David Lowe
Orange,TX
Summary
Adept Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY / DUPONT SRW, excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Skilled in enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency, demonstrated by streamlining production schedules and reducing downtime. Showcases strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety protocols. Very knowledgeable in compressor preventative maintenance, reactor overhauls and machining operations, with a knack for training peers.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
04.2019 - Current
- Complies with health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Follows safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs preventive maintenance.
- Successfully completes complex repair tasks within confined spaces.
- Operates a forklift, JLG, scissor lift, Powered Overhead Crane Hoist
- Expedites emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Removes, repairs, installs and aligns mechanical rotating equipment.
- Completes partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Performs threaded and flanged pipe fit-ups, installation and removal of piping systems, and equipment isolation blinds.
- Maintains accurate records for all repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures taken on various equipment types.
- Operates hydraulic and pneumatic power tools.
- Works with combination end wrench, socket wrench, pipe wrench, spud wrench, hammer wrench, torque wrenches, hammers, wedges, and similar equipment.
- Capable of identifying different bearing types, use, installation and application.
- Have working knowledge of mechanical seals, flush plans and seal failure analysis and demonstrate ability to perform pump and compressors repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting.
- Have experience with the repair of compressors, pumps, injection pumps & gear boxes.
- Works closely with Operations and Reliability teams on process troubleshooting and repairs of equipment.
- Locate parts in SAP.
- Work with PM coordinator and the training coordinator to create new equipment maintenance procedures.
- Participate in JSA and PSSR walk-downs.
- Prepare seal failure check sheet and associated documentation required to send seals out for repair.
- Work with Planning group to be sure parts are available for jobs in order to keep workflow productive.
- Uses problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Trains new employees on proper procedures of use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Maintenance Mechanic
DuPont Sabine River Works
01.2007 - 04.2019
- Performed same job duties as I do with Dow since they bought DuPont SRW.
CNC Lathe Machinist
Cloeren Inc.
05.1993 - 01.2007
- Inspected finished products by using calipers and gauges.
- Operated CNC lathes and mills to produce precision components.
- Streamlined production schedules by effectively managing work orders, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress Mauriceville
Orange, TX05-1992
Skills
- Reactor Overhaul
- Compressor Preventative Maintenance
- Machining operations
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
Certification
- Toyota Warehouse FLT Class 1, 4 & 5
- AWP JLG 450AJ, 600AJ, 600S, Toucan 26E
- Scissor Lift JLG 2030ES
- AWP Genie JLG Z45/25
- Powered Overhead Crane Hoist Operator
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
04.2019 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
DuPont Sabine River Works
01.2007 - 04.2019
CNC Lathe Machinist
Cloeren Inc.
05.1993 - 01.2007
- Toyota Warehouse FLT Class 1, 4 & 5
- AWP JLG 450AJ, 600AJ, 600S, Toucan 26E
- Scissor Lift JLG 2030ES
- AWP Genie JLG Z45/25
- Powered Overhead Crane Hoist Operator
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress Mauriceville
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