Paul Jackson
Buena Vista,United States
Summary
Skilled in diverse installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across various industries. Possess hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex issues and delivering efficient solutions. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies with strong problem-solving skills. Improved operational efficiency and equipment longevity through proactive maintenance strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conventional Repair Technician/Water Treatment Plant Operator
Boeing (Strom Engineering)
Puyallup, WA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems and metal precipitation systems for pH control, flocculation processes, and sludge conditioning
- Calibrated instruments, such as meters, controllers, probes, and gauges, are regularly maintained to ensure accuracy levels
- Compiled and maintained data and records, daily tie-in records, chain of custody, and county discharge reports according to regulatory requirements, and documented plant procedural and safety standards
- Tested wastewater samples for pollutants using standard laboratory tests such as BOD, COD, ammonia, total suspended solids, oil and grease, and other parameters
Engineering Technician/Bulk & Support
Hostess Brands
Columbus, GA
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Replaced and rebuilt diaphragm pumps
- Tested and replaced defective oven burners
- On an hourly basis, performed routine checks and services on all Glycol Pumps, Compressors, Cooling Towers, Dryers, Boilers, and Silos within the facility
- Followed all LOTO procedures in a safe and timely manner
- Monitored belt tracking, alignment and wear of rollers, bearings and pulleys
Welder/Fabricator/Fitter
Sinclair Construction
Washington, NC
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares, and calipers
Maintenance Technician
Pratt & Whitney
Midland, GA
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
Millwright
Interfor
Preston, GA
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining, or fabricating replacement parts, as needed
- Replaced worn-out belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, gears, bearings, valves, hydraulic hoses, electric motors, and other components
- Installed and repaired basic mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and process control systems
- Troubleshot VFD drives and replaced AC motors, proximity/limit switches, photoelectric eyes, pneumatic valves, and sorter straps
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
Buena Vista, GA
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Monitored and maintained Kill Area, Evisceration, Salvage, Rehang Room, Blood Tunnel, Picking Room, Cage Dump, and Offal Gut Area
- Replaced electrical motors, bearings, chains, rollers, sump pumps, belts, motors, belts, and damaged shackles on the kill line
- Prepared Hockcutter blades for start-up, tested chlorine levels in Salvage, welded damaged and defective parts of machinery and equipment throughout the plant
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours
Microwave Engineer
Army
09.2000 - 10.2010
- Performed maintenance on a variety of microwave equipment, including power amplifiers, antennae and waveguides
- Assessed safety risks associated with working with high-power microwave equipment, and ensured that appropriate safety protocols were always followed
- Identified sources of interference in microwave communications systems
- Calibrated RF test equipment used to evaluate the performance of various components within a microwave system
Education
Certificate - Construction Trades
NCCER
Columbus Midland, GA10.2022
Certificate - Millwright Apprenticeship Level 1
Charles Black And Associates
Macon, GA07.2018
Diploma - Microwave Communications
United States Army Signal Center
Gordon, GA01.2002
High School Diploma -
Hobart High School
Hobart, OK05.1999
Skills
- Engineering operational functions
- Adaptability
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Conflict Resolution
- Root Cause Analysis
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Biological treatment processes
- Water quality testing
- Instrumentation calibration
Certification
- Flagger Certification
- OSHA 10
- First Aid Certification
- NCCER Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Qualified Operator of Powder Actuated Tools
Military Service
United States Army, Sergeant, Light Wheel Vehicle Maintenance, Microwave Communication, Army Service Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Ribbon
Timeline
Conventional Repair Technician/Water Treatment Plant Operator
Boeing (Strom Engineering)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Engineering Technician/Bulk & Support
Hostess Brands
05.2022 - 08.2024
Welder/Fabricator/Fitter
Sinclair Construction
06.2019 - 03.2022
Maintenance Technician
Pratt & Whitney
10.2018 - 04.2019
Millwright
Interfor
10.2016 - 07.2018
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
08.2011 - 05.2015
Microwave Engineer
Army
09.2000 - 10.2010
Certificate - Construction Trades
NCCER
Certificate - Millwright Apprenticeship Level 1
Charles Black And Associates
Diploma - Microwave Communications
United States Army Signal Center
High School Diploma -
Hobart High School
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