William R Kent
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Underground and above ground electrician with skills installing and repairing electrical and mechanical components on longwalls , CM sections, commercial and industrial electrical systems. Sound knowledge of legal requirements and federal laws. Adept at new equipment installs, electrical system, and mechanical inspections. Responsible and observant with excellent safety record. Skilled Underground Electrician with relevant experience in installation, maintenance and repair of underground electrical systems. Strengths include troubleshooting complex issues, adherence to safety protocols and management of teams for large-scale projects. Previous impact includes improved efficiency in system installations and significant reduction in downtime due to proactive maintenance strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Electrician
Painless Marine Services
Fort Myers, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Installed and maintained electrical systems on vessels, including wiring, switchboards, lighting panels, and circuit breakers.
- Inspected and repaired electrical motors, generators, starters, alternators, and other related equipment.
- Ordered necessary replacement parts from suppliers when required.
Underground Electrician
Zooks Solutions
Billings , Montana
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Recommended equipment replacements and responded to fault requests.
- Connected power cables to machines and equipment according to specifications.
- Diagnosed complex electrical problems by testing various components with test meters.
Electrician
Zooks Solutions
Trinidad, Colorado
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
Marine Mechanic/Electrician
Painless Marine Services
Wheeling , WV
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Troubleshoot marine generators
- Identify and fix issues with vessel power distribution systems
- work on mechanical aspects including : drives, engines, transmissions, clutches and ev.
Underground Electrician
GMS
Waynesburg, PA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- LW Specialty Traveling Crew Electrician/Mechanic
- Test and function hydraulic ,electrical and mechanical systems.
- Identify and replace components that are outdated,have failed,or no longer necessary.
- Support LW Crews in the area of LW Recovery & Installations and Utility support work.
- Maintained electrical prints and documentation.
- Inspected electrical components and cabling.
Longwall Electrician
CNX Coal Resources
Crabapple , PA
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Troubleshoot face power distribution circuits,PLCs and Shearer.
- Diagnose and replace failed components on shields, solenoids, power supply's and PMCRs. Replace hydraulic components.
- Maintain drives, sensors, and motors. Monitor CST vitals (clutch pressures, oil temps, amperage exc).
Electrical Apprentice
GMS
Crabapple , PA
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Worked along side Electrical Engineers installing DB boxes , Troubleshooting load centers , and belt PLCs.
- Troubleshoot circuits in MCC rooms, replace Breakers.
- Replace VCBs, bus bars, transformers.
Equipment Operator
Alliance Coal
Wheeling, WV
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Operated miner (Joy Full face)
- Operated Loader (14bu)
- Operated Shearer
Crew Leader/Equipment Operator
GMS
Moundsville, WV
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Ensured that the task at hand was being complected in a timely and safe fashion.
- Operated Belt badger equipment, troubleshoot and fix when machine was down.
Machinist
valley Machine Steel
Martins Ferry, OH
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Machined material to specs on print.
- Calculated and laid out bolt plots.
- Welded and machined blind holes.
Education
Specific Training - Hydraulics
CNXC
2019
Specific Training - CST And Drive Programming
Caterpillar
2018
Specific Training by manufacturer - Joy Shearer, Faceboss System, Troubleshooting
JOY Global
2018
Federal Electrician - 75,77 45kva
MSHA Certification
2016
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Moundsville, WV08.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Power Distribution , TTL, Mechatronics
Belmont Technical College
Saint Clairsville, OHSkills
- LW Equipment Maintenance Joy Shear, CAT CST System, CAT Shields, Joy Shields, and Kamat pumps
- Electrical troubleshooting mining face equipment Joy, Sandvik, Fletcher, Imco, DBT, Cat and international
- Mechanics, Diesel, Diesel Emissions, Engine service Deutz , Mercedes, Cummins, CAT, international and Detroit
- General outby AC/DC Electrical Equipment pumps,and PLC (Belts) TPKL, And freq Drives
- Outby Load Center Maintenance, (Line Power, SMC)
- Drafting and reading technical drawings Electrical Prints
- Welding, stick, mig and tig and Fabricating
- Operating LW Equipment, Joy Shear , Shields and Scoops/Haulers
- Operating and Maintenace All CM Face Equipment
- Miner JOY Philips,Sandvik Komatasu , Fletcher Bolters single and double boom, Scoops,Ram cars, BU loader and 995 loader, Shuttle cars
Additional Information
- Adam Reed- Owner AReed Excivating 1-740-391-6202
- Kieth Lemasters- Longwalll Maintenance Forman 1-724-531-1998
- Additional References can be furnished upon request
Timeline
Marine Electrician
Painless Marine Services
01.2025 - Current
Underground Electrician
Zooks Solutions
10.2024 - 01.2025
Electrician
Zooks Solutions
04.2023 - 06.2024
Marine Mechanic/Electrician
Painless Marine Services
03.2022 - 03.2023
Underground Electrician
GMS
01.2022 - 03.2022
Longwall Electrician
CNX Coal Resources
10.2015 - 10.2021
Electrical Apprentice
GMS
06.2015 - 10.2015
Equipment Operator
Alliance Coal
11.2013 - 05.2015
Crew Leader/Equipment Operator
GMS
10.2012 - 11.2013
Machinist
valley Machine Steel
06.2010 - 09.2012
Specific Training - Hydraulics
CNXC
Specific Training - CST And Drive Programming
Caterpillar
Specific Training by manufacturer - Joy Shearer, Faceboss System, Troubleshooting
JOY Global
Federal Electrician - 75,77 45kva
MSHA Certification
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Power Distribution , TTL, Mechatronics
Belmont Technical College
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