Brad Self
Missoula,MT
Summary
Determined Maintenance Worker with skills performing routine operation checks on work equipment, always exercising safety measures to limit injuries, an looking to tackle new responsibilities. Hardworking employee with over 17 years of carrying out oral and written instructions effectively and efficiently. Skilled at working independently an collaboratively in a team environment. Uses constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Walmart
03.2023 - Current
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Reported issues to store managers so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
Maintenance Technician
Duke Energy
07.2012 - 02.2023
- As a Nuclear Maintenance Technicians I performed all types of mechanical activities by assembling, disassembling, maintaining, and repairing nuclear power plant equipment
- My crew mainly focused on various pumps throughout the systems in the plant
- Preventive and corrective maintenance was performed for optimal plant performance
- I was also a crew member of Shift Maintenance so we were divided into 5 different crews with a work schedule 24/7 to be the emergency crew.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
Aviation Electrician
United States Navy, USN
07.2006 - 08.2011
- I was trained on the SH-60 Helicopters
- I was responsible for maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical and electronic systems and instruments using the latest test equipment and procedures
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
Education
Electrical- Aviation
United States Navy
Some College - Industrial Electronics Technology
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SCHigh School Diploma -
Clover High School
Clover, SC05.2005
Skills
- Material handling
- Hand and Power Tools
- Hazmat
- Welding
- Resource Management
- Maintain Equipment
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer Service
- Team Communication
- Positive and Friendly
Affiliations
- Veteran Overland, Member #0080
Hobbies
- Self sufficient vehicle based travel around the country.
- Offroading
- Mountain Biking
- Designing an building custom parts
- Photography
- Drawing
- Cooking/ Smoking (Meat)
Timeline
Preventative Maintenance Technician
Walmart
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Duke Energy
07.2012 - 02.2023
Aviation Electrician
United States Navy, USN
07.2006 - 08.2011
Electrical- Aviation
United States Navy
Some College - Industrial Electronics Technology
York Technical College
High School Diploma -
Clover High School
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