Austin Shaw
Belle Chasse
Summary
Dynamic Power Plant Operator with extensive experience at Venture Global, excelling in gas and steam turbine operations. Proven track record in optimizing performance and troubleshooting complex systems. Skilled in DCS operations and effective communication, ensuring operational reliability and safety. Committed to enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high standards in equipment management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Plant Operator
Venture Global
Plaquemine
05.2023 - Current
- Field Operator / DCS Step up of 2- 5x2 combined cycle power plant.
- Commissioning, operating, and maintaining (10) GE 7EA gas turbines, focusing on performance optimization, troubleshooting, and ensuring operational reliability.
- Commissioning and managing (4) GE A200 steam turbines, including routine maintenance, performance adjustments, and operational oversight.
- Skilled in the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of (2) GE LM2500 turbines, with expertise in troubleshooting and enhancing system performance.
- Experienced in commissioning and managing (4) GE LM Express turbine systems, including operational management and performance optimization.
- Experienced in treating river water to produce demineralized (demin) water using advanced purification technologies. Proficient in employing Ultrafiltration (UF) systems, Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, Electrodeionization (EDI), as well as filter presses and clarifiers to ensure high-quality demineralized water production.
- (4) LMX gas turbine operation.
- (4) M35 gas turbine operation.
- Experience with MARK Vle DCS controls
Process Operator
PBF chalmette refining
Chalmette
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted visual rounds to verify equipment operation and performance levels.
Took readings and samples to confirm optimal equipment functionality.
Executed preventative maintenance on equipment as necessary.
Collaborated with console operator to adjust equipment settings for efficiency.
Troubleshot equipment issues to resolve process-related problems.
Prepared equipment for scheduled maintenance tasks.
Maintained cleanliness and organization within assigned area.
Oversaw loading of molten sulfur onto trucks and rail cars as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
New Orleans, LA05-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA01-2018
Skills
- OSHA certification
- First aid and CPR
- HMI, DCS, and PLC systems
- SAP software proficiency
- Distillation process management
- Gas and steam turbine operations
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Commissioning and optimization strategies
- Operational safety monitoring
- System documentation and collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving techniques
- Attention to detail in training
Certification
GE vendor training on the following systems: LM2500 Gas Turbine Operation and Maintenance, 7EA Gas TurbineOperation and Maintenance, Mark VIe DCS Operation and Maintenance, A200 Steam Turbine Operation, CombinedCycle Operation, EX2100e & GPP Introduction, HRSG Operation and Maintenance.
DCS step up qualified.
DCS step up qualified.
Timeline
Power Plant Operator
Venture Global
05.2023 - Current
Process Operator
PBF chalmette refining
03.2020 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College