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Benjamin Chasse

Auburn

Summary

Safety oriented maintenance technician with over 20 years experience in the industrial field. I have a strong understanding of importance of the balance of team work, self accountability, and effective communication within systems. This applies not only to the systems within local location but the systems which it rely's on for it's resources( i.e. corporate or government ). I take pride in designing, building, and troubleshooting systems and equipment. I pride myself in producing quality work complete on schedule. I love to find solutions for problems. I equally find satisfaction in mentoring others with the knowledge I have been fortunate enough to have obtained. That with my experience in Toastmasters help to refine my skills in public speaking have provided me the ability to lead others. The next chapter of my profession I will focus on helping others improve there personal skill set.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

ABB Industrial Solutions
Auburn
07.2018 - Current

I belong to a team of technician's who are responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining an industrial plant and it equipment which produces internal components for electrical distribution. The factory consists of a tool room, production varying from CNC's, metal stamping presses, weld n' Braze department, and full Electro plating facility. I have personal experience ranging from basic to extensive repairs on the following systems:

-mechanical

-pneumatic

-electrical

-industrial machine safeguarding

-Electronics

-PLC programming

As I became on of the senior technicians my role has become one more of training others in building, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of these systems. In my current role I often oversee and work with outside contractors to complete work in and outside of the walls of the factory.

  • Utilized drawings, blueprints and schematics of building and systems layout as well as machinery construction.
  • Mentored junior maintenance professionals to provide instruction on correct repair procedures.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

Maintenance Technician

General Electric Co
Auburn
09.2008 - 07.2018

I was a maintenance technician who preformed some but not limited to the following tasks:

  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical machinery issues.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Cleaned and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears.
  • Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions.
  • Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and to make necessary adjustments.

I was fortunate to be surrounded by a team of engineers and technicians which had hundreds of hours made up of multiple fields of experience to learn from. This along side my schooling afforded a perfect opportunity to refine my ability to troubleshoot systems.

Education

Associate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies

Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME
05.2013

Skills

  • Safety-oriented mindset
  • Complex problem solving ability
  • Design/build/repair industrial equipment safeguarding systems
  • Power and hand tool use
  • Understanding schematics (Electrical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic)
  • PLC programming/HMI programming
  • Ability to lead/coordinate/schedule/perform repairs
  • Experience programming/installing industrial drives/motors
  • Experience coaching Sports Teams

Certification

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  • High Pressure Boiler Operator Maine License
  • Electrical Journeyman Maine License
  • Trained in NFPA70E Electrical Arc Flash Standards
  • Trained in CPR/ AED procedures

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

ABB Industrial Solutions
07.2018 - Current

Maintenance Technician

General Electric Co
09.2008 - 07.2018

Associate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies

Central Maine Community College
Benjamin Chasse