Kevin Bowery
Charles City,VA
Summary
Experienced Field Mechanic with extensive background fixing hydraulics, braking systems and diesel engines. Bilingual individual offering years of expertise in repairing and correcting issues with heavy-duty equipment. Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Alfa Laval
Highland Springs, VA, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Completed documentation of maintenance activities as required by company policy.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting problems related to industrial equipment.
- Dismantled defective machines and reassembled them after repairs were made.
- Replaced worn-out belts, chains, sprockets, gears, bearings and other components.
- Calibrated mechanical systems to ensure optimal functioning.
- Diagnosed electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems to apply corrective action for operational efficiency.
- Facilitated optimal efficiency in machinery with thorough cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of components.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Operated hand tools to repair or replace defective parts.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Repaired or replaced malfunctioning parts, including motors, pumps, valves, seals, bearings.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Kaiser Aluminum
Chesterfield , VA
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Reviewed equipment areas to observe conditions impacting design and identified solutions to technical issues that arose during installation.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Prepared building components and systems for trades units and contractors and disassembled and installed equipment and fixtures.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
- Leveraged hand tools
- Dismantled electrical machinery to replace faulty switches and mechanical system elements.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
Carter Machinery
Mechanicsville, VA, VA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained quality and safety by reporting equipment issues and malfunctions for repairs.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans to limit operational disruption.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
Field Service Technician
United Rentals
Richmond, VA
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore function.
- performed numerous major and minor repairs in the field at customer locations on heavy construction equipment including aerial platform's.
Forklift Technician
Eaheart industrial services
Richmond, VA, VA
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Completed repairs and maintenance procedures for forklift, pallet jacks and man lifts.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed systems and components of different forklift models.
- Used specialty hand tools, power tools, gauges and equipment on daily basis.
- Replaced transmissions, engines and power steering parts with little supervision.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
- Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
- Performed industrial maintenance on customers warehouse or plant equipment including conveyors,bailers industrial wrappers,overhead doors, doorplates and locks and some overhead crane maintenance and repairs.
Truck Driver/Crane Operator Apprentice
WO Grubb Crane Rental
Richmond, VA
09.2010 - 04.2014
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
Automotive Technician
Lawrence Chrysler
Richmond, VA
06.2005 - 09.2010
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding
Rappahannock Community College
New Kent, VA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Varina High School
Richmond, VA06.2005
High School Diploma -
Highland Springs High School
Highland Springs, VA06.2005
Skills
- Issue diagnosis
- Parts cleaning
- Equipment dismantling
- Tire changing
- Lubrication processes
- Parts replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment operation
- PPE Compliance
- Self-Motivated
- Welding
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 3/4 staff members.
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Alfa Laval
07.2024 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Kaiser Aluminum
08.2023 - 07.2024
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
Carter Machinery
08.2022 - 08.2023
Field Service Technician
United Rentals
01.2018 - 08.2022
Forklift Technician
Eaheart industrial services
04.2014 - 01.2018
Truck Driver/Crane Operator Apprentice
WO Grubb Crane Rental
09.2010 - 04.2014
Automotive Technician
Lawrence Chrysler
06.2005 - 09.2010
Associate of Science - Welding
Rappahannock Community College
High School Diploma -
Varina High School
High School Diploma -
Highland Springs High School