Operations & Maintenance Technician 8+ Years Experience

Jacob Lewis

Freelandville, IN

**************@*****.*** 812-***-****

Authorized to work in the U.S. Army Veteran MSHA Certified

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Associate-level Operations and Maintenance Technician with 8+ years of experience supporting industrial and safety-critical environments. Strong background in mechanical systems, equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Experienced working around pressurized systems, valves, tanks, and hazardous materials while following strict safety procedures. Army Veteran with a proven record of reliability, documentation accuracy, and teamwork in regulated field operations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Natural gas & industrial operations support

• Pipeline-related mechanical systems (valves, tanks, fittings)

• Equipment inspection & condition monitoring

• Preventive maintenance & mechanical troubleshooting

• Automated and mechanical system operation

• Hazardous materials handling & environmental compliance

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & PPE enforcement

• Safety documentation, inspections & reporting

• Inventory, tools & materials management

• Working in regulated environments (MSHA, industrial safety)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Technician – Keystone Cooperative, Fritchton, IN

Jan 2024 – Present

• Operate and maintain mechanical and automated equipment supporting bulk material transfer operations

• Conduct routine inspections of tanks, valves, hoses, fittings, and pumps to verify operational integrity and detect leaks

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs on conveyors, mixers, crushers, pumps, and mobile equipment

• Operate and troubleshoot an automated loadout system, addressing mechanical and operational issues

• Handle hazardous materials (anhydrous ammonia) in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

• Monitor system performance during unloading operations from rail cars and semi-trucks

• Follow site safety procedures including LOTO, PPE use, equipment inspections, and documentation

Utility Man / Roof Bolter – Sunrise Coal LLC, Oaktown, IN

May 2023 – Aug 2023

• Worked in an MSHA-regulated underground mining environment

• Supported production crews by staging tools, materials, and equipment

• Installed ventilation curtains to maintain safe airflow

• Conducted inspections and housekeeping in confined environments

Construction & Industrial Labor – Various Employers

2021 – 2023

• Assisted with mechanical and equipment operations

• Operated skid steer and mini excavator

• Followed job safety analyses (JSAs) and safety plans

Unit Supply Specialist – United States Army

Jan 2014 – Jun 2018

• Managed inspection, accountability, storage, and issuance of unit equipment

• Maintained inventory and maintenance documentation

• Conducted inspections and reconciled discrepancies

• Held Secret Security Clearance

• Awarded Army Achievement Medal

CERTIFICATIONS

MSHA Certification (Valid through Aug 2027)

Valid Driver’s License

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