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Kerry Curry
505 E Colorado St. Bremond
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Planner equipped with hands-on experience in developing efficient maintenance schedules and ensuring equipment reliability. Demonstrates strong commitment to team collaboration and excels in adapting to changing needs. Skilled in project management, troubleshooting, and optimizing workflows to achieve results. Known for reliability and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Planner
Vistra Energy - Oak Grove
Franklin, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained detailed maintenance plans for equipment to optimize performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure alignment of mechanical planning with project timelines and specifications.
- Analyzed work orders and historical data to identify trends and enhance maintenance strategies.
- Coordinated scheduling of resources, including personnel and materials, to support effective maintenance operations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs resulting in reduced downtime and extended equipment lifespan.
- Managed cross-functional communication to ensure all stakeholders were informed of project status and changes in plans.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and contractors, contributing to successful collaborations on large-scale projects.
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures, leading to more effective solutions and reduced reoccurrence rates.
- Applied project management principles to maintain accurate schedules and meet deadlines consistently across all projects.
- Developed detailed work plans for various mechanical tasks, resulting in improved work efficiency.
- Improved overall plant performance with thorough inspections and timely maintenance actions.
- Arrange, coordinate, provide direction, & directly supervise contracting work forces.
- Managed budgets and resources for multiple projects, ensuring timely completion within allocated funds.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement effective equipment upgrades.
- Reduced downtime by identifying potential equipment issues and scheduling necessary repairs.
- Developed, updated, and refined preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance procedures in Maximo to improve reliability.
- Arrange & track off-site equipment repairs.
Journeyman Mechanic
Vistra Energy - Oak Grove
Franklin, TX
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to stringent safety regulations and protocols.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design changes that improved equipment efficiency.
- Mentored junior mechanics in troubleshooting techniques and safety protocols for operational excellence.
- Improved overall shop efficiency, managing time effectively while multitasking between multiple high-priority projects.
- Supported team productivity, assisting colleagues with challenging tasks when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Helped to support major work like boiler repairs, outages, shutdowns, or new builds/retrofits.
Maintenance Technician 3
Major Oak Power
Bremond, TX
09.2017 - 11.2022
- Applied learned knowledge of plant mechanical operation to maintain equipment performance.
- Thoroughly examined equipment to determine the malfunction or condition of the equipment parts.
- Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems.
- Worked with a strong attention to detail and a keen eye for projects that need attention.
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
- Worked with operations for equipment availability.
- Assumed all planning & scheduling of equipment maintenance activities within my assigned area.
- Built & managed preventative maintenance schedules.
- Helped to support major work like boiler repairs, outages, shutdowns, or new builds/retrofits.
Boilermaker/Welder
Fluor - Oak Grove
Franklin, TX
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Performed maintenance of plant equipment as needed from a day to day basis.
- Completed extensive work to the Oak Grove Unit 1 & Unit 2 pulverizers.
- Obtained my welding certifications onsite to become a structural welder.
- Helped to support major work like boiler repairs, outages, shutdowns, or new builds/retrofits.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Warehouse Attendant
Scope Management Solutions - Oak Grove
Franklin, TX
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Organized important client and work related records.
- Monitored inventory of parts and placed orders when necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize space utilization within storage areas.
- Utilized automated systems for accurate tracking, management, and reporting of inventory levels. (Maximo, Excel, Word)
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to identify areas for optimization within the warehouse processes.
- Assisted in conducting regular cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and prevent stock discrepancies.
- Checked incoming shipments for quality and accuracy, working closely with shippers to rectify issues and avoid workflow interruption.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks safely, quickly putting items away to maintain flow of daily workloads.
- Operated various material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bremond I.S.D.
Bremond05-2013
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Strong communication skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- General Maintenance and System Repairs
- Multitasking
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Detail orientation
- Project coordination
- Proficient in Maximo, MS Office
Accomplishments
- Achieved Full load on units by completing air-in leakage mitigation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with Process Barron & Plant team in the repairs of the ID Fans with exceptional results.
- Leading the start of replacing O.E.M. ID Fan Guillotine Gates with a new, simpler design less prone to failure.
- Reestablished reliability of the plant Instrument Air System by implementing new compressor PM strategy.
- Oversaw outage activities coordinating contractors performing work.
- Performed pre-outage walkdown/brownpapers to ensure efficient, cost effective outcomes.
Certification
- Licensed Crane Operator (NCCER) - 2024 - Present
- Certified CNC Plasma Table Operator, FlashCut CNC - 2017 - 2022
- Level 1 Vibration Analysis (Emerson) Training - 2018
- Rotalign Alignment Training - 2015 - Present
- Ludeca Alignment Training - 2019 - Present
Interests
Timeline
Mechanical Planner
Vistra Energy - Oak Grove
08.2024 - Current
Journeyman Mechanic
Vistra Energy - Oak Grove
11.2022 - 08.2024
Maintenance Technician 3
Major Oak Power
09.2017 - 11.2022
Boilermaker/Welder
Fluor - Oak Grove
11.2014 - 09.2017
Warehouse Attendant
Scope Management Solutions - Oak Grove
06.2014 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Bremond I.S.D.