Charles F. Volkmer
Bennington,VT
Summary
Dynamic Process Technician IV with extensive experience at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, excelling in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in cGMP environments. Proven problem solver with a keen attention to detail, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in cleanroom operations and adept at interpreting technical documentation to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician IV
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Rensselaer, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Perform daily operations, maintenance and repairs on utility systems, manufacturing equipment and building systems in a cGMP environment with minimal supervision
- Ensure safe and efficient hands-on maintenance of all plant manufacturing equipment and related support equipment with strict adherence to SOPs, cGMPs, and quality standards
- Identify any off-nominal conditions with mechanical equipment and mechanical troubleshooting of manufacturing/utility equipment in a clean room environment
- Perform daily Work Orders and PMs and efficiently coordinate the workflow and documentation of PMs and WOs
- Troubleshoot the electrical equipment during off-nominal conditions; locate the source of trouble and make/arrange for all necessary repairs
- Communicate and coordinate with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur
- Follow safety rules and ensure compliance with NY state and federal EPA regulation and I.aw; specifically responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulating agencies such as OSHA
- Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs
- May plan and schedule outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or nonscheduled Preventative Maintenance or general work
- Ensure a safe work environment is maintained through adherence to safety guidelines and policies
- Full gowning required when entering and working on the production floor
Maintenance Technician, Maintenance
Energizer Battery
Bennington, VT
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all manufacturing and packaging lines and equipment
- Perform all preventative maintenance tasks on all manufacturing and packaging lines and equipment
- Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
- Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- Collaborate with production management or plant engineering regarding new products or equipment being added and modifications that will be required
Aerospace Fabricator
Kaman Composites
Bennington, VT
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Machining, composite fabrication, assembly, math for manufacturing, blueprint reading, with a certification in forklift, and OSHA training
- Experience reading and interpreting aerospace/ engineered drawings
- Experience using common precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, and micrometers
- Knowledge of all common hand and power tools
Education
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Norwood, MA01.2007
HS Diploma - +Basic Automotive Technology I & I I
Mount Anthony Union High School
Bennington, VT07.2005
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Cleanroom operations
Timeline
Process Technician IV
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Maintenance Technician, Maintenance
Energizer Battery
03.2014 - 01.2020
Aerospace Fabricator
Kaman Composites
01.2011 - 03.2014
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
HS Diploma - +Basic Automotive Technology I & I I
Mount Anthony Union High School