Frank Smith
Blythe,CA
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 18 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Tech 1
Alta Gas
10.2014 - Current
- Progressively responsible for all facets of operations and maintenance of the plant
- Conduct inspection of watch assessing and addressing issues found with plant equipment
- Operate the facility during start-up, shutdown, normal, and emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures and instructions to maintain a safe and efficient operation
- Diagnose electrical systems and instrumentation problems
- Perform a variety of maintenance activities, including, but not limited to equipment test, equipment calibration and alignment, inspection, testing, and lubrication
- Ensure maintenance of equipment and repairs when required
- Operate plant equipment (trucks, cranes, and forklift)
- Test equipment to assure productivity and performance.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Maintenance Tech / Operations Tech
Desert Gas
Ehrenberg AZ
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Operate gas plant equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner
- Troubleshoot process problems and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
- Monitor and control plant processing conditions utilizing DCS / SCADA control systems
- Responsible for maintenance and the coordination of other maintenance activities
- Understands and performs safety responsibilities such as hazard identification, equipment lock-out, emergency response, etc
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulatory requirements
- Responsible for corrective action if required
- Maintain proper documentation including operator log, maintenance records, safety & environment reports, etc
- Perform laboratory analysis and interpretive tasks including amine testing and product testing
- As well as ordering inventory supplies, and schedule outage work.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Volunteer Firefighter
Ehrenburg Volunteer Fire Department
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
- Service and operate all District equipment and apparatus
- Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders, and auxiliary equipment and apparatus
- Prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and equipment
- Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities
- Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Driver
Conway Freight
Blythe Ca
07.2005 - 12.2010
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
Education
Diploma -
Palo Verde High School
Blythe, CA06.1999
Skills
- Knowledge of Gas Processing Operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Exquisite adaptability
- Take initiative
- Outstanding observational and Monitoring practices
- Very organized
- Deadline-Oriented
- Great Conflict management
- Exceptional teamwork/leader
- Knowledge of Chemistry Analysis and water chemistry
- Boiler Operator Reverse Osmosis systems
- Interior O&M
- Millwright Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Class A (CDL driver)
- Welding
Languages
English
Certification
- Balance of Plant Endorsement
- Turbine Technician
- Arc Flash Certification
- OSHA Safety
- First Aid and CPR
- Forklift
- Boiler Water Treatment
- Schematic Diagrams
- Transformer Characteristics
- Water Pollution
- Classifications of Prints and Drawings
- Plant Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Bearing Inspections
- Centrifugal Pump Disassembly
- Purpose of Actuators
- Plant Auxiliary Systems
- Chemical Treatment of Circulating Water
- Boiler Operator
- Forklift Trainer Certified, Class A (CDL driver)
References
- Tom Steeper, Plant Manager, (918)630-4966
- Christopher Egan, Plant Operator, (805)824-4270
- Miles Coverdale, Plant Production Lead, (760)960-1507
Timeline
Operation Tech 1
Alta Gas
10.2014 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Ehrenburg Volunteer Fire Department
04.2011 - 01.2013
Maintenance Tech / Operations Tech
Desert Gas
01.2011 - 10.2014
Driver
Conway Freight
07.2005 - 12.2010
Diploma -
Palo Verde High School