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
Smithland, KY
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
Paradise Fossil, Drakesboro, KY
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