Engineer Maintenance
Resume:
Michael Perkins
Chino Hills, CA 91709
***********@*****.***
Summary
A Multi-Craft Hands-On Engineer with extensive expertise in combustion
system tuning, maintenance, and control systems. Tuning of special
atmosphere furnaces and vacuum heat-treat furnaces. Extensive experience in
temperature uniformity surveys and compliance with AMS2750-E, Boeing (BAC-
5621, DPS 1.700, & PS23401), Rolls Royce, PLC (RPS-953), GE Aviation (GE
P10TF3), Bombardier Aviation (BAERD-GEN-007), Cessna Aircraft (CSMP015),
Pratt & Whitney (PWA-F40), and NFPA 85/86. Industrial expertise include the
areas of trouble-shooting, electronics, mechanical systems, problem solving
and root cause annalist. Have worked for a variety of manufactures
including Steel manufactures, Aerospace engineering and manufacturing.
Specialties: Industrial Furnace Tuning and Repair, All aspects of
Pyrometry, Temperature Uniformity Surveys, Vacuum Furnace Tuning/Repair,
NFPA85/86- AMS2750-E Compliance, TPM, Machine Controls, Robotics,
Hydraulics.
Skills
. Combustion systems, Tuning of Gas fired and Electric ovens,
Compliance/Audit issues
. Machine Controls, Motor Control Systems, Calibrations and
Instrumentation
. Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pipefitting, Welding
. Mechanical Systems, Pumps, Boilers, Fabrication
. Reading Blueprints, Schematics, Machine Rebuilds and upgrades
Experience
Bodycote Thermal Processing - Los Angeles, CA
Regional Maintenance Engineer
2014 - Present
Regional Maintenance Manager that provides maintenance and engineering
direction for equipment and facility repairs and installations. Included in
this scope of work are the assessment, development, improvement and
implementation of equipment maintenance training, PM systems, workflow and
cost control.
Essential Job Functions
Provides maintenance assistance on projects for equipment and facility
repairs and installations.
Provides field supervision for the repair, installation and start-up of
equipment and facility projects as directed by the Regional GM.
Responsible for establishing common procedures and policies including
LOTO, Confined Space, Preventive Maintenance Systems, and Spare Parts.
Provides site specific maintenance training as directed.
Provides assistance in identifying and implementing process improvements
and cost reductions, including but not limited to identifying common
equipment/applications
Interfaces with equipment manufacturers and vendors in order to maintain
a positive working relationship and remain current on new equipment
capabilities and technology advancements.
Provides a valuable communication link to all levels of Bodycote, from
regional management through the divisional associates.
Wyman Gordon Forgings - Houston, TX
Combustion Engineer
2013 - 2014
Responsible for all aspects of Thermal Processing Quality for the Energy
and Turbine business groups for both Heat-treating and Pre-heating
operations. Responsible to ensure all applicable specifications including
industry standards and customer supplied specifications are being met and
retain all records to support internal and external audits to prove
compliance. Compile and review all associated records and ensure their
compliance including but not limited to Temperature Uniformity Surveys
(TUS), System Accuracy Tests (SAT) and furnace control instrument
calibrations. Oversee the continuous improvement of Thermal practices and
methods
GKN Hoeganaes - Gallatin, TN
2011- 2013
Combustion Engineer
Tune, maintain, and testing of all combustion related equipment related to
special atmosphere muffle/band type furnaces and foundry equipment.
Creation and maintenance of all tuning and testing documentation. Testing
and analyst of burner/furnace exhaust for pollution/exhaust content to
better control pollution outputs and optimize efficiencies of furnace
operations. Review and apply NFPA 85/86 standards for safe operations and
compliance of combustion related equipment.
. Implemented program and perform required NFPA testing that relates to
our equipment
. Implemented program and perform NOx testing and analyst of furnace
exhaust
. Apply instrumentation knowledge when needed throughout the facility
. Create and manage electronic documentation of all testing/tuning of
equipment
. Developed and maintain spare parts inventory and manage data recording
equipment
PGT INDUSTRIES - Salisbury, NC 2009 -
2011
Maintenance Technician
Responsible for mechanical, electrical repair of all production equipment.
PLC troubleshooting, new equipment installations, machine retrofitting,
machine rebuilds, and upgrades. Maintenance, repair, and calibration of
robotic equipment.
. Preventive Maintenance to prevent machine downtime and breakage
. Install and commission new machinery to improve productivity as
requested by management
. Attend daily safety meetings to insure a safe workplace in compliance
with OSHA
. Troubleshoot machine problems to insure production schedules and
proper machine functions
ALCOA / HOWMET CASTINGS - La Porte, IN
2005 - 2008
Instrumentation Lead Technician
. Responsible for repair, installation, and calibration of all machine /
furnace control systems
. Temperature uniformity testing/tuning
. NADCAP compliance/audit issues
. Maintained and repaired vacuum heat treat furnaces
. Controlled parts inventories, scheduled repairs within production
schedules
TEMPEL STEEL COMPANY - Chicago, IL
2000 - 2005
Maintenance Technician
. Job titles included Master Mechanic and Hydraulic Specialist
. Advised mechanics and electricians in my fields of expertise
. Worked with vendors and suppliers to maintain parts inventory
. Represented company at trade shows and metal stamping machine builders
plants
. Operated mobile equipment and overhead cranes
. Assisted manager in evaluations and purchasing of new and used
equipment
CYRIL BATH COMPANY - Monroe, NC 1992 - 1999
Assembler / Field Service Engineer
. Worked as a team leader and oversaw the construction of world-class
stretch forming presses
. Oversaw and directed all work in the areas of mechanical, electrical,
and hydraulic assembly
. Worked as a field service engineer installing and repairing our
presses worldwide
INLAND STEEL COMPANY - East Chicago, IN 1992 - 1977
Journeyman Millwright
. Duties included repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of mill machinery
of all types
. Overhead crane repairs, operating mobile equipment
. Welding, fabrication, machining, hydraulic repairs and upgrades
. Worked as an hourly millwright foreman from 1988-1991
. Completion of four-year apprenticeship program in 1981
Education / Training
Work Keys Testing - Platinum Member
Industrial Electronics, Prairie State College
Completed 4 year, 8000 hour apprenticeship
National Fluid Power Association Certified Technician
NFPA/IHEA Member
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