Ryan Bray
Dundee,Michigan
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Enviromental Journeyman
DTE Energy
Monroe, MI
07.2011 - Current
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts and tools necessary for maintaining the facility's equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as high pressure alarms or shut downs due to unexpected outages.
- Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
- Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
- Took regulatory action based on readings from charts, meters and gauges.
- Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
- Conducted routine maintenance on boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, and other components within the facility.
- Adhered to plant safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of system operations and documented any changes in operating conditions or malfunctions in logs.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop plans for improving efficiency at the plant.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Power Plant Operator
DTE Energy
Monroe, MI
11.2007 - 07.2011
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Created work orders for repairs that could not be completed by staff members on site.
- Monitored gas and steam pressure levels to ensure optimal performance of the facility's systems.
- Communicated with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
- Kept optimal boiler pressures and monitored steam unit operations.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts and tools necessary for maintaining the facility's equipment.
- Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
- Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards.
Diesel Mechanic
Nollenberger Truck Center
Monroe, MI
10.2002 - 11.2007
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new engine oil.
- Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss repair requirements.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Followed green operational practices to conserve water and energy and reduce solid waste.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
- Verified dimensions and clearances of parts to achieve conformance to factory specifications.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Diesel Mechanic
Flatout Trucking
Monroe , MI
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new engine oil.
- Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Followed green operational practices to conserve water and energy and reduce solid waste.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - PowerPlant Operator Class
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MISkills
- Adaptive Learning
- Load Calculations
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanics
- Repair Work
- Hand and Power Tools
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Enviromental Journeyman
DTE Energy
07.2011 - Current
Power Plant Operator
DTE Energy
11.2007 - 07.2011
Diesel Mechanic
Nollenberger Truck Center
10.2002 - 11.2007
Diesel Mechanic
Flatout Trucking
09.1999 - 09.2001
Some College (No Degree) - PowerPlant Operator Class
Monroe County Community College
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