James Crosby
Ladoga,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable installation and repair team member specializing in generators. Sets up and follows maintenance schedules, repairs problems and predicts failures. Familiar with diesel- and gas-powered generators. Understanding of basic electrical fundamental's. Certified Kohler 2A technician.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Generator Technician
Buckeye Power Sales
Indianapolis, IN
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted troubleshooting activities to diagnose mechanical or electrical issues with generators.
- Resolved customer complaints related to generator malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from inspections or tests conducted on various types of generators.
- Completed controller upgrades on generators and transfer switches. About 11 + M 340 programmed transition, open transition, and closed transition switches upgraded to MPAC 1500 v2 controllers. I have messed with a lot of deep sea controllers and completed a conversion of a EMCP 3.2 controller to a DSE7410.
- Repaired faulty wiring and replaced damaged components in engines and control panels.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Completed Startups for Generators and Transferswitches following manufactures guide lines.
- Completed classes and courses online and in person while being a full time technician.
- Completed installing injectors and a new cummins pt pump and checking valve seats on a 855 cummins in Franklin Indiana.
- Completed Level 2 technician testing and scored so high that as soon as I go to the in person classes for Kohler I will be a level 3 technician.
Farm Hand
Hodgen Farms
Roachdale, IN
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Worked on one 855 cummins that was in a Peterbilt worked on ISX engines and replaced multiple semi clutches.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Assisted in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Operated tractors, combines, semis, skylifts, skidloaders, and many more pieces of equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southmont Sr High School
Crawfordsville, IN01-2022
Skills
- Generator and Transfer Switch Troubleshooting
- Listening to customers on their issues or informing customers on what else I can apply to their generator or switches to make their day to day lives easier
- Being able to take advise from others and learn from more experienced techs
Custom
- Be able to understand communication side between generator engine control module and EMCP 4.2 controllers.
- Complete my electrical engineering degree online at south edu college.
- Complete any training so I can become a master level technician
Custom
- A majority of Kohler shares bought out by a investment company and it is getting harder for us techs to get training. It has gotten so bad that they gave the distributors
Timeline
Generator Technician
Buckeye Power Sales
07.2022 - Current
Farm Hand
Hodgen Farms
01.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Southmont Sr High School
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