VONDELL L. JONES
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WETHERFIELD, CT 06109
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HIGHLY EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL
Liquid Nitrogen and Oxygen Production Liquid Nitrogen and Oxygen Handling, Storage, Repair and Maintenance of Cryogenic Systems Low Pressure Air Compressors Auxiliary systems Schematics/Blueprints Electro-Mechanical Systems Pneumatic Systems Training and Evaluations Back-Up Power Systems Test Equipment Electrical Safety Diagnostics and Repairs Pumps Valve Repair Industrial Safety Steam Systems Feed water/Condensate Systems
Boiler Operations Valve Maintenance
ASSISTANT WATCH ENGINEER, HAMILTON SUNSTRAND, (AUG 2011-NOV 2011)
• Maintain and controlled, (3) 215 Psi Water tube boilers and 1 15 Psi Fire Tube package boiler, air- conditioning and refrigeration equipment (chillers), diesel pumps, 1 2MW Solar Turbine and Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HSRG). Chill and Cooling Water Towers and Air Compressors.
• Operated pumps, motors, valves, Induction and Force Draft fans and dampers. Monitor and controlled computer systems such as PLC’s, associated with station auxiliary systems and boilers.
• Read logs and interprets meters, gauges, recorders and annunciators to determine abnormal conditions; takes action within prescribed normal, abnormal and emergency station operating procedures
• Conducted boiler water chemistry, sampled and treated cooling towers and chill water systems. Performs various sampling, laboratory analysis and waste water treatment as assigned
PLANT/AUXILIARY OPERATOR, EFW POWER PLANT COVANTA ENERGY (FEB 2009-NOV 2009)
• Started, operated, inspects, adjusts set points, and shuts down station auxiliary systems including, additive feed and prep systems, atomizer, baghouse, and ambient air reheater.
• Operates pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, mixer and computer systems, as appropriate and applicable, associated with station auxiliary systems and boilers.
• Read logs and interprets meters, gauges, recorders and annunciators to determine scrubber/baghouse operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal, abnormal and emergency station operating procedures
• Monitored quality of flue gas, condensate, feedwater and boiler water as applicable and appropriate.
Performs various sampling, laboratory analysis and waste water treatment as assigned
SELF-EMPLOYED, OWNER/OPERATOR, KARBON KONCEPTS (MAR 2006-OCT 2008)
• established my own business selling custom fiberglass and carbon fiber automotive parts online.
• Responsible for the fabrication of fiberglass production molds, fiberglass, carbon fiber parts, purchasing, marketing, photography, shipping, accounting, and customer service.
SALE ASSIOCATE GENERAL MERCHANDISE LAWN AND GARDEN WALMART (MAY 2004-JAN 2009)
• Stocking Merchandise; brought merchandise from the back-stocked items on shelves, assembled grills, lawn furniture, display and fixtures for all season and departments. Helping customers find products, as well as answering questions.
Operated Forklift to unload pallet freight from delivery trucks
Operated Scissor Lift for stocking store room, installing fixtures and displays in ceiling for promoting items and holiday seasons.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT: UNITED STATES NAVY
JAN 1996-OCT 2007
MACHINIST’S MATE, LEADING PETTY OFFICER AND WORK CENTER SUPERVISOR OF CRYOGENIC WORK CENTER USS THERODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) (OCT 2004- AUG 2007)
3 Years as a Qualified Cryogenic Plant Operator, Messenger and Work Center Supervisor
• Leading Petty Officer/Work Center Supervisor of 12 personal overseeing maintenance, repairs and training with liquid nitrogen and oxygen production, handling, storage and distribution systems
• Shipboard Cryogenic Equipment Technician (NEC-4283)
• Electrical Mechanical Equipment Repair (NEC-9760)
• Operated, tested, inspected, and performed organizational and intermediate level maintenance on low pressure liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants
• Tests liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen for purity and acetylene contamination. Performs required checks on O2N2 compressed gas cylinders prior to and after charging them to the proper pressure. Manufactures liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen by operating liquid oxygen and nitrogen generating plants to achieve capacity production under various climatic conditions
• Operated and maintained mechanical refrigeration systems, reciprocating centrifugal low pressure air compressors, cryogenerators, vacuum pumps, and gaseous distribution systems.
• Detected, analyzed, and correct abnormal situations which may arise during the operation of liquid oxygen/nitrogen generating plants and associated equipment instructions
• Documents corrective maintenance on relevant MDCS forms
EQUIPMENT/GROUNDS MAINTENCE SUPERVISOR CINLANFLT NORFOLK (SEP 2001- OCT 2004)
• Supervisor/Directed over 20 personnel with grounds maintenance and equipment repair of power equipment. Trained and supervised personnel on forklift operations and safety conditions. Operated forklift for base security department for over 18 months during security alerts after 9/11.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, LEADING PETTY OFFICER AND WORK CENTER SUPERVISOR OF STEAM CATAPLUT SHOP USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) (OCT 1996- SEP 2001)
4 Years as a Qualified Steam Catapult Machinist and Catapult Supervisor, and Work Center Supervisor
• Operated and performed maintenance on Air Control steam valves, repaired steam leaks and High Pressure Air System Valves
• Repaired and perform routine maintenance on potable water valves and supply systems
• Leading Petty Officer/Work Center Supervisor of 15 personal overseeing maintenance, repairs, testing of drain systems and training with Steam Catapult system
MILITARY TRAINING
Engineering Common Core School 23-APR-1996 to 06-JUN-1996
Engineering Mechanical Core School 24-JUN-1996 to 18-JUL-1996
Machinist's Mate/ Boiler Tech, Class A (1200 PSI) School 19-JUL-1996 to 15-AUG-1996
Engineering Maintenance Principles, Practices, and Administration 01-JUN-1998 to 15-JUN-1998
Valve Maintenance 16-JUN-1998 to 23-JUN-1998
Forklift Operator/Instructor 12-SEP-2002 to 16-SEP-2002
Cryogenic Equipment Technician 31-AUG-2004 to 03-DEC-2004
First Line leadership Development Program 22-APR-2002 to 03-MAY-2002
Surface Shipboard Gauge Calibration Operator 600/Nuc 11-JUN-1999 to 16-JUN-1999
Safety Programs Afloat 16-AUG-2005
MILITARY QUALIFICATIONS
EPA Refrigerant Technician Certification Type II
Air-condition and refrigeration Plant operator
Aircraft Elevator Machinery Room operator
Catapult Machinist
Catapult Watch Supervisor
Cryogenics Messenger
High and Low Pressure Compressor Operator
High and Low Pressure Cryogenics Plant Operator
LICENSES
EPA Refrigerant Technician Certification Type II
Connecticut CT Operating Stationary Engineer OE-2
EDUCATION
High School Diploma 1996
Coastline Community College Expected Graduation 2012
A.A. Supervisor and Management
Applied Marine Engineering