Kallen Thomas
Thomas,OK
Summary
Early career professional and recent graduate of the Northwest Renewable Energy Institute entering the renewable energy industry. Willing to relocate and to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays without conflict or complaint. Skilled O&M Technician with experience in operations and maintenance of complex technical systems. Strengths include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations. Significant contributions made to previous roles include improved system efficiency and reduced downtime. Possess strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
O&M Technician
Invenergy
Thomas, OK
10.2021 - Current
- The O&M Technician is a team player performing operations, maintenance and technical support to achieve safe, cost effective operation and maintenance of the Traverse Energy Center
- Operate the facility during start-up, shutdown, normal and emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures and instructions to maintain a safe and efficient operation
- Maintain and trouble-shoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and/or control systems in a power generation facility
- Performed electrical and instrumentation and controls diligently
- Is well versed in AC circuits, DC circuits, and electrical distribution
- Experience in working with and with low, medium, and high AC voltages including 120-volt, 480-volt, 690 volt circuits and the related distribution components
- These components include breakers, fuses, CT’s, PT’s, transformers, and line monitoring equipment
- Instrumentation and controls knowledge and experience
- This involves an understanding of process monitoring devices such as flow meters, pressure transducers, thermocouples
- In addition, using the testing equipment to test and calibrate such devices
- Able to read and understand schematic blueprints and technical documents
- Perform/direct housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean safe work environment and professional appearance
- Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures
- The O&M Technician is able to work various shifts and be subject to weekends, holidays, scheduled, and unscheduled overtime
- Uses computerized maintenance management system to initiate work requests for material deficiencies noted during shift operations
- Trains and develops other employees
- Performs duties such as writing procedures, updating shift schedules, etc
- Technician has been sent to Tech Safety Lines (TSL) training course making him a rescue at heights trainer
- Technician has been to Gravitec training course making him a rescue at heights trainer.
Level 1 Field Technician
Molded Fiberglass Energy Services
Gainesville, TX
02.2021
- Earned ENSA Safe Access and Rescue, ENSA Trauma at Height, ENSA Confined Space Entry/Rescue, NFPA 70E, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and Respirator Training and Fit Testing Verification certifications
- Possess an understanding of the requirements to produce a quality-finished surface on the product requiring fiberglass
- Possess the ability to produce a quality lamination according to the work instructions
- Has an extensive knowledge of the various tools (grinders, sanders, routers, and buffers) and grades of sandpaper involved in finishing
- Works in a team concept, assisting other teammates to achieve quality standards as assigned
- Observes all company policies regarding safety and OSHA regulations.
Education
Wind Turbine and Telecom Technician Diploma -
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
Vancouver, WashingtonSkills
- ENSA Safe Climbing and Rescue
- OSHA 10
- HYTORC
- MEDIC First Aid (First Aid/CPR/AED)
- AC/DC circuits
- Mechanical power transmission
- PLC controls
- Lockout-tagout
- Unreachable rescue and suspension trauma mitigation
- Job hazard analysis
- Time management
- Leadership
- Technical document writing
- NFPA 70E
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Respirator Training and Fit Testing Verification
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Instrumentation and control systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Schematic Interpretation
- PLC programming
- Pneumatic Systems
- Power Tools Operation
- System diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Understanding schematics
- Proficient in SCADA
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Went trough extensive training courses with Tech Safety Lines (TSL) and Gravitec in order to receive train the trainer certificates which grants the ability to train employees on rescues and self egress at heights.
Timeline
O&M Technician
Invenergy
10.2021 - Current
Level 1 Field Technician
Molded Fiberglass Energy Services
02.2021
Wind Turbine and Telecom Technician Diploma -
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
- Went trough extensive training courses with Tech Safety Lines (TSL) and Gravitec in order to receive train the trainer certificates which grants the ability to train employees on rescues and self egress at heights.
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