Richard Christie
Moultrie,GA
Summary
Results-driven Utilities Mechanic with extensive experience in maintaining and repairing industrial powerhouse and refrigeration systems , skilled in condition-based maintenance, welding, fabrication, and using shop equipment such as lathes and milling machines. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency through strategic troubleshooting and effective team collaboration, significantly reducing downtime and improving machinery performance. Committed to safety and continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilities Mechanic
Molson Coors
Albany, GA
07.2011 - Current
- Conduct routine maintenance and repair on powerhouse and refrigeration machinery to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues to implement timely repairs and minimize operational disruptions.
- Operated hand tools and precision instruments for effective troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance safety protocols and improve workplace efficiency.
- Assisted in training new mechanics on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
Packaging Line Mechanic
Molson Coors
Albany
02.2005 - 07.2011
- Executed routine maintenance and operational checks on production line equipment to uphold optimal performance standards.
- Analyzed team dynamics and implemented strategies to streamline workflows and decrease operational downtime.
- Analyzed mechanical systems through routine inspections to detect and address issues promptly, enhancing overall performance.
- Analyzed and resolved mechanical failures, effectively reducing potential production downtime.
- Tracked maintenance activities and reported observations to management to support operational efficiency initiatives.
- Established and upheld a systematic approach to workspace organization, enhancing operational efficiency through 5S practices.
- Monitored machinery performance and implemented calibration adjustments and repairs to uphold operational standards.
- Executed detailed machinery inspections to reinforce safety protocols and promptly rectified any issues uncovered.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical documentation to identify and resolve mechanical faults in sophisticated systems.
- Executed maintenance and repair tasks through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated information exchange during shift changes to ensure continuity of operations and address ongoing challenges.
- Engaged with production supervisors to strategically prioritize repair tasks, enhancing overall productivity for each shift.
- Analyzed root causes of recurring problems and instituted corrective actions to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks to sustain optimal machine performance and reduce operational disruptions.
- Engaged with fellow mechanics to identify and rectify mechanical challenges, minimizing production delays.
- Performed repairs and maintenance on industrial machinery using hand and power tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Identified and replaced faulty components while fine-tuning settings to ensure peak performance levels.
- Conducted thorough cleaning, lubrication, and calibration of machinery components, enhancing reliability and functionality in operations.
- Conducted precise installation, calibration, and testing of both new and repaired components, focusing on quality assurance.
- Conducted thorough preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, focusing on lubrication, fluid assessments, and timely replacement of worn components to minimize downtime.
- Conducted thorough inspections and maintenance procedures to detect and rectify mechanical problems, supporting operational efficiency.
Education
Industrial Maintenance Degree -
Moultrie Technical College
MoultrieSkills
Skilled in condition based maintenance, reliability centered maintenance, skf analyst, augury vibration and oil analysis
Competent in work order programs such as Sap and Maximo And excel, word, PowerPoint etc
Skilled in tig, mig, stick and sanitary welding, milling machines, lathes and other shop equipment
Skilled in repair and maintaining nh3 ammonia compressors (Frick, sullair, vilter) familiar with all aspects of large scale psm program, have participated in pssr's pha's, writing and updating mocs, sops, mechanical integrities, and updating p&id diagrams
Skilled in repair and maintaining of various powerhouse equipment such as water tube boilers (coal fired and natural gas) and all associated support equipment
Currently trained in hazmat response (hazwoper), confined space rescue, ammonia leak response, fit tested for scba, half, full gas masks on a yearly frequency
Timeline
Utilities Mechanic
Molson Coors
07.2011 - Current
Packaging Line Mechanic
Molson Coors
02.2005 - 07.2011
Industrial Maintenance Degree -
Moultrie Technical College