Kyle Ford

** ******* *** • Jersey City, New Jersey 07304

757-***-**** • acujy4@r.postjobfree.com

Power Plant Technician / Engineer

Poised to leverage solid background operating, maintaining and repairing mechanically complex steam power plant infrastructures. Record of consistently delivering high-quality results in compliance with strict safety guidelines. Well-versed at utilizing and calibrating complex equipment, tools and machinery. Highly adept at installing, calibrating, retrofitting and upgrading large-scale industrial electromechanical systems. Experience creating, disseminating and monitoring high-output schedules for technician and mechanic teams.

Areas of Expertise:

Gauge Calibration & Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Steam Water Chemistry

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

Quality Assurance / Control

Preventative Maintenance

Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems

Lubrication & Distillation

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance (started April 2015 expected graduation 2018)

Devry University – New York, New York

US Navy Engineering C School ~ Technical Documentation ~ Mechanical Theory ~ Health & Safety ~ Electromechanical Systems ~ Maintenance Material Management

Professional Experience

US Navy, Norfolk, Virginia

Gas Turbine Mechanic / Engineer, 10/2000 – Present

Operate and monitor gas turbine engines and propulsion machinery to ensure proper, safe functionality. Guide, train and coach technicians in various mechanical / technical functions. Observe temperature, level and flow gauges, and conduct regular unit inspections. Perform regular equipment repairs and maintenance. Maintain detailed records and submit reports on operations, test results and gauge readings.

Oversee transportation and storage of flammable and other hazardous products in compliance with safety and HAZMAT guidelines. Coordinate start-up and shutdown of plant equipment. Conduct regular adjustments and calibrations to temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate and gas-transfer systems. Analyze blueprints, schematics and charts to ensure proper maintenance procedures and resolve source of issues.

Demonstrated consistent track record of maintaining systems at optimal operating and safety levels, and of remaining ahead of maintenance / inspection schedule.

US Navy, New York, New York

Staffing Recruiter, 1/2005 – 1/2009

Prospected, interviewed and processed new staff. Contributed to training, orientation and skill assessments of newly hired staff. Partnered with recruitment teams and managers to develop, analyze and optimize recruitment processes. Promoted recruitment opportunities, delivered public presentations and conducted one-on-one discussions with potential applicants. Create, track and maintain confidential records of applicants and new recruits.

Commended on several occasions for numerous successes in exceeding recruiting goals and surpassing new-recruit objectives.

Planned and presented formal training and orientation sessions to new recruits on Gas System Mechanic program requirements.