Robert Straley
Kennewick,WA
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. Friendly and hardworking.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Millwright
Voith Hydro
08.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Solids Control Technician
Tervita Energy Services
03.2011 - 04.2016
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
- Operated pumps to circulate water, oil or other fluids through wells to remove sand or materials obstructing free flow of oil.
- Used effective verbal communication skills to instruct and direct crews during shifts, build team consensus and accomplish important project milestones.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to alleviate service rig operating issues and maintain optimal performance.
Owner/Operator
Apex Carpet Services
01.2004 - 02.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
Education
No Degree - Millwright Apprenticeship
Carpeters International Training
Kennewick, WA03.2019
Skills
- Power Drills
- Parts Repair
- Welding and Bolting
- Issue and Problem Resolution
- Mechanical Operations
- Lift Trucks
- Safety Procedures
- Machinery Transporting
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Accurate Measurements
- Structural Welding
- Repair Work
- Adjusting Machine Parts
- Layout Plans
- Safe Work Practices
- Mechanical Tools Usage
Certification
- NCCCO Certified Rigger
- NCCCO Fixed Cab Crane Operator
- NCCCO Overhead Crane Operator
- WABO 1" unlimited stick certification
- WABO Dual shield certification
Timeline
Journeyman Millwright
Voith Hydro
08.2016 - Current
Solids Control Technician
Tervita Energy Services
03.2011 - 04.2016
Owner/Operator
Apex Carpet Services
01.2004 - 02.2011
No Degree - Millwright Apprenticeship
Carpeters International Training
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