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Christopher Grimes

Perkins,OK

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Power Plant Mechanic

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
Red Rock, OK
07.2001 - Current
  • Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
  • Cleaned and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears to improve mechanical performance.
  • Maintained detailed records of all work performed and parts used for repairs.
  • Tested repaired equipment to verify proper operation before returning it to service.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during repairs or installations.
  • Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
  • Inspected completed jobs for accuracy and conformance with standards specified by customer and manufacturer.
  • Operated heavy lifting machinery such as cranes or forklifts while loading and unloading materials.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Conducted safety inspections to ensure proper working conditions of equipment.
  • Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
  • Ordered necessary parts or supplies when needed for repairs.
  • Disassembled, cleaned, inspected and reassembled machinery as required.
  • Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
  • Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
  • Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
  • Developed equipment performance blueprints and timelines.
  • Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Replaced worn or damaged parts with new ones in order to restore functionality.
  • Performed routine inspection and maintenance of equipment to streamline machinery function.
  • Repaired faulty wiring, replaced defective components, reset circuit breakers and adjusted controls.
  • Diagnosed mechanical and electrical problems on a variety of equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
  • Identified potential hazards associated with specific tasks prior to commencing work.
  • Performed regular checks on motors, pumps and other moving parts using specialized tools.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
  • Followed manufacturer's instructions for installation, operation, maintenance and repair of machines.
  • Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Skills

  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Team Management
  • Repair Work and Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail

Work History summary

  • Spent most of my 22+ yrs working and leading the repairs on large steam turbines and pumps of all sizes.

Timeline

Power Plant Mechanic

Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
07.2001 - Current

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