Douglas Soden
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Mechanic
Vulcan Materials
08.2019 - Current
- Conduct post operation inspection of the plant identifying the nights work ahead
- Maintain most aspects of conveyer belts from pulley swaps, motor maintenance, and idle roller swap
- Identify high wear areas inside of chutes and determine the best corse of action for that particular area
- Assist in liner changes and routine maintenance on all 4 of our crushers
- Utilize slower nights to do maintenance on buckets of loaders and shovels for the pit and sales operation
- I'm also a VA certified competent person meaning I lead the crew through the nightly shift with safety and productivity in mind
- Trained new team members on plant procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols, fostering a strong work culture among colleagues.
- Reduced downtime with proactive preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gar-Field High School
Woodbridge, VASkills
- Equipment Inspection
- Diagnostic Skills
- Gearbox Maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Conveyor Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Motor Maintenance
- Welding Techniques
- Malfunction troubleshooting
- Safety policies and procedures
- Bearing Replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Safety Management
- Self-Directed
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Basic Math
Certification
- Certified compietent person, vulcan materials - current
- Manlift certified
- Telehandler certified
Timeline
Plant Mechanic
Vulcan Materials
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gar-Field High School