KELAN BROWN
Center
Summary
Trustworthy individual offering over 13 years working as qualified Electrical and Instrumentation Technician with excellent controls experience. Exceptional skill in diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and communication. Detail orientated individual with knowledge in computer based programs such as maximo and lawson. Broad knowledge of machines, production processes and maintenance processes. Excellent willingness to learn with great team player skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
E and I Technician
Rainbow Energy Center
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted Maintenance and Supply Chain Coordinators in communicating with vendors, purchasing equipment, distributing workorders to personnel, assigning workorders to the proper billing account codes, updating asset and warehouse inventories, and scheduling maintenance activities.
- Helped with turbine core budgetary items.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts efficiently, reducing delays due to lack of resources during repair jobs.
- Reduced downtime for machines through proactive identification and resolution of technical issues.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for process improvements and resource optimization.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Wrote and revised maintenance and operating procedures.
E and I Technician
Great River Energy
07.2011 - 05.2022
- Removed damaged components and instrument systems to complete repairs or replace parts.
- Performed diagnostics and root cause analysis to evaluate malfunctions.
- Utilized knowledge of mathematics and algebra to scale and calibrate process instrumentation.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Examined on-site electrical systems and equipment to identify faults and devise design corrections.
- Installed and updated wiring, programmable logic controllers and AC/DC drives.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
Controls Technician
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Installation of new instrumentation and controls.
- Rebuild, replace, and calibrate actuators, valves, solenoids, and other equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and recommend corrective action to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintain calibration records, prints, instruction manuals, and other documentation needed throughout the facility.
Plant Technician Intern
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Milton R. Young Station
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Assisted instrument technicians in calibration, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Assisted electricians in wiring, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance.
- Studied the principles of flow, temperature, pressure, level, and pH.
- Implied safety as a huge factor on the job-site.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Process Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation And Control
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND05.2010
Skills
- Utilized and maintained the computerized maintenance management system at Coal Creek Station
- Assist in long term budget and equipment planning support
- Hart communicators, loop calibrators, multimeters
- Transmitters, positioners, actuators, valves
- Single and 3 phase power systems
- Motor Control Centers
- Schematic and blueprint reading
- Proficient in Honeywell Experion and GE Mark 6 Controls Systems
- Allen Bradley PLCs and VFD experience
- Excellent Troubleshooting skills
- AC/DC power and control systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Accomplishments
- Led instrument and control maintenance and repair on turbine/generator during major and minor outages.
- Proudly rated by management and operations as a leading performer.
- Promoted from Operator Technician to E&I Technician, in less than 15-months
- Multiple new projects successfully completed on time and on budget
Certification
-Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000 Certification
-Allen Bradley VFD Troubleshooting, Installation, and Maintenance Cert
-GE Mark 6 Training Certificate
-GE EX2100 Exciter Training Certificate
-Bentley Nevada 3500 Operation and Maintenance Certificate
-Bentley Nevada Evo Software Training Certificate
-Honeywell Experion C300 Maintenance Certificate
-Honeywell Experion C300 Troubleshooting Certificate
-Control Soft Loop Tuning Training Certificate
-Overhead Crane Training Certificate
-Heartsaver/CPR Training Certificate
-Basic Rigging Training Certificate
Timeline
E and I Technician
Rainbow Energy Center
05.2022 - Current
E and I Technician
Great River Energy
07.2011 - 05.2022
Controls Technician
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
01.2011 - 07.2011
Plant Technician Intern
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Milton R. Young Station
05.2009 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Process Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation And Control
Bismarck State College
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