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Chattanooga, Tn

Develop maintenance processes that improve the performance and reliability of plant equipment and organizations. Provide coaching and mentoring to utility personnel on maintenance work planning and scheduling practices for optimum productivity. This involves both training in the classroom and on-the-job mentoring. Increase proactive planning and scheduling of a plants’ equipment maintenance.

Paradise Generating Station

Led the materials recovery effort through investigation and identification of a variety of materials from multiple locations at the Paradise Generating Station. These materials were being accumulated outside of the store room's control. Identification and subsequent return of the material to Paradise's inventory assures more accurate and reliable financial statements. Performed walkthroughs to test control effectiveness

Chattanooga Corporate Office

Acted as the liaison between TVA corporate and fossil plant sites to provide expertise in the utilization and integration of the new work management software into daily TVA practice. Conducted training classes for new users , as required.

Chattanooga Corporate Office

Provided Subject Matter Expertise into the research, development and deployment of the new work management software MAXIMO. Includes but not limited to: Input into the development of the business needs of the fossil power group. Direct interaction with the vendor to customize the product to fit the business needs of all business units of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Substantial testing of the product as it transgressed through the various evolutions of development and provided feedback to… Show more Provided Subject Matter Expertise into the research, development and deployment of the new work management software MAXIMO. Includes but not limited to: Input into the development of the business needs of the fossil power group. Direct interaction with the vendor to customize the product to fit the business needs of all business units of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Substantial testing of the product as it transgressed through the various evolutions of development and provided feedback to the vendor for future changes/enhancements as they were identified. Development of training manuals for the fossil power group. Conducted Train-the Trainer classes for the site personnel that would be providing site support functions at the various locations. Show less

Paradise Generating Station

Oversight of the planning department for the Paradise Station. Initially, this included all planning functions (i.e. planning of daily crew activities, planning for both annual and forced outage issues, long term planning for equipment replacement recommendations as indicated by trending analysis, etc.) In 2002, an outage department was established and all outage planning functions were moved to that department. Additional duties were established to manage the budget for the maintenance… Show more Oversight of the planning department for the Paradise Station. Initially, this included all planning functions (i.e. planning of daily crew activities, planning for both annual and forced outage issues, long term planning for equipment replacement recommendations as indicated by trending analysis, etc.) In 2002, an outage department was established and all outage planning functions were moved to that department. Additional duties were established to manage the budget for the maintenance department, to develop and deploy departmental policies and to fill the role of maintenance manager - acting, during any absence of the maintenance manager. Show less

Paradise Generating Station

Maintenance manager for a 3-unit, 2500 megawatt generating station. Responsible for a maintenance department of 108 personnel. Managed all aspects of the maintenance department during an extended absence of the maintenance manager. Ensured that all company policies and procedures were adhered to and actively promoted continuous improvements to processes and procedures. Responsible for plant performance and safety goals, employee development, workforce planning, performance management… Show more Maintenance manager for a 3-unit, 2500 megawatt generating station. Responsible for a maintenance department of 108 personnel. Managed all aspects of the maintenance department during an extended absence of the maintenance manager. Ensured that all company policies and procedures were adhered to and actively promoted continuous improvements to processes and procedures. Responsible for plant performance and safety goals, employee development, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, budget management, all documentation regarding federal and state environmental compliance regulations, and efficient work planning and scheduling. Experienced managing in a union environment. Show less

Paradise Generating Station

Prepared all aspects of the scheduling process. Insured that plans were ready prior to work commencement and reviewed all plans to assure they met the established criteria . This included follow up to assure that all post maintenance planning activities were conducted and properly documented. Duties also included pre and post work budgetary reviews. Performed scheduler function during planned outages using Primavera Project Management software. Utilized Primavera Project Planner to… Show more Prepared all aspects of the scheduling process. Insured that plans were ready prior to work commencement and reviewed all plans to assure they met the established criteria . This included follow up to assure that all post maintenance planning activities were conducted and properly documented. Duties also included pre and post work budgetary reviews. Performed scheduler function during planned outages using Primavera Project Management software. Utilized Primavera Project Planner to schedule and analyze work/projects for forced outage planning. Show less

Paradise Generating Station

Managed the Environmental Laboratory. Analyzed organic or inorganic compounds using ion chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, and quantitative chemical techniques. Evaluated information to determine compliance with standards. Used relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events complied with environmental laws, regulations, or standards. Monitoring, testing, and reporting in accordance with EPA regulations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Bachelor Of Science - Bs