Maintenance Technician Industrial
Resume:
HOLLIS LYERLY
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
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Dear Recruitment Professional:
I am extremely interested in exploring an employment opportunity for an Industrial Maintenance Technician with your organization. Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration.
You will note that I offer diverse formal training, relevant certification and over 30 years trade experience in a variety of commercial and industrial environments with demonstrated success. Throughout my background I have become known for my keen technical skills, and ability to handle the full range of service responsibilities ranging from equipment installation and certification to complex troubleshooting and repair.
My personal profile includes the highest degrees of dedication, versatility, and productivity, with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new and challenging responsibilities and deliver high-impact results. In addition to the diverse core competencies detailed on my attached resume, I possess special expertise in troubleshooting and resolving emergent equipment problems to ensure optimal machine time. I also have highly developed communications and summary reporting skills, accustomed to handling reporting, data management, team scheduling, production loading, and other administrative responsibilities associated with large scale maintenance operations.
Based on these factors and a review of my additional career highlights summarized below, I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss with you, in person, how my qualifications would match your needs. I am certain I could pinpoint additional areas of expertise which would enhance my contributions as an integral member of your organizational team.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Hollis Lyerly
Hollis Lyerly
Enclosure: Resume
HOLLIS LYERLY
2503 Queens Point Drive
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
ad4cgx@r.postjobfree.com
Career Industrial Mechanic
Equipment & Facilities Maintenance / Utilities / Food Processing / Refrigeration / Production Machinery / Packaging
Offering an extensive background based on formal training, relevant certification, and over three decades experience in a variety of high-end commercial and industrial maintenance environments demonstrating superior personal initiative, technical/vocational expertise, troubleshooting and repair creativity, and consistent success in ensuring machine availability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Seasoned and Multi-faceted Mechanical Trades Professional • Machinery / HVAC&R / Power / Utilities / Buildings
• PM Program Manager / Troubleshoot - Maintain - Repair • Structural Fabrication & Repair / SMAW and MIG Welding
• NPT pipe, pex, HDP, PVC, CPPVC, copper, ABS. aardvark drain • 25+ Years Experience in Food Processing & Packaging Plants
• Industrial Workplace Safety / PPE / EPA & OSHA Compliance • PLCs / Solid State Interface / Digital Controls / ECS
• Fresh & Waste Air Ventilation Systems / Hydraulics / Pneumatics • Current 40-Hour HAZMAT and 40-Hour OSHA Endorsements
• Low & High Pressure Air Systems / Water & Wastewater Systems • Maintenance Team Leader / Work Delegator / QA Advocate
• Pumps / Motors / Piping / MHE / Balers / Conveyors / Compactors • Experienced with 110, 220, 480 VAC / 12, 24, 36, 48 VDC
• Parts & Supplies Purchasing / Inventory Control / Vendor Contact • Blueprint, Schematic & Technical Documents Interpretation
• Innate Mechanical Expertise / Train and Mentor Associate Techs • Punctual, Reliable, Minimal Sick Leave, Team Player & Asset
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
• CARO Certification in NH3 Refrigeration
• EASCO Certification in Freon
• USAF Certified in Flight Simulator Operation and Maintenance
• Certified in Confined Space Entry / Operations
• Certified in AHA CPR-AED and Red Cross First Aid
• Certified Operator – Forklifts and other MHE
• HAZWOPER 30-Hour / Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACCP)
• Coursework toward BS in Mechanical Engineering, Campbell University, Lillington, NC
• Former U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance (Update Eligible)
EXPERIENCE HISTORY & HIGHLIGHTS
HORMEL FOODS / PLANTERS PEANUTS – Suffolk, Virginia
Can Line Mechanic (8/22-Present)
• Integral member of the plant maintenance team at a large food processing facility. Assist production line machine operators by adjusting and/or repairing production machinery when requested by the Maintenance Supervisor via radio.
• Complete daily assigned preventive maintenance (PM) rounds on equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department Manager.
• Complete requisite monthly safety training via HMI (computer) or by attending presentations by the Plant Safety Manager.
• Log daily maintenance records including repairs, labor, parts usage, and other statistics.
HIGHLINER SEAFOODS – Newport News, Virginia
Refrigeration Mechanic (5/22-8/22)
• Served on the plant maintenance team of a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood.
• Worked alongside the Refrigeration Manager conducting daily engine room and production facility rounds and documentation.
• Executed preventive maintenance of all kinds of production, processing and packaging machinery as per assigned work orders.
• Reason for leaving: extensive commute and high cost of fuel.
J M SMUCKER - Suffolk, Virginia
Utility Mechanic (3/14-2/22)
• Eight years prior experience operating and maintaining boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, well and fresh water distribution, waste water disposal, and other industrial systems used for the production and packaging of coffee concentrate products.
• Monitored fresh water usage as part of the plant’s Water Reduction Program of recycling.
• Used tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical / electronic testing devices to perform preventive and corrective maintenance as well as troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment.
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• Performed routine preventive maintenance and emergent equipment / facility repairs to ensure that machines continued to run smoothly, building systems operated efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings did not deteriorate.
• Inspected, operated, and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunctions. Implemented corrective actions, checking blueprints, repair manuals, exploded views, and parts catalogs as necessary.
NESTLE INC. - Danville, Virginia
Utility Mechanic / Boiler Operator-Mechanic (9/13-3/14)
• Operated Human Machine Interface (HMI) control room for steam, refrigeration, ventilation, compressed air distribution, water distribution, wastewater disposal, and electrical power distribution. Maintained systems per OIF, PSM, and assigned work orders.
• Observed and recorded readings on gauges, meters, instruments, and charts and various aspects of boiler operation.
• Tested boiler water quality and implemented necessary corrective actions like adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and deposits.
• Activated valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the fuel flow.
• Monitored boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and made adjustments to maintain required levels.
• Fired coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feed or oil pumps.
• Monitored and inspected equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure equipment was operating efficiently and safely.
• Analyzed problems and implemented appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
• Maintained daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, details of equipment malfunctions, and maintenance work.
• Adjusted controls and valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of systems or industrial processes.
• Switch from automatic to manual controls to isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to facilitate safe inspection and repair.
• Cleaned and lubricated boilers and auxiliary equipment, making minor adjustments as needed.
• Check air quality of ventilation systems and made adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
• Performed repairs such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
• Weighed, measured, and recorded fuel used.
• Developed operation, safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Assisted plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or wastewater lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
• Supervised the work of eight assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, and AC&R operators and mechanics.
• Followed instructions from steam engineers regarding safe steam plant and air compressor operations.
ICICLE SEAFOODS INC. (dba Ocean Beauty Icicle Seafoods) - Seattle, Washington
Chief Engineer (3/89-3/08)
• Operated and maintained all systems onboard a seagoing food processor vessel of freshly frozen Alaskan seafood.
• Systems include NH3 refrigeration, diesel powered generators, hydraulic distribution network, compressed air, sea water desalinators, waste disposal, boiler generated steam, and factory production equipment, shore side electrical distribution, etc.
• Monitored the availability, use, and condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitored engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels were underway and reported abnormalities to appropriate staff.
• Maintained electrical power generation/distribution, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, sewage systems at peak performance.
• Participated in emergency drills. Maintained complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
• Started and regulated propulsion engines and power transmissions to control speed per captain’s orders or bridge computers.
• Maintain and repaired engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, and other mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Assisted crew members with maintenance and repair duties. Provided over-the-shoulder coaching and training.
• Performed general vessel maintenance or repair work, such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, or maintaining decks.
• Operated and maintained off-loading liquid pumps, piping, and valve systems.
• Cleaned engine parts and engine room. Supervised marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electrical marine vessels and inspected their work to ensure it was performed properly, safely and in the best quality.
• Ordered and received engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts. Maintained inventories and recorded usage of supplies.
• Liaised between ship's captain and shore personnel to ensure schedules and budgets were maintained and that the ship was operated safely and efficiently.
Available with notice. Willing to travel or relocate. List of references and salary history furnished upon request.
HOLLIS LYERLY
2503 Queens Point Drive
Suffolk, Virginia 23434
ad4cgx@r.postjobfree.com
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