Power Plant Technician

Ronnie Blakney, Sr.

*** ******** *****, *******, ** 38109 • 901-***-**** • *********@*****.***

To Whom It May Concern:

Are you looking for experienced Boiler Operator who can help your company in many

ways? I am recognized for my high level of performance and my expertise with the

public. I enjoy facing challenges and I come to you with demonstrated technician skills.

Some of the benefits I will bring to your company today include the following:

Excellent people skills

Outstanding Boiler Technician skills

Offering more than 32 years of experience and accomplishment

A born leader

I look forward to utilizing my interpersonal and technician skills to enhance your

company’s productivity. My desire to succeed and strong focus will ensure getting the job

done in a professional and timely manner.

Thank you for your time and consideration. You will find a resume attached that will give

further detail of my qualifications and skills that will be utilized with your company.

I can be contacted at 901-***-**** to schedule an interview or to answer any questions

you may have.

Sincerely,

Ronnie Blakney, SR.

Ronnie Blakney, Sr.

243 Washburn Drive, Memphis, TN 38109 • 901-***-**** • *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

City of Memphis, Public Works - Memphis, TN

February 2008 – Present

Perform skilled task in plant maintenance in waste water plant.

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance–– Emergency Maintenance Team for

reduction of equipment down time.

24 hour operation’s support.

Repair of small gas engines, hydraulic systems, oil systems, and air systems.

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts - Los Angeles, CA

December 1988 – August 2007

Power Plant Operator Assistant

Perform semi-skilled task in support of plant operations and maintenance, making

adjustment in load and voltage of equipment.

Participated in operations of lighting off, starting and stopping turbines, and major and

minor repairs of boiler, assisted in mechanics, reported abnormal conditions for corrective

action, made rounds, observed plant instrumentation and gages.

Power Plant Operator I

Operate plant equipment via computer based plant control system, monitor and regulate

combustion control pressure and temperature of super heater system, synchronize generator

to line, monitor air pollution control equipment and quality control analyses.

Participate in start up and shut down of equipment.

Power Plant Operator II

Operate plant equipment via computer based plant control system.

Train subordinates.

Monitor and regulate plant controls.

Implement directions for process changes.

U.S. Navy

September 1973 – December 1988

Boiler Operator & Inspector

Inspected material condition, monitored general readiness and diagnosed improper operating

procedures and equipment casualties or failures.

Evaluated boiler water and feed water test and treatment procedures, reviewed associated

operational and maintenance record.

Leading Chief Petty Officer (E7)

Witnessed and supervised prescribed steam generating plant tests to include full power and

economy trials.

Recommended operational and maintenance corrective measures.

Developed, implemented, reviewed and maintained Work Progress Reports.

Ronnie Blakney

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Planned maintenance schedules and documented detailed repairs of all marine propulsion

plant boilers.

EDUCATION

Cerritos College

Cerritos, CA

General Studies, Real Estate

U.S. Navy

Great Lakes, Michigan

Successfully completed Boiler Technician Class “C” – 320 hours

U.S. Navy

November 1986

Boiler Technician Class “C” School (Hagen Maintenance ACC Technician, 45133); FTC –

284 hours

San Diego, California

ACHIEVED SPECIALTY LICENSES

Boiler Operations/Plant Operations NUS Training.

Boiler Operation/Plant RTE Operations (Federal Licensed RTE Lead Operator).

SKILLS

Strong background in Boiler Inspector/Steam Plant Operational & Maintenance Supervisor.

Proven abilities in a wide range of technical skills, including: Machinery Inspector, Plant

Operator, Field Technician, Manager, Operational Testing Technician, Quality Assurance

Inspector.

REFERENCE

Excellent personal and professional references available upon request.

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