Manager Training

Location:

Grand Rivers, KY, 42045

Salary:

65000

Posted:

September 13, 2011

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Resume:

Joshua C. Timmons

*** ******* **.

Grand Rivers, KY 42045

270-***-****

**********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To gain a position with a world-class facility where my acquired skills will benefit the company while increasing my knowledge in a progressive engineering environment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Kennedy Western University

B.S. in Engineering – Mechanical, August 2008

University of Kentucky, Paducah, KY: Minor in Math, May 2003

Paducah Community College, Paducah, KY: Associate in Science, May 2002

Training: DMAIC 6 SIGMA Green Belt, HM100 training, Team Center, Hazardous Materials Level II, D.O.T., Asbestos Training, Microsoft Programs, C.P.R., Ergonomics, Emergency Squad at USEC can provide entire training list upon request, Fire department training and HAZMAT training, Pro-E Wildfire 2, AutoCAD, (HVC) High Velocity Caterpillar, Lotus Notes 7, I.C. (Incident Command), HAZCOM, CPI (Continuous Product Improvement), Microsoft operating systems, SCWE, GET, HazCom HF and UF6

EXPERIENCE

USEC, Power Operator April 2009-April 2011

Handled switching orders, readings, auxiliaries, relays, air compressors, oil circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, buses, transformers, grounding transfers, troubleshooting, battery checks and upkeeps, fire watches, use and control of procedures, lock out tag out, LOTO, SCADA

Was an active member of the emergency squad, and HAZMAT tech and training

Create required reports daily regarding plant performance

Identified and managed safety, integrity, performance, efficiency for the plant among individuals during operations in preventive maintenance

Maintained training for all qualifications on the power department systems along with emergency squad training

Utilized SCADA, a supervisory control and data acquisition where we have full control over the entire system, showing data for readings and alarms

Performed schematics, the knowing how to read isolation points and corrective actions

Reviewed lotto’s for the concurrent and independent verification of equipment being taken out of service

Ensured continuation of operating equipment for preventive maintenance to determine if equipment is in working condition

Identified improvements and procedures that may help the switchyard equipment needing modifications due to equipment failures

Report work request orders to the front line manager for issues on equipment that needs to be repaired, such as bearings and belts

VOLT/CATERPILLAR, Mechanical Engineer/Designer Sept. 2008 - Jan. 2009

Held a DMAIC 6 SIGMA Green Belt

Worked as a Pro-E Wildfire 4 Designer

Helped Caterpillar save money by working on A621 gasket designs

Assisted in Gasket Control by the ease and reproduction of drawings

Performed leadership duties in a design team for the design of gaskets and o-rings

Used engineering skills to approach component designs

Achieved knowledge of the operation and testing to the equipment for new and old gasket designs

Applied basic engineering principles and methods to analyze and resolve engineer problems relating to development of gasket designs

Maintained training on new programs and gasket materials for the proper equipment specs

Identified improvement to specs and new materials and problems that occurred

Tracked equipment failures while having issues with gaskets by correcting the torque on bolts and materials

Determined flaws that may have occurred during the design process

Interfaced with management and provided periodic reports on the issues or actions that took place during improvements

Worked independently with minimal supervision

Communicated effectively both orally and in writing to management of the work being done and completed

Provided engineering expertise, testing, and support for new gasket designs

EXCEL/CYMETECH, Utility/Operations Oct. 2005 - Sept. 2008

Worked as a utility operator and performed various mechanical responsibilities

Installed plant electrical circuitry for new PROVOX

Assisted operators during downtime for equipment repairs, training exercises

Helped better the product by installing steam lines

Identified improvements that may have occurred to equipment, steam lines, insulation from piping, and new wiring to improve the performance of equipment and product

Performed schematics in knowing how to read isolation points, wiring, and troubleshooting

Ensured continuation of operating equipment for preventative maintenance and determining equipment is in working condition

Tracked product problems and trending equipment failures to the design system

Loaded and off-loaded tankers and rail cars with product

COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND EXPERIENCE

ST. MATTHEW BY THE LAKE PRESCHOOL, Board President June 2010 - Present

Make sure school equipment is up to date

Ensure the safety and well-being of the children

Oversee that requirements for state regulated rules, guidelines, and regulations are met

Lead and direct committee that establishes new Head Director/Teacher

Responsible for keeping all documentation current

Lead meetings during which I take suggestions, comments, and concerns

GRAND LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT, Volunteer Fireman Nov. 1998 - Sept. 2008

Extinguished fires, vehicle extraction, and rescue. Training certifications: bladders, pumps, drivers training, CPR, fire ext, fire hose, nozzles, vehicle extraction, SCBA, rescue, ropes, safety, instant command, fire alarms, fire behavior, personal protective equip, forcible entry, ventilation, foam, fire control, salvage, overhaul, emergency medical, search and rescue, water supply, sprinklers, hazmat, haz-wopper, methodology, basic driver operation, pumper training, fire inspector, personal investigation

SPECIAL SKILLS-EXPERIENCE

Construction, maintenance, goal-oriented, training new-hires, highly organized, multi-tasker, prompt, possess leadership qualities, self-motivated, budget planning, dump trucks, trenchers, chain saws, stump grinders, back hoes, forklifts PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Greg McQuigg, Manager

Cracker Barrell

314 Kennedy Avenue

Calvert City, Kentucky 42029

Phone: 270-***-****

Amanda Hawley, Program Manager CAT/VOLT

Volt/Caterpillar

401 SW Water St. # 101

Peoria, IL 61602

Phone: 309-***-****

Dale Donohoo, Power Operations Department Manager

USEC