James Rama

**** ********* ****, *************, ** 18031

610-***-**** (h&c)

b61q1y@r.postjobfree.com

Highly skilled electrical mechanical field service technician with extensive background in hydraulic system repairs, welding, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning and installation of new electromechanical equipment. Experienced with single-phase and 3-phase, 120-208-240- 480-600volt equipment, schematics, blueprints, and OSHA/NEMA standards. Dedicated, adaptable problem solver who is reliable and professional on every job.

Summary of Skills

• Troubleshooting Technician • Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Word • PLC Programming

• PLC manufacturing • Stick Welding

• Electrical Safety • CPR

• Draftsman • Carpentry

• Mechanical • Hydraulics

• Work at heights • Soldering

• Trainer • Expert Fluid and Gas Metering

• Pipe Insulator • Clean PA CDL, Class A Driver License

Work Experience:

Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation Chicago, IL

World`s fifth leading wind turbine manufacturer and world’s third largest supplier by installed capacity.

Commissioning Technician November 2008 - March 2011

Performed varied electrical, mechanical, instrument / control activities and other duties necessary to maintain the wind turbine equipment. Performed the initial startup, programming and troubleshooting required for startup. Resolved wiring issues, replaced faulty electrical and hydraulic components, and detected abnormal operation of equipment during startup using wiring diagrams, manufacturer specification, and PLC driven software. Worked Indoors and outdoors, including extreme heat and cold. Exposed to dirt, weather, grease, electricity, moisture, dust, and noise for extended periods of time. Worked safely at heights of 300 feet.

• Refined my electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Gained a working knowledge of industrial PLC equipment for the operation of turbine generators.

Powertech Solutions JLR, Ltd Breinigsville, PA

Energy Metering consulting and service company: provides calibration programs, products, installations, and repairs. Industrial insulation services providing products, installations, and custom specialty insulation blankets.

President / Owner June 1999 - August 2008

Provided Utility custody transfer metering calibration services / repairs and products to commercial real estate properties for large office complexes in NYC. Awarded unique Time and Material contract with Reliant Energy to repair and maintain high temperature steam pipe insulation at several Combined Cycle Power Plant facilities. Awarded several bid projects to insulate new equipment installations.

• Designed, installed, and commissioned a steam and condensate metering system throughout Rikers Island State Prison complex.

• Fabricated and welded insulation support systems on pipes.

Eagle Equipment Inc. Eagle, PA

Sales and Service of Roll Off Compactors and Cardboard Balers

Field Service Technician March 2007 - January 2008

Provided on location troubleshooting and repairs. Installed new equipment including new electrical conduit and wires, control panels, remote operation switches, fabricated new high pressure hydraulic hoses, fabricated and modified sheet metal chutes (cutting and welding), replaced burnt hydraulic oil. Trained personal in the safe operation of new equipment. Maintained and restocked fully equipped service truck including brake replacements, oil changes, gas-electric welding unit, power hand tools, acetylene and oxygen tanks, new and used oil tanks, truck tools boxes and parts cabinets. Maintained accurate driver logs and service reports.

• Used laptop Garmin Routing program to efficiently travel to customers.

• Improved the operation and reliability of company service truck.

• Improved the layout of cabinetry and spare parts carried.

• Took pride in the care and cleanliness of the company truck workshop and tools.

• Provided personal tools when necessary to improve the reliability of the equipment.

Nice Instrumentation Inc. Manalapan, NJ

Manufacturer of Vortex Shedding Flow Meter

National Sales and Operations Manager September 1997 - June 1999

Managed national sales representatives contracting. Managed the day to day operations of application resolutions, sales, and manufacturing. Recruited and trained sales representatives with vortex metering technology. Developed new orders, troubleshot existing installations over the phone or in the field, updated technical manuals, and organized the production department.

• Improved the confidence and trust of the national sales representatives with honest and reliable support. Improved the efficiency of the production department by streamlining assembly procedures.

Brookfield Office Properties

New York, NY

Brookfield Office Properties is a commercial real estate corporation that owns, manages, and develops premier office complexes worldwide.

Utility Coordinator February 1986 – September 1997

Coordinated the measurement and allocation of Electric, Steam, Chilled Water, and Domestic Water Utilities consumed by the tenants of the World Financial Center. Participated in the development of Real Time Pricing Program with Con-Edison Energy. Responsible for the evaluation, purchase, installation, calibration and operation of meter systems. Administered calibration contracts for all meter systems. Maintained spare parts inventor and purchased replacements of parts as needed. Troubleshot and repaired defective meters, with or without the assistance of the engineering staff. Reviewed and approved design drawings for new meter sites. Inspected all new meter installations. Developed calibration programs with the meter manufactures to conform to company standards. Installed portable flow meters for the collection of data and to troubleshoot operational problems. Managed the timely collection of metered data, created utility billing spreadsheets, and issued the billing invoices. Provided historical data as required. Resource and go to person for computer issues. Assumed management responsibilities for strike support at the facilities.

• Created the position of Utility Coordinator resolving the unseen dilemma recovering extreme utility expenses for an 8.5 million square foot property with multiple tenants and entries. Accepted additional specific projects resolving lawsuits, creating informational kiosks, and developing the first office computer networks. Participated with Con-Edison Utility Company developing a "Real Time Electric Pricing" program prior to the deregulation of electric companies.

Stone and Webster

Stoughton, Massachusetts

Engineering, design, construction, consulting, and environmental service company building electric power plants, petrochemical plants and refineries, factories, infrastructure, and civil works projects. Stone & Webster built substantial portions of the nation`s power production infrastructure, including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, and hydroelectric plants constituting around 20 percent of U.S. generating capacity..

Associate Engineer May 1981 - February 1986

As the Night Shift Supervisor, directed and coordinated the activities of a multi-disciplined construction staff engaged in the startup and operation of new Nuclear Power Plant in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Conducted performance testing on electrical and mechanical equipment creating new and innovative procedures and rigs. In the home office, coordinated associate engineers with the development of "Control Loop Calibration" packages for all balance of plant equipment. Acquired an in-depth knowledge of process instrumentation. Starting as a messenger boy at Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant developed my career by going the extra mile learning and supporting the engineering Advisory Operations staff.

• Promoted frequently by learning job quickly and helping to improve the startup test procedures for specialized safety related systems.

• Started employment as a messenger boy, and quickly received promotions with additional activities above and beyond stated responsibilities of job title.

Education:

Thomas Edison College June 1983

Degree: Associates of Arts Minor: Mechanical Engineering City: Trenton State: New Jersey

New York Institute of Technology January 1972

Degree: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering City: Old Westbury State: New York

• Achieved 83 credits toward major, completing all math and liberal art requirements.

Certifications

• Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation: Technical Training Level 2 May 2010

• Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation: Electrically Qualified Worker March 2010

• NATIONAL ASBESTOS & ENVIRON. TRNG. INTSTIT.: asbestos operations and maintenance contractor June 2003

• PA Dept of Transportation: Commercial Drivers License September 1994

• Foxboro Instrumentation: Flow Measurement March 1994

Personal Interests:

• Current President and CEO of the Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum in Bethlehem, PA. Very large and private HO Scale layout depicting railroading in the 70`s. Extensive use of computers and PLCs throughout the layout and in the rolling stock.

Personal references are available upon request.

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