Power Plant High School

Sean Yoder

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

Somerset, PA. *****

*************@*****.*** - 814-***-****

Work Experience:

Power Plant Operator

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections -

Somerset, PA

July 2008 to Present

Responsibilities:

Care, custody, and control of inmate workers in an industrial work place setting. Supervise inmate

workers and other employees in the operations of a high pressure steam boiler plant and high voltage

electric production plant. Complete monthly performance reviews on inmate employees. Operate high

pressure steam boilers, gas fired boilers, gas fired high voltage generators, operate water, oil, chemical, &

other liquid pumps of various size and design, operate a methane gas powered Solar turbine equipped w/

electric generator and heat recovery steam generation. Operate landfill gas, natural gas, methane gas

powered boilers and generators. Operate gas scrubbing / cleaning equipment, low pressure and high

pressure blowers, heat exchanger units, cooling towers, feed water pumps, air compressors, chemical

pumps. Perform maintenance and repairs on boilers, generators, water pumps, gas pumps, heat exchanger

units, intake/exhaust fan units, chemical pumps, and various other equipment used in the operations of the

Power Plant. Operate and maintain all equipment related to the steam and power generation of a gas

powered power plant. Do daily walk through and equipment checks of the plant and log numerous

readings/numbers pertaining to pressures, settings, volumes, kilowatts, megawatts, gallons, flow rates,

chemical pump settings. Test water daily and adjust distribution of chemicals as needed to maintain

proper quality of feed water system. Keep daily log of test results for water testing and action taken w/

chemicals, pumps, and amount of chemicals issued or received. Operate hand tools such as wrenches,

screw drivers, hammers, grinders, drills, wenches, impact drivers, saws, etc. Keep a daily shift log of

equipment status, problems, inventory, materials or parts used, work completed. Complete parts order

request forms providing cost estimates, parts needed, and reason needed and submit for review and order.

Complete work order forms providing calculations of time spent on the job, cost of materials and staff

wages, equipment used, and details of any problems. Maintain inventory logs showing quantity issued or

received along w/ dates and persons issuing and receiving material. Answer phone and work w/ public to

solve problems and issues or relay messages, give tours and explain the operations of the power plant.

Monitor and utilize computers equipped w/ PLC's, SCADA operating systems, Windows operating

system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, Power Point. Maintain security in the facility by doing area

searches for contraband or weapons, searching inmates, and doing routine security measures. Operate

metal detectors and do pat downs and searches on inmates. Train and stay current on self-defense tactics

training, first aid, and CPR. Prior to the opening of the gas powered power plant 3 years ago it was a coal

fired plant and I worked there for 3 years prior to the opening of the new plant. Along w/ the duties listed

above the coal plant also required the operation of a coal conveyer, operating equipment such as a front

end loader and skid steer to move coal from storage building to conveyer unit and then into coal bunker.

Operating an ash removal system to store ash in a silo outside of the plant to be hauled away. Work

consists of grounds maintenance of the buildings and surrounding grounds area also such as landscaping,

painting, changing lights, washing buildings & equipment, and routine maintenance. Work involved

operation of push mowers, riding mowers, weed eaters, snow blowers, scissor lift & articulating lift units,

front end loaders, skid steer, back hoe, pickup trucks, welder, gas powered pressure washer, and various

hand tools.

Accomplishments:

Completed and kept current w/ boiler operation training. Completed and kept current w/ first aid and CPR

certification. Maintained supervision of inmates and other staff and kept production of steam and electric

for the facility by utilizing different equipment as needed, working on and repairing equipment as needed,

and problem solving and improvising in times of trouble.

Skills Used:

Math, reading, writing, communication, computer skills, First aid, CPR, answer telephone, email,

supervisor duties, problem solving, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, mechanical skills, communicated and

worked w/ the public and outside contractors, quick decision making,

911 Dispatcher / Telecommunicator

Somerset County EMA/911 -

Somerset, PA

May 2001 to July 2008

Responsibilities:

Answer telephone calls for both emergency and non-emergency phone calls. Provide callers w/

instructions for medical assistance until arrival of emergency units. Use computers w/ Interact CAD

(computer aided dispatch) systems to enter information and dispatch Fire, Police, and EMS units. Read

both paper and computer maps and distinguish map legend to provide directions to units, operate 2-way

radios, and send proper units to emergency incidents. Operate the Pennsylvania and nationwide CLEAN /

NCIC computer systems to enter information for police departments such as missing or wanted persons,

stolen items, warrants, operator driver license information, vehicle registration information, criminal

history information, etc. Dispatch proper units for fire alarms, police alarms, medical alarms. Call other

dispatch centers or utility companies such as water, electric, phone, and provide and relay information to

them. Assist w/ the planning of emergency evacuation or procedures for various municipalities within the

jurisdiction of the operations center. Design and complete emergency response alarm cards for fire

departments that provide the dispatcher w/ predetermined units to dispatch for different types of

emergencies. Enter the emergency response alarm cards in the computer system and maintain them w/

any changes or updates as needed. Complete daily shift log providing information for next shift, any

current issues or problems to monitor, review and critique emergency calls from prior shifts, log any

alarms from shift, log persons working on the shift and the position being worked by them such as call

taker, police dispatcher, etc.

Accomplishments:

Kept up to date w/ certifications such as EMD, APCO, CLEAN / NCIC operator, CPR. Remained calm

and made quick lifesaving decisions in a time of confusion and urgency, assisted in delivery of 2 babies

by giving instructions over the phone before emergency help arrived.

Skills Used:

Reading, writing, typing, oral communications via 2-way radio, telephone, and person to person. Map

reading and provide directions. Supervise other dispatchers. Listen to numerous radio channels while

talking on the telephone, typing information while talking on telephone or listening to 2-way radios.

Computer skills, 2-way radio skills, dealt w/ public, quick decision making in times of high stress

situations.

Machinist Operator

Augustine Die & Mold -

Somerset, PA

June 1997 to April 2001

Responsibilities:

Was employed here while still in high school. This was a part time job during school and full time during

summer months and after graduation. Operated both manual and CNC machines. Operated lathes, milling

machines, machining centers, grinders, EDM machine for use in the production of steel molds and dies

and the manufacturing of various steel and metal products for companies ranging in quantity from 1 item

up to hundreds of items of the same kind. Worked on a single project at times and also on production /

assembly line work at other times. Read and work from blue prints and schematics. Work within very

close tolerances at times as small as + or - .0001 of an inch. Used hand tools for precise measuring such

as rulers, calipers, outside micrometers, depth micrometers, dial indicators, combination square. Inspected

parts and performed quality control duties by checking for proper measurements and dimensions, assure

quality and specs are met per blue prints and schematics, and maintain quality control of production and

materials. Operated company vehicle to transport materials to and from the shop to various customer

locations. Operated fork lift, pallet jack, and overhead crane to load and unload materials from and onto

vehicles. Also used the equipment to store product & inventory in warehouse in a neat and efficient

manner and kept track of inventory numbers. Used TIG welder in the repair of broken molds and dies to

weld part before it could be machined again to proper specs. Keep track of and log hours worked on

different jobs and materials used on each job so customer is properly billed. Work within close tolerances

and on tight time frame and work overtime as needed.

Accomplishments:

Completed Machinist Apprentice course in June 2000 from Somerset County Technology Center

Skills Used:

Advanced Math, blue print and schematics reading, measuring to close tolerances as small as .0001 of an

inch, lifting up to 75lbs by hand and heavier w/ use of crane, good driving and operating of company

vehicles including trucks, cars, fork lifts.

Education:

Machinist Apprentice in Machine Shop

Somerset County Technology Center - Somerset, PA

1998 to 2000

High School Diploma in Technical Prep / General Studies

Rockwood Area Jr/Sr High School - Rockwood, PA

1995 to 2000

Skills:

Math skills, reading, writing, excellent communications, computer skills, First Aid, CPR, 2-way radio,

operate boilers, generators, CNC machines, manual lathes, grinders, machine centers, milling machines,

micrometers, calipers, measuring tools, hand tools, quality control and inspection, able to read blue prints

and schematics, able to read and understand maps, good driving record, Computer SCADA systems,

Computer CAD programs, problem solving, supervised other employees, good decision making in

stressful situations or times where decisions need to be made quickly, self-defense tactics, familiar w/

security measures, determined attitude and personality, hardworking, quick learner and eager to learn new

skills

References

Ken Stairs 814-***-****

W. Church St

Somerset, PA. 15501

Retired Corrections Officer Sgt. for PA Dept of Corrections

Dave Ditzler 814-***-****

W. Fairview St

Somerset, PA. 15501

Stone Crushing Plant Operator for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co.

Paul Liepelt 814-***-****

Sipesville Rd

Sipesville, PA. 15561

Pastor at Somerset Church of the Brethren

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