Payton Teter
Summary
Dynamic Critical Operations Technician with a proven track record at QTS, enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in preventive maintenance and vendor management, I fostered a culture of continuous improvement, significantly reducing downtime and optimizing team performance. Committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Operations Technician
QTS
08.2024 - Current
- Increased overall productivity with effective communication between team members and various departments.
- Served as a trusted resource for technical guidance, offering valuable input during critical decision-making processes and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to ensure consistent knowledge transfer among new hires and existing employees.
- Coordinated with vendors on invoice management and resolving outstanding issues.
- Collaborated on cross-departmental projects for improved operational performance and resource allocation.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable terms for equipment purchases and service agreements.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly soliciting and implementing feedback from team members.
- Strengthened operational resilience, developing contingency plans for critical system failures.
- Conducted detailed inventory management to ensure availability of critical parts, supporting uninterrupted operations.
- Enhanced team skill sets, organizing professional development workshops.
Engineering Operations Technician
AWS Services
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation, contributing to higher quality outputs within tight deadlines.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses for recurring issues, leading to long-term resolutions and minimized system disruptions.
- Reduced equipment downtime through regular maintenance checks and swift troubleshooting.
- Improved team output by improving processes to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
- Reviewed reports for anticipated numbers, identified variances and made corrections.
- Boosted team collaboration, leading cross-functional meetings to discuss operational improvements.
- Reduced downtime, performing routine equipment adjustments and repairs.
- Enhanced safety protocols, conducting comprehensive training sessions for new and existing staff.
Shift Mechanic
Nucor Steel
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted thorough quality checks after each repair job to guarantee machines met operational standards before returning them back into service.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes, resulting in increased productivity.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring issues, implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Upgraded equipment to improve functionality, ensuring optimal performance across all shifts.
- Optimized machine performance by fine-tuning settings and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Worked closely with engineering teams on equipment modifications or upgrades, providing valuable feedback from a mechanic''s perspective.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting routine inspections and adhering to industry best practices.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing regular maintenance schedules and promptly addressing issues.
- Reduced machine downtime through proactive troubleshooting and efficient repairs.
- Increased overall production efficiency through timely completion of maintenance tasks and effective communication with operators.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
Navy
06.2012 - 10.2020
- Sustained optimal performance of emergency diesel generators by executing comprehensive preventive maintenance routines, ensuring reliable backup power supply during contingency events.
- Maintained peak performance of nuclear machinery with consistent preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Conducted extensive valve maintenance for optimal flow control within steam generation systems, contributing to improved heat transfer rates between primary coolant loops and steam generators.
- Contributed to successful plant shutdowns, orchestrating detailed procedures for equipment isolation and decontamination.
- Managed radiological controls, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials in accordance with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Licking Valley High School
Newark, OHSkills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Machine operation
- Operational efficiency
- SOP writing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- OSHA regulations
- Schematic interpretation
- Data collection
- Operations monitoring
- Electrical systems
- Process improvement
- Teamwork
- Team building
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Vendor management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Critical Operations Technician
QTS
08.2024 - Current
Engineering Operations Technician
AWS Services
05.2022 - 07.2024
Shift Mechanic
Nucor Steel
10.2020 - 04.2022
Nuclear Machinist Mate
Navy
06.2012 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Licking Valley High School
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