Joshua Barker
Valencia
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles at Burbank Water and Power, excelling in control systems programming and electronic troubleshooting. Proven track record in system upgrades and CEMS maintenance, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to operational excellence. Recognized for enhancing plant efficiency and safety during critical outages. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument Controls Technician
Burbank Water and Power
Burbank
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining, testing and programing a variety of electronic and pneumatic instruments and control systems for a 300 MW combined cycle power plant an 45 MW peaker plant and landfill microturbine site.
- Out-of-class Senior Instrument Controls Technician during a major outage, which included upgrading from GE MarkVI to MarkVIe turbine control systems.
- Collaborated with out-of-class supervisor to design and install new controls systems and logic for ZLD plant and Magnolia balance of plant systems and at landfill micro turbine site.
- Work with Integrators to upgrade landfill flare controls.
- Work with vendors to order parts, process invoices.
- Responsible for maintaining four separate CEMS systems, including updating and tracking of detailed records.
Power Plant Operator
Burbank Water and Power
Burbank
10.2013 - 01.2019
- In charge of safely and efficiently operating a 300 MW combined cycle power plant based on needs of shift supervisor and senior control operator, making rounds to collect data, testing plant water chemistry and working with maintenance to put LOTO's in place and take systems in and out of service as needed.
- In charge of safely and efficiently operating a 45 MW simple cycle power plant at peak loads.
- Out-of-class senior control operator when needed.
- Zero Liquid Discharge plant operator.
Utilities Maintenance Engineer and Plant Operator
Anheuser-Busch
Los Angeles
01.2008 - 10.2013
- In charge of maintaining and operating systems including high pressure boilers, flooded type ammonia refrigeration system with a cascade system, Kathabar systems, high pressure CO2 system, compressed air system and a waste water treatment facility.
- Performed regular planned overhauls and maintenance repairs on all utilities equipment.
- Work as Instrument Controls Technician performed calibrations, inspections and repairs when necessary.
- Performed preventive maintenance and overhauls of mechanical systems as designated.
- Responsible for maintaining records of equipment operations.
- Member of HAZMAT response team.
- Certified utilities department trainer.
Facilities Maintenance Engineer and Refrigeration Plant Operator
Ralphs/Food 4 Less Grocery Distribution Center
Riverside
01.2003 - 01.2008
- In charge of safely and efficiently monitoring and operating a two stage refrigeration system for a -10F cold storage facility.
- Member of HAZMAT response team.
- Diagnosing, trouble shooting and repair of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems for production and non-production equipment.
- Carried out quality inspections and performed preventive maintenance duties.
Education
General Diploma -
Highland High school
Palmdale, CaHigh Pressure Boilers -
L.A. Trade Tech
Los Angeles, CaDiploma - Industrial Refrigeration
R.E.T.A Courses 1 & 2
Walnut, CaEPA Universal 608 License - EPA Refrigerant Regulations
I.U.O.E. JAC
Los AngelesDiploma - Gas and Steam Turbine Operation
I.U.O.E. JAC
Los AngelesDiploma - Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Process Control
Intellect Controls Group Inc.
Los Angeles, CaElectronics 101
College of the Canyons
Valencia, Ca7FA - Advanced F Class Operations, Steam Turbine Advanced Operations, Mark VI to Mark Vie Platform, Control System – Mark Vie HMI, Control Server & Thin Client Familiarization
GE Site Specific Training
Burbank, CaDeltaV Implementation I, DeltaV Implementation II, DeltaV Hardware Troubleshooting
Emerson Training Center
Round Rock, TXStudio 5000 Logix Designer Level 2, PowerFlex 525 Programing and troubleshooting
Rockell Automation
Chatsworth, CAOperation & troubleshooting of NOx & CO analyzersz
Teledyne API Training Center
San Diego, CASkills
- Instrument calibration
- Control systems programming
- Electronic troubleshooting
- CEMS maintenance
- System upgrades
- Process optimization
Certification
Steam Engineer, Unlimited License# P027790
EPA Universal 608 License#
Timeline
Instrument Controls Technician
Burbank Water and Power
01.2019 - Current
Power Plant Operator
Burbank Water and Power
10.2013 - 01.2019
Utilities Maintenance Engineer and Plant Operator
Anheuser-Busch
01.2008 - 10.2013
Facilities Maintenance Engineer and Refrigeration Plant Operator
Ralphs/Food 4 Less Grocery Distribution Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
General Diploma -
Highland High school
High Pressure Boilers -
L.A. Trade Tech
Diploma - Industrial Refrigeration
R.E.T.A Courses 1 & 2
EPA Universal 608 License - EPA Refrigerant Regulations
I.U.O.E. JAC
Diploma - Gas and Steam Turbine Operation
I.U.O.E. JAC
Diploma - Fundamentals of Instrumentation and Process Control
Intellect Controls Group Inc.
Electronics 101
College of the Canyons
7FA - Advanced F Class Operations, Steam Turbine Advanced Operations, Mark VI to Mark Vie Platform, Control System – Mark Vie HMI, Control Server & Thin Client Familiarization
GE Site Specific Training
DeltaV Implementation I, DeltaV Implementation II, DeltaV Hardware Troubleshooting
Emerson Training Center
Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 2, PowerFlex 525 Programing and troubleshooting
Rockell Automation
Operation & troubleshooting of NOx & CO analyzersz
Teledyne API Training Center
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