James Spears
Master Electrician
Gloucester,VA
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Hardworking M1 Maintenance Tech bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
M1 Maintenance Tech
Liebherr Mining Equipment
Newport News, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Operate variety of hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Follows work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Fill in Lead
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
Maintenance Electrician
Newport News Shipyard
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Work on all piers and dry docks to repair or replace equipment, such as pumps, motor, winches, etc
- Repair or replace transformers, power panels, disconnects, switches, receptacles, ect
- Perform maintenance and PM's on shop equipment such as sewing machines, sealing machines, machine shop equipment, robotic routers, bandsaws.
- Also supporting pattern shop, paint shop, warehouse and other production lines.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment
- Used oscilloscopes, voltmeters and ohmmeters to test electrical systems
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to properly place wires, fixtures and appliances
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
Senior Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician
Advex
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Work on CNC boring mills, vertical mills, and horizontal lathes
- Mechanically installing, troubleshooting, replacing, and repairing bearings, shafts, cylinders, gears, hydraulics and pneumatics, pumps, and other systems
- Electrically installing, troubleshooting, replacing, and repairing controls, sensors, wiring, motors, working with 24v to single phase 480v or 3 phase 480, to running new conduit pulling in new circuits and terminating, circuits ranging from15 amp to 700 amp
- AC/DC and switches.
- Increased equipment uptime by implementing a preventive maintenance program for all machines.
- Reduced machine breakdowns by 30% with regular inspections and timely repair.
3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Allegheny Wood Products
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Worked in all areas of Sawmill inside and outside
- Prioritized things to be repaired for production on following shift
- Troubleshoot and installed new motors, bearings, conveyors (both belt and chain), saws, hydraulic and air lines, pumps etc
- Troubleshoot and worked with 480 3 phase, PLC sensors, panels and terminate wiring on all machines
- Fabricated and welded parts that could be made in house
- Supervised a crew of 8 men to ensure repairs where done on time so production could resume
- Relocated do to Economy
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician
Bluestone Coal Prep Plant
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked in all areas of coal processing plant inside and outside
- Welded, fabricated, maintenance, and electrical work to keep the plant running
- Operated heavy equipment such as loaders to forklifts to move heavy objects
- Worked on all machinery, conveyors, motors, hydraulic systems, augers, and ashers
- Wired up machinery, worked on some PLC's, sensors, and controls
- Did some floor walking on all floors of prep plant and let the Foreman know if something was in need of repair or adjustment
- Plant Closed Laid Off
Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician
A. L. Lee Corporation
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Maintained building such as repairing garage doors, high and low voltage lighting, heating systems, plumbing, and roofing
- Repair overhead cranes from electrical to gearboxes and brakes
- Repair fork lifts such as installing new motors to repairing hydraulic pumps and leaks
- Repaired or moved welder to another location in the building
- Installing new circuits from 120 volt to 480 volt single phase and 3 phase
- Operated and repaired as needed a plasma table, drill presses, automatic band saws, and hand tools
- Welded and fabricated on different production lines such as Rescue Chambers, Locomotive Frames, Dusters, to Mini-Tracs
- Repaired old machinery from scoops to continuous miners
- Plant Closed Laid Off.
Maintenance Supervisor
Wythe Custom Welding
01.1994 - 09.2008
- Repaired or fabricated what the customer was in need of or went out in the field to plan and layout the work that was needed to be done
- Repaired all electrical problems and troubleshoot if something was in need of repair or to upgrade production in the entire shop including wiring in switches, terminate wiring on all machines, motor, PLC, and panels working with 480 3 phase
- Repaired and troubleshoot mechanical aspects including motors, gears, conveyors, pumps, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic hoses and more
- Modified something on machines to accommodate the job at hand to get it done on time
- Supervised a crew of 8 to 15 guys to get the jobs done the best, fastest, and safest way possible
Education
Licensed Master Electrician - Electrical Technology
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton, WVCertified in Stick And Mig Welding - Welding Technology
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Princeton, WVSkills
- Prioritize
- Electrical
- Welding
- Mechanic
- Equipment Installation
- Code Compliance
- Coordination
Additional Information
Currently studying to take Master Electrical Exam. Fill in Lead when needed. Always perform work on any task I do to ensure it is done right the first time. Help coworkers when needed and share knowledge about equipment to help the job get done in a safe and timely manner.
Timeline
M1 Maintenance Tech
Liebherr Mining Equipment
06.2019 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Newport News Shipyard
07.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician
Advex
02.2015 - 07.2018
3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Allegheny Wood Products
09.2012 - 12.2014
Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician
Bluestone Coal Prep Plant
04.2010 - 06.2012
Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician
A. L. Lee Corporation
09.2008 - 04.2010
Maintenance Supervisor
Wythe Custom Welding
01.1994 - 09.2008
Journeyman Electrician (15+ years) Welding (15+ years) Hydraulics (15+ years) CNC (10 years) Industrial Maintenance (20+ years) Troubleshooting (10+ years) PLC (8 years) Electrical Maintenance (15+ years) Pneumatic (15+ years) Electrical Maintenance blueprints Hand Tools
Licensed Master Electrician - Electrical Technology
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Certified in Stick And Mig Welding - Welding Technology
Mercer County Technical Education Center
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