Kevin Birdsong
Eddyville,KY
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer Operator
Lyon County Road Department
Eddyville, KY
08.2015 - 11.2023
- Semi Truck Driver, Hauled Heavy Equipment, Plowed snow and performed jobs with excavators, skid steers, backhoe and graders. Performed miscellaneous jobs.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Maintenance Electrician
PTC Seamless
Hopkinsville, KY
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical systems to ensure proper operation.
- Reported on electrical maintenance, diagnostic tests and system performance.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Inspected and tested circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems and components of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine work requirements for each project.
- Programmed PLCs for automated systems.
- Replaced defective parts such as switches, fuses, relays, contactors and timers.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools or soldering iron.
Bodycote, Inc.
Maintenance Department
Princeton, KY
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues with machinery.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Coordinated emergency repairs for critical production processes as needed.
Truck Driver
Vulcan Materials
Grand Rivers, KY
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Truck Driver
Pittman Trucking
Kuttawa, KY
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Maintenance Supervisor
Johnson Controls
Cadiz, KY
08.2007 - 03.2009
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Created detailed reports on machine downtime, root cause analysis, cost savings initiatives, and other relevant metrics related to production efficiency.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Maintenance Technician
Johnson Controls
Cadiz, KY
12.2005 - 06.2007
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
Arc Welder
Johnson Controls
Cadiz, KY
10.2002 - 12.2005
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using appropriate techniques.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as changing consumable parts and cleaning nozzles.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Set up welding machines and equipment for each job.
- Operated arc welder to cut, join, or repair metal components of products such as steel structures, tanks, pressure vessels, and other items.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Education
Madisonville Truck Driving School
Madisonville, KY05-2010
High School Diploma -
Lyon County High School
Eddyville, KY05-1988
Maintenance Electricity
Caldwell County Area Technology Center
Princeton, KY05-1988
Programmable Logic Controllers
Flanders Electric
Evansville, INProgrammable Logic Controllers and Basic Hydraulic
Madisonville Technical College
Madisonville, KYProgrammable Logic Controllers
Kentucky Technical College
Princeton, KYSkills
- Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- PLC'S
- Resistance Welding
- Arc Welding
- Read Mechanical Blueprints
- Machining
- Read Electrical Blueprints
- Metal Forming
- Supervisor and Shift Leader Experience
- Class A CDL Drivers License
Timeline
Laborer Operator
Lyon County Road Department
08.2015 - 11.2023
Maintenance Electrician
PTC Seamless
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bodycote, Inc.
Maintenance Department
01.2013 - 09.2014
Truck Driver
Vulcan Materials
12.2011 - 01.2013
Truck Driver
Pittman Trucking
06.2010 - 12.2011
Maintenance Supervisor
Johnson Controls
08.2007 - 03.2009
Maintenance Technician
Johnson Controls
12.2005 - 06.2007
Arc Welder
Johnson Controls
10.2002 - 12.2005
Madisonville Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
Lyon County High School
Maintenance Electricity
Caldwell County Area Technology Center
Programmable Logic Controllers
Flanders Electric
Programmable Logic Controllers and Basic Hydraulic
Madisonville Technical College
Programmable Logic Controllers
Kentucky Technical College
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