March *, ****

Dear Ryan,

I am interested in an Assistant Plant Manager position at Hampton, VA.

I am a graduate of Kaplan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with a concentration in Business Administration, while working full time a 540MW power plant.

Some of my accomplishments are:

The project to monitor HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) design life and to design a tracking method of startups.

My duties included supervising and training plant personnel on operating power plant.

Streamlined and standardized the startup procedure to minimize time and costs of startup.

Trained plant personnel in the company software program for lockout / tagout, confined space permits, and hotwork permits.

I have been a control room operator for over twelve years working in cogeneration, merchant and utility power plants. While a control room operator, coordinated operation and maintenance personnel in the safe, efficient and reliable operation of fossil power plant.

I have enclosed my resume for your review. I look forward to hearing from you to setup a time convenient to both of us to interview for the Assistant Plant Manager position. I can be reached at home 641-***-****) or on my cell phone 817-***-****).

Sincerely,

Dennis L. Follis

Dennis L. Follis

108 N. 8th Street

Thornton, IA 50479

641-***-**** home - 817-***-**** mobile

s6p332@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

• Strong leader with excellent time management skills

• Builds positive relationships training personnel

• Utilize experience to train new employees on LOTO and plant operating and startup.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management with a Concentration in Business Administration

Kaplan University, Mason City, IA

Graduate – Magna Cum Laude on April 07, 2009, GPA 3.72

Relevant coursework and skills acquired

• Document Processing (MS Office) Proficient in word processing, presentation graphics, and spreadsheets.

• Accounting I accounting principles, prepare financial statements, journalize and post financial transactions to maintain an accounting system.

• Human Resource Management conflict resolution, hiring process, interviewing, and sexual harassment.

• Psychology introduced to scientific analysis of factors that influence and control human behavior

Qualifications

34 years of experience and progressively increased responsibility in power plants and power generation, including 6 years in the US Navy

as a Machinist Mate Second Class qualified as Engine Room Supervisor and Auxiliary Machinery Room Supervisor.

Experience

PGD- Production Assurance Specialist, November 15, 2010 – Present

NextEra Energy Juno Beach, FL

• Monitor fleet of FPL & NextEra Power Plants with remote monitoring software

• Troubleshoot and advise plant on findings

• Act as communication hub between plants and SME (subject matter experts)

Combined Cycle Control Room Operator, January 19, 2004 – November 9, 2010

Alliant Energy Emery Generating Station, Clear Lake, IA

• Walk down systems prior to commissioning

• Operated GE Frame 7FA (2X1)combined cycle plant throughout commissioning and steam blows

• Coordination of operation person and plant operation to meet generation schedules

• Overall management of daily plant operations while interfacing with other crafts(maintenance, technicians)

• Utilized EtaPro to program forms for HRSG Design Life Study for Emery.

• Trained personnel to operate plant and LOTO equipment.

• Supervised personnel in operating power plant.

• Assisted in hiring and training of new employees.

• Utilized EtaPro and MS Excel to track start up cost, awarded “Best Practice” O & M by CTOTF in Combined Cycle Journal (1Q / 2010)

Safety Responsibilities Included:

1. Site expert on STS software (LOTO / Hot Work Permit / Confined Space Permit), trained plant personnel

2. Participated in monthly safety meetings to audit LOTO program

Environmental Responsibilities Included:

1. Monitoring CEMS while unit(s) on line.

2. Preparing permits for required inspections

Boiler Operator Maintenance Technician I, December 30, 2000 - January 16, 2004

Tractebel Ennis Generating Station, Ennis, TX

• Walked down systems prior to commissioning

• Operated Siemens 501G (1X1) combined cycle merchant plant throughout commissioning and steam blows

• Used MP2 software to write work orders, order parts and track inventory.

• System administrator for plant network using Windows NT and GroupWise.

• Trained junior operators to sit control board.

• Assisted in the hiring process.

• Trained junior personnel in plant systems and operations.

• Supervised personnel in operating power plant.

Control Room Operator, May 6, 1996 – December 23, 2000

North American Energy Services Tenaska IV, Cleburne, TX

• Walked down systems prior to commissioning

• Operated Westinghouse 501F (1X1) combined cycle cogeneration plant throughout commissioning and steam blows

• Used MainSaver software to write work orders, order parts and track inventory.

• Trained junior operators to sit control board.

Assistant Plant Operator, March 29, 1992 - May 3, 1996

North American Energy Services LEA, Lockport, NY

• Walked down systems prior to commissioning

• Operated General Electric Frame 6F (3X1) combined cycle cogeneration plant throughout commissioning and steam blows

• Used MainSaver software to write work orders, order parts and track inventory.

• Wrote inspection form, weekly and monthly, for Fire Protection System. Trained other operators on fire protection inspection.

Boiler Operator, November 2, 1981 - March 13, 1992

Anitec Image Powerhouse, Binghamton, NY

• Operated and maintained 600 PSI boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.

• Joined the US Naval reserve as an (E5) MM second class, in Binghamton, NY

• Transferred to the NY Army National Guard, 125th Armored, as a Tank Gunner, advanced to (E6) Staff Sergeant.

Machinist Mate, November 3,1975 - November 2, 1981

US Navy USS Elmer Montgomery (FF-1082) Mayport, FL

• Operated and maintained Engine room on a 1200# steam plant.

• Operated and maintained (2) distilled water units, 3 750kW generators.

• Performed department 3M duties, wrote work orders, planned maintenance activities for month, quarterly, and annually.

• Damage Control plotter for general quarters.

Awards

Dean’s List, Niagara County Community College, Spring 1994

Dean’s List, Kaplan University

President’s List, Kaplan University

Professional Memberships

National Fire Protection Association member

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