BRETT HILL

*** ********* ******, *******, ******** 62522

Phone: 217-***-****

ad25nw@r.postjobfree.com

*Searching for a position in Decatur, Illinois*

I am seeking a challenging career in the operations field in a professionally managed company, where learning and growth opportunities are available. Having adequate authorities and responsibilities to implement the skills I have acquired is important to me thereby contributing to the company through Safety, Quality and Productivity. Developing employee knowledge and loyalty is key to building a high performing team which reduces cost; prioritize work to meet schedules and deadlines to produce quality workmanship that meets customers’ expectations and company goals.

Education

Lakeview High School 1980 Graduate

Texas A&M University 1990-1996 Attended classes for water and wastewater license

Experience

Assembly Maintenance Technician- Hydro-Gear

Sullivan, Illinois 2023-present

5 separate assembly lines building motors, transmissions for zero turn mowers

Maintenance in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, trouble shooting and repair

Equipment electrical panels consisting of fuses, motors starters, breakers, timers, computer boards, electrical wiring

12 & 24 volt DC- torque guns, OIT’s, conveyers, presses, test stations, oil fills, robots, printers, computers, building maintenance, lights, cameras, interfaces, rfid tracking, scanners, elevators, pallet stops, prox switches, electrical boxes, electrical hoist, motors, pumps, light curtains, lift and rotate stations.

Senior Leak Detection Specialist- American Leak Detection

Clermont, Florida 2017-2023

Senior leak detection specialist.

I work completely independently daily.

Complete and summit work reports daily.

My current duties include- slab leak location on both commercial and residential properties inside and outside.

I work closely with insurance companies to determine cause and origin of damage to homes and businesses. Also, some in ground pool piping repair jobs. Using ultrasonic electronic devises, infrared scans, and chase gas.

Currently servicing a 4-county area.

Provided with a full-time company van, equipment, and tools.

I have 3 company credit cards for vehicle maintenance and repairs, fuel, tools, and materials.

Perform Leak Detection Survey using all Leak Detection equipment on Company water. Pinpoint underground leakage using all available Leak Detection equipment.

Locate company facilities such as gate valves and curb valves for use in leak surveys.

Manual digging and exposing of valve boxes and curb boxes using shovel, pick, pry bars, etc.

Operation of valves and fire hydrants.

Investigate complaints and determine corrective action per Company procedures.

Read and interpret distribution system maps to plan efficient survey routes.

Accurately complete all necessary forms and sketches.

Drive vehicles or trucks in performance of general job.

Be available for call out and scheduled overtime.

Any other duties that may be assigned by a supervisor. Knowledge/Skills

Communicate in effective manner, both orally and in writing, with Company personnel.

Complied with Company’s attendance and safety policies.

Ability to read and understand instructions, safety rules, maps, diagrams, etc.

Available for call out 24/7 and some shift work when required.

Ability to use, and familiarity with, various leak detection instrumentation.

Good working knowledge of hydraulic principals.

Computer skills.

Maintenance and operational duties on a water system.

Water audit experience.

Specialized leak detection training courses

Ability to use distribution system maps and records.

Knowledge of Company procedures. Work Environment

Work outdoors in all climates with no effective protection from weather.

Able to tolerate excessive bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Able to walk varied terrains up to and exceeding 2 miles daily.

main and service pipes and other facilities.

Elevator Technician-Texas Independent Elevator Company

Garland, Texas 2015-2017

Inspection and maintenance of elevators.

Trouble shooting and repairs on elevators for D.I.S.D.

My route consisted of 150 elevators.

Every 6 weeks-Replacing relays, brushes, door rollers, interlocks, cab rollers, door motors, and door clutches, circuit boards, starters, motors.

Jack packings, control valves, detector edges.

Repaired wheelchair lifts, replacing boards, switches control boxes.

Went out on calls for repairs of all D.I.S.D. hydraulic and some traction

Conducted scheduled maintenance and inspections to ensure that equipment meets specifications.

Maintained records of inspections.

Assembled elevator cars and connecting car frames

Troubleshooting malfunctions and replacing damaged equipment

Repaired machinery and components of elevators

Conducted tests and adjustments on braking mechanisms to ensure they meet safety standards.

Constructed elevators that incorporate both hydraulics and traction.

Read blueprints to gain a better understanding of the equipment’s construction.

Adapted to the technology and controls unique to the equipment

Conducted examinations, maintaining, and repairing elevators and other modes of conveyance.”

Determined the need for major overhaul or replacement of defective equipment and performing the necessary work

Maintained accurate timekeeping and accounting for assigned materials and expenses

Meet and assisted with municipal inspections conducted by third parties

Ensured that elevators, mechanical walkways, and escalators are installed properly.

Responded to mechanical and system failures.

Maintained and serviced machine components.

Performed repairs or replaced system components.

Greasing and oiling moving parts.

Conducted safety checks.

Kept an eye on stock and ordering supplies.

Kept a clean work area.

Examined and corrected mechanical malfunctions

Maintained and replaced machine components

Conducted routine maintenance checks and lubricating machine components

Conducted inventory reviews and placing orders for supplies as needed

Conducted routine maintenance on elevator components such as switches, control panels, and wires

Assuring that the work area is kept clean

Maintained and servicing equipment following established procedures

Ascertained that all switches, motors, and control signals are operational

Conducted routine maintenance inspections on a timely basis

Calculated the elevator’s power and load consumption

Assisted individuals who have become trapped in an elevator

Plant Operator 1, 2 & 3 Tate & Lyle

Decatur, Illinois 2002-2015

Operator 1- Corn syrup solids operation.

Running corn syrup solids process consists of 3 floors- Evaporator, cooling belt, mill, sweco, slurry pump: bins to the packing operation with 2 spout automated packers, conveyer belts and robotic palletizer.

Responsible for whole operation getting product in spec and packing 50lb bags on to pallets. 50 bags per pallet.

Mostly all maintenance except some electrical.

Operator 2- Truck and rail load out. (Rail) Loading railcars with syrup. Pulling railcars up with cable puller or Rail Serve.

Washing and inspecting cars. Loading with several different products and pumping products to various land tanks.

Sealing cars and sending out for transportation and distribution.

Sample taking of every car loaded. (Truck) Loading trucks with 13 different products.

Checking wash tickets, sealing trucks. Responsible for 13 land tanks, pumps and motors, steam for heating syrup, strainers, reprocessing out of spec product back into system, taking samples of every product loaded, working close with the lab and scale house.

Operator 3- Utilities Operator. Responsible for floor water, soda ash, hydrochloric acids, reprocessing syrup.

5 yrs. on Food Safety Committee,

3 yrs. on Safety Committee, and 6 yrs. on Haz-Mat team- First response, resolve, and first aid.

Trained on fork truck, bobcat, and JLG sizzerlift.

And currently have a Class A CDL license.

Water Plant Maintenance – Long Creek Water Department

Long Creek, Illinois 1996-2002

Maintained rural water system.

Made safe good tasting water.

Adjusting and testing water.

Installation of new piping for subdivisions.

Chlorinating and pressurizing, and maintaining system, new taps, repairs of old lines.

Replacing fire hydrants on a very spread-out water system of 3 water towers, well pumping system.

Well trained on track hoe, backhoe, bobcats, lulls, forklifts, JLG, boring machine and large trucks.

Maintained and repairs pumps and equipment.

Maintained dams; prepared dams for annual state inspections; repairs pipes; flushed wet well; cut trees and underbrush; checks gates, locks and fences, paints over graffiti, picks up garbage.

Maintained water plant sites, tank sites, pump station sites, and water system parks.

Monitors wetland sites: maintained roadways, signs, and gates associated with sites.

Performed electrical maintenance.

Operated fire hydrants for Water System flushing and pressure monitoring.

Troubleshot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems and equipment for repair or replacement.

Identified repair needs; research equipment; locate parts; tracks and reports purchase and submits reports for approval.

Tracked repairs, time, and material used during emergency repairs and preventive maintains.

Maintained and repairs elevated water towers electrical and lighting systems.

Operated and maintains large equipment.

Constructed, maintained, and repaired facility gate operators, gates, and fences.

Read large meters.

Repaired leaks.

Performed facility janitorial duties.

Maintained assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Provides 24 hour on call emergency duty.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Foreman- City of Lewisville

Lewisville, Texas 1985-1996

Started as a maintenance worker repairing water and sewer lines in City of 90,000.

Making taps, changing meters 3/8 to 12”.

Repairing water and sewer lines to 48”.

Advanced up to equipment operator, crew leader, and then foreman.

As a foreman I was indirectly over 30 men, directly over 16 men consisting of, 5-man new construction crew. 2 two-man sewer crews, 2-man meter crews, 1 three-man night crews.

Also meeting with engineers and contractors installing new subdivisions, large line replacements.

Ordered materials, wrote work orders to maintain equipment, specs for several pieces of equipment.

Operated large sewer cleaning trucks.

Operated backhoes.

Operated skid steers.

Operated forklifts.

Operated large dump trucks with 40’ trailers.

Operated sewer TV cameras.

I was known as the sewer guru.

References

Jeremy Proctor -Manufacturing Engineer @ Caterpillar- 217-***-****

Phil Poinsette - Owner/Field Manager @American Leak Detection- 352-***-****)

Mike Lowe - Shift Supervisor @ Tate & Lyle- 217-***-****

Trent Thompson- Direct Supervisor@ Hydro-Gear –217-***-****

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