Ryan Lewis

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: ryan.lewis@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: ryanlewis_powerops

Summary

Over 8 years of operational experience ensuring continuous and safe power generation in thermal power facilities, specializing in gas turbine and combined cycle plant systems. Proven ability to optimize plant performance, respond effectively to critical incidents, and maintain regulatory compliance for efficient energy output.

Successfully managed control room operations for units generating up to 400MW, consistently achieving 99.5% uptime and improving operational efficiency by 7% through proactive monitoring and system adjustments.

Experience

Senior Power Plant Operator, Poolbeg Generating Station -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2019 – present

• Supervise and direct daily operations of two 250MW gas-fired combined cycle units, ensuring adherence to EirGrid dispatch instructions and safety protocols.

• Led a team of 4 junior operators, providing training and mentorship on advanced control systems and emergency response procedures, enhancing team proficiency by 15%.

• Managed critical start-up, shutdown, and load changes, reducing unscheduled downtime by 10% through meticulous planning and execution.

• Implemented new fault diagnosis techniques, cutting average troubleshooting time by 20% and minimizing production losses.

Power Plant Operator, Huntstown Power Station -- Dublin, Ireland

Aug 2015 – Feb 2019

• Monitored and controlled plant equipment including boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems from a central control room for a 343MW combined cycle plant.

• Responded to alarms and abnormal operating conditions, executing corrective actions to prevent equipment damage and maintain grid stability.

• Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance checks on critical machinery, contributing to a 5% reduction in mechanical failures.

• Collaborated with maintenance teams to coordinate equipment outages and ensure timely return to service, improving plant availability.

Education

Technological University Dublin (formerly DIT), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical Services Engineering -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2011 – June 2015

Skills

Operational Expertise: Gas Turbine Operation, Combined Cycle Power Plants, Thermal Power Generation, SCADA/DCS Systems (ABB Symphony, Siemens SPPA-T3000), Load Management, Grid Synchronization, Plant Startup/Shutdown, Emergency Response, Equipment Monitoring

Technical Skills: Boiler Operations, Turbine Control, Generator Operation, Water Treatment Systems, Fuel System Management, Electrical Substation Operations, PLC Programming Fundamentals, Predictive Maintenance

Safety & Compliance: OSHA Regulations, Environmental Compliance (EPA), Hazard Identification, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Incident Reporting, Permit-to-Work Systems, Fire Suppression Systems

Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS Software (Maximo), Data Historians (OSIsoft PI System)