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Power Plant Operator

Location:
Des Moines, IA, 50309
Salary:
75000 -115000
Posted:
March 08, 2023

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Resume:

William Gray

**** ***** • Des Moines, IA ***** 515-***-**** (M) ***************@*****.***

HVAC /ELECTRICAL /PLUMBING /MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT/ LEADERSHIP Customer Relations • Problem Solving • Project Coordination Multiple years’ experience executing and managing trades across various fields such as HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Building Trades with the ability to take on and address challenges in a diligent and focused manner. I seek to understand and learn, while promoting company objectives and team morale.

AREA OF EXPERTISE:

System and Process Analysis– Building Automations, Industrial, Commercial and Residential systems– Trouble Shooting – Adaptability Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification - 2018 Maintenance Management Certification - 2018

Power Plant Operator Certification - 2017

Fundamentals of Power Plant Training - 2017

Building Trade Certification - 2016

EPA Section 608 Type I and II Certification - 2016 OSHA Safety Training Certified - 2010

Reading Blueprints and Schematics - 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EMCOR – Des Moines, IA December 2019 – Current

HVAC Technician

Commissioning of new ventilation and HVAC equipment.

Repair, replace and trouble-shoot existing HVAC equipment.

Provide technical expertise and assistance in multi-skilled fields.

Develop and maintain service schedules.

Prepare and submit job reports and invoices daily. Mercy One – Des Moines, IA April 2019 – December 2019 Stationary Engineer

Operated, adjusted, and regulated steam boilers, compressors, generators, pumps, chillers, cooling towers and building management systems.

Observed steam-flow meters, carbon dioxide meters, pressure and draft gauges and adjusted valves to attain reading within specified requirements.

Recorded readings in logbook, performed chemical tests on water and adjusted chemicals as needed.

Performed preventative maintenance and inspections while adhering to state and federal regulations

Detected warning signals and machinery malfunctions by sound and maintained emergency generators

Performed periodic testing of equipment to ensure maximum performance FCI – Oxford, WI April 2017 – November 2018

Lead Power Plant Operator

Operated and maintained stationary engines and mechanical equipment such as boilers, compressors, generators, and water pumps.

Observed meters and gauges to determine operating conditions of equipment and made adjustments and repairs as needed.

Took samples and performed chemical tests on water and adjusted chemicals as needed.

Kept records of the temperatures of equipment and fuel consumed in addition to analyzing flue gasses.

Performing preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the overall function of the power plant. FCI – Maintenance, Ford City, AR January 2016 – April 2017 HVAC Technician

Maintained HVAC system for 1200-person multi- unit housing complex

Performed daily preventative maintenance schedules and all necessary repairs

Cleaned and installed condensers, evaporators, heat pumps and refrigerator units

Replaced parts for heading units, blower motors and compressors, as needed Compressor Control – Des Moines, IA September 2012 – December 2014 Wireman

Design, assemble, inspect, and troubleshoot wire control panels

Perform fabrication of parts, controls, and hardware

Packed and shipped panel units

Understand Analog and Logic communication to PLC’s Tradesman International and Grus Construction – Des Moines, IA April 2009 - September 2012 Electrician

Supervised a team of general contractors and ensured timely and within budget project completion

Applied residential, commercial, and industrial applications on various jobs

Installed wire panels, motors, starters, switch gears, fire alarm and security systems TECHNICAL SKILLS

Utilities: Microsoft 365, DSI, CAD, Mobile Link, Numbers, USM Field QC, CTM Portal, Edge REFERENCES

Mike Novak

Supervisor at EMCOR

Des Moines, IA

319-***-****

Doug Akers

Plant Operations Manager

Mercy Medical Center

1111 6th Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50314

515-***-****

Greg Thomas

Foreman at DeVries Electric

Pella, IA

515-***-****

Joe King, Owner

Cruiser Electric

7660 NE 19th Lane

Ankeny, IA 50021

515-***-****



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