Darnell Banks
Tampa, FL
Main Phone 813-***-****
Secondary Phone 813-***-****
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Professional Experience
United States Air Force, Minot Air Force Base
Facilities Maintenance Technician
June 2006- June 2008
• Verified the functionality and made repairs to the power generation and distribution systems, environmental control, and
associated support systems for 190 different nuclear missile silo facilities and their corresponding command centers.
• Extended the life span of approximately 152 Cummins diesel backup power generators through periodic maintenance and
repairs. Potentially saving the Air Force over $5,000,000 on annual replacement cost.
• Performed load and no load testing on diesel generators
• Used technical manuals to troubleshoot system problems.
• Serviced Brine Chillers and related HVAC systems.
• Serviced backup battery bank systems.
• Serviced support equipment dealing with diesel fuel tanks and pneumatic systems.
• Adjusted and replaced automatic switching units.
• Repaired and serviced pneumatic systems.
• Utilized switch gear when powering and de-powering devices.
• Replaced and wired 3 phase electric motors.
• Analyzed support facility and equipment malfunctions and determined operational readiness.
• Troubleshot interface problems between electrical and electronic equipment
Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, INC
Siemens Field Service Technician
Dec 2008 – Aug 2009
• Installed, repaired, maintained and upgraded over 20 Siemens high voltage 300KV – 500KV turnkey circuit breakers for
electric power companies across the United States.
• Assembled circuit breaker factory components and then load tested them for functionality.
Other Work History
• Materials handler, United States Air Force, Minot Air Force Base, ND Oct 2003- May 2008
• Munitions Systems specialists, United States Air Force Reserve, Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL Jul 2008 – Aug 2009
• Administrative Assistant, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL Jan 2012 - Aug
2013
• Order Processor, National Asset Protection Agency, Tampa, FL, Jan 2014 – Sep 2014
Education & Training
• International Academy of Design & Technology, Sep 2009 – Aug 2011
Majored in Computer Animation
• Hillsborough Community College, Aug 2011- Aug 2013
Majored in Liberal Arts
• Air Force Technical Training Schools 2003-2004:
o Keesler Air Force Base, MS
Studied basic electronic principles
o Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Studied electro-mechanical machinery operation and maintenance
• Air Force Technical Training Schools 2003-2004:
o Keesler Air Force Base, MS
Studied basic electronic principles
o Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Studied electro-mechanical machinery operation and maintenance
Skills and Knowledge
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Universal Refrigeration License ( HVAC) Electrical schematic reading
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Freon Leak Detector Cable termination
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Manifold Gauge Ammeters, voltmeters/multimeters, and ohmmeters
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Soldering Lock out tag out