Tyson Wertz
Greenbrier
Summary
Power Plant Operator with 6 years Non-Destructive Testing experience in Oil&Gas industry as well as Power Gen industry. Background in monitoring and maintaining plant equipment to ensure efficient operation. Experience includes conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to work effectively under pressure, and solid understanding of safety protocols. Contributed to improving operational efficiency through proactive maintenance and strategic process improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Entergy Arkansas Lake Catherine Power Plant
Malvern
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment and systems.
- Inspected equipment on daily basis and made monitoring adjustments to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
- Recorded and compiled operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs or reports.
- Adhered to plant safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Detailed plant activities, noting concerns and issues and disseminated reports to management.
- Opened and closed valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
- Inspected records or log book entries or communicated with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
- Performed daily inspections of all power plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Conducted routine maintenance on boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, and other components within the facility.
NDT Tech
Applied Inspection Systems
02.2024 - 06.2024
- I use different types of inspection to implement tests to characterize material conditions and flaws for operational safety, limiting hazards, and asset loss
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection Lvl 2
- Ultrasonic Thickness Testing Lvl 2
- Visual Testing Lvl 2
- Radiographic Testing Lvl 2
- Magnetic Particle Testing Lvl 2
- High Energy Piping Inspection
- Power Plant/ Refinery Outages
NDT TECH
TEAM INDUSTRIAL
08.2021 - 02.2024
- I use different types of inspection to implement tests to characterize material conditions and flaws for operational safety, limiting hazards, and asset loss
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection Lvl 2
- Ultrasonic Thickness Testing Lvl 2
- Visual Testing Lvl 2
- Radiographic Testing Lvl 2
- Magnetic Particle Testing Lvl 2
- Flow Accelerated Corrosion Mapping
- Phillips 66 Refinery Shutdown
- Valero Refinery Shutdown
- Chevron Refinery Shutdown
- NASA/Blue Origin Project
- Power Plant Shutdowns
- Lead Technician Work
- OSHA 10 Card
- TWIC Card
- Iso/P&ID experience
- Hole Saw work
- Power Plant/ Refinery Outages
NDT Tech
Trinity RAIL
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Tanker Car Inspections
Contractor Freelance
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Build pergolas and porch covers/Remodeling houses
Dirt Work
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Primed and glued PVC piping, laser measured ground level and depth
- Assist in installing septic tanks
- Use of saw-zaw for PVC piping
Education
Quality Assurance/NDT -
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology
11.2020
Skills
- Receptive
- Adaptable
- Engaged
- Diligent
- Approachable
- Practical
- Trustworthy
- Client Interaction
- Leader
Timeline
Operator
Entergy Arkansas Lake Catherine Power Plant
06.2024 - Current
NDT Tech
Applied Inspection Systems
02.2024 - 06.2024
NDT TECH
TEAM INDUSTRIAL
08.2021 - 02.2024
NDT Tech
Trinity RAIL
10.2020 - 08.2021
Contractor Freelance
06.2020 - 12.2020
Dirt Work
10.2019 - 01.2020
Quality Assurance/NDT -
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology