David Van Huss
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Tampa, Fl 33637
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TITLE:
Experienced Maintenance Technician / Supervisor / Manager
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position where experience and training in Nuclear Engineering, Maintenance Planning (PMs), Power Plant Operations and Maintenance, construction maintenance, and Classroom/OJT Instructor skills may be fully utilized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Energetic and ambitious; works well individually with minimal supervision or as a team member.
Experience in managing Electricians, Mechanics, and I&C technicians.
Goal oriented; an initiator with commitment to quality.
EXPERIENCE
10/2010 – Present
Flowers Bakery, 6490 Parkland Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243-4036
Ø Maintenance Engineer: Performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks. Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery. Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary. Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts, motors, control devices, etc. Operates machine shop equipment and manufactures required parts when necessary.
08/2010 – 10/2010
Unemployed due to layoff
07/2008 - 08/2010
Technology Transfer Services, 14997 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
Ø Technical Developer: Responsible for writing and validating procedures assigned to create technical and operations manual for a new sorting machine purchased by the US Postal service. Also, responsible for creating E-learning manuals for various companies to include CiNET, Walgreens, and Letton-Hall.
10/2007 - 06/2008
Aqua-Chem. Inc., 3001 E. John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
Ø Engineering Tech: Responsible for drawing modifications, parts research and development, Factory Acceptance Testing of Pharmaceutical grade water purification systems, project development and follow-up, and various engineering functions and calculations under direction of the Engineering Department.
04/2007 - 10/2007
Aerotek Inc. 3001 E. John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
Ø Engineering Tech: (Contracted to Aqua-Chem.) Responsible for drawing modifications, parts research and development, Factory Acceptance Testing of Pharmaceutical grade water purification systems, project development and follow-up, and various engineering functions and calculations under direction of the Engineering Department.
10/2006 - 04/2007
Unemployed for move to Tennessee
07/2005 - 10/2006
Commissioning Agents Inc., 652 N. Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46214
Ø Validation Specialist: Responsible to end user pharmaceutical client to ensure that equipment and procedures meet requirements of the FDA for material and new product operations. Walk downs and verifications of new and existing equipment installations using P&IDs. Verification and selection of satisfactory components for use in WFI/Reverse Osmosis systems.
08/2003 - 06/2005
IVAX Research Manufacturing, 4400 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Ø Maintenance Supervisor: Supervise maintenance staff during the performance of preventive/corrective maintenance and calibration of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment, facilities maintenance including an aseptic production area. Maintained and serviced boilers and components used in steam production.
02/2000 - 08/2003
Cintas Corporation, 2401 Vista Pkwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Ø Maintenance Engineer: Created preventive maintenance program. Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment such as PLC controlled washer, dryers, and various types of presses in a 53,000 square foot plant. Maintained boiler chemistry and operation. Maintained lift station.
06/1999 - 02/2000
Equity Residential Properties, Pine Harbour Apartments, 10600 Bloomfield Dr, Orlando, FL 32825
Ø Maintenance Technician: Performed repairs to apartments including air conditioning units, plumbing, garbage disposals, automatic gates, washers &, dryers, and stoves. Performed “punch out” of apartments in preparation for new occupants.
12/1994 - 06/1999
Commonwealth Edison, Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant, 206 Ave North, Cordova, IL 61242
Ø First Line Supervisor: Supervise multi-disciplined bargaining unit personnel during the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance of systems associated with two 810 MW nuclear reactor support systems and buildings. Install and repair CCTV cameras for security and refueling operations.
11/1975 - 12/1994
United States Navy
Ø Engineering Department Senior Enlisted Advisor / Supervisor / Staff Instructor: As the Engineering department senior enlisted advisor I was responsible to ensure all required training and maintenance was performed satisfactorily and on schedule. Also responsible to write, prepare, and conduct all nuclear plant drills under supervision of the Engineer Officer. As a supervisor and senior electrician instructor on site I was responsible for supervising and training (42) staff instructors and up to 200 students in the conduct of classroom and OJT training for officers/enlisted students and civilian contractors in Theory, Operation, and Maintenance of Navy nuclear/steam plant propulsion systems.
HIGHEST DECORATIONS:
Ø Navy Commendation Medal
Ø Four Navy Achievement Medals.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree - Electrical Engineering – Amstead University 2004
CfPIE SOP, Maintenance, and Technical Writing
ISPE Water for Injection
Calman 3 Maintenance and Calibration Manager Software
MP-2 Maintenance Scheduling Software
US Navy Nuclear Power School Training Program
US Navy Electrician’s Mate Training School