Maintenance Mechanic Power Plant
Resume:
Mark M. Houn
Menoken, ND 58558
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December 17, 2024
Doosan
Bismarck, ND
Re: Maintenance Mechanic
I am writing to apply for the position of Maintenance Mechanic, per Indeed.
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I have a solid background in workplace power industry, training, and safety, with several years of practical power production and maintenance experience in creating and implementing your procedures to the position. Several years of Supervisory/Management responsibilities. I am a graduate from Bismarck State College, Power Plant Technology program.
I keep abreast of the latest standards in the workplace and have completed many relevant courses, involving power production and safety.
My experience is in preparing Safe Work Method Standards; I am highly valued for my outstanding communication skills, and my ability to manage relationships with colleagues. I have been involved in several Power Plant Start-ups, involving new and retrofitted stations. Have been responsible for Technical Training and Safety in the Power Industry and Utility Industries.
I am passionate about workplace training, safety, and wellbeing, if given the opportunity; I would apply myself with energy and enthusiasm to this position. I believe I could make a valuable contribution to your team.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss my candidacy with you in more detail and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark M. Houn
Mark M. Houn
601 Grassy Meadow Place
Menoken ND 58558
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Professional Summary
I’ve been involved in three new power plants and two retrofit start-ups, worked with Construction and Engineering Companies, during construction and start- up, conducted walk downs and punch list, insured facility compliance with all Federal, State, Local Environmental and Safety Regulations.
Skills
ASME QRO Provisional and Operator Certificates, Grand
Rapids Boiler Engineer License, and Minnesota Class 1A License
MIOSHA Tier I Certified, Member of American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and National Association of Safety Professional (NASP) Certified. Certified Scaffold Erector, Visual Emission Reader, Trainer for Overhead Cranes, Forklifts and Electrical Safety. Hazmat, Hazardous Materials Operations Certificate, Certificate of Completion for Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide & Sodium Hypochlorite Safety and Handling. Certificate from CAI for Fall Protection completed Rigging course from Crosby Communication and Slings from Lift All. OSHA Training Institute Education Center attended OSHA Course 501, 510 and National Technology Transfer, OSHA Divisions Electrical & High Voltage Safety. Completed Environmental, Health and Safety Train the Trainer Course in OSHA General Industry Compliance, and National Safety Council, Principles of Occupational Safety and Health and OSHA Standard course for Industrial Hygiene training
Work History
EHS/HSE/Safety/Training
MDU, Strobel Starostka Transfer, ICI (Industrial Contractor Inc.), Bayou Well Services, LLC since May 2012 to present.
Responsible for developing, coordinating and administrating technical training, safety and environmental training.
Advised field personnel of operational codes (PHMSA), standards and local, state and federal laws to ensure understanding and compliances. Responsible for coordination, implementation, training and compliance of company rules and regulations pertaining to OSHA, DOT, EPA Federal, State and Local rules and regulations required for the regions.
Developed, conducted and coordinated OQ technical training. Guidance for Gas Procedures Standards and Emergency Response. Maintained records for training, testing and evaluations for Safety and Apprenticeship programs, auditing and surveys per Company and Federal Regulations. Advised on National Fuel Code, International Building Codes, Uniform Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, State Building Code and OSHA. Coordinated, implanted, administrated, audited and maintain records for Company.
Report company EHS/HSE/Safety performance.
Develop and implement the EHS Program for use of Management in project execution. Communicate directly with Management to facilitate the timely receipt of incident prevention and EHS/HSE/Safety information; Develop written plans, programs, and materials as continuous training aids in accident prevention and EHS/HSE/Safety; and Coordinate EHS/HSE/Safety services furnished by the Company's insurer. Verify that employees are aware of and understand their EHS/HSE/Safety responsibilities. Provide appropriate skills training to all employees. Tasks: Work with management to provide resources to implement EHS/HSE/Safety Injury Incident Prevention Program. Annually and on a regular basis reviewed EHS/HSE/Safety Injury Incident Prevention Program. Review incident records and verify that all follow-up action is completed in a timely manner. Participate in audits and planned inspections of the sites.
Investigate incidents where personal injury occurs. Responsible for training and safety monitoring of construction crews, addressed all safety concerns and enforced company and contractor safety policies. Conducted new employee orientation, trained site managers, supervisors and foreman, prepared weekly safety training along with specific safety training. Ensured all OSHA compliance requirements were met, interfaced with managers and ensured compliance with all safety policies. Conducted field safety audits and inspections. Assisted in accident prevention, Coordinated drug and alcohol screenings for all activities. Insured Personnel Protective Equipment consisting of hearing protection, respirator protection, fire resistance clothing, Benzene and Hydrogen Sulfite exposure along with cold and heat stress and Blood Borne Pathogen exposure and protecting against ergonomic disorder and oversaw DOT program. Set up working with forklifts and training, electrical safety, grinding tools, portable power tools and hand tools safety. Handling of hazardous chemicals, hazard communication, and maintaining of material safety data. Conducted internal EHS/HSE/Safety audits and inspections, any outside inquiries, reported all incidents, spills and releases. Investigated all incidents and developed corrective actions to protect the workplace. Purchased all safety supplies and conducted inventory audits for incoming and outgoing supplies.
5TH Shift Supervisor /Special Projects/Facility Safety/Training Coordinator:
COVANTA ENERGY, MARCH 1996 to May 2012 (MVPP STAR FACILITY)
Responsible for the operation of an EFW facility which consisted of steam generators, condensing turbine with controlled extraction for exporting steam, and water-cooled generator, pulsejet air baghouse using Atlas Capco air compressors with dryers. Other major equipment includes air compressors with dryers, demineralizer, overhead cranes, ash handling equipment, including Ferrous and Non-Ferrous recovery systems along with refuse compactors. Over saw Supervisor’s, Control Room Operators, Auxiliary Operators and Utility Personnel and Maintenance of the facility which included PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) using the Maximo system. Also, responsible for the operation of the District Heating Plant (DHCO), which consisted of four steam generators, export steam system for heating and cooling, in the Grand Rapids area. Training Coordinator and Safety Coordinator responsible for: Technical and Safety training, overseeing Hazard Communication, Material Safety Data, Accident Prevention, Contractor Safety, Lock Out/ Tag Out, Confine Space, which includes Rescue team, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Safety and Fire Protection equipment, Exposure Monitoring, use of Gillian Industrial Hygiene monitoring equipment for Industrial Hygiene, along with Quest Dosimeter testing, which included Medical Surveillance and, TSI Porta Count for Respirator Fit Testing, Chemical Process Safety Management (PSM), SARA reporting along with maintaining and updating several Safety and Technical Training Procedures and producing and overseeing JSA’s and organized the facility to meet MIOSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star status. Conduct safety inspections and maintain all Technical Training and safety inspections, record.
Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual reports for facility, region and corporate, and conduct monthly and annual audits of the facility and report back to region and corporate. Maintained and set up annual budget for Safety and Training Departments.
Work with Environmental on Storm Water Pollution Prevention, Pollution Incident Prevention Plan (PIPP), Continuous Emission Monitoring System Quality Assurance, Environmental Compliance Operating Manual (ECOM), and Spill Prevention, Control and Counter Measurement Plan (SPCC). Purchased all safety supplies and conducted inventory audits for incoming and outgoing supplies. Training Coordinator responsibilities include setting up training programs, monitoring employee performances, and documented training.
Black Hills Power & Light, Startup operation of coal fired power plant, Control Room Operator back-up.
Ogden-Martin Systems of Kent, Startup operation of Energy from Waste Power Plant, Control Room Operator.
Combustion Engineering, Startup operation of an RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) and coal, Power Plant, Control Room.
Education
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE, Power Plant Technology.
Course Detailed: Boilers, Turbines, Electrical and Auxiliaries.
Management classes, human relations, accounting, business and several basics.
Other: OSHA Compliance, Accident Prevention and Investigation Training, Environmental, Health, and Safety Training, 40 Hour Train the Trainer with OSHA 501, General Industry Compliance, National Safety Council’s and National Association of Safety Professionals courses, Train the Trainer for Safety, Forklift and Overhead Cranes, along with OSHA Standard course for Industrial Hygiene training and NTT’s Electrical Safety Training, Supervisor training, Power Fundamentals, Turbine/Generators, Stokers, and Water Chemistry. SAFWAY TRN 1000, Scaffolding Erector Certified as level 4 Electrical, Chlorine, H2S Training, Sulfur Dioxide & Sodium Hypochlorite Safety and Handling, CAI Safety Systems Fall Protection, MJTS Lineman School, Energy U Natural Gas Courses (PHMSA 192).
References
Mike Moran Paul Kantola Terry Storbeck
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Holder Construction Covanta Energy Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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