Jeremiah Cochran
Malaga,WA
Summary
Experienced energy industry professional with keen commitment to operational excellence and safety standards. Known for effectively managing plant operations and driving process improvements. Collaborative team player adept at responding to dynamic operational needs and achieving consistent results. Expertise in system monitoring, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operations Supervisor
Diamond Foundry
04.2023 - Current
- Operate and repair complex semiconductor-style plasma CVD reactors and their support equipment (480 VAC)
- Follow proper PPE practices
- Supervise 24 technicians and train other techs on job duties
- In charge of interviewing and hiring new equipment technicians
- Writing procedures and training techs on proper LOTO practices
- Troubleshoot the plasma CVD nuclear reactors, which have complex computer controlled electro-mechanical, high vacuum, high power microwave, and high pressure gas systems
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on VFDs, programming PLC's, and other software
- Perform maintenance on gas lines and other gas components
- Supervise and execute operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
- Encourage and motivate employees to execute quality maintenance
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional strategies for optimizing overall facility performance.
- Facilitated smooth shift changes by effectively communicating pertinent information to incoming operators during handovers.
Equipment Operations Technician
Diamond Foundry
02.2022 - Current
- Optimized operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation, contributing to higher quality outputs within tight deadlines.
- Served as a trusted resource for technical guidance, offering valuable input during critical decision-making processes and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures, positively impacting overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop custom automation solutions for clients.
- Reduced downtime by quickly troubleshooting and repairing faulty equipment.
- Optimized manufacturing lines by integrating advanced PLC-controlled technologies.
- Enhanced machine efficiency by performing regular maintenance on PLC systems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities by troubleshooting complex issues related to PLC programming, HMI interfaces, SCADA systems, and other industrial control systems.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
Seasonal Driver/supervisor
UPS
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered packages around the Wenatchee Valley
- Supervised the loading crew in the warehouse
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Security Officer-Chelan County PUD
Allied Universal Security
02.2021 - 11.2021
- CCTV camera scans
- Dispatch patrol officers to incidents
- Keep track of CIP alarms
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Laborer
Union Journeyman Laborer
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Local 348
- Work under contractors
- Perform on various types of projects: Landscaping, wind turbines, construction
- Local 348
- Acted as an effective problem solver, addressing unexpected challenges in a timely manner and preventing project delays.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tools, techniques, and skills to help meet changing project requirements.
- Established positive working relationships with subcontractors resulting in greater collaboration on shared tasks.
Wind Turbine Technician (Contract)
Blattner Energy
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Union contract work
- Perform LOTO on serviced equipment, turbine install
- Operate and troubleshoot advanced components of the turbine
- Climb windmill turbines and perform maintenance for inspection
- Union contract work
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Promoted continuous improvement within the team by sharing experiences, lessons learned, and proposing process enhancements during regular meetings or training sessions.
- Improved wind turbine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
- Optimized turbine performance by troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective measures in a timely manner.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough inspections of wind turbines to identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
- Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
- Conducted regular inspections of switchgear components to ensure optimal functionality and prevent unexpected failures.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly identifying issues in power distribution equipment, such as switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
- Participated in the installation of high voltage equipment including transformers, switchgear, and transmission lines ensuring optimal functionality upon completion.
- Conducted comprehensive testing of high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear to ensure proper operation and minimize risks associated with equipment failure.
- Increased operational efficiency by assisting with routine preventative maintenance tasks on motors, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical devices.
Intern Operator
ONEOK INC
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Assist in operator duties by doing rounds, starting and stopping various equipment, dispatching, switching, system logging, LOTO, writing work permits
- Start, Stop, and operate equipment
- Monitor and control equipment operation conditions
- Operate loading/unloading rack
- Monitored various equipment, outage coordination, taking samples, and rotating shift work
- Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, compressors, chillers, and cooling towers
- Analyze SCADA and DCS systems
- Contributed to a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols, incident reporting, and participation in safety drills or exercises.
- Improved plant efficiency by optimizing gas processing operations and performing regular equipment maintenance.
- Increased reliability of equipment by conducting preventative maintenance checks and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Reduced downtime for critical gas plant systems by implementing proactive troubleshooting techniques.
- Ensured consistent production output by closely monitoring flow rates, pressures, and temperatures in the plant.
- Collaborated with a team of operators to maintain smooth and efficient daily operation of the gas plant facility.
- Assisted in the development of operating procedures that led to improved efficiency and reduced errors within the gas plant environment.
- Maintained detailed records of operational metrics, allowing for analysis of trends and quick identification of areas needing improvement.
- Reduced downtime through proactive identification of potential equipment failures using diagnostic tools within the DCS platform.
- Collaborated on cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving overall plant performance metrics and KPIs through strategic planning efforts.
- Ensured smooth operations through timely response to alarms, addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Enhanced DCS system efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Plant Technology
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, MT05.2020
Associate of Arts and Science - Generals
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA03.2016
High School Diploma -
Billings West High School
Billings, MT06.2014
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Staff supervision
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Power generation
- Control room operations
- System monitoring
- Safety protocols adherence
- Quality control procedures
- Mechanical maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Plant safety
- Electrical diagrams
- Teamwork and collaboration
Activities
- 4-H (2008-2014)
- Volunteer at Big Brothers and Big Sister's (2014)
- Hunting
- Fishing
Timeline
Equipment Operations Supervisor
Diamond Foundry
04.2023 - Current
Equipment Operations Technician
Diamond Foundry
02.2022 - Current
Seasonal Driver/supervisor
UPS
11.2021 - 02.2022
Security Officer-Chelan County PUD
Allied Universal Security
02.2021 - 11.2021
Wind Turbine Technician (Contract)
Blattner Energy
08.2020 - 12.2020
Laborer
Union Journeyman Laborer
03.2020 - 05.2021
Intern Operator
ONEOK INC
05.2019 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Process Plant Technology
Montana State University - Billings
Associate of Arts and Science - Generals
Wenatchee Valley College
High School Diploma -
Billings West High School
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