Objective

To secure a position with a stable, well established organization that will enab
le me to use my skills in maintenance supervision.
Experience
Ameren Energy Generation
Newton, IL
Shift Supervisor/Training Supervisor
March 2007 May 2010
- Developed training standards, plans, schedules, materials, and test banks base
d on OSHA requirements, company safety requirements and technical needs using th
e systematic approach to training process.
- Conducted operations, craft, safety and personal development training.
- Developed apprentice program for mechanical maintenance, welder, machinist, an
d electrician positions.
- Monitored and tracked training for 192 employees.
- Member of Emergency Response Team
National Railway Equipment Company
Mt. Vernon, IL
Supervisor/Technician
September 2005 March 2007
- Supervised ten to fifteen personnel in electrical and mechanical maintenance p
ositions.
- Maintained, inspected, repaired and rebuilt electrical systems and components
on various locomotives to Federal Railroad Administration, customer and company
guidelines.
- Performed various diesel engine inspections.
- Tracked completion of job tasks and communicated progress to management.
OmniTRAX Locomotive Services
Temple, TX
Supervisor
September 2004 September 2005
- Supervised seven to fifteen personnel in electrical and mechanical maintenance
positions.
- Ensured equipment was maintained to Federal Railroad Administration, American
Association of Railroads, and company guidelines.
- Tracked scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and communicated pr
ogress to management.
- Coached and trained personnel on technical and regulatory topics.
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway
Joliet, IL
Supervisor/Electrician
February 1998 September 2004
- Supervised five personnel in electrical and mechanical maintenance positions i
n a shop environment.
- Worked with shop managers to develop and maintain standard operating procedure
s and quality control procedures for shop operations.
- Calibrated and operated Krautkramer ultrasonic phased array test equipment; ev
aluated completed tests for flaws.
- Successfully maintained inventory control on a $14,500,000 railroad freight ca
r building project.
- Worked with management, legal and accounts receivable to successfully secure o
utside sources of income; this increased corporate income up to $250,000 per yea
r. Tracked progress of job completion and created invoices for completed jobs.
- Worked with a five person team to successfully create due diligence reports on
the mechanical condition of locomotives, tracks and railroad structures for US
Steel Corporation.
- Maintained procedures and files associated with ISO 9002 program.
- Maintained procedures, tracked gage calibration, conducted and tracked trainin
g, and maintained files associated with American Association of Railroads qualit
y assurance program.
- Conducted ISO 9002 and quality assurance internal audits.
- Maintained, inspected and repaired electrical systems and components on variou
s locomotives to FRA and company guidelines.
ASI, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Maintenance Technician
October 1997 February 1998
- Maintained, inspected and repaired electrical and mechanical systems of variou
s cargo transfer equipment.
Dearborn Gear and Tool
Detroit, MI
Maintenance Technician
August 1997 October 1997
- Maintained, inspected and repaired electrical and mechanical systems of variou
s gear manufacturing equipment.
Mitsubishi Semiconductor
Durham, NC
Process Technician
October 1996 August 1997
- Maintained, inspected and repaired electrical and mechanical systems of variou
s equipment used in the metalization process of microchip manufacturing.
- Investigated and suggested potential improvements to the metalization process
to increase product yield and decrease process time.
US Navy - Reserve
Mechanical Operator/Maintenance
August 2006 - Present
- Support maintenance activities in naval shipyards
- Train new affiliates in Navy reserve operation, military requirements, and res
erve center policies.
- Hold security clearance.
US Navy - Active
Mechanical Operator/Maintenance
November 1990 October 1996
- Operated, maintained, inspected and repaired mechanical systems and components
of steam plant equipment in a nuclear power plant including: pumps, valves, ste
am generators, oil and water separators, steam turbines and distilling units.
- Supervised ten personnel in a mechanical maintenance shop.
- Developed and maintained preventive maintenance schedules.
- Developed work packages for preventive and corrective maintenance utilizing me
chanical blueprints and technical publications.
- Maintained radiation controls.
- Held security clearance.
Education
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies - 2009
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Associate of Arts in General Studies - 2003
Naval Nuclear Power School, Orlando, FL
Certification - 1992
Course designated to teach fundamentals of nuclear power plant operation. Topic
s covered included metallurgy, reactor vessel construction, radiation theory, ph
ysics, plant chemistry, electrical theory, plant operation, radiation controls,
and thermodynamics.
Nuclear Field A School, Orlando, FL
Certification - 1991
Course designed to teach the fundamentals of mechanical theory, operation and ma
intenance. Topics covered include mechanical blueprint reading, equipment opera
tion and repair including: pumps, valves, steam generators, steam turbines and d
istilling units.
Professional Training
Emergency Response (Firefighting and Confined Space Rescue) 2009
CPR/First Aid 2009
Train the trainer 2007
Ultrasonic technician level I and level II 2003
Computer Proficiency
Proficient at using Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, A
ccess, Project.