Jacob L. Cook
Streator,Il
Summary
Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
American Water
- Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Enhanced water treatment efficiency by optimizing plant operations and conducting routine maintenance.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
Wind Technician
Invenergy
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for mechanical/electrical services and troubleshooting of General Electric 1.5 mw wind turbines
- Substation switching and disconnecting during planned outages
- Coordinating inspections and testing of high voltage electrical equipment and PPE
- Solar servicing, troubleshooting, repairs and inspections
- All work, parts, and safety documentation prepared, managed and logged by wind technician
- Pre job briefs, LOTO, Energized electrical permits, Confined space permits and job hazard analysis
- Participated in emergency response scenarios involving hazardous materials spills or other critical incidents at wind farm facilities.
- Collaborated with engineers on advanced diagnostics to troubleshoot complex turbine malfunctions effectively.
- Enhanced wind farm efficiency with thorough troubleshooting and repairs of malfunctioning components.
- Optimized energy production, conducting comprehensive assessments and adjustments of wind turbines.
Maintenance Technician
Plymouth Tube Co
10.2007 - 03.2021
- Maintenance Technician which includes: Preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, plumbing, pipefitting, pumps, boiler and steam energy
- Pneumatics and hydraulics, fabrication, lathe, milling, GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, OAW, PAC welding, machine guarding
- Industrial electrical, motors and controls, PLC’s, blueprint reading, overhead crane inspection and maintenance, Harness and fall protection
- Lockout tagout, NFPA 70E, Arc flash protection, DOT hazmat/hazcom, SDS, confined space and OSHA regulations training
- Annual lock out/tag out instruction procedure review and update
- Waste treatment and chemical handling
- Restructuring of inventory stock room and maintaining inventory controls
Machinist/Laborer
Plymouth Tube Co
05.2000 - 10.2007
- Trained to operate: all machinery and processes in production
- As well as forklift and side loader operator, overhead crane operator, ISO9000/QS-9000 training, 5s, lean manufacturing
- Participation in Kaizen events (rapid improvement) and chemical spill response teams
Education
Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pipefitting, Industrial Maintenance, SMAW Flat Welding, Manufacturing I, OSHA Safety, Technical Mathematics I, Industrial Electricity I
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL01.2012
Skills
- Extensive experience in industrial maintenance technology and quality assurance in an extremely demanding environment
- Proven experience ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of highly technical equipment
- Wind turbine technology
- Hydraulic maintenance
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Wind Technician
Invenergy
03.2021 - 01.2023
Maintenance Technician
Plymouth Tube Co
10.2007 - 03.2021
Machinist/Laborer
Plymouth Tube Co
05.2000 - 10.2007
Water Treatment Plant Operator
American Water
Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pipefitting, Industrial Maintenance, SMAW Flat Welding, Manufacturing I, OSHA Safety, Technical Mathematics I, Industrial Electricity I
Illinois Valley Community College
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