Donovan Poulson
Yukon,Oklahoma
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Niagara Bottling
Yukon, OK
09.2023 - Current
- Maintain and operate high speed bottling equipment.
- Regularly PM bottling machine centers, such as high speed rotary, blow mold, bottle labeler, label magazines, rotary filler, capscade systems.
- Trouble shoot danfoss VFD drives, and conveyor motors.
- Weld and repair various machine parts, use welder to extract small broken bolts and centering pins.
- Fabricate film carts, hose reels, catwalks, ladders, ect.
- Inspect conveyor belts, bearings, sprockets, pneumatic cylinders, Festo valve blanks, blow mold pancake valves, and blow nozzles.
- Troubleshoot and replace various low voltage components such as solenoids, induction proxies, photoeyes, thermocouples, transducers, and magnetic reed switches.
- Rebuild caper heads, filler valves, water distributors and bottle rejectors.
Industrial automation Mechanic
BAR-S
Clinton, OK
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Replace bearings, bushings, and raceways on die lifts, cross cutters, roller shafts, gears, etc.
- Static tests air bladders, Festo pneumatic lift cylinders, and water cooling systems
- Grease and lubricate bearing housings, pulleys, gearboxes, vacuum pumps, transfer chains, valves, and film cutters
- Troubleshoot and replace power circuit components such as: step up/down transformers, contactors, overloads, relays, and disconnects
- Troubleshoot safety circuits, servo motors and dives, Bechoff, Siemens, and Allen Bradley plc’s, proxies, and switches
- Install soft starts on high horse 480v vacuum pump generators
- Service electric pallet trucks- repair broken and loose wiring and seized wheel bearings, fuses, switches, etc.
- Fabricate catwalks, staircases, and piping systems ranging from small bore thin wall tubing to large bore heavy wall structural pipe, storage racks, water tanks, tables, carts, and various machine components.
- Worked on Zebra label makers, Intelijet, and Bellmark code date printers.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems using electrical schematics, and wire diagrams.
- Documents all PMs, repairs, and modifications.
- Trains new hires to perform job tasks.
- Orders parts and materials direct from machine manufacturers, and significant supply chains such as Granger, Fastenal, Mcmaster Carr, etc.
Volunteer Firefighter
Clinton Fire Department
Clinton, OK
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Responded to various emergency situations including; wrecks, wildland/ domestic/ and structure fires, stroke/ heart attacks/ and seizures, downed power lines, and struck gas meters.
- Responds to non-emergent calls such as lift assist, smoke investigations, patient transfers to the hospital, etc.,
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and educating community members on safety practices.
- Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring proper usage and maintenance for optimal performance during emergencies.
- Inspect and maintain fire equipment including saws, ladders, hoses, SCBAs, and power tools after each call.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and practice response strategies, enhancing operational readiness and efficiency.
- Participated in monthly, and annual fire meetings/training.
- Reported safely and promptly to the fire station for emergency dispatches.
- Clean, service, refill water tanks and report damages regarding fire apparatus following emergent calls.
- Clean and sanitize PPE according to department SOPs, Maintained communication with on-scene fire personnel and dispatch.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, OK05.2018
Welding/Fabricating
Western Technology Center
Burns Flat, OK05.2018
Skills
- Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems
- Fluent in reading schematics and electrical diagrams
- Fabricating and drawing structural prints
- GTAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding processes
- Able to weld various metals and metal alloys
- Operating heavy equipment: shears, breaks, lathe, and milling machines
- Proficient in operating small and large power tools
- Able to maintain calm and clear communication in stressful situations
- Proficient in setting up and maneuvering ladders
- Experience operating scissor lift, boom lift, and forklifts
Training
- EVOC Intersection Analysis, Clinton, OK Annually From 2019 - 2022
- Firefighter 1 Academy, Elk City, OK August - November 2019
- Wildland Firefighting Fundamentals, Clinton, OK October 2019
- Advanced Fire Behavior, Elk City, OK October 2020
- Hazardous Materials Awareness, Elk City, OK November 2020
- MULTIVAC Thermoform Training, Kansas City, MO June 2022
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Niagara Bottling
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Clinton Fire Department
08.2019 - 09.2023
Industrial automation Mechanic
BAR-S
06.2018 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Welding/Fabricating
Western Technology Center