NATHAN CHILDRESS
Laporte,IN
Summary
Proficient Maintenance Engineer delivering exceptional equipment reliability and optimizing performance. Committed to developing safety protocols and enhancing team capabilities through mentorship and skill development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Cleveland-Cliffs
Burns Harbor, IN
08.2020 - Current
- Led maintenance initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, improving operational efficiency across multiple systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues and optimize performance.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
- Developed safety protocols ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing workplace incidents.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices in maintenance engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
Michigan City, IN
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient replenishment processes.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST
Westville, IN05-2020
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Technical reporting
- Data Analysis
- Blueprint reading
- Variable frequency drives
- Instrumentation calibration
- PLC programming
- CAD software
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Cleveland-Cliffs
08.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Old Navy
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST