Bill Burkhead
Killen,United States
Summary
Experienced with pilot plant operations, ensuring efficient process management and safety compliance. Utilizes technical skills to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and optimize processes. Track record of maintaining high operational standards and extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pilot Plant Technician
IFDC - International Fertilizer Development Center
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Handled nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrofluoric acid, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Tested titration of chemical tanks in production line to check for ideal pH and other chemical levels and balance ratios.
Laborer Operator
F&S Lawn Service
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Trained and supervised junior lawn care assistants to improve quality of team output.
- Applied fertilizer and other nutrients to lawns to promote healthy growth.
- Maintained and serviced lawn care equipment to enhance longevity.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Carpenter/Laborer
Craig Construction
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Mixed and laid concrete to raise top of manhole to the street level
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades
- Assisted large crews in erecting, repairing and the wrecking of buildings and bridges
Laborer
JSAF Properties
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Landscaping and lawn care
- Worked with tools such as pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers
- Performed maintenance
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards
- Built and disassembled scaffolds
Laborer
Pettus Mechanical
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power tools
- Continually cleaned work areas and equipment
- Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects
- Installed and repaired roofs, flashings and surfaces
- Extensively trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation
Machinist/Operator
Turner Medical Inc.
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods
- Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers
- Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately
Machinist/Operator
Accellent Orthopedics Inc.
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods
- Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers
- Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately
Machinist/Operator
Southeastern Extrusion Tool and Die Inc.
02.2001 - 04.2005
- Calculated and set controls to regulate machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut and clamping methods
- Measured, marked and indicated proper dimensions and reference points on materials and work pieces for future reference
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers
- Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points accurately
Education
High School Diploma -
Victory Holiness church
Toney, AL01.2001
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Chemical Handling
- Instrument Calibration
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Blueprint reading
- Machine Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Machine Maintenance
- CNC operation
- Equipment Repair
- Machine troubleshooting
Timeline
Pilot Plant Technician
IFDC - International Fertilizer Development Center
10.2021 - 07.2024
Laborer Operator
F&S Lawn Service
03.2018 - 10.2021
Carpenter/Laborer
Craig Construction
08.2016 - 05.2018
Laborer
JSAF Properties
01.2013 - 08.2016
Laborer
Pettus Mechanical
06.2012 - 01.2013
Machinist/Operator
Turner Medical Inc.
04.2010 - 06.2012
Machinist/Operator
Accellent Orthopedics Inc.
04.2010 - 12.2010
Machinist/Operator
Southeastern Extrusion Tool and Die Inc.
02.2001 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Victory Holiness church
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