Power Plant Technician

Dan Carden

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Hurricane, Utah **737

abh9kx@r.postjobfree.com

(435) 817- 3069

Profile: A Power Generation Technician / Power Plant Operator with a

strong mechanical, electrical, and leadership background.

Experience / Work History:

June 2007 - Present

Hurricane City Power: Hurricane, Utah

Power plant Operator / Technician; Substation Tech.

Duties:

Operate, maintain, rebuild, and repair power plant consisting of six

Caterpillar 3520 natural gas fired 2 megawatt generators and three

Caterpillar 3516 diesel engine driven 1.65 megawatt generators. Operation,

troubleshooting, and repair of switchgears, and transfer switches.

Construct, maintain, and repair substations for municipal power company and

monitor through SCADA system.

May 2002 - June 2007

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Truck and Trailer Repair Shop Service Manager

Duties:

Manage the truck and trailer repair facility. Responsible for the

maintenance and repair of 90 over the road trucks and 600 tractor trailers.

To include Cummins, Detroit, Caterpillar, & Volvo engine repair,

transmission and drive train repair, computer controlled fuel injection

systems, and ABS systems. Monitor & maintain parts inventory, generate P&L

statements, complete monthly forecasts & revisions. Maintained professional

relationship with outside vendors, trained and coached 25 truck and trailer

technicians and managed a monthly shop budget well over $150,000.

Aug. 1991 - May 2002

Texas City Generator Service: Texas City, Texas

Power Generation Equipment Technician

Duties:

A/C & D/C Generator and motor repair, to include natural gas fired,

gasoline engine driven, diesel engine driven, and turbine driven generators

and backup power systems. Provided 24 hour technical support for offshore

drilling/power operations. Experienced in Waukesha, Deutsch, Caterpillar,

Olympian, Cummins, & Onan systems.

Aug. 1987 - Aug. 1991

United States Army

Power Generation Equipment Technician

Duties:

Rebuild, repair, install, and support gasoline, diesel, & turbine engine

driven power generators. To include Westinghouse (W251) & General Electric

( LM6000) systems. Provided electrical power and support to Field

Hospitals, Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological decontamination units.

Provided electrical power and support to Classified Field Artillery Fire

Direction Control Units, and Air Defense Missile Systems.

Honors:

Honor Graduate U.S. Army Engineer School (Power Generation Technology)

Honor Graduate U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course

Honor Graduate U.S. Army 7th Corps Non Commissioned Officer Academy

(3) Army Achievement Medals

Certifications:

Detroit Diesel, Cummins Diesel Certified

Toyota/Lexus Master Certified

ASE Master Certified (Automotive)

ASE Certified (Heavy Truck)

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