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John McKey

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Proficient technician in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with a focus on team collaboration. Skilled in coordinating efforts to achieve prompt resolutions and enhance productivity. Recognized for delivering results through effective communication and technical problem-solving.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Robotics Engineering Technican

Kaleidoscope Innovation
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
  • Collaborated with engineers to implement design improvements, enhancing product functionality.
  • Conducted regular inspections and tests on systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Documented processes and findings accurately, contributing to knowledge base for future reference.
  • Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
  • Streamlined workflow within the team through effective communication and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and management.

Furnace Specialist

Benteler Steel Tube
12.2019 - 08.2024
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to reduce material costs, improving profit margins.
  • Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks with software solutions.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Regularly monitored furnace performance metrics, adjusting settings as needed to maintain optimal operation conditions.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in improved productivity and reduced downtime.
  • Provided timely and accurate reporting on furnace performance, maintenance activities, and incident resolutions, facilitating data-driven decision-making for management.
  • Enhanced furnace efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, enhancing overall operational consistency and effectiveness.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for enhancing existing automated processes through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.

Housing Coordinator

Naval Base Kitsap
03.2019 - 10.2019

Responsibile for providing quality living environment for over 1500 residents.

Ensured satisfaction of customers through surveys and one-on-one interactions with residents and supervisors. Created and supervised events to promote highest customer participation in resident satisfaction surveys.

Supervised 30 personnel in maintaining grounds, building/maintenance repairs, and customer service interactions.

  • Allocated duties and activities of personnel, routinely inspect employee's equipment, appearance and work methods

Electrical Supervisor

US Navy
08.2016 - 02.2019

Directly supervised division of 20 personnel in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard power generation and control equipment.

  • Troubleshooted electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves , sensors, galley equipment, laundering equipment, refrigeration units, and ventilation equipment
  • Identified specific cables, connectors, fuses, circuit breakers and other electrical devices required for installation of monitoring systems and weapons detection systems
  • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware, including continuity and high potential isolation testing for rebuilt power conversion equipment
  • Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for projects
  • Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes
  • Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff
  • Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques

Nuclear Power Plant Supervisor

US Navy
06.2013 - 07.2016

Perfected teaching basic skills necessary to accomplish operations and equipment analysis for nuclear power trained individuals.

  • Trained, mentored and motivated over 300 personnel to achieve production targets while maintaining safety standards
  • Used and maintained diverse tools such as multimeters, ohmmeters, and stray voltage eliminators
  • Executed comprehensive Electrical training programs by applying expertise in safety and theory and evaluating personnel-readiness

Electrical Supervisor

US Navy
06.2008 - 06.2013

Led 12 submarine electricians in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of on board electrical equipment.

  • Tracked, maintained, and provided qualification reports using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
  • Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency
  • Performed load calculation for sizing wire and circuit protection
  • Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions. Equipment included AC and DC motors, generators, pumps, programmable logic controllers and refrigeration systems
  • Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware, including continuity and high-potential isolation testing using multimeters, ohmmeters, and oscilloscopes against vendor technical documentation and drawings

Maintenance Electrician

US Navy
12.2002 - 01.2006

Responsible for the routine and preventative maintenance and repair of all ship wide electrical equipment.

  • Inspected electrical equipment to verify proper operation
  • Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment
  • Conducted weekly through annual inspections of ship wide electrical equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions
  • Followed instructions, both orally and written from Electrical Work Center Supervisor and Leading Petty Officer regarding daily job tasks and duties
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures

Education

Bolton High School
Alexandria, LA
1999

Skills

  • System-level electrical design and integration
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Project management
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Wiring schematics
  • Test equipment operation
  • AC/DC power and control systems
  • Electrical repairs
  • Process Automation
  • PLC programming
  • Industrial Automation
  • Parts Ordering
  • Technical manual interpretation
  • Component repair and replacement

Additional Information

Experience with Siemens instrumentation and Step 7 programming software. Have experience with Los Angeles, Ohio and Seawolf class submarine electrical distribution systems and equipment.

Timeline

Robotics Engineering Technican

Kaleidoscope Innovation
02.2025 - Current

Furnace Specialist

Benteler Steel Tube
12.2019 - 08.2024

Housing Coordinator

Naval Base Kitsap
03.2019 - 10.2019

Electrical Supervisor

US Navy
08.2016 - 02.2019

Nuclear Power Plant Supervisor

US Navy
06.2013 - 07.2016

Electrical Supervisor

US Navy
06.2008 - 06.2013

Maintenance Electrician

US Navy
12.2002 - 01.2006

Bolton High School