Jake Mahan

Guernsey Power Station is a modern, high‑efficiency natural‑gas combined‑cycle facility that provides large‑scale, reliable power to the regional grid. As an Operations and Maintenance Technician, I am responsible for monitoring, operating, and maintaining critical plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous power generation. My role includes performing equipment inspections, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, supporting turbine and auxiliary system operations, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. I work closely with control room operators and maintenance teams to maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards while maximizing plant reliability and performance.

Bimbo QSR is a global commercial bakery supplier that produces buns, rolls, and baked goods for major restaurant chains, delivering high‑volume, consistent, food‑safe products to support fast‑food and quick‑service operations. During my time as a Maintenance Technician at Bimbo QSR I was responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production and facility equipment. My duties included performing preventive and corrective maintenance on bakery machinery, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring minimal downtime during production. I regularly worked with conveyors, mixers, ovens, proofers, packaging equipment, and automated systems, using diagnostic tools to identify faults and implement repairs.

Tri‑State Drilling is a specialty drilling contractor that supports large‑scale infrastructure projects, including foundation and utility drilling for the transmission powerline industry. As a lead groundman, I assisted drilling crews by preparing work sites, handling tools and materials, and supporting the safe operation of drilling equipment used to install foundations for high‑voltage transmission structures. My responsibilities included rig setup and teardown, managing drilling fluids, guiding equipment movement, spotting hazards, and maintaining clear communication with operators and linemen. I also enforced safety procedures, coordinated ground operations, and ensured the crew worked efficiently and safely while meeting production goals in demanding field conditions.

Parks Drilling is a specialty drilling contractor serving the transmission powerline industry and utility infrastructure sector, providing foundation drilling, pier installation, and heavy civil support for high‑voltage line construction. As a laborer, I supported drilling crews by preparing job sites, handling tools and materials, and assisting with the setup and operation of drilling equipment. My work included guiding machinery, spotting hazards, and maintaining safe, efficient ground operations. In addition to transmission line foundations, I also worked inside substations, supporting foundation work, equipment placement, and site preparation while adhering to strict safety and electrical‑hazard protocols.

At the Dollar General Distribution Center, I worked as a Maintenance Technician responsible for supporting the safe and reliable operation of high‑volume warehouse and material‑handling equipment. My duties included performing preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, sorters, palletizers, dock equipment, and automated systems to minimize downtime and keep distribution operations running efficiently. I regularly troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, responded to equipment failures, and completed inspections to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. The role required strong communication with operations teams, accurate documentation of maintenance activities, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, 24/7 logistics environment.