Matthew Brewer
Dardanelle,AR
Summary
Dedicated and Trained with maintenance and leadership experience, I am a Goal-oriented individual who is dedicated to the job or task given and will perform the job safely and correct the first time Very self-driven and set high expectations for myself
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Brewer Restoration LLC
Dardanelle, AR
10.2016 - 01.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Improved team productivity by introducing innovative project management tools and techniques.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Entergy Mechanical Maintenance
Russellville, AR, USA
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: CB&I –Russellville, AR
- Familiar and knowledgeable of plan components and layout of Unit 1 and Unit 2 at Arkansas Nuclear One
- Experience and knowledge of valve components and their operations
- Experience on: gate valves, diaphragm valves, globe valves, plug valves, deluge valves, and target rock valves
- Inspect and test mechanical equipment
- Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems
- Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress
- Apply testing or monitoring apparatus to operating equipment
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as leak detectors, glove boxes, or mechanical pumps
- Assembled and disassemble Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCP’S)
- Performed in Bay Outages
- Performed on the Rebuild of the Fairbanks emergency diesel for Unit 2
- Performed laser alignment on pumps and motors for both Unit 1 and Unit 2
- Performed maintenance on the Unit 1 heat exchangers (E-28’s)
- Performed maintenance on Unit 1 Main Chillers
- Performed installation of condensate pumps
- Assemble and disassemble of the terry turbine for Unit 2
- Assemble and disassemble of Target Rock valves
- Performed maintenance and alignment of the Unit 2 feed water turbine
- Experience on several important tools: High torque wrenches, torque wrenches, laser alignment machine and all hand tools
- Performed scaffold erection, working platforms, and other carpenter duties
- Experience in the carpenter and mechanical maintenance filed at ANO has taught me the importance of performing the job safely and making sure it is done correctly the first time
- CB&I –Russellville, AR
Carpenter
CB&I
Russellville, AR, USA
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Russellville, AR
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Shape and cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines or power saws
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk and marking gauge
- Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors or other wood fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools or power tools
- Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools or paneling
- Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete
- Russellville, AR
Education
2 years of college -
University of Arkansas Community College
Morrilton, AR2 years of college -
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, ARHigh School Diploma -
Dardanelle High School
Dardanelle, AR01.2012
Skills
- Mechanical
- Active Listening
- Operation Monitoring
- English Language
- Critical Thinking
- Computers and Electronics
- Reading Comprehension
- Operation and Control
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
- Troubleshooting
- Active Learning
Training
- Plant Access for Arkansas Nuclear One
- Mechanical Maintenance continuous training on Target Rock valves
- Safety Training
- Hands-on training with plant components, valves, and their operations
- Media Training
- Radiation Worker Training
- Air Stream Training
References
. Aaron English, 479-477-4497
- Clayton Haney- 479-477-1407, Firestone lead. 10yrs
- Craig Rhodes, Unit 1 Mechanical Supervisor, crhode3@entergy.com
Timeline
Owner
Brewer Restoration LLC
10.2016 - 01.2024
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Entergy Mechanical Maintenance
07.2015 - 08.2016
Carpenter
CB&I
03.2015 - 07.2015
2 years of college -
University of Arkansas Community College
2 years of college -
Arkansas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Dardanelle High School