Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Brent Jessen

Craig,Colorado

Summary

Adept Maintenance Supervisor with a robust background in welding and fabrication, honed at Trapper Mine and Black and Veatch. Excelled in leading teams to enhance equipment safety and efficiency, demonstrating exceptional supervisory skills and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven track record in health and safety compliance, underpinned by effective communication, ensuring workplace excellence.

Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Trapper Mine
08.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities on all mining equipment.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and welders.
  • Supervise employees and contractors on scheduled shifts.

Welder, Mechanic

Trapper Mine
08.2006 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
  • Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
  • Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.

Welder

Certified Welding and Fab.
09.1999 - 08.2006
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Welder/fitter/leadman

Black and Veatch
12.1997 - 09.1999
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures. Use of large cranes and rigging for assembling large components in power plant, having to work with many different trades to complete jobs.

Education

Graduating Certificate - Welding, Welding Inspection

Helena VO-Tech
East Helena, MT
05-1992

Skills

  • Scheduling maintenance
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Supervisory skills
  • Mechanical troubleshooting, Able to communicate with employees

Certification

Through out the years ive taken many mechanical refresher classes, Crane, rigging classes and received weld certificates

Interests

  • Camping, hunting, fishing, all kinds of outdoor activities

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Trapper Mine
08.2023 - Current

Welder, Mechanic

Trapper Mine
08.2006 - Current

Welder

Certified Welding and Fab.
09.1999 - 08.2006

Welder/fitter/leadman

Black and Veatch
12.1997 - 09.1999

Graduating Certificate - Welding, Welding Inspection

Helena VO-Tech
Brent Jessen