Randy Bratton

• Directing compliance monitoring efforts for control room operations for one of the largest, most advanced Preparation Plants in the U.S. with new technology prototype equipment, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and operational guidelines.
• Implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Train new operators on control room protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
• Analyze data from production reports to identify trends and optimize workflow processes.
• Lead initiatives to enhance communication between departments, improving overall operational performance.
• Operating advanced monitoring systems to track coal production and equipment performance.
• Coordinated responses to emergency situations, ensuring team safety and operational continuity.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment for maintenance needs, enhancing reliability.

• Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Applied problem-solving skills to quickly resolve equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
• Calibrated temperature and equipment settings to optimize performance.
• Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance to ensure operational continuity.
• Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Determined new technique to streamline maintenance processes to increase workflow.
• Developed new techniques to streamline maintenance processes and enhance workflow efficiency.

• Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
• Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues to restore equipment functionality.
• Performed preventative and regular maintenance on systems.
• Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventative maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
• Scheduled regular machine maintenance.
• Inspected structures, machinery, and equipment to identify failures and potential risks.
• Documented machine irregularities and executed repairs to ensure operational reliability.
• Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
• Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.

Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery on regular basis to reduce downtime by 90%.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery regularly, minimizing downtime significantly.
• Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
• Maintained detailed and accurate maintenance reports, documenting progress and ensuring compliance.
• Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment.
• Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 100% accuracy.
• Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment weighing over 30,000 pounds, using blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Connected power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and tested units to evaluate mechanical operation.
• Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
• Identified or addressed hydroelectric plant operational equipment malfunctions such as generators, transformers or turbines.

• Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery on regular basis to reduce downtime by 90%.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
• Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
• Maintained detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation to track progress and facilitate effective communication.
• Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
• Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular sharpening and maintenance.
• Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completing regular sharpening and maintenance.
• Connected power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and tested units to evaluate mechanical operation.
• Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
• Safely used various tools, including blow torches, hammers and forklifts.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Acquired new skills and applied them to daily tasks, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.

• Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
• Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
• Prioritized safety on job site, focusing on load suspension, welding, and cutting to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
• Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
• Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
• Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
• Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
• Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
• Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
• Oversaw daily site operations, facilitating optimal team production through effective coordination and support.
• Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
• Sourced suppliers and procured materials, ensuring availability for project needs and timely execution.