Keenan Vickers
Waller,TX
Summary
Professional with experience in gas turbine operations, possessing solid understanding of system maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. Skilled in monitoring equipment, conducting inspections, and optimizing efficiency, consistently delivering high-quality results. Known for dependability and results-oriented approach in high-stakes environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Gas Turbine Operator/Field Service Engineer
Life Cycle Power
12.2023 - Current
- Operated and maintained a wide range of turbine engines and packages, including: GE TM2500 and LM2500 engines; Solar Turbines SMT60, SMW, and Titan 130 (16 MW turbine); Jereh turbine packages equipped with TM2500; RPS M35 and Dynamis DT35 packages equipped with TM2500
- Conducted daily field reports, logging turbine readings and system performance
- Interpreted P&ID diagrams and technical drawings for operational and maintenance tasks
- Diagnosed and troubleshot issues with turbines, generators, and electrical systems
- Memorized and applied key machine parameters, including high/low limits (HH/LL)
- Assisted in rigging and installation of turbine units, including rotor alignment
- Performed electrical testing and maintenance, including:
Thermocouple, injector, and ignitor removal/installation
Borescope inspections to identify wear, damage, or abnormalities
Installation of turbine protection panels, MV (medium voltage) and 480V cables - Installed and configured backup generators for black start operations
- Performed controlled startup and shutdown procedures of turbine systems
- Replaced oil valves, air lines, and electrical breakers as needed
- Followed LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) safety protocols
- Conducted gas leak inspections and testing of transformers and current transformers (CTs)
Traveling Turbine Technician
Mitsubishi Power Systems
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Installed and maintained fuel piping systems in various industrial environments.
- Performed transition removal work inside GE 7FA combustors.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools (including Sweeney pumps and Hi-Torq guns), air tools, grinders, and precision equipment.
- Operated acetylene torches and other cutting tools for disassembly and fabrication tasks.
- Installed and maintained heat bolts and related high-temperature fasteners.
- Experienced with a wide variety of rigging equipment, including chain falls, come-alongs, and winches.
- Assisted crane operators with the safe lifting and flying of various equipment and components.
- Maintained strict adherence to all safety protocols to ensure zero injuries on the job site.
- Traveled extensively across multiple states, working in diverse industrial settings.
- Utilized electronic logbooks to accurately document completed tasks and maintenance records.
- Worked under numerous safety permit requirements, including safe work, confined space, hot work, job safety analysis (JSA), and job hazard analysis (JHA).
- Applied FME (Foreign Material Exclusion) practices to protect open valves, piping, and critical systems.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance on GE LM6000 generators.
- Assisted with the installation of both new and refurbished generator field components.
Owner
KC’s Holiday Lighting
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Installed lighting systems for both commercial and residential properties, including custom wiring and configuration.
- Worked safely at heights exceeding 50 feet using ladders, lifts, and fall protection equipment.
- Designed and created custom lighting displays tailored to client preferences and property layouts.
- Met with clients to assess their needs, presented options, and sold lighting packages based on individual budgets and design goals.
- Provided full-service seasonal lighting, including post-holiday removal and organized storage for future use.
Equipment Mechanic
Texas Red Environmental Services
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Started out repairing and performing scheduled maintenance on company vehicles.
- Over the next month started servicing heavy equipment such as Skid steers, Commercial wood chippers and Excavators.
- Through the course of a few months I familiarized myself with air tools, hand tools and power tools.
Commercial Lighting Installer- Seasonal work
Lightscapes Of Houston
11.2015 - 10.2020
- Used multimeter to measure and test voltage, current, and resistance.
- Assembled, installed, tested, and maintained newly installed lights.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams before doing work and Installed electrical wiring and equipment.
- Took measurements for conduit runs.
- Cut and thread conduit using power tools.
- Assigned crews for their job tasks including pulling cable, installing cable and troubleshooting.
- Responsible for estimating, managing the projects, and ensured satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of supplies.
- Ran an installation crew for large commercial jobs (zoo lights, NASA’s indoor holiday exhibit, Vintage Park holiday lighting)
- Worked on boom lifts and ran power sources for the lights.
- Spliced electrical cords.
- Designed and installed residential holiday and landscape lighting.
Co-Owner
Envision Landscaping and Management
04.2015 - 02.2020
- Started out mowing a few yards at 15 years old with my best friend and gained knowledge and experience about landscaping and designing.
- Over the years I learned the value of networking and building my business through various ways; flyers, utilizing Nextdoor, Facebook and other social media, word of mouth and referrals.
- Began to hire a crew for both residential and commercial jobs in 2016.
- Grew the company from 10 jobs weekly to more than 30 jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Woods High School
Cypress, TX06-2020
Skills
- Electrical/ Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Predictive maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Reliability
- Rotating equipment
- Combustion analysis
- Start-up and shutdown
- Power plant operations
Timeline
Mobile Gas Turbine Operator/Field Service Engineer
Life Cycle Power
12.2023 - Current
Traveling Turbine Technician
Mitsubishi Power Systems
09.2021 - 12.2023
Owner
KC’s Holiday Lighting
10.2020 - 01.2021
Equipment Mechanic
Texas Red Environmental Services
02.2020 - 10.2020
Commercial Lighting Installer- Seasonal work
Lightscapes Of Houston
11.2015 - 10.2020
Co-Owner
Envision Landscaping and Management
04.2015 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Cypress Woods High School
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