Nicholas Solomon
Roxboro,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with extensive knowledge and experience of handling adverse conditions and situations in the industrial operations field. Strong background in multitasking in stressful and critical situations, both as a control operator coordinating equipment operations from inside the control room, as well as outside as an operations team member. Proficient with learning complex systems in a timely manner, with focus on safety and environmental impacts. Equipped with a wide range of skills learned in power plant operations, including mechanical and electrical maintenance and monitoring. Years of experience in working with multiple work groups to accomplish tasks to meet the demands of the electrical grid.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RRE Control Operator
Duke Energy
07.2013 - Current
- Monitor and control of electrical power plant equipment through the DCS(Digital Control System).
- Coordinate operations group in daily operations of plant, unit startups and shutdowns, meeting the demands of the Energy Control Center and the electrical grid.
- Ensure compliance with FERC/NERC electrical standards and maintain training and certifications.
- Daily operation, rounds and inspections of plant equipment including electrical load centers, transformers, generators, steam turbines, high pressure pumps, conveyors, cooling water systems.
- Perform all roles of the LOTO(lockout/tagout) program per procedure, including identifying safe-to-work boundaries, isolating valves/breakers, independently verifying boundaries, and coordinating with maintenance personnel.
- Knowledge of electrical distribution and switching.
- Understanding of the complex systems and how they work together, and how to safely perform troubleshooting.
- Ensure safe work practices are followed by self and co-workers.
- Monitor environmental conditions and mitigate potential environmental impacts.
- Submit detailed work requests, as well as perform PM's in the Maximo work tracking system.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel and schedule work to be performed in a timely manner with the least impact on electrical demand.
- Knowledge of plant equipment purpose and function, and arrange for various modes of operation.
- Understanding, executing, and updating of emergency operating procedures.
- Extensive use and knowledge of continuous use Procedures, as well as reviewing and corrections.
- Participate in emergency response teams including HAZMAT rescue, fire brigade, confined space rescue and medical rescue.
- Acquire and maintain North Carolina C-Surface Water Treatment Certification.
Warehouse Operator
CertainTeed
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Loaded and unloaded Drywall materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment and accurate order fulfillment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Inventory management and coordination with production team to ensure quality control and inventory to meet demands.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Power Production Technology
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC06-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC06-2013
Skills
- Digital Control System monitoring and operation
- Mechanical and electrical equipment monitoring and inspection
- Multi-skill maintenance (mechanical and electrical)
- Coordinating & teamwork with operations group daily tasks
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Emergency response coordination
- Procedure use and adherence
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
- Safety compliance
- Environmental and regulatory compliance
- P&ID knowledge and interpretation
- Knowledge of complex systems and ability to instruct others
- Multitasking in stressful situations
- Ability to work multiple shifts, weekends and holidays
Accomplishments
- December 2015-promoted to Operations Tech III.
- March 2018-promoted to RRE Control Operator.
- Spring 2020-successfully performed the role of Operations Project lead during the spring 2020 outage of Roxboro Units 1&2.
Timeline
RRE Control Operator
Duke Energy
07.2013 - Current
Warehouse Operator
CertainTeed
11.2012 - 07.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Power Production Technology
Piedmont Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Piedmont Community College