SUMMARY
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Work History
Education
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Nathan O. Cottrill

American Electric Power, AEP
Poca,WV
2027
years of professional experience

Motivated professional offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechatronics Technology. Adds value to any organization in need of assistance with different control systems, preventative maintenance, recording data, running tests, and preparing reports.

Work History

Control Technician Sr.

3 Years 11 Months
American Electric Power, AEP | 09.2022 - Current
  • Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on AC and DC motors, control power circuits, instrumentation, electronics, switchgear, pneumatics, and hydraulics
  • Safely performed calibrations on various differential transmitters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, pressure switches, flow controllers, coal feeders, O2 analyzer probes, fisher control valves.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Ovation DCS control system.
  • Knowledge and understanding of reading flow diagrams, schematics, elementary, and wiring diagrams
  • Performed preventative maintenance and testing of equipment to maintain system reliability.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades for improved performance.
  • Temporary supervisory role to run crews when needed and maintain safe work actions.
  • Train junior technicians on best practices for safely troubleshooting and repairing defects.

Laborer

3 Months
Union Oil & Gas | 05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provide necessary care of different oil & gas measuring stations.
  • Assist in locating and repairing gas measuring systems.
  • Read and record data of different kinds of gas meters.
  • Change charts of different meter sets.
  • Installation and calibration of new gas measuring equipment such as; meters, regulators, and gauges.
  • Build prefabricated meter sets.
  • Diagnose issues and perform appropriate steps to fix gas lines when needed.
  • Perform preventative maintenance of different gas measuring components.
  • Make required equipment checks and inspections.

General Laborer

Self Employed
  • Electrical wiring of buildings
  • Concrete work
  • Carpentry
  • Grass Cutting
  • Landscaping
  • Snow removal
  • Roofing
  • Gutter installation
  • Maintenance of different farming equipment
  • Painting

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics Technology

Bridgevalley Community & Technical College | South Charleston, WV | 05-2022
  • Honor Roll
  • GPA: 3.72 GPA

High School Diploma

Poca High School | Poca, WV | 06-2020
  • National Honor Society Member
  • Honor Roll

Skills

Knowledge of safety and health rules
Working effectively as a team
Maintenance & Repair
Reliable and Trustworthy
Work Ethic
Ability to use different electrical testing equipment
Ability to plan and layout work

Timeline

Control Technician Sr.

American Electric Power, AEP
09.2022 - CurrentRead More

Laborer

Union Oil & Gas
05.2021 - 08.2021Read More

Poca High School

High School Diploma
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General Laborer

Self Employed
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Bridgevalley Community & Technical College

Associate of Applied Science from Mechatronics Technology
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Nathan O. Cottrill