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Michael C. Riley

Coldwater,MS

Summary

Highly seasoned and reliable, Mechanical Engineer with an outstanding customer satisfaction history and exceptional work ethic. Able, to endure long shifts in an adverse, uncomfortable work environment. Complete tasks with speed and accuracy. Adept at providing support and mentoring to fellow workers , in a clear friendly and accessible manner.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Facilities Operation Technician

XAI
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
  • Ensured reliable network connectivity, closely monitoring system performance and making adjustments as needed.
  • Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.
  • Supported project management teams with expert technical advice, contributing to successful project completions.
  • Conducted detailed diagnostics to identify issues, leading to decrease in system downtimes.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.

Mechanical Engineer

St Jude
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
  • Performed thorough risk assessments before executing projects, minimizing potential hazards or delays during implementation phases.
  • Preventive maintenance on chillers, cooling towers, and generators for St Jude Data Center.

Industrial Mechanic

KTG-Memphis
04.2018 - 04.2023
  • Repair and move heavy pieces of machinery.
  • Typical tasks include disassembling equipment to locate the issue and then reassembling.
  • Test and calibrate machinery to ensure it is operating at maximum efficiency
  • Problem Solving.
  • Physical Ability. ...
  • Attention to Detail. ...
  • Versatility.
  • Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements.
  • Inspect machines
  • Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.
  • Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
  • Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems.

Maintenance Pipe-Welder

Up Church Services
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Changing out actuators, running screw pipe and running air lines.
  • Assembling, installing and repairing pipe components and systems according to specifications.
  • Inspecting materials, equipment, and tools. Maintaining supplies, equipment, and tools. Preparing working materials by clamping, cutting or applying chemical solutions to piping.
  • Proficient in centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, diaphragm pumps, gear boxes, couplings, motors, valves and torque specs, etc.

Maintenance Pipe-Welder

PSI
09.2012 - 04.2016
  • The Material Handler will ship, receive, and deliver supplies, materials and equipment
  • Maintain, inventory control and records; perform related work…
  • Assembling, installing and repairing pipe components and systems according to specifications. Inspecting materials, equipment, and tools. Maintaining supplies, equipment, and tools. Preparing working materials by clamping, cutting or applying chemical solutions to piping.
  • Proficient in centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, diaphragm pumps, gear boxes, couplings, motors, valves and torque specs, etc.
  • Prepare and powder paint a variety of surfaces including, Steel, Aluminum, and other shop coated metal, ...

Foreman

Evergreen Steel
08.2009 - 09.2012
  • Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabrication of miscellaneous and light structural steel.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Studies blueprints and shop drawing details.
  • Responsible for the accomplishment of work performed by the assigned personnel under the direction and authority of supervisor.
  • Unloads, receives, transports, and stores materials and supplies for steel fabrication shop. Disperses materials as required.

Education

High School - undefined

Hernando High School

welding: Stick, Mig, Tig, Flux core, plate welding

Delta Technical College

Skills

  • Proficient in centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, diaphragm pumps, gear boxes, couplings, motors, valves and torque specs, etc
  • Profound knowledge of designing stainless& carbon pipes, maintenance and repairing principles
  • Excellent familiarity with hand and power tool operation
  • Superior grasp of welding techniques and codes
  • Exceptional skills in working in difficult weather conditions
  • High piping system installation and repair abilities
  • Outstanding leadership skills and training others as needed
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with lock out tag out and other OSHA requirements (OSHA safety certified)

Timeline

Sr. Facilities Operation Technician

XAI
05.2025 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

St Jude
04.2023 - 04.2025

Industrial Mechanic

KTG-Memphis
04.2018 - 04.2023

Maintenance Pipe-Welder

Up Church Services
04.2016 - 04.2018

Maintenance Pipe-Welder

PSI
09.2012 - 04.2016

Foreman

Evergreen Steel
08.2009 - 09.2012

High School - undefined

Hernando High School

welding: Stick, Mig, Tig, Flux core, plate welding

Delta Technical College

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