Andrew Pace

1. Routinely Inspects, tests, adjusts, and performs maintenance on powerhouse equipment. This includes inspecting for wear and tear on mechanical equipment including bearings , belts, seals, couplings, and packing. Testing equipment is functioning properly. Adjusts align shafts, align couplings, adjust belt tension, and makes sure bolts are properly torqued. Performs maintenance including cleans equipment, inspects for wear, checks oil levels, properly greases, adjusts packing, replaces filters, and replaces seals. Performs plant inspections (checking oil level, check air levels, inspects for leaks, malfunctioning equipment)
2. Performs scheduled and emergency repairs and overhauls on such items of mechanical equipment as pumps, compressors, fans, gear boxes, valves, hydraulic cylinders, heat exchangers and runners. Disassembles equipment, performs repairs, orders parts, reassembles equipment. Performs welding repairs, drill and tap holes, machines parts, and fabricates parts as needed.
3. Performs major modifications to existing equipment and installation of new equipment.
Modifies existing equipment through welding, machining, and custom fabrication of brackets and mounting bases (ect). On new equipment install pours concrete pads, builds brackets, and modifies piping. Test equipment for proper operation (to manufactures specifications) and makes any necessary adjustments.
4. Operates rigs heavy loads and bridge and gantry cranes as needed to lift these loads.
Operates gantry and bridge cranes to perform routine maintenance of plant equipment and major overhaul of plant equipment (intake gate repair recently). Routinely uses bridge cranes to move equipment and materials inside the powerhouse. Performs annual, monthly, and daily inspections of the cranes and rigging equipment.

5. Maintained specification paperwork and manufacturer manuals for plant equipment to keep team compliant, consistent and productive.

6. Kept accurate logs on operations, repair and maintenance work performed within hydroelectric plant.

7. Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

8. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

9. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

10. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

11. Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

12. Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

13. Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

14. Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

15. Performs purchase responsibilities for mechanic shop. (researching, ordering, and cross referencing parts to keep projects and maintenance moving)

16. Took lead roll on multiple projects and jobs which involved managing the crew, ordering supplies, and coordinating work between multiple shops to make sure tasks were completed on time.

• Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
• Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
• Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
• Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
• Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
• Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
• Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
• Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.