David Varble
Pea Ridge ,AR
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Worker bringing 26 years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Worker
U.S. Army Corp Of Engineers
Beaver Power Plant
05.2018 - Current
- Completed crane training, able to operate Powerhouse's 20 Ton gantry, and 225 Ton bridge crane. In doing so was able to assist in unstacking/reassembling of Powerhouse station service unit for emergency maintenance.
- Created Hazardous Communications Library for plant. Compiled and organized all plants Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to capture all he chemicals, lubricants, and cleaning products that plant uses daily.
- Completes all projects routine, high pool, and dam safety instrumentation monitoring. Inputs data weekly into District tracking program for analysis by Dam Safety Office.
- Designed, procured material, and led construction of 20'x30' storage shed that is used to store spare parts and grounds maintenance equipment.
- Worked alongside Mechanics in removal of Unit 2 coolers. Disconnected piping and moved coolers to lower level for unit inspection.
- Repaired oil retaining wall in transformer yard. Cut out and removed damaged section of wall. Mixed, placed and finished new concrete making transformer yard safe in event of oil spill.
- Assisted Mechanics in refurbishment of Unit 1 Turbine Bearing AC/DC oil system. Disassembled piping system for cleaning and reassembled with new fittings.
- Worked on removal and replacement of Unit 1 thrust pump. Disassembled pump, cleaned parts, and reassembled with new gaskets and seals.
- Constructed 6 insulator covers for Southwest Power (SWPA) to use during rehab of transformer yard switchgear upgrade to keep from damaging new insulators.
- Assisted Electricians in repair of Unit 1 Governor brake assembly. Removed and replaced broken plunger sensor and contact arm.
- Coordinated with O&M and Ranger staff for road closer across dam. Set up signage on road across dam in preparation of contractor work for the removal and inspection of the dam head gates.
- Worked with O&M staff for the layout and execution of a new security fence around newly constructed storage building. Completed a Quality Assurance Inspection (QA) to ensure contractor compliance with contract.
- Updated Powerhouses key control program, enhanced security by procuring new locks and keys for main Powerhouse doors, all adit doors, roadway tower, and spillway doors.
- Assisted Mechanics in replacement of 2 broken wicket gate sheer pins by removing and replacing pins.
- Assisted Electricians in replacing over 1,000 ft of cable to rewire plants 380 BUSS after ground failure was found.
- Led Powerhouse preparation for 6 annual Environmental Compliance Inspections (ERGO). In those 6 years Powerhouse has had only 40 findings of non-compliance.
- Assisted Mechanics in installation of splash guards along upstream side of spillway catwalk, helping to keep employees safe from wave action during high water levels.
- Installed two removable bulkheads on dam spillway that can be installed during high water events to keep water from entering tower and dam.
- Assisted Mechanics on spillway gate annual maintenance, drained oil and filled with new oil, greased gate operator gears and lubricated lifting cables.
- Assisted in replacement of shutdown coil 65SD. Coil shorted out and caught fire causing Unit 1 to not start. Removed burnt coil, cleaned governor cabinet components that were affected, and installed new coil.
- Worked with Mechanics and Electricians on installation of new check valve that was causing sewage backup on Powerhouse septic system.
- Completed numerous purchase requests (PR), for plant supplies and equipment by researching vendors that are Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliant as well as using System for Award Management (SAM) in searching for Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Facilities and Equipment Maintenance System (FEM) on weekly basis inputting labor and opening and closing work orders.
- Able to make status changes, write job plans, input purchase requests, along with inputting remarks into work log for work orders, periodic maintenance (PM), and trouble reports (TR) into Facilities and Equipment Maintenance System (FEM).
- Maintains Powerhouses General Services Administration (GSA) vehicle mileage sheets and completes any annual maintenance when required.
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Supervised team of 10 personnel in inspection of 250 facilities securing $16 million for contract roof repair and replacement contracts.
- Completed Quality Assurance Inspection (QA) for 6 facility inspections that identified 500 discrepancies that ensured contractor compliance of $119 million in contracts.
- Lead 5 personnel on structural design reviews, as well as conducting pre-final, and final inspections for $234 million in construction projects.
- Trained and evaluated 63 personnel in installation of 1,000 square feet drywall, 5,000 square feet roofing, 1,000 square feet of tile, and 96 windows at base dormitories.
- Trained 4 personnel in repair of 10 damaged overhead doors at base fire department by replacing rollers, tracks, and wire.
- Upgraded base theater lobby, concession stand, and restrooms. Installed new floor/wall tile along with installing new toilets, urinals, sinks and faucets.
- Ordered and installed new 1,300 square foot pergola for base community center main entrance.
- Analyzed customer work requests, conducted sited visits for job validation, and estimated labor hours/ material cost.
- Coordinated equipment movement for $4 million simulator move; enabled limited downtime for pilots.
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Europe
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Coordinated firing range repair, led 8 personnel in replacing 17,000 square feet of ricochet material allowing vital training for 10,000 personnel.
- Managed 19,000-hour roof inspection maintenance program with 95% on time completion rate.
- Oversaw three shops that maintained 726 facilities at 21 remote locations around Kaiserslautern Military Community.
- Oversaw shop training program, trained apprentice personnel in carpentry, masonry, welding, and sheet metal layout.
- Planned, researched, and procured material to support carpentry, painters, metal and locksmith shop daily tasking.
- Fabricated metal construction components from blueprints/sketches using oxyacetylene and arc welding methods.
- Led preparation and installation of vault door for Security Forces armory upgrade.
- Oversaw budget inputs, labor hour management, equipment inventory and civilian/military performance reports.
- Crafted 2 sheet metal duct systems for 2 facilities able to cool 200 personnel and $10 million in computer equipment.
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Europe
Lajes Field, Portugal
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Led two crews in installation of 6,000 feet of ceramic floor tiles and painting and patching of 10,000 square feet of office space.
- Developed 6-year exterior coating plan which provided investment strategy for $42,000 in future funding.
- Coordinated and managed $130,000 exterior paint contract as well as being responsible for conducting Quality Assurance Inspection (QA).
- Managed $500,000 tool and equipment account; reorganized issue system and completed 100% inventory.
- Renovated port freight facility by painting and patching over 10,000 square feet of sheet rock in travel management office space.
- Repaired base bower plant roof by replacing 5,000 feet of corrugated steel roofing.
- Renovated command section lobby by installing 1,000 square feet of drywall and applying texture and paint.
- Developed fixed ladder inspection program; conducted 30 inspections helping to eliminate 4 safety findings.
- Performed routine inspections and regular maintenance on 908 base facilities.
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force
Pope AFB, NC
08.2002 - 08.2007
- Built 2,200 square foot office facility at deployed location speeding up ability for unit stand up.
- Led crew of 5 replacing 80 x 12-foot wall at base post office and installing 3 drive thru doors.
- Designed, fabricated, and installed over 80 foot of handrail at base dining facility.
- Troubleshot and repaired 15 overhead doors correcting safety violations.
- Designed and fabricated loading dock safety rails at base supply facility.
- Welded flange transition adapters for emergency Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) hook up for base dormitory.
- Led crew in installation of 5 energy efficient HVAC chillers throughout base; completed upgrades 2 weeks ahead of schedule while providing pipe welding training to 2 apprentices.
- Built passenger terminal vehicle intrusion protection; cut/laid 1,500 blocks.
- Cut and removed 20-foot concrete wall, also removed 2 window units for installation of set of double doors.
- Replaced 2,600 square foot of sheathing/roofing at base bioenvironmental facility after storm damage.
- Constructed 8,320 square feet of floors and walls for deployed location using hand tools and few electrical tools.
- Installed new ceiling grid systems, doors with locksets, trim and windows for base post office renovation.
Structural Apprentice
U.S. Air Force
Whiteman AFB
05.1998 - 08.2002
- Designed and fabricated 2 wooden handicap ramps for dependents living in family housing.
- Formed and poured concrete pads for air conditioning units at 3 critical facilities.
- Installed over 200 blocks and 100 panels of drywall to construct new offices and training classrooms.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained over 20 roll-up doors throughout base.
- Designed and constructed custom counter for base commissary customer service area.
- Fabricated and installed weather seals on 6 hangar doors and walls protecting 6 of U.S. Air Forces B2 Stealth Bomber fleet and maintenance personnel from inclement weather conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Scottsdale, AZ07.2021
Certification
Certificate in Advanced Gunsmithing
Certificate in Firearms Technology-Handgun Specialist
Training
Completed week long US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dam Safety Course - 2019
Completes annual weeklong Confined Space Entry, Monitoring, and Rescue training.
Completes annual training and is active in the use of Beaver Power Plants comprehensive hazardous energy program (HECP).
Completed OSHA 30 Hour Construction Course - 2015
Trained in the operation and inspection of 120-, 80-, and 45-foot boom lifts - 1998
United States Air Force Structural Apprentice Course - 1998
United States Air Force Advanced Roof Installation, Maintenance , Inspection, and Repair Course - 2015
Timeline
Maintenance Worker
U.S. Army Corp Of Engineers
05.2018 - Current
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force
08.2013 - 06.2017
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Europe
08.2009 - 08.2013
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Europe
08.2007 - 08.2009
Structural Supervisor
U.S. Air Force
08.2002 - 08.2007
Structural Apprentice
U.S. Air Force
05.1998 - 08.2002
Associate of Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute