Ika Willis
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITH MILITARY AND PROCESS ENGINEERING BACKGROUND
New York,NY
Summary
Equipment Operator with experience in power plant operations, process engineering and military team leadership and . Deadline-driven and knowledgeable about quality assurance, safety considerations, communications and lean six sigma operations. Seeking to secure an entry to mid level position in operations/engineering. Willing to relocate if possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Constellation Energy
Oswego, NY
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Operate, inspect, and service plant equipment typically found in a nuclear power plant in a safe and event-free manner.
- Controls equipment manually and remotely from locations other than the central control room.
- Determines the operational status of equipment based on previous shift reports and log entries.
- Investigates causes of operational issues and reports findings to the supervisor.
- Maintains a log documenting unusual events and changes in operating conditions.
- Provides guidance and operational training to all personnel.
- Conducts fire protection duties including responding to fires, rescues, hazardous material incidents, and providing first aid.
- Assists with decontamination, housekeeping, painting, and other assigned tasks as needed.
- Performs emergency response duties as directed.
Publication Mechanic NCO
United States Marine Corps
Brooklyn, NY
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Organized junior mechanics into teams of 3, to increase the efficiency of time management towards job completion.
- Conducted preventative and corrective maintenance training exercises to newly assigned junior mechanics to increase technical and tactical proficiency.
- Used on-board vehicle diagnostic software to gather data on vehicle issues for junior mechanics to plan and execute the corrective maintenance.
- Supervised the daily work operations to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and the execution of safety procedures compliant with OSHA and EPA.
- Conducted quality control on completed work assignments, documented results and relayed information to senior NCOs for final assessment.
Battery Process Engineer-Intern
Saftbatteries
Cockeysville, MD
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Continued process improvement to achieve an increase in 5% efficiency by eliminating environmental waste production and reducing energy costs.
- Used technical writing and communication skills to validate, convey and report experimental results to battery assembly technicians when process changes were required.
- Tailor-designed specific battery models and ran simulation testings using CAEBAT and ANSYS software for special company requests.
- Continuously refined thermodynamic parameters of waste treatment and recycling processes to meet safety standards of OSHA and LOPA and reduce capital spent on new raw material.
Automotive Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Brooklyn, NY
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to mechanic NCO and outlined proposed repair plan with associated costs and required equipment.
- Used technical manuals and repair documentation to plan and implement preventative and corrective maintenance to over 500 vehicles annually.
- Performed vehicle checks for complete serviceability after completed work assignment in preparation for quality control.
- Worked in teams of three to plan and present yearly workplace safety assessments in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Engineering Technician
NYC Ferry
Brooklyn, NY
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversee reconciliations, and take timely action to ensure corrective action of problem areas
- Joint task with Port Engineers to have 100% mission ready vessels.
- Aid Maintenance Technicians with daily responsibilities.
- Upheld the integrity and general improvement of facilities vessels and equipment as required.
- Performed Engine, generator, and power steering maintenance to include, oil changes, coolant refills, power checks and valve/pipeline stability.
- Utilizing proper OSHA guidelines for all hazards task for the safety of personnel and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
City College of New York
New York, NY06.2021
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY06.2016
Skills
- Proficient at data collection and analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient at using Microsoft Office Tools
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as a team in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Adept at continued process improvement
- Lean six sigma green belt certified
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Constellation Energy
01.2023 - 08.2024
Publication Mechanic NCO
United States Marine Corps
05.2019 - 09.2022
Battery Process Engineer-Intern
Saftbatteries
05.2019 - 09.2019
Engineering Technician
NYC Ferry
07.2017 - 10.2018
Automotive Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
City College of New York
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Bronx Community College
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