Blake Combs
Granite City,Illinois
Summary
I'm a driven, task-oriented individual, looking for a company to build a lifelong career with. I have an extensive background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, as well as a strong aptitude for diagnosing issues and implementing the best possible solution for a given situation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Programmer/Technician
Dynamic Controls Inc.
Maryland Heights, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Read and interpret in depth prints to efficiently build and wire building automation systems and panels for integration into new construction projects as well as existing buildings.
- Wire and maintenance all HVAC and Building Automation System equipment in office, medical, and industrial buildings such as "Mallinckrodt pharmaceuticals, Washington University School of Medicine campus, Boeing, etc."
- Commission building automation equipment and perform any necessary revisions to the engineering of the system to ensure the most efficient operation of all equipment.
- Program equipment as well as revise currently programmed equipment to run on the engineered sequence of operations as efficiently as possible.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on HVAC and BAS equipment and implement the best solution possible for the situation.
- Keep a detailed log of all work performed as well as update prints with any revisions made to a project during construction or repair.
Journeyman Millwright
United States Steel
Granite City, Il
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Operate as a shift leader in my area
- Responsible for ALL mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Maintain all equipment on the mill and perform any and all necessary repairs to keep equipment in good running order
- Motor/pump alignment: Been trained to use both dial indicators and laser alignment tools to properly align shafts on pumps and motors to ensure longevity and efficiency of equipment being installed/repaired
- Welding/burning: certified by St. Louis testing to stick weld in 2F, 3F, 4F, 3G, and 4G positions
- Some experience pipe welding on mill systems
- Can efficiently operate a torch for heating and cutting purposes, as well as a plasma cutter and air arc setup
- Pipe fitting experience, trained on building threaded pipe systems as well as some welded pipe systems
- Experienced with crane signals as well as operating cranes for heavy lifts
- Experienced with forklift operation
- Experienced with aerial and scissor lift operation
- Familiar and competent in LOTO policies and procedures
- Administrative experience with recording all of the work performed during shift as well as parts used and total hours for each job.
Trailer Utility Technician
JB Hunt
St. Louis, Missouri
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for all maintenance and repair of every aspect of all fleet trailers, chassis, and containers including extensive fabrication, welding, and electrical work.
Trailer Mechanic
Liquid Transport Corporation
East St Louis, IL
- 11.2018
- Maintain and repair every aspect of all fleet trailers mechanical and electrical.
Service Advisor
Auffenberg Dealer Group
Belleville, IL
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Record and recommend all maintenance on customer vehicles.
Service Center Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Glen Carbon, IL
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Responsible for all hiring, training, day to day operations, and meeting all sales and revenue goals
- Perform all fluid changes and preventative maintenance on customer vehicles
- Upkeep all building equipment and grounds and responsible for all maintenance and repairs on the property.
Lube tech
Walmart
Collinsville, IL
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Performing general basic maintenance on vehicles
- Shift Management and closing/opening tasks
- General Maintenance of shop equipment
- Customer Service and cashiering.
Education
GED -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, IL12.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance Technology
SouthWestern Illinois College
Granite City, ILSome College (No Degree) - Building Automation And HVAC
Schneider Electric University
Skills
- Automotive Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Management
- Semi-truck and Trailer Repair
- Welding
- Pipe Fitting
- Motor alignment
- Hydraulics systems maintenance
- Conveyer system maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Crane Operation
- Aerial and scissor lift Operation
- Mechanical and electrical diagnosis/repair
- Controls electrical maintenance and installation
- Automation systems programming "some script and some function block"
References
- Cody Sassman, cody.sassman@dciusa.com, Dynamic Controls Inc., 618-567-4243
- John Riddle, jriddle@hotmail.com, Liquid Transport Corp, 618-223-0175
- Andy Mckee, Amckee@uss.com, US Steel, 618-451-4342
- Paul Krause, stimee@charter.net, US Steel, 618-806-9521
- Jim Head, jimhead@jbhunt.com, JB Hunt, 314-679-1205
- Tom Kish, thomskish60@yaho.com, Robert Chick Fritz, 618-978-3855
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy challenging myself and learning new skills that can potentially benefit my life. I have always had an interest in learning how things work "both mechanical and electrical". I love fixing things when they break and really enjoy the process of taking something apart, repairing all borken components and reassembling it. I also enjoy fabrication, during my personal time I often find myself in the garage putting my stick welder and fabrication tools to work building new an exciting things or repairing items for family and friends.
Timeline
Programmer/Technician
Dynamic Controls Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Journeyman Millwright
United States Steel
06.2019 - 08.2022
Trailer Utility Technician
JB Hunt
11.2018 - 05.2019
Service Advisor
Auffenberg Dealer Group
10.2015 - 07.2016
Service Center Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
07.2012 - 10.2015
Lube tech
Walmart
12.2011 - 07.2012
Trailer Mechanic
Liquid Transport Corporation
- 11.2018
GED -
Collinsville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance Technology
SouthWestern Illinois College
Some College (No Degree) - Building Automation And HVAC
Schneider Electric University
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