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James Skinner

Elkmont

Summary

Adaptable professional with strong quick-learning capabilities and proficiency in adjusting to diverse environments. Expertise in swiftly acquiring and applying new knowledge to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to understanding processes and functions of equipment to optimize performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mill Operator

Ardent Mills
Decatur
02.2021 - Current
  • Executed basic maintenance as sole shift miller, replacing belts, solenoids, and directional control valves.
  • Adhered to company safety policies and equipment-specific instructions consistently.
  • Conducted preliminary diagnostics for maintenance callbacks, decreasing diagnosis and repair times.

Command and Control Operations

USAF
Altus
12.2018 - 11.2020
  • Spearheaded establishment and redesign of alternate command center to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Configured wiring for computers, phones, radios, and auxiliary systems across four positions.
  • Diagnosed system failures and implemented critical upgrades to ensure communication reliability.
  • Operated legacy analog and digital systems to improve safety and communication effectiveness.
  • Managed priority work orders for mission-essential equipment, ensuring uninterrupted command center operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Bernard Preparatory School
Cullman, AL
05-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Engineering

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS

Skills

  • Diagnostics troubleshooting
  • Control systems operation
  • Wiring configuration
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication skills
  • Workpiece inspection
  • Inventory management
  • CAD software
  • Industrial Machinery Usage
  • Basic Maintenance
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • VFD Installation and Programming
  • VFD Troubleshooting
  • PLC Hardware
  • PLC Software
  • PLC Communications
  • Boiler System Components
  • Boiler System Controls
  • Alternating Current Motors
  • Direct Current Motors
  • AC/DC Electrical Motors

Timeline

Mill Operator

Ardent Mills
02.2021 - Current

Command and Control Operations

USAF
12.2018 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

St. Bernard Preparatory School

Some College (No Degree) - Chemical Engineering

Mississippi State University

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