JOE KEEL
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Highly organized and enthusiastic team player with a proven track record of effectively managing competing priorities and consistently meeting challenging performance targets. Thrives under pressure and excels in completing physically demanding work. Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Maintenance Specialist
Southern Company Gas
Ball Ground, GA
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for mowing, bush-hogging, and weed eating grounds of the Cherokee LNG Plant using zero turn mowers, tractors, and remote-controlled mower
- Rust prevention/treatment to areas in plant to remain in compliance with all Federal inspections
- Follows work orders and specifications for equipment replacement, repair or maintenance
- Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment
- Assists senior technicians at the plant with natural gas fired Boil-Off Compressors repairs and overhauls
- Works as a fill-in plant operator as needed by plant management
- SMITH driving program graduate
Liquid Natural Gas Plant Operator
Southern Company Gas
Chattanooga, TN
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervised the safe operation of Liquid Natural Gas liquefaction and vaporization processes while on shift to maintain daily production rate
- Coordinated with Gas Control during Vaporization periods to ensure required pressure was maintained for Chattanooga area high pressure system
- Completed shift responsibilities such as: fence line security patrols, building checks, and plant equipment
- Managing Inventory system to ensure parts and supplies are readily available when needed
- Accurately completes monthly item counts in company inventory system
- Analysis of different inventory spreadsheets and addressing any item or supply chain discrepancies
Gas Delivery Technician
Southern Company Gas
Chattanooga, TN
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained the grounds and buildings of Chattanooga LNG Plant by mowing grass with zero-turn, tractor with bush hog attachment, and slope mower
- Maintain cleanliness of shop and tools for identification and ease of repairs
- Maintained the integrity of fence lines with daily inspections
- Assisted Senior Technicians with overhauls on Boil-Off Compressor, Air Compressors, and Natural Gas Fired Solar Turbine
- Trained with operators on daily readings during Liquefaction, and Vaporization periods
- Completed relief valve testing for Liquefaction and Vaporization processes
- Completes monthly work orders to help keep LNG Plant ready for Liquefaction or Vaporization processes and remain in compliance with yearly FERC and PHMSA audits
- Assists operators with Liquefaction and Vaporization processes
Maintenance Technician Assistant
Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority
Chattanooga, TN
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisting with the operation and maintenance of the county Sanitary Sewer Collection System and wastewater treatment plants located throughout the county
- Operation of Jet Truck for line cleaning and Vacuum Truck for cleaning pump stations and grease removal
- Safe operation of single axle dump truck with trailer and backhoe for sewer line repairs
- Monitoring daily operations of sewage pumping stations
- Maintenance of sewage treatment plants (pulling samples, recording data, and daily maintenance of each plant)
- Timely response to operational breakdown of collection systems, treatment plants, and broken sewer lines
- Sewer line jetting, and root cutting to keep the Hamilton County Sewer System operating properly
- Assisting the Camera Truck Operator with recording sewer line inspections
- After hours emergency calls, repairs, sewer line locates, inspections, and blockages
Education
Heavy Equipment Operations -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN12.2007
High School -
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah05.2006
Skills
- Class B Commercial Driver's License
- Tanker Endorsement
- Air Brake Endorsement
- First Aid
- SMITH Driving system certification
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Facilities Painting and Repair
Timeline
Plant Maintenance Specialist
Southern Company Gas
03.2022 - Current
Liquid Natural Gas Plant Operator
Southern Company Gas
03.2018 - 03.2022
Gas Delivery Technician
Southern Company Gas
12.2015 - 03.2018
Maintenance Technician Assistant
Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority
03.2015 - 12.2015
Heavy Equipment Operations -
Chattanooga State Community College
High School -
Ooltewah High School