Tristan Bevis
Killen
Summary
Dynamic machinist with extensive experience at Tennessee Valley Authority, excelling in valve maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, ensuring safety compliance and project success. Adept at operating precision machinery and fostering team collaboration to achieve operational excellence. Committed to delivering high-quality results in critical fields.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MACHINIST
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
Muscle Shoals
08.2022 - Current
- Joined TVA's Turbine Field Services as a full-time employee in 2023.
Completed significant outages, including major projects at Caledonia CC Plant and New Johnsonville CT.
Handled valve and auxiliary maintenance for Gallatin Fossil Plant.
Participated in Continuous Improvement efforts for Gallatin CT operations.
Acquired unparalleled knowledge and skills during time at TVA.
INFANTRYMAN
U.S. Army
Calera
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
- Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Coordinated with other units to execute large scale military operations.
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations in support of combat operations.
MACHINIST
GUMBK
Muscle Shoals
02.2020 - 08.2023
- While working in this career field at GUMBK. I was a part of daily power service shop operations and tasks for two years. I was also a part of the field machine team, where we worked with portable precision equipment at over 10 different TVA sites. We collaborated closely with our team to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Maintained quality and safety standards while documenting maintenance and repair work.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using micrometers and vernier calipers.
- Monitored production output levels, adjusting processes to meet production goals.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
United States Air Force
Dover
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepared hazardous material management plans for asbestos removal projects.
- Prepared reports summarizing activity related to material management functions.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in the material management system.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives related to material management processes.
- Provided guidance and training to junior staff members on proper material management practices.
- Collaborated with other organizations involved in emergency response efforts concerning issues related to hazardous material management.
Education
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Communication skills
- Leadership abilities
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving expertise
- Customer service excellence
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Safety compliance
Websites
Certifications Courses
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Certificate
- Department of Business and Industry Training Certificate
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Affiliations
I have taken part in many different volunteer events for the local community
including clean ups and helping feed others in need. I am also a part of the
Patriot Riders group for veterans doing military honors for our fallen soldiers. I
enjoy outdoor activities, mainly anything on the Tennessee River! I hold several
certificates. CPR certified, Forklift certified, TVA rigging, OSHA certified,
HAZMAT Certificate, just to name a few. I enjoy meeting new people and
creating lifelong relationships.
Timeline
MACHINIST
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
08.2022 - Current
INFANTRYMAN
U.S. Army
03.2022 - 02.2024
MACHINIST
GUMBK
02.2020 - 08.2023
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
United States Air Force
03.2016 - 01.2020
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT -
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Alabama
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