liquid discharge) system
- operate the water treatment system to produce DI water,
utilizing the blowdown filters, UF, WAC, water softener, decarbonator,
HERO(reverse osmosis)
- perform water chemistry analysis (pH, conductivity, silica, hardness, phosphate,
iron, TDS, etc.), enter results in Track3
and adjust chemical injection, if necessary
- run the crystallizer to process liquid wastes and produce salt cakes
for offsite disposal
- adhere to procedures
- utilize integrated controls with DCS system and PLC
- verify emissions compliance (NOX, CO, O2) with CEMS, enter gas numerical
values on Allen-Bradley control panel and SCADA
- lockout (LOTO) electrical/mechanical equipment
- verification of emergency power availability during loss of offsite power
- create work orders using MAXIMO
- track work orders and stock inventory using CMMS
- provide support to vendors and contractors
- ensure proper permits/PPE are in place:
confined space entry, ignition source and hot work
- offload bulk chemicals
- verify applicable MSDS
- perform valve line-ups
- tour the plant, record BOP equipment readings and track performance
of all major equipment and plant auxiliaries such as service and instrument air
- report equipment abnormalities to the control room
and take corrective actions
- track chemical inventory, gas bottles are sufficient,
- conduct weekly inspection of peaker units(2 MW)
- operate forklift, manlift, gradall, boom truck and city vehicles
- run functional test on equipment including the fire pump
- complete daily assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner
- replace oil & filters, drum gaskets, expansion joints, valves, valve packing,
gauges, combustion turbine air filters, sacrificial anodes, clean heat exchanger
tubes & suction strainers, grease valve stems & stroke valves
- perform scheduled PM during plant outages
- troubleshoot, maintain and repair plant equipment
- frequent use of manual & power tools
- upkeep assigned housekeeping stations
- attend daily morning activities/safety meetings
- basic computer skills, e-mail and data entry
Power Plant Operator
SMUD/Rancho Seco 960 MW Nuclear Plant
6201 S St. P.O. Box 15830 Sacramento, CA 95852 / 916-***-****
08/1983 - 02/2005
- tour the plant, maintain the operator log and turnover
items that are abnormal, test in progress and recent changes
- maintain safety as top priority
- operate auto/manual controls with Bailey controllers and
integrated control system (ICS)
- monitor HVAC systems including water chiller, compressor,
evaporator, condenser, expansion tank, hot and chilled water
pumps, air handlers, etc.
- operate 2 B&W boilers during plant startup, radwaste processing
and building heating
- conduct functional testing of vital plant equipment such as:
1000 KW emergency diesel generators, 6.9 and 4.16 KV circuit
breakers, Auxiliary and Reactor Building ventilation systems,
SFAS equipment, 900 GPM diesel and electric fire pumps,
turbine-driven auxiliary feed water pump
- verify operability of the fire protection system including
system actuation, annunciation on the alarm panel &
local zones, visual check on smoke detector LED and
system reset
- verify emergency power availability during loss of
offsite power (LOOP)
- well versed in ECCS such as LPI and HPI systems
- complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner
- responsible for water treatment system to produce DI water
utilizing the clarifier, clearwell, addition of
aluminum sulfate and coagulant aid for floc bed formation
then processing the raw water through the ion exchangers
(cation, anion, mixed beds)
- perform water chemistry analysis (pH, conductivity, silica, etc.)
and adjust chemical rates if needed
- inspect wastewater treatment system including aeration ponds,
sludge recirc pumps, digester, etc.
- monitor feedwater chemistry, adjust ammonia and hydrazine feeds
- regenerate ion exchangers / replace exhausted bed resins
- verify oil centrifuges flow and water seal
- neutralize hold-up tanks
- initiate liquid and gaseous offsite releases
- run the boric acid and miscellaneous evaporators
- perform valve line-ups
- familiar with sensors, transmitters, analyzers, recorders,
process flowpaths
- operate circuit breakers from 120 VAC through 220 KV
(switchyard), battery chargers, batteries, inverters,
UPS, lighting panels, distribution switchboards
- follow switchyard switching order from system dispatcher
- conduct weekly inspection of the canal pump station
and reservoir
- offload bulk fuel(diesel #2), lube oil, chemicals
(sulfuric acid, caustic, hydrazine) and gases (N2, CO2, H2)
- utilize plant procedures such as:
operating, emergency, process standards, casualty,
annunciator, clearance
- recommend changes/revisions on procedures and drawings
- clearance procedure writing (electrical & valve isolation,
(vent & drain, depressurize)
- maintain awareness of state (CAL-OSHA) and federal regulations
(CFR), including Tech Specs, FSAR, etc.
- write work requests, PDQ's and clearance authorizations
- interpret P and ID's and electrical schematics
- test leader for periodic equipment surveillance runs
- coordinate tests with personnel from:
engineering, QC, maintenance, I & C, operations, document control
- member of the refueling crew
- team leader of the emergency and fire brigade teams
- SCBA and CPR certified
- trained to handle events involving hazardous materials,
oil spills, medical emergency and civil disturbance
- knowledge of radiation protection (time, distance
and shielding) and use of dosimetries, PCM, air samplers, etc.
- train power plant helpers
- contact management, local, state and federal agencies during
site emergency events
- pass yearly requal exam
SMUD/2MW Solar Plant
08/1883 - 02/2005
- conduct weekly plant inspection (inverter, charger,
batteries, switchgear, alarm panels, modules, arrays, etc.)
- reset tripped/stowed arrays
- determine cause of trip on the computer
- reset trips/alarms on computer and switchgear panel,
verify arrays start tracking again
Boiler Operator
SK Foods/OLAM
6229 Myers Rd. Williams, CA 95987/530-***-****
07/2008 - 11/2009
- operate 5 B&W LP and 2 HP turbine-driven gas-fired boilers
- auto controls with Siemens controllers
- pull boiler samples and analyze chemistry
- think safety at all times
- adjust chemical feed rates
- order chemicals from NALCO
- test emergency diesel generator and fire pump
- regenerate water softener
- track chemical inventory and natural gas consumption
- verify boiler emissions compliance
- check pump and turbine bearing lubrication, temperature
and vibration
- troubleshoot, maintain, repair equipment
- perform preventive maintenance (PM) during plant shutdown
- replace boiler drum gaskets, safeties, valves, level glass,
valve packing, clean steam & mud drum tubes,
- grease valve stems & stroke valves
- frequent use of manual & power tools
- set up flow manometers for boiler drum N2 blanketing
- operate forklift and manlift
- train power plant helpers
- tour the plant and maintain a log
Sales Manager
Hot Rod Imports
9055 Locust St. Suite B Elk Grove, CA 95624/916-***-****
02/2005 - 07/2010
- sell car parts (performance and OEM)
- schedule parts installation and car repair
- follow up on leads
- showroom display merchandising and housekeeping
- purchasing and receiving
- write price quotations using ALLDATA
- hire, train, evaluate and terminate personnel
(technicians & counter salespersons)
- update customer and supplier database
- set up reseller's account
- establish credit line from vendors
- bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, payables, receivables
using Peachtree Accounting
- bank deposits & tax payments
- customer service
- attend the annual SEMA car show in Las Vegas
- race shop car at Sac Raceway to promote the store
- perform year-end inventory
Educational Background:
- BS Mechanical Engineering graduate, FEATI University
- Riley Stoker Auxiliary Boiler Operations, Power Safety Int’l,
- Reactor Operator Training, B & W and Westinghouse Facilities
- PV/Solar Systems and Green Building Practices,
Allied Business Schools
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