Robert T Yeomans
Howell, Michigan 48843
Cell: 517-***-****
abmbmu@r.postjobfree.com
Facilities/Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Professional Profile
Experienced, Skilled, Facilities/Plant Maintenance Mechanic/Technician with
an Associate's Degree in Technical Studies (HVAC) and an extensive
background in the operation and maintenance of Chilled water and Heating
plants. Knowledgeable in all aspects of facilities site infrastructure
support, from underground utilities to DDC, building automation controls.
Current Certifications:
EPA Refrigerant Recovery and Transition Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3
(Universal)
CPR Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Milford Proving Grounds, Milford, MI 1986-
2009
Operations Leader, Plant Engineering
. Verified quality assurance of contract services.
. Oversaw the operation and maintenance of a 6000 ton centrifugal
chilled water plant.
. Accurately captured utility line and point features and feature
attributes using GPS technology for the GM geographic information
systems database, locating and logging over 1400 storm and sanitary
manholes and storm outfalls over a six square mile area using a gps
for repeatable feature locating and the correction of site prints.
Maintenance Department Safety Representative
. Attended site wide monthly safety meetings and disseminated updated
MSDS and revised safety protocols to department coworkers and
supervisors.
. Actively participated in skilled trade's accident investigations.
. Became a member of the fall hazard committee and was instrumental in
the establishment of a building tie off point identification system
for maintenance personnel.
. Trained for and became certified Confined space entry supervisor.
Power Plant/HVAC Technician
. Maintained and repaired compressed air, water, and steam distribution
piping and all related equipment for heating and air conditioning
systems.
. Responded to and successfully resolved innumerable emergency calls for
vehicle emissions environmental test cell control malfunctions to
assure validated emissions tests in order to conform to government
standards.
. Retrofitted HVAC equipment with installations of automated control
systems.
. Represented GM's engineering department for the construction and
commissioning of a new 6000 ton capacity centrifugal chilled water
plant.
Military Service
Michigan Army National Guard
1981-2003(Ret)
. Assisted in the development and execution of annual training for motor
transportation units and updated unit training records.
. Became a school trained, certified Observer/ Controller for the
evaluation of National Guard Motor Transportation units undergoing
convoy defense training exercises.
. Assigned as a range safety NCO for National Guard live fire weapons
ranges and oversaw all live firing exercises.
United States Marine Corps Reserve
1974-1980 Honorably discharged
Education
Associates Degree in Technical Studies (HVAC), Washtenaw Community College,
Ann Arbor, Mi
Graduate; Non Commissioned Officers Academy, Michigan Army National Guard
Michigan Army National Guard Instructor Certification School
Other Relevant Training
GM Electrical Safe Work Practices, Hazardous Waste Operations, Confined
Space Entry, Geographic Information Systems, Air Photo Interpretation
Global Positioning Systems. Good, Basic Computer skills, and an Experienced
Fork Truck Operator.