Ross Ashby
Powderly
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with two decades of power plant expertise. Proficient in generating plant operation, industrial maintenance, and lockout/tagout program oversight, ensuring safety and compliance. Adept at generating comprehensive reports and fostering teamwork.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Lead
American Municipal Power
06.2016 - Current
- Lead one of four operations crews in the safe and reliable operation of 3 run of the river style hydroelectric production units
- Operate and maintain turbines, generators (6.9kv), pumps, fans, compressors, transformers, and high voltage switchgear(480v-161kv)
- Create work packages, work request and purchase requisitions using MAXIMO to fulfill orders and maintenance activites for on shift and on coming crews
- Prepare LOTO (lock out tag out) procedures and oversee all LOTO activity as LOTO administrator
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for state and federal regulatory commissions (FERC).
Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
08.2004 - 06.2016
- Assist in the safe and reliable operation of 3 coal fired power production units, including the pollution controls and coal handling systems.
- Operate, and monitor pumps, fans, generators, turbines, high voltage transformers, electrical switching yards, coal handling devices
- Safely clear equipment for routine maintenance and repairs via LOTO procedures and policy guidelines
- Assist in writing procedures used to complete a specific task safely and efficiently
- Generate service request on deficient equipment to ensure they are repaired in order of priority
Education
Generating Plant Operations And Maintenance
Tennessee Valley Authority SGPO Program
TVA09-2005
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN09-2000
Skills
- Two decades of expertise in power plant operations
- Proficient in industrial maintenance over 10 years
- DCS (distributed control systems) management
- Electrical and mechanical diagram analysis
- Lockout/tagout program management
- Trained in emergency medical response
Timeline
Operations Lead
American Municipal Power
06.2016 - Current
Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
08.2004 - 06.2016
Generating Plant Operations And Maintenance
Tennessee Valley Authority SGPO Program
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
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