Blain Feaster
Vestal
Summary
Dedicated Generator Technician offering 9+ years' experience in the field. Solid team player with an organized nature and detail-oriented approach. Excellent planning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Specialist
Army Reserve
01.2014 - Current
- Supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power-generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants
- Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
- Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance
Maintenance Technician
Stark Tech
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
Maintenance Mechanic
Frito Lay
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.
- Maintained accurate records for all repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures taken on various equipment types.
Maintenance Technician
SUEZ
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Semi-Skilled Laborer
DCNR - Bureau Of Forestry
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Contributed to project success with effective collaboration and communication within the team.
- Maintained equipment such as saws (planer table saws and gang saws), saw dust collection units, and heavy machinery (backhoe, forklift, tractor and its attachments)
- Manually stacking lumber (20-40+ pounds each) using a jig
- Harvest saplings for reforestation
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield, OH06.2009
Certification - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Portage Lakes Career Center
Green, OH06.2009
Skills
- Schematic reading
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Quality Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Pressure
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment monitoring
Certification
- Protector Series (#688937), Generac University - 1/12/2024
- Air-cooled (#563350), Generac University - 1/18/2023
- Installing Liquid-cooled Residential/Commercial Generators (#564518), Generac University - 12/16/2022
- An Introduction to Protector Series Diesel Generators (#564517), Generac University, 12/16/2022
- Basic Generator Theory (#560545), Generac University, 12/09/2022
- Schematics (#560546), Generac University, 12/09/2022
- Basic Electricity (#560544), Generac University, 12/09/2022
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Stark Tech
11.2022 - 02.2024
Maintenance Mechanic
Frito Lay
02.2022 - 11.2022
Maintenance Technician
SUEZ
04.2020 - 02.2022
Semi-Skilled Laborer
DCNR - Bureau Of Forestry
03.2015 - 04.2020
Senior Specialist
Army Reserve
01.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Certification - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Portage Lakes Career Center
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