Ross Ashby
Powderly
Summary
Dynamic operations/maintenance leader with two decades of power plant expertise. Proficient in generating plant operation, 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
Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority (contractor), Shawnee Fossil
09.2025 - Current
- Assist in the safe and reliable operation of 9 coal fired power production units, including the pollution controls and coal handling systems
- Operate and monitor high voltage (480v-161kv) pumps,fans, generators, turbines, high voltage transformers , electrical switching yards, coal handling devices.
- Safely clear equipment and 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
Operations Lead
American Municipal Power
06.2016 - 09.2025
- Lead one of four operations/maintenance crews in the safe and reliable operation of 3 hydroelectric production units
- Commission 3, run of the river style hydroelectric turbines, generators and all associated equipment from construction to operational phase
- 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 activities 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
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 operation
- Proficient in industrial maintenance over 10 years
- DCS (distributed control systems) management (Siemens T300)
- Electrical and mechanical diagram analysis
- Lockout/tagout program
- Trained in emergency medical response
- Analytical thinker
Timeline
Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority (contractor), Shawnee Fossil
09.2025 - Current
Operations Lead
American Municipal Power
06.2016 - 09.2025
Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority, Paradise Fossil
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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