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3270 AMAZON LN LAUREL, MD 20724

SHARON BANKS M: 787-955-6550
shacandela@gmail.com

Objective !
Occupational safety & hazard expert, looking for a challenging position with an organization which values hard
work ethics, reliability and team work utilizing gained experience. Posses an enormous knowledge of operation
and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related mechanical equipment with more than 10 years of
experience as power block and stills operator.
Profile
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Possess excellent knowledge of the steam water generating process. Deep knowledge of automated and electrical
boiler, and pneumatic controls. Acquaintance of firing boilers and operation of absorbers and centrifugal pumps.
Exceptional ability to detect operating defects or faults. Strong ability to work with high voltage equipment.
Maintain the operation of such equipment as boilers, stokers, pumps, water softeners, water heaters, absorbers,
cooling towers, and purge pumps. Immense resourcefulness to organize and coordinate the work of the unit.
Profound cleverness to determine work priorities and assign work to employees

Experience !
Power Block Operator 500MW / 2units / CFB
Aug 2001- Sept 2009 AES, PR. LP Guayama, P.R
-Responsible for the maintenance, repair and tuning of the heating plant auxiliary hot water
Others
boilers. Maintained computerized maintenance and repair records for all power plant
equipment, including diesel/gas engine primary power generators, various gas/oil fired hot Skills
water boilers, air compressors, pumping systems, valves /actuators, cooling towers, pool systems -Excellent oral, written and
and related equipment on a daily basis. communication skills.
-Analyze water samples and add chemicals as required. Oil, grease and adjust machinery and -Advanced computer skills.
equipment and make minor repairs. Make periodic inspections to see that all equipment and -Proficient in Power Point, Excel,
controls are operating properly and are in good condition. Maintain consumption and Word & Outlook
production records showing remarkable ability to keep records of fuel used, steam produced -Skilled at managing multiple
and general operating conditions. Report defects and recommend improvements, alterations projects with competing deadlines.
and repairs. Resourceful in perceiving and
resolving problems
-Helped supervisors to maintain an inventory of shop materials, supplies and tools by informing -Bilingual in English and Spanish
them of specific needs. Performed monthly emissions testing on two tandem compound turbines -Able to learn and adjust to the
and two coal fluidize bed boilers. Available for engine start-ups/shutdowns/emergencies and culture and standing operating
worked with the power plant operators to ensure engine generators production and reliability. procedures of a company
-Inspected, maintained and repaired equipment from ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and confined
spaces and in proximity to loud machinery. Performed safety inspections and routine Training &
maintenance on tools and equipment used. Regulate dampers, water level in boilers and fuel Certifications
supply; check water gauges and steam gauges to see that sufficient steam is generated, -Forklift operations and Safety
regulate the flow of steam the distribution system. courses
-Certified as heavy equipment
-Assist in training lower-level Power Plant Operators and others, demonstrating in-depth ability
driver
to provide training and explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively.
-Hazmat technician
Stills Operator II -Trained and certified as advance
May 1996 - Aug 2001 Phillips PR Core Guayama, P.R exterior fire fighter by Texas A6M
-Maintain Petrochemical compounds within specified specs thru out process for finishing University
products. Perform routine maintenance and operation of distillation columns and associated -Achieved Search & rescue certify
equipments. Perform maintenance and operation of auxiliary equipment such as: air -Confine space permit
-Hot work permit
Production / Packaging -Boat handling
Feb 1995 – May 1996 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Guayama, P.R -Boom Deployment
-Responsible of operating packaging machines for OTC medicines. Oversee proper maintenance Interests &
and functionality of the machinery by cleaning, assembling and disassembling when needed. Notes
-Enjoy reading and creating
Office Clerk / Receptionist handcrafts. Possess driving license
1994- 1995 RG Premier Bank Carolina, P.R type Heavy class 6
-Attended calls & provided customer services support. Performed administrative functions as
needed such as data entry, requesting and preparing credit reports and loans basics.

Education
1992-93 Metropolitan Business Technological Institute: Accounting
-Courses in management, government and non-profit accounting
1988-90 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico: Civil Engineering
-Courses of design, construction, environmental, transportation, urban &
municipal engineering
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1987-88 University of Puerto Rico: Social Sciences
-Courses in political sciences, economics, psychology, statistical
analysis, research and mathematics.
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References !

Name: Lucas A. Benn

Job Position: Turbine operator at AES PR LP
Phone Number: 787-839-1995 cell phone: 787-231-5384

Name: Elizabeth Brito

Job Position: Business owner
Phone Number: 787-432-6260

Name: Tomas Santiago

Job Position: Boiler operator at AES PR LP
Phone Number: 787-649-3205

Name: Harry Bonilla

Job Position: Performance engineer at Eco Electric PR
Phone Number: 787-487-6027

Name: Pete Miranda

Job Position: Trainer at Florida Power and Light
Phone Number: 305-246-6537 or 305-609-7094