Richard Boles
Summary
Trained in the field of maintaining mechanical equipment involved in the electrical generating process. Skilled in diagnostics of mechanical difficulties and failures.
Skilled in Medical, Fire and Rescue with long time involvement in the Safety Program.
Participating interest in mechanical planning.
Participated in a high level OSHA investigation representing employees.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic/Welder
Miller
06.2011 - Current
Apprentice Mechanic/Welder
Miller
06.2009 - 06.2011
Assistant Plant Control Operator
Miller
06.1999 - 06.2009
Fuels/Helper
Miller
06.1996 - 06.1999
Operations/Helper
Gorgas
11.1988 - 06.1996
Education
No Degree - Electrical Technology
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, ALNo Degree - Computer Science And Programming
Walker State Technical College
Sumiton, ALNo Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Walker College
Jasper, ALSkills
Thirty plus years as a member of the Emergency Response Team
IBEW Executive Board Member
Served as a representative for Alabama Power at St Louis International Convention
IBEW/APCo representative to review mechanic curriculum for the Apprentice Mechanic Program
Participant at the 2013 Central Safety Committee Annual Meeting as a discussion panel facilitator
Safety Team member for various years having served as Chairperson
Member of APSO having served as local Chapter President
Member of the Workforce Issue Council (Miller)
Member of Generating Plant Committee representing Number 2 Plant Gorgas
Qualified as a Heavy Equipment Operator
Facilitate Maintenance departmental Safety meetings
Participated as a guest speaker for Miller Plant-wide Safety Meeting
Timeline
Mechanic/Welder
Miller
06.2011 - Current
Apprentice Mechanic/Welder
Miller
06.2009 - 06.2011
Assistant Plant Control Operator
Miller
06.1999 - 06.2009
Fuels/Helper
Miller
06.1996 - 06.1999
Operations/Helper
Gorgas
11.1988 - 06.1996
No Degree - Electrical Technology
Bevill State Community College
No Degree - Computer Science And Programming
Walker State Technical College
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Walker College