Kenneth M. Helm Jr.
Humboldt,IL
Summary
Employment in the Power Generation Industry – Operations/Maintenance. Solar (PV), Gas Turbine, Solid Fuel, and Nuclear. Instrument and Controls Technician.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Engineer
CBRE
01.2025 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Maintained open lines of communication with tenants regarding planned maintenance activities or emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in facility operations, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety.
- Developed strong working relationships with key service providers/vendors that resulted in improved response times during emergencies.
Solar Plant Technician
ENGIE
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed thorough root cause analyses on mechanical failures to implement corrective measures that prevented future occurrences.
- Enhanced team morale and performance by fostering a supportive work environment that valued collaboration, open communication, and professional growth.
- Ensured safety compliance throughout the facility by adhering to industry standards and conducting thorough audits.
- Increased plant efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance routines and optimizing equipment performance.
Inverter Technician
Power Electronics
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient workflows and improving technician training programs.
- Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Building Maintenance
LSC Communications
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Boiler Operator, including water treatment
- Building Automation
- HVAC
- Compressed Air Systems
- Solvent Recovery System Operator
- Liquid Waste Processing
Stationary Engineer
Eastern Illinois University
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Solid, liquid, and gas fuel boiler operations
- Steam turbine/electrical production
- Monitor plant equipment
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
- Perform water chemistry test and analysis on Boiler, Condensate, Feed, and Make-Up water
Linde
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Cryogenics
- Provided Marathon Oil refinery uninterrupted supply of nitrogen gas produced cryogenically
- Monitored plant equipment
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance
- Performed water chemical tests and analysis
Instrument & Controls Technician
D. C. Cook
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Qualified on Troubleshooting and Calibration on the following instruments:
- Pressure Gauges, Thermometers, Temperature Switch, Square-Root Extractors, Magnetrol Level Switch, Pressure to Current Transmitter, Pressure to Pressure Transmitter, Current to Pressure Converter, D/P Indicating Switch, R/I Converter, Calibrate Panel Meters.
- Development of formal work procedures and troubleshooting guides
- Surveillance on reactor protection systems
- Mentoring junior technicians
Auxiliary Equipment Operator
D. C. Cook
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Developed new procedure using existing equipment to reduce Radiological Waste, Man Power, and Critical Path during outages
- Professionally developed new hires utilizing management’s expectations in addition to written guidelines
- Monitored, tested, and manipulated plant components for operation and maintenance activities
- Strictly adhered to plant procedures to ensure safe operation of the plant and system configuration control
Rotational NLO Instructor
D. C. Cook
01.2003 - 01.2005
- INPO Certification
- 100% Throughput on Initial Training
- Increased NLO system knowledge in continuing training by emphasizing system design and layout to prepare for Licensing Training.
Machinist Mate 1st Class
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.1999
- Engineering Watch Supervisor
- Quality Assurance Supervisor
- Operated and performed maintenance on submarine power plant and auxiliary equipment
- Boiler Water Chemist
- Sailor of the Quarter 1995
Education
Nuclear Engineering Technology
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJNuclear Power Program
United States Navy
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- OSHA compliance
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Building Engineer
CBRE
01.2025 - Current
Solar Plant Technician
ENGIE
01.2024 - 12.2024
Inverter Technician
Power Electronics
06.2021 - 12.2022
Building Maintenance
LSC Communications
01.2017 - 05.2021
Stationary Engineer
Eastern Illinois University
01.2011 - 01.2016
Linde
01.2010 - 01.2011
Instrument & Controls Technician
D. C. Cook
01.2007 - 01.2010
Rotational NLO Instructor
D. C. Cook
01.2003 - 01.2005
Auxiliary Equipment Operator
D. C. Cook
01.1999 - 01.2007
Machinist Mate 1st Class
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.1999
Nuclear Power Program
United States Navy
Nuclear Engineering Technology
Thomas Edison State College
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