Bryce Graves
Summary
Detail-oriented Heavy Equipment Technician with extensive experience at Wheeler Machinery. Proven expertise in diesel engine repair and mechanical troubleshooting, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities. Successfully maintained over 75 factory equipment, enhancing operational efficiency through inspections and effective repairs. Committed to reliability and continuous improvement in all maintenance tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Generator Mechanic
Utah Army National Guard
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for 18 Generators ranging from 2KW to 100KW.
- Perform preventative maintenance on gensets.
- Role includes maintaining generators and building power grid systems.
- Setting up a power grid by properly balancing loads on generator.
Resident Mine Tech
Wheeler Machinery
02.2023 - Current
- Maintain fleet of 793 and 794's.
- Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled work on Haul trucks and yellow iron equipment.
- Role mainly focuses on troubleshooting and repairing of yellow iron equipment.
- Role includes performing work in shop and field. Participated in multiple 6060/994 projects/repairs.
Heavy Equipment Specialist
Wheeler Machinery
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed repairs on Heavy Customer owned equipment in Chassis shop.
- Role included performing Complete Certified rebuilds, troubleshooting electrical/mechanical faults, R&I of components, testing/adjusting hydraulic systems, verifying repairs on machinery, parts ordering, tooling inspections.
Engine Technician
Wheeler Machinery
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for Engine teardown, parts inspections, and engine assembly.
- Experience with all caterpillar engines including 3500 and C175 series.
Radiator Team Lead
Wheeler Machinery
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Performed complete rebuilds of cooling package's.
- Role included soldering, welding, and brazing.
- Disassembled cooling packages, inspected parts for repair/replacement, assembly of cooling packages, and testing for leaks.
- Was responsible for time management and department efficiency.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Orscheln Industries
07.2013 - 09.2017
- Was solely responsible for over 75+ factory equipment.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Tasks included troubleshooting and repairing any electrical/mechanical issues, fabrication, plumbing, renovations, parts ordering, and continuous improvement events.
- This job was responsible for any and all maintenance on company site.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO05-2015
Skills
- Solder, brazing, and welding
- Fabrication
- Diesel engine repair
- Mechanical/Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Timeline
Power Generator Mechanic
Utah Army National Guard
08.2023 - Current
Resident Mine Tech
Wheeler Machinery
02.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Specialist
Wheeler Machinery
02.2021 - 02.2023
Engine Technician
Wheeler Machinery
02.2019 - 02.2021
Radiator Team Lead
Wheeler Machinery
09.2017 - 02.2019
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Orscheln Industries
07.2013 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Moberly Area Community College
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