Bryan Childress
Piney Flats,TN
Summary
I am applying for the current open position for your company will do everything possible to support the company and its employees in any way. I work well as part of a team or individually. I am a hard worker and self starter. I am extremely safety oriented and understand the dangers of electrical work. Safety is my number on priority while on the job.
I will follow all company rules and guidelines and will always take the safe course of action. I will work in any type of weather conditions and will work any overtime hours that are needed. I have over twenty two years of electrical experience with no injuries or incidents. I hope to make a successful and fulfilling career with your company.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic (E&I)
Eastman Chemical Company
03.2017 - 07.2023
- Responsibilities were to replace, repair, and maintain the department’s electrical and instrumentation on a daily basis
- I have graduated Eastman’s 4 year apprenticeship and am a first class E&I technician.
- I repair, replace and troubleshoot all types of instrument brands and types, perform annual interlock checks, troubleshoot DCS and PLC problems, and troubleshoot various types of motor circuits
- I routinely troubleshoot, repair, or replace all types of industrial instrumentation.
- I de-energize and reenergize breakers and MCC’s ranging from 480 volts to 4160 volts
- I do electrical check outs on new plants in my department.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
- Trained apprentices on proper safety procedures while working around hazardous electricity sources.
- I also did work on the mechanical side of maintenance as well.
Lead Locomotive Electrician
CSX Transportation, Inc.
10.2008 - 03.2017
- My responsibilities while employed by CSX Transportation were to supervise employees on back shifts and to also repair heavy and light electrical problems on locomotives
- My electrician duties consisted of checking the working order of all lighting devices on locomotives, inspecting the traction alternator, traction motors, cooling fans, traction blower, air to air fans, all contractors, relays, electronic components, dynamic braking grids, and push button circuits
- I also performed facility electrical maintenance for the entire Erwin yard operation which included all transformers, pole maintenance, fuses, sub station repair and maintenance, and equipment
- Locomotives entering the shop area would commonly have electrical control system problems
- It was my duty to troubleshoot and repair these problems via fault logs, locomotive electrical schematics, and on the job experience
- The lead responsibility of the job consisted of supervising shop employees while no salary manager was present, determine with power management which locomotives should be placed on different trains, order replacement parts for out of service locomotives, move locomotives to build and brake test consists, and ensure employees are working safely and efficiently.
- Monitored parts inventory and reordered to maintain stock.
- Conducted periodic inspections of the entire electrical system to ensure safe operation.
- Restored function to transportation equipment through troubleshooting and repairs.
- Assembled experimental circuitry or models according to engineering instructions, technical manuals and knowledge of electronic systems and components.
- Read blueprints, schematics and diagrams to determine specific requirements for installation or repair jobs.
- Maintained records of repairs made and changes implemented for future reference purposes.
- Inspected and tested devices and computer software to diagnose malfunctioning electrical equipment
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Tennessee electric co.
01.2002 - 10.2008
- My responsibilities while employed by Tennessee Electric company were to work on all types of industrial electrical installations and repairs for Eastman Chemical company
- Some of my duties included conduit installation, wire termination, cable tray installation, grounding, motor connections, push button wiring, switch wiring, PLC terminations, high voltage wire pulls and termination, and many other industrial electrical duties.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Troubleshot defective electrical equipment using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Planned, laid out and installed electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures around local codes and job specifications.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Technology
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN01.2011
High School Diploma -
Dobyns - Bennett High School
Kingsport, TN01.2001
Skills
- My skills include knowledge of three phase power, single phase power, direct current power, AC alternators, DC generators, ac motors, dc motors, 13,800 volt wiring and terminations, 4160 volt wiring and terminations, 480 volt wiring and terminations, 240 volt wiring and terminations, 110 volt wiring and terminations, high voltage dc circuits
- Low voltage dc circuits, cat 5 cable terminations
- Control and step down transformers, wire sizing, breaker sizing, panel assembly, relays, diodes, rectifiers, silicone controlled rectifiers, capacitors, 3 phase contactor's
- Variable frequency drives, limit switches, temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, uhf data radios, flow transmitters, photo eyes, dc brush replacement, resistors, current transmitters, voltage attenuation modules, transistors, transducers, fiber optic installation and troubleshooting
- Uploading and downloading software I also have knowledge in software and hardware installations, field modifications Electrical schematic interpretation
- PLC terminations and programming, troubleshooting various malfunctioning circuits
- All types of electrical hand tools, all types of conduit including rigid, pvc, emt, rigid aluminum, including bending techniques, cable tray fabrication and installation
- Metal fabrication, welding including mig, stick, and tig
- Installation and repair of lighting including bulbs, ballasts, drop lights, flood lights, wide lights, photo cells, lighting contactor, and many other lighting devices
- I have also operated several types of machinery including bucket trucks, fork lifts, genie lifts, scissor lifts, locomotives, small front end loaders, and snorkel lifts
- I am extremely proficient with several types of electrical test devices, including DMM, meggers, leakage testers, vol con, micro ohm meters, analog meters, tone generators, current meters, two way radios and other test equipment I am also a skilled typer and have extensive knowledge of Microsoft and apple applications and programs
Accomplishments
- Associate of applied science degree (Electromechanical)
- Eastman Chemical Company Apprenticeship graduate
- Tennessee State Electrical license
- AAR Journeyman locomotive electrician
- Completion of OSH 30
- Completion of OSHA and GHS hazardous comunication
- NCRC gold levels
Certification
- Eastman Chemical Company (E&I) apprenticeship graduate
- TN state licensed electrician
- AAR journeyman locomotive electrician
- Completion of OSHA 30
- Completion of OSHA and GHS hazardous communication
- AAS Electromechanical technology
- NCRC exam gold level
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic (E&I)
Eastman Chemical Company
03.2017 - 07.2023
Lead Locomotive Electrician
CSX Transportation, Inc.
10.2008 - 03.2017
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Tennessee electric co.
01.2002 - 10.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Technology
Northeast State Community College
High School Diploma -
Dobyns - Bennett High School
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