James Ramsey
Manchester
Summary
Experienced Steam Plant Operator known for effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to maintaining safety standards while ensuring efficient operation and training of personnel to meet organizational goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Steam Plant Operator
Beyond New Horizons
Tullahoma
01.2018 - Current
- Temporary Leadman
- Report natural gas estimates to Ops Center daily.
- Create weekly work schedules for operators
- Keep track of overtime hours to maintain fairness when creating work schedules.
- Operate steam boilers and auxiliary equipment to support Air Force testing requirements.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures during plant operations consistently.
Steam Plant Operator Lead
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
Flagstaff
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Trained new team members in safe operation of all plant machinery and equipment.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance activities for all plant machines, equipment, and systems according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed by personnel working in the facility.
- Operated and maintained steam boilers and auxiliary equipment efficiently.
Steam Plant Operator
Tennessee State University
Nashville
07.2004 - 10.2014
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure safe and optimal equipment performance.
- Maintained logs of operational data and system performance metrics daily.
- Trained new operators on safe operational practices and equipment handling.
- Operated steam boilers and auxiliary equipment to meet the university's needs for heating and cooling.
Boiler Technician
U.S. Navy
11.1991 - 11.1999
- Maintained and operated boiler systems on naval vessels, ensuring peak performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in boilers and auxiliary equipment to support mission success.
- Active duty service aboard USS Joseph Hewes, FFT, from 1991 to 1993.
- Continued service in reserves from 1993 to 1999, retaining expertise in operations.
- Qualified as messenger, burnerman, and upper-level man in Fire Room.
Education
U.S Navy BT/MM A School
Great Lakes, IL03-1992
High School Diploma -
La Vergne High School
La Vergne, TN06-1991
Skills
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Control room operations
- Safety procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Steam Plant Operator
Beyond New Horizons
01.2018 - Current
Steam Plant Operator Lead
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
10.2014 - 04.2017
Steam Plant Operator
Tennessee State University
07.2004 - 10.2014
Boiler Technician
U.S. Navy
11.1991 - 11.1999
U.S Navy BT/MM A School
High School Diploma -
La Vergne High School