Ashley King

• Phone: +61 2 9000 1000
• Email: ashley.king@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: ashleyking-plantops

Summary

Operating complex industrial plant and system controls for over 7 years, specializing in optimizing utility generation and distribution networks. Successfully managed critical system startups and shutdowns, ensuring 99.8% operational uptime and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Proficient in SCADA and DCS platforms, with a proven ability to diagnose and resolve operational anomalies, contributing to a 15% reduction in unscheduled downtime through proactive monitoring and rapid response.

Experience

Senior Plant Operator, Water Treatment Systems, Sydney Water Corporation -- Malabar, NSW, Australia

July 2019 – present

• Managed and monitored SCADA-controlled water treatment processes for a major municipal facility, consistently meeting stringent quality and output targets for over 2 million residents.

• Led incident response for system malfunctions, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions that reduced average incident resolution time by 20%.

• Trained and mentored junior operators on advanced control panel operations, safety procedures, and emergency protocols, enhancing team proficiency and compliance.

• Optimized chemical dosing and filtration parameters, resulting in a 5% reduction in operational costs while maintaining water purity standards.

System Operator, Power Generation, Origin Energy -- Eraring, NSW, Australia

Mar 2016 – June 2019

• Operated and monitored turbine generators, boilers, and auxiliary equipment in a large-scale thermal power plant, ensuring stable power supply to the grid.

• Executed precise start-up, shutdown, and load-following procedures for generating units, maintaining grid stability and compliance with AEMO regulations.

• Utilized Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to monitor critical parameters, identify deviations, and implement immediate adjustments to maintain optimal plant performance.

• Participated in scheduled maintenance outages, coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure safe isolation and re-energization of plant components.

Education

TAFE NSW, Advanced Diploma in Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology -- Ultimo, NSW, Australia

Feb 2014 – Nov 2016

University of Technology Sydney, Certificate IV in Foundations of Engineering -- Ultimo, NSW, Australia

July 2013 – Jan 2014

Skills

Process Control Systems: SCADA Systems (Historian, WinCC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLC Programming, HMI Development, Process Optimization, Alarm Management

Operational Expertise: Plant Start-up/Shutdown, Load Balancing, Emergency Response, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Safety Protocols (LOTO, JSA)

Technical Tools: P&ID Interpretation, Sensor Calibration, Data Analysis, Industrial Automation, Microsoft Office Suite

Compliance & Safety: OH&S Regulations, Environmental Compliance, Risk Assessment, Permit to Work Systems, Incident Reporting