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Blake Kiger

Mannington,WV

Summary

Determined Operation Technician with excellent problem solving, decision making and communication skills. Committed to resolving problems, maintaining reports and developing effective safe environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Technician I

Longview Power
05.2020 - Current
  • Qualified 1 Operator (including Steam Turbine Generator, Supercritical Boiler, Water Systems, Ash Systems, Reclaim Processing, Dewatering, Air Quality Control Systems, and Wastewater Treatment Systems) And cross trained as Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Technician
  • Responsibilities include but not limited to; Maintain production inside coal fired power station, ensure proper operation of equipment, perform maintenance on equipment, Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical equipment, Establish communication between coworkers.
  • Perform lockout/tagout procedures, Ensure safety and efficiency inside power station.

Stock Associate

Mannington Price Cutter
02.2016 - 05.2020

Assist customers, Maintain establishment, Stock shelves, Work as a team with manager and co-workers.

Fossil Workforce Intern

FirstEnergy
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • As an intern, Learn the fundamentals of Coal Fired Power Generation, Participate in FE's safety training
  • Learn and preform the daily responsibilities of an operator, learn procedures while systems are in critical condition
  • Perform preventable maintenance and lockout/tag out procedure.
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.

Instrumentation & Controls Intern

Dominion Energy
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Assist Technicians, Operators, and Reps; Learned Turbine engines, reciprocating engines, compressors, instrumentation equipment, and troubleshooting techniques; Participated in multiple safety briefs and procedures, including Arc flash training; worked with Solar parts department; assisted company-wide project to help reduce emissions.

Education

Associate Degree - Energy Systems Operation

Pierpont Technical College
Fairmont, WV
05.2020

Associate Degree - Instrumentation And Controls

Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV
05.2020

Architecture Program -

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
01.2018

Journeyman in Electrician License -

Marion County Technical Center
Farmington, WV
01.2016

High School Diploma -

North Marion High School
Farmington, WV
01.2016

Skills

  • Journeyman license
  • Residential and motor controls experience
  • Knowledge of energy and gas processing, transmission, storage, and instrumentation equipment
  • NEC/Electrical Systems/Electrical Experience
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment Repair/Mechanical Knowledge
  • Facilities Maintenance/Hazardous Material
  • Schematics/Machine Operation
  • Low Voltage
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Effective Communication/Detail Oriented
  • Time Management/Organization Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility/Problem Solving

Certification

  • Journeyman License
  • Driver's License
  • Operations Technician I

Timeline

Operations Technician I

Longview Power
05.2020 - Current

Fossil Workforce Intern

FirstEnergy
01.2020 - 03.2020

Instrumentation & Controls Intern

Dominion Energy
05.2019 - 07.2019

Stock Associate

Mannington Price Cutter
02.2016 - 05.2020

Associate Degree - Energy Systems Operation

Pierpont Technical College

Associate Degree - Instrumentation And Controls

Pierpont Community And Technical College

Architecture Program -

Fairmont State University

Journeyman in Electrician License -

Marion County Technical Center

High School Diploma -

North Marion High School
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