Robert E. Mahan
Eagle River,AK
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Millwright proficient in performing well under pressure and tight deadlines. Adept at identifying causes of mechanical problems and repairing machinery or replacing defective parts.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright-Maintenance Planner
Teck Natural Resources, Red Dog Mine
09.2020 - Current
- Coordinated planned and break-in maintenance requests, overseeing the completion of work orders.
- Delivered safety education and technical training to maintenance crew, enhancing equipment repair standards.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety policies and regulations.
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Conam Construction
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Executed welding projects with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment to ensure high-quality results.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges, and clamps to ensure effective system functionality.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Chosen Construction
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges, and clamps, effectively completing system setup for operational efficiency.
- Executed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
- Adhered to safe work practices, including fall protection and personal protective equipment, to maintain a safe work environment.
Millwright/Pipe Welder
Dresser Rand/West Coast Contractors
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective machine parts and adjusted clearances and alignments to ensure optimal performance.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and resolve mechanical issues, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Utilized computerized analytical software to identify potential mechanical problems, facilitating timely repairs.
- Adapted to fast-paced work environments, maintaining efficiency and focus.
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Nana Construction
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Executed welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to meet project requirements.
- Conducted hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to verify weld quality and compliance with specifications.
- Beveled and cut [Type] piping, using saws, threading machines and cutting torches.
- Interpreted orthographic and isometric drawings to ensure accurate assembly and fabrication.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Pipe Welder/Pipe Fitter
Udelhoven, Nikiski
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to ensure structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to secure components, facilitating precise assembly and efficient welding processes.
- Inspected welds and verified critical measurements to ensure adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
- Interpreted orthographic and isometric drawings for assembly and fabrication.
Operator/Millwright
Municipal Light and Power
04.2010 - 03.2014
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues to restore power plant equipment performance and reliability.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps, and equipment to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Documented plant activities and concerns in logs to provide comprehensive reports for managerial review.
Operator/Millwright
Homer Electric Association
03.2005 - 02.2010
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Executed repairs and modifications on equipment through welding, soldering, and brazing to minimize production delays.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
- Operated hoisting and rigging equipment for safe transport of heavy machinery and equipment.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and taking appropriate corrective action.
- Applied knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliance.
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
ASRC Energy Services OPM
06.2004 - 02.2005
- Executed welding tasks across flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances, contributing to precision requirements in critical industrial operations.
- Completed welding projects utilizing gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment, delivering high-quality results on time.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprint.
Turbine Mechanic/Millwright
A P M, GE
04.2002 - 03.2004
- Operated hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment for turbine repair and maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
- Employed hoists, cranes, and lifts to safely access turbine components for efficient servicing.
- Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to assess causes of issues and deliver properly functioning turbines.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, improving performance and minimizing future maintenance needs.
Education
Certified Commercial Diver -
Divers Institute of Tech
Seattle, WASkills
- Machinery Installation
- Equipment Installation
- Machinery Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Machine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Safety compliance
- Workplace Safety Training
- Safety improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Work order planning
- Work Planning
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment evaluation
- Blueprint Reading
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Technical reading
- Hydraulic systems
- Precision alignment
- Rigging practices
- Problem solving
- Welding fabrication
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Hand tools
- Industrial mechanics
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Coupling installation
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Industrial mechanics
- Hand tools
- Equipment evaluation
Certification
Journeyman Millwright Local 1281
Timeline
Millwright-Maintenance Planner
Teck Natural Resources, Red Dog Mine
09.2020 - Current
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Conam Construction
09.2019 - 08.2020
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Chosen Construction
06.2019 - 08.2019
Millwright/Pipe Welder
Dresser Rand/West Coast Contractors
06.2017 - 04.2019
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Nana Construction
05.2016 - 04.2017
Pipe Welder/Pipe Fitter
Udelhoven, Nikiski
07.2014 - 03.2016
Operator/Millwright
Municipal Light and Power
04.2010 - 03.2014
Operator/Millwright
Homer Electric Association
03.2005 - 02.2010
Combination Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
ASRC Energy Services OPM
06.2004 - 02.2005
Turbine Mechanic/Millwright
A P M, GE
04.2002 - 03.2004
Certified Commercial Diver -
Divers Institute of Tech