Brenton Sesney
KINGSPORT
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Mechanic with extensive experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency through effective collaboration and precise diagnostics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic/Relief Scheduler-MCW Crew 3
Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, TN
08.2004 - Current
- Hired in as a Co-Op on the pilot program of what is now the Electro-Mechanical Apprenticeship Program
- Worked 1 year 8 months in DMT/Glycol Dept. as a Co-Op and then Helper
- Worked 12 years in TPA as an Apprentice then as a Maintenance Mechanic
- Completed Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology with an emphasis in Mechanical in 2005
- Became Eastman Technician qualified in 2005
- Completed Eastman Apprenticeship Program in 2009
- Currently been working for 8 years as a CM&S Shift Crew 3 Maintenance Mechanic-MCW/Relief Planner
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements for operational efficiency.
- Trained junior apprentices on safety protocols and equipment handling best practices.
- Optimized machine performance through precision alignment, calibration, and adjustment of components.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
- Developed strong relationships with operators to better understand their needs and provide tailored maintenance support for improved job satisfaction.
- Worked 8 years as part of a 12-hour day crew that followed the rotating shift schedule
- Served as Relief Valve/Conservation Vent coordinator for 2 years, being responsible for locating, identifying, and marking relief devices that were due for inspection or cleaning. Also responsible for making sure proper paperwork was completed and turned in as required by local and federal standards.
- Have been working on 12 hour rotating shift in CM&S for the last 8 years and have recently been working as Relief Scheduler for Crew 3 in the 24 hour Control Center
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical/Mechanical
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN10-2005
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Tool operation
- Lockout procedures
- Seal replacement
- Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hand and power tool use
- Precision measuring tools
- Microsoft Office
- MS office suite
Certification
Eastman Technician Qualified
Eastman Apprenticeship Graduate
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic/Relief Scheduler-MCW Crew 3
Eastman Chemical Company
08.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical/Mechanical
Northeast State Community College