Reuben Jordan
San Diego
Summary
Powerplant Supervisor with over 6 years of experience in the military, overseeing 12 diesel power plants ranging from 400-2000hp and auxiliary equipment. Responsible for maintaining 440v switchgears and backup generators that supplied critical cooling to the reactor in case of a potential meltdown, ensuring system integrity and operational safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Operator
City of San Diego
06.2023 - Current
- Familiar with SAP and various work order management programs, utilizing these systems to efficiently assign maintenance tasks, track job progress, and order necessary parts to ensure timely repairs and continuous operational efficiency.
- Highly skilled Power Plant Operator with extensive experience managing a 2K generator, along with switchgear and boilers. Also responsible for maintenance and operation of 13 backup generators at multiple pump stations to ensure reliability of critical power plant operations.
- Proficient in performing black start testing, island mode testing, and overseeing night operations to ensure reliable power generation.
- Aided in successfully commissioning a state-of-the-art power plant at a critical pump station.
- Adept at troubleshooting, overhauling Caterpillar equipment, and optimizing plant performance to meet energy demands, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance with APCD.
Maintenance Program Manager
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
- Performed initial review of 20+ new project requirements and identified project components
- Lead a team of 10 in the completion of over 20 projects to include monitoring project deadlines, solving issues that arise, and evaluating performance of team members which saved over $1,000,000
- Directly responsible for a 150% increase in project completion within the first 12 months
- Managed a preventative maintenance program for critical components on over 100 industrial diesel engines to include breakdown, critical measurements, resurfacing and rebuilding.
Power Plant Supervisor/ Apprenticeship Program Manager
US Navy
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Directed the operation of 600hp backup generators and 440-volt switchgears that provided essential cooling to the reactor, guaranteeing system integrity and operational safety under high-pressure conditions, including over 500 maintenance checks.
- Directly responsible for identifying a critical manufacturing issue in a diesel engine during high-stakes operations, preventing catastrophic failure and saving three additional engines from damage, ultimately avoiding over $50 million in potential repair costs and downtime.
- Supervised the chemical analysis for diesel engine jacket water systems, including Reserve Alkalinity, MBT, and Chloride.
- Supervised a Preventive Maintenance Program with Lube Oil Systems, Fuel Systems, Water Treatment Systems, and Air Compressor Systems to include 1,000 maintenance checks, with over 16,000 hours of work.
- Supervised the completion of over 100,000 hours of hands-on training in over 15 apprenticeship programs, encompassing 5,000 people within 30 departments, and over 100 divisions.
Power Plant Supervisor
US Navy
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Directed the maintenance and operation of 12 industrial diesel engine power plants, ranging from 600hp to 2000hp, including 440 volt electrical systems.
- Supervised the safe and proper operations of Reverse Osmosis Distilling Units producing over 100,000 gallons per day to aid in critical operation of a military warship.
- Supervised chemical analysis on 53 Lube oil/fuel system samples and recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Responsible for certifying 132 technicians for organizational plant positions.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations, record management, and evaluation for subordinates..
Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Executed over 2,000 preventative maintenance checks through routine tasks in areas with prospective challenges such as mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire and life safety systems optimizing daily operations
- Coordinated and scheduled onboarding program for 45 new maintenance technicians
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations
- Diagnosed over 100 equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Education
University of Maryland University College
San Diego, CA 03.2018 -
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- SAP
- Written and Oral communication
- Organizational Management
- Adaptability
- Conflict management
- Outage Planning
- Switchgear Operation
Timeline
Power Plant Operator
City of San Diego
06.2023 - Current
Maintenance Program Manager
US Navy
10.2020 - Current
University of Maryland University College
03.2018 -
Power Plant Supervisor/ Apprenticeship Program Manager
US Navy
02.2017 - 10.2020
Power Plant Supervisor
US Navy
09.2014 - 02.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
US Navy
01.2012 - 01.2014
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