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Joseph Valade

Leland,NC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Trades Specialist

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
07.2021 - Current
  • • Maintains and repairs permanent lift-station generators.
    • Troubleshoots and replaces control panels, motor starters, distribution panels, transformers,
    pumps, floats, motor control centers, and other electrical components.Modify, design and change control circuits.
    • Troubleshoots and repairs any PLC problems at pump stations. Regular upkeep of programmable logic controller programs .
    • Performs Telemetry installation and repairs. Monitors SCADA Daily working with the Pump Stations Crews on Alarms and Trending. Works closely with the SCADA Administrator resolving
    • Installs new electrical services, distribution panels, and transformers.
    • Assists crews on electrical problems at the pump stations. Install temporary systems to sustain operation .
    • Reviews submittals for construction of pump stations.
    • Maintains service records.
    • Maintains records of electrical parts and obtains quotes for parts, equipment and materials when
    necessary.
    • Prepares and/or processes purchase orders.
    • Accountable for inventory/property management.
    • Makes recommendations that impact the budget.
    • Exercises a purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.
    • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Instrumentation Technician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
12.2020 - Current
  • • Perform a wide variety of skilled tasks including installations, repairs, troubleshooting,
  • planning, modification, design, installation and calibration of instrumentation, SCADA
  • control and electrical systems for Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities.
  • • Maintains spare parts inventory and trains staff in the operation and maintenance of
  • electrical and electronics instrumentation equipment including programmable logic
  • controllers, variable frequency drives, remote SCADA equipment, and any softwarecontrolled units and equipment.
  • • Prioritize, plan, and oversee projects and workload assigned.
  • • Coordinate with internal and external customers regarding project requirement and timelines.
  • • Assess and plan for future needs.
  • • Oversee the use, care, and operation of the process control instrumentation, electrical and related
  • equipment.
  • • Research, recommend and implement (if approved) new and revised procedures, systems and
  • equipment for Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities.
  • • Responsible for the repair of instrumentation systems, equipment and components.
  • • Participate in the installation and maintenance of electrical control systems and instrumentation
  • systems including electronics, programmable controllers, telemetry, telecommunications, meters,
  • generators, transmitters, hydraulics, pneumatics and a variety of other systems.
  • • Inspect installed systems to ensure proper operation
  • • Regular upkeep of programmable logic controller programs and managing software in CFPUA’s
  • catalog and backup systems.
  • • Participate in the repair, troubleshooting, installation and maintenance of high and low voltage
  • electrical equipment and related devices including transformers, power panels, light fixtures,
  • receptacles and disconnect switches.
  • • Assist and support the radio and network communications equipment.
  • • Provide technical advice and support to CFPUA staff while working closely with the Engineering
  • teams in relations to design and future upgrades.
  • • Modify, design and change control circuits.
  • • Install temporary systems to sustain operation of the facilities.
  • • Respond to emergency callouts on nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • • Works with management in establishing and overseeing goals and objectives for future
  • sustainability.
  • • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Forman Centralized Maintenance

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
11.2014 - Current
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs treatment plant equipment.
    Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, conducts safety inspections, maintains lubricant and fluid levels, and cleans work areas.
  • Performs as assigned troubleshooting, repairs, modification, and calibration of instrumentation, SCADA control, and electrical systems throughout the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities.
    Identifies and corrects work hazards while ensuring compliance with established safety policies.
    Maintains all electrical systems, including generators, for the treatment facilities.
    Ensures safe and proper operation of the treatment facility.
    Tests and maintains well site chlorine monitors and alarms.
  • Performs as assigned troubleshooting, repairs, modification, and calibration of instrumentation, SCADA control, and electrical systems throughout the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities.
    Identifies and corrects work hazards while ensuring compliance with established safety policies.
    Maintains all electrical systems, including generators, for the treatment facilities.
    Ensures safe and proper operation of the treatment facility.
    Tests and maintains well site chlorine monitors and alarms.

Industrial Electrician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
07.2010 - Current
  • Troubleshoots and repairs treatment plant equipment.
    Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, conducts safety inspections, maintains lubricant and fluid levels, and cleans work areas.
  • Performs as assigned troubleshooting, repairs, modification, and calibration of instrumentation, SCADA control, and electrical systems throughout the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities.
    Identifies and corrects work hazards while ensuring compliance with established safety policies.
    Maintains all electrical systems, including generators, for the treatment facilities.
    Ensures safe and proper operation of the treatment facility.
  • Tests and maintains well site chlorine monitors and alarms.
    Performs maintenance and repair of facility's utility and emergency power distribution.
    Replaces lighting, switches, receptacles, ceiling tiles, and repairs plumbing.
    Remains on call/standby for emergencies.
  • Checks Maximo (work order program) and prioritizes work orders.
    Maintains plant buildings and grounds.
    Purchases materials and equipment necessary for maintenance projects.
    Performs inventory/property management.
    Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Utility Maintenance Tech

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
11.2008 - Current
  • Maintains various pumps, motors, and electrical systems. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
    Conducts safety inspections, maintains lubricant and fluid levels, and cleans work areas.
    Identifies and corrects work hazards.
  • Performs maintenance at CFPUA building and administrative facilities.
    Identifies and corrects work hazards while ensuring compliance with established safety policies.
    Replaces lighting, switches, receptacles, and ceiling tiles.
    Repairs plumbing.
  • Troubleshooting equipment and making necessary repairs.
    Prepare and process work orders.
    Repairs and replaces piping, valves and plumbing and other vital pieces of equipment on the plant.
    Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment, assist supply inventory, operates job related tools.
    Preventive maintenance on filters, clarifiers, pumps, bar screen, digester heaters at plants.
    Performs annual inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment at the plant.
    Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Elevator Technician

Eastern Elevator Service & Sales
07.1983 - 09.2004
  • Tested newly installed equipment to meet safety regulations.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty components to return elevator or escalator to fully operational status.
  • Serviced installed elevator or escalator to maintain proper functioning and prevent mechanical or electrical issues.
  • Wired control panels and electric motors to manage [Type] system operation.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to determine layout of system components and select equipment for installation or repair.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and inspections to comply with building codes.
  • Assembled elevator cars by installing platform, walls and doors.
  • Deployed test equipment to diagnose problems and adjust safety controls, counterweights and door mechanisms.
  • Completed thorough tests of installed systems to verify safety systems and correct operation.
  • Worked with prefabricated sections of frameworks, rails and other components to create specified dimensions.
  • Produced comprehensive service records of maintenance and repair tasks for customers.

Education

Dual Water/Wastewater

NC Industrial Commission

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

NC RWA
Wilmington, NC

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

FEMA
Wilmington, NC

National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Cybersecurity Training
Wilmington, NC

Hazwoper First Responder

North Carolina Industrial Commission
Wilmington, NC
02.2014

Electrical Safety

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
04.2013

Accident Prevention Awareness Program

NC Industrial Commission
Wilmington, NC
08.2012

NFP A 70E Electrical Safety Workshop

NC Industrial Commission
Wilmington, NC
05.2012

Supervisory And Leadership Skills

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
12.2011

Elevator Industry

NC DOL Apprenticeship Elevator Constructor Mech
10.2003

GED -

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
06.1982

Skills

  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Electrical Systems
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Maintaining Records
  • Electronic Systems
  • Safety Awareness
  • Parts Repair and Refurbishment
  • Writing Work Tickets
  • Electrical Understanding
  • Preventive Maintenance Services
  • Safety Procedures
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Installing Equipment
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Electrical Circuits Diagrams
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Skill in understanding and interpreting applicable laws rules, and regulations

Timeline

Trades Specialist

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
07.2021 - Current

Instrumentation Technician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
12.2020 - Current

Forman Centralized Maintenance

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
11.2014 - Current

Industrial Electrician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
07.2010 - Current

Utility Maintenance Tech

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
11.2008 - Current

Elevator Technician

Eastern Elevator Service & Sales
07.1983 - 09.2004

Dual Water/Wastewater

NC Industrial Commission

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

NC RWA

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

FEMA

National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Cybersecurity Training

Hazwoper First Responder

North Carolina Industrial Commission

Electrical Safety

Cape Fear Community College

Accident Prevention Awareness Program

NC Industrial Commission

NFP A 70E Electrical Safety Workshop

NC Industrial Commission

Supervisory And Leadership Skills

Cape Fear Community College

Elevator Industry

NC DOL Apprenticeship Elevator Constructor Mech

GED -

Cape Fear Community College
Joseph Valade