Kori Brickner
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished Millwright Foreman with a focus on mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership. Proven ability to coordinate installations and repairs, ensuring optimal equipment performance and safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright Foreman
Siemens Energy
Richmond, California
08.2016 - Current
- Supervised maintenance teams to ensure safe equipment operation and compliance.
- Coordinated installation and repair of mechanical systems in power generation facilities.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and best practices for machinery handling.
- Conducted inspections to identify mechanical issues and initiate repairs promptly.
- Collaborated with engineers to implement design improvements for operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory of tools and parts to support maintenance activities effectively.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project coordination and execution.
- Conducted daily inspections to identify potential problems with machinery before they became major issues.
- Ordered spare parts for repairs when necessary and tracked inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available.
- Ensured safe and efficient operation of machinery by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
- Directed and supervised a team of millwrights in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of industrial machinery.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Participated in root cause analysis activities after failures occurred in order to prevent future occurrences.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs to increase machine uptime and reduce downtime costs.
- Oversaw the assembly of new machines according to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Provided technical guidance and direction to millwrights in order to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Analyzed complex mechanical systems in order to develop cost-effective solutions for the repair or replacement of components as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on machines to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to resolve design or operational issues quickly.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Foreman Valve Technician
Custom Valve Solutions
Vallejo, California
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Supervised team in daily valve assembly tasks and ensured quality standards.
- Conducted inspections to identify issues in valve production processes and resolve them.
- Disassembly , cleaning, inspection and assembly of various valve and actuator components.
- Coordinated team activities to ensure timely project completion and workflow efficiency.
Valve Lead Technician
Crane Nuclear Inc.
Kennesaw, Georgia
03.2010 - 06.2014
- Repaired and maintained various types of valves and associated components.
- Repaired defective valves, including replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and other components.
- Operated testing equipment to ensure valve reliability and efficiency.
- Follow safety protocols while performing duties.
- Ensured compliance with department safety regulations.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks.
Valve Technician
Bay Valve Service Inc
Benicia, California
09.2004 - 03.2010
- Repaired and maintained various types of valves and associated components.
- Inspected valves for functionality and compliance with industry standards.
- Operated testing equipment to ensure valve reliability and efficiency.
- Checked, disassembled and repaired control valves and safety relief valves.
- Measured tolerances of assembled for conformance to standards, utilizing gauges, micrometers and calipers.
Education
GED -
Woodland High School
Woodland, CA06-2004
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment removal and installation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Inventory management
- Technical documentation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Heavy lifting
- Rigging techniques
- Foundation Repair
- Precision alignment
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Hand tools proficiency
- Productivity and safety improvement
- Valve maintenance
Certification
- Reciprocating Compressor Training
- Centrifugal Compressor Training
- Wireline Training
- General Valve Maintenance Training
- AOV Training
References
- Michael Govi - Dresser-Rand General Foreman (707) 639-0460
- Marcos Losoya - Siemens Energy General Foreman (530) 650-6252
- Ken Garison - Bay Valve Project Manager (916) 952-3945
Timeline
Millwright Foreman
Siemens Energy
08.2016 - Current
Foreman Valve Technician
Custom Valve Solutions
06.2014 - 08.2016
Valve Lead Technician
Crane Nuclear Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2014
Valve Technician
Bay Valve Service Inc
09.2004 - 03.2010
GED -
Woodland High School