Marshall Laborn
Shelby,NC
Summary
Skilled Power Plant Technician with a strong background in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and aircraft systems repair. Proven ability to enhance team performance and extend equipment lifespan through effective training and maintenance strategies. Power Plant Technician, Inspector, Supervisor for fourteen, serving the U,S. Navy on various operational platforms including Aircraft and shipboard applications both home-ported and forward deployed in combat zones.
Customer Engineer that is technically proficient with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and equipment, using a variety of specialty tools and equipment, including digital millimeters, boroscopes, etc.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Technician
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
09.1998 - 10.2014
- Operated and maintained power generation equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical issues to facilitate timely repairs and minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections of systems, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and safety.
- Trained junior technicians on operational procedures, enhancing team skill levels and knowledge retention.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing unexpected failures and extending equipment lifespan.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby Senior High
Shelby, NCSkills
- Troubleshoot and repair large and small production equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintained and repaired engine systems, instruments, and power systems on various aircraft
- Interprets schematics and block diagrams
- Knowledgeable of engine mechanics and hydraulic systems
- Performed maintenance of servos, relays and solenoids
- Used a variety of tools and equipment such as multi-meters, boroscopes, ammeters, test lamps and power tools
- Knowledge of PLCs to aid in troubleshooting
- Sound mechanical experience ( gears, shafts, bearings, etc repair history)
- Performed troubleshooting and repair tasks not covered in standard service manuals
- Performed maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Inspected electrical equipment and components for faulty wires or weak voltage as a Quality Assurance/ Collateral Duty Inspector
- Battery technician that includes charging, testing, repair and analyzing of nickel-cadmium and lead acid aircraft batteries at the intermediate maintenance level
Accomplishments
- Schematics
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical and Avionics Systems
- Mechanical
- Quality Assurance Programs
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Component level maintenance and troubleshooting
- Hand tools
- Interpretation of Maintenance Manuals
- Problem solving
- Excellent communication techniques
- Work Center Safety
- Multi-meters
- Power Supplies
- Quality Control Analysis
- Verbal and Written communication skills
- Team (or independent) collaboration and operations)
- Job responsibility
- travel requirement and shift differential flexibility
- Leadership and Supervision
Timeline
Power Plant Technician
United States Navy, USN
09.1998 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Shelby Senior High