David Whisonant

**** ******** **., **** ****, SC 29732

Cell: 803-***-****

abgfu5@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A proactive, results oriented licensed electrical and mechanical professional with excellent

communications and organizational skills with the ability to drive change and produce results in

transitional, competitive, and challenging business environments, ready to make a positive impact on

your team.

SUMMARY:

Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Professional with more than 39 years of demonstrated

experience in the areas of manufacturing and nuclear power plants. Recognized ability to lead work

crews, meet deadlines and minimize downtime. The ability to provide technical assistance with emphasis

on quick resolution. Able to install and maintain solid state equipment and electrical control systems.

Proven skills in electrical and instrumentation installation, troubleshooting, vendor negotiation and

supervision of all phases of electrical work with an excellent safety record.

EXPERIENCE:

April, 2011 – June, 2011 Duke-Energy York, SC

Nuclear Station Electrician

Supported power installation. Temporary power and troubleshooting.

Feb. 2011 – Mar 2011 Duke-Energy Huntersville, NC

Nuclear Station Electricia

Supported power installation. Temporary power and troubleshooting.

Oct. 2010 – Dec 2010 Dominion Power Station Surry, VA

Nuclear Station Electrician

Supported Power installation, Temporary power and troubleshooting, Nuclear packages and checks.

Sept 2010 – Oct 2010 Duke-Energy York, SC

Nuclear Station Electrician

Power installation, Reactor Head Cable change, Wiring changes and checks, Worked in control

room with DCS change out.

July 1986- March 2010

Abitibi Bowater Catawba, SC

Maintenance Supervisor, Coated Paper Division 2003-2010

Master Craftsman 1986-2003

• Managed up to a total of 13 employees for the HVAC and Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)

Departments

• Oversaw performance of direct reports with continuous feedback on performance issues and

coaching with positive behavior results.

• Provided on-the-job training for new and existing employees

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David Whisonant

1935 Ebenezer Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732

Cell: 803-***-****

abgfu5@r.postjobfree.com

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems with

efficiency and proactive strategies while keeping cost at a minimal.

• Supported company safety initiative by leading daily and monthly safety meetings achieving

12 years without an OSHA recordable in the HVAC department

• Responsible for scheduling 12-14 union craftsman ensuring continuous production

• Negotiated with vendors with a focus on purchasing the most cost-effective parts, quality

service, and achieve superior internal customer service.

• Tracking and trending of operational characteristics.

• Relied upon as the only licensed on-site HVAC and Freon service record keeper

• Supported production by preventative maintenance and responding to emergency downtime

resulting in frequent achievement of company goals

• Responsible for 24 hour on-call duty on a monthly basis in addition to other assignments from

senior management

• Ability to recognize and address issues as they arise on shift or after hours.

• Oversaw annual audits required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which

resulted in no major noncompliance findings

• Resolved any minor EPA modifications needed to prevent future occurrences and ensure

compliance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Achieved least amount of downtime and all-time production records in a paper machine due to

the responsiveness and continuous efforts of the E&I department

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Electrical General Foreman -Harrison Electrical Constructors, VC Summer Nuclear Plant,

Jenkinsville, SC. 1978-1986

TRAINING:

Licensed SC Mechanical and Electrical Contractor since 1991

MS Office: Outlook and Excel

Coursework at York Technical College (4 years): Basic Electronics, Electronic Measurements,

DC Electricity, Gas and Arc Welding, Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Solid State Components, DC

Machines and Controls, Operational Management

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