James Powe
Warrior,AL
Summary
Expert professional with great technical and mechanical abilities. Resolves faults by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing diverse problems. Adapts easily to challenges of each work assignment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Thermo King Corporation
Birmingham, AL
02.2022 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Assembled new systems and sub-systems from drawings and schematics supplied by engineering department.
- Assisted in the design of new products or modifications to existing products for improved performance.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Installed software updates on customer machines while providing technical assistance when necessary.
- Analyzed data collected during testing to determine root cause of failure.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Adhered to all safety policies and procedures while working in the lab environment.
- Provided training sessions for junior technicians on proper use of test equipment and techniques for troubleshooting complex systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency service requests from customers in order to prevent further damage or disruption of service.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Utilized hand tools to properly splice cables.
Crew Team Member
Calloway Construction
Locust Fork, AL
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Collaborated with other crew members to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Followed orders of senior leadership with exacting accuracy in moment and without question.
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
Maintenance Technician
Avient
Birmingham, AL
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
Driver
Gambles Parts Dart
Mount Olive, AL
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
Adams Robinson
Crane Operators Cert. And Inspection
Birmingham, AL
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
E & W Journeyman Electrician
Alabama Power
Birmingham
06.1998 - 11.2018
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Repaired broken power lines due to storms or accidents.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Provided emergency services during outages or natural disasters.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
Branch Manager
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
Birmingham, AL
01.1991 - 05.1998
- Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, sales and marketing activities.
Education
General Studies
Corner High School
Warrior, AL06-1989
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Environmental Compliance
- Customer Service
- Quality Control
- Commercial construction experience
- Component Replacement
- User Training
- Blueprint Reading
- System Installation
- OSHA Compliance
- Cost Control
- System Troubleshooting
- Operations Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Customer rapport
- Product Inspections
- Heavy Lifting
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Deadline-oriented
- Maintenance and repairs
- Routine Inspections
- Schematic reading
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Complex Repairs
- System diagnostics
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Software configuration
- Maintenance and repair
- HVAC Systems
- Documentation And Reporting
- Troubleshooting
- Team Training
- Tech-Savvy
- Customer interaction
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Electrical repair
- Multitasking and Organization
Certification
- ESCO 608 along with 609
Timeline
Technician
Thermo King Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Crew Team Member
Calloway Construction
10.2021 - 02.2022
Maintenance Technician
Avient
12.2020 - 09.2021
Driver
Gambles Parts Dart
12.2019 - 12.2020
Adams Robinson
Crane Operators Cert. And Inspection
12.2018 - 12.2019
E & W Journeyman Electrician
Alabama Power
06.1998 - 11.2018
Branch Manager
NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts
01.1991 - 05.1998
- ESCO 608 along with 609
General Studies
Corner High School
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