Cecil Farris

• Supported fire service students in gaining fundamental skills while maintaining developments in subject area. Mobilizing specialty trailers, (i.e. Hazmat, rope rescue, driving simulator) to training sites across the state.

• Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
• Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
• Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations while working onsite at customer locations.
• Disassembled broken or damaged parts from the machine in order to make necessary repairs or replacements.
• Installed new parts onto existing machines according to manufacturer specifications.
• Rebuilt hydraulic cylinders for a variety of applications including dozers, backhoes, cranes and loaders.
• Replaced faulty or worn parts on heavy equipment using hand tools, power tools, hoists, lifts, and other specialized repair equipment.
• Repaired electrical systems on heavy equipment such as alternators, starters, magnetos, wiring harnesses and switches.
• Utilized technical manuals to provide guidance when diagnosing complex problems with various pieces of machinery.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss challenges encountered during the day's work assignments.
• Inspected and tested malfunctioning heavy equipment to diagnose problems and determine needed repairs.
• Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that all work was completed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintained accurate records of all servicing activities performed on each piece of equipment.
• Conducted routine maintenance on heavy equipment and machinery, including oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication of parts and systems, and tire rotations.
• Operated and maintained forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.

• Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
• Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
• Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
• Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
• Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
• Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check quality and safety of finished products.

• Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
• Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
• Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
• Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
• Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.

• Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
• Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
• Complied with environmental regulations when using, dispensing of, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
• Learned and adhered to industry standards and safety procedures.
• Repaired and performed preventative maintenance on company machines to promote ease-of-use and overall efficiency.
• Used equipment such as excavators, backhoes and rock hammers on regular basis

• Performed pre- and post-trip safety inspections on work vehicle to record and report any malfunctions
• Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
• Picked up and delivered cargo in tractor-trailer with expert knowledge of roads, highways and interstates.
• Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery.
• Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
• Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
• Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.

• Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation in process units and administration buildings.
• Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
• Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.

• Operation of ASA, PBA, and TSAN reactors along with ASA and TSAN coag systems running on ABB  DCS for TSAN and Delta V DCS for  ASA and PBA.  Troubleshoot valves  and other systems,  LOTO and safe system operation. 

Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.Interacted with customers and vendors, lifted weights up to 75 pounds.Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.

Hauled corn and beans with hopper bottom and 20' and 40' containers both from the elevator to railyards and from the field to the elevator. Also hauled corn and dried distillers grains to and from area ethanol plants. Company went out of business in 2014.

Loaded and Unloaded tank trucks, rail cars and barges with chemicals and asphalt. Operated and maintained company's two 450 hp natural gas fired boilers for plant operation.