Brandon Howell

• Performed maintenance and repair on hydroelectric pumping and power plants, ensuring safe, on-time completion of critical operations.
• Planned and executed repairs on complex equipment includingturbines, motors, generators, pumps, compressors, valves, gear boxes, piping systems.
• Operated machine tools, hand tools, and CAD software to produce accurate mechanical sketches and prints for repair projects.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications to troubleshoot and complete complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Performed precision machining, welding, pipe fitting, and cutting operations.
• Conducted critical rigging and lifting operations with large overhead cranes.
• Maintained check sites and supported pipeline operations in the Southern Field Division, ensuring consistent water and power delivery.
• Improved documentation accuracy by preparing detailed reports, records, and timekeeping entries in Microsoft and Asset Management systems.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by completing Job Hazard Analysis, Hot Work Permits, and Confined Space Permits daily.
• Trained and mentored apprentices, transferring knowledge of Division of Industrial Safety guidelines, tools, and best practices—strengthening workforce readiness and safety culture.

Successfully completed the DWR Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Program on an accelerated schedule. The following is what I have accomplished or experienced as apprentice.

• Maintained, repaired, and disassembled hydroelectric and pumping plant units, including turbines, motors, generators, gear boxes, compressors, hydraulic units, refrigeration systems, valves, gates, and trash racks.
• Performed precision machining, welding, burning, cutting, plumbing, and pipe-fitting tasks.
• Executed rigging and lifting operations with large overhead cranes and completed critical machine repairs.
• Supported pipeline operations and maintained check sites in the Southern Field Division.
• Ensured safety compliance by completing Job Hazard Analysis, Hot Work, and Confined Space Permits.
• Completed DWR apprenticeship program covering electrical/mechanical fundamentals, hydraulics, pumps, bearings, turbines, governors, welding, machining, thermodynamics, refrigeration, and industrial technology.