Christopher Phillips
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Accomplished Gas Turbine Systems Technician with a robust background in power generation and system troubleshooting, honed over years with the United States Navy. Expert in maintaining safety and environmental compliance, coupled with a talent for fostering team efficiency. Demonstrated prowess in technical training and operational diagnostics ensures peak plant performance and safety.
Proven skills in coordinating operations, maintaining records and completing daily logs and reports. Experienced in accurately and efficiently managing schedules, inspections and corrective actions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
United States Navy, USN
10.2011 - Current
- Engineering Officer of the Watch Qualified
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Aligned boiler pressure and steam system operations with optimal levels.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Tested water and condensate to check safety and compliance with regulations.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Tested samples of oil, water and electrolytes to assess conformance with strict operating tolerances.
- Operated turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Promoted interdepartmental communication with employees, increasing speedy issue resolution.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Coordinated delivery of services and supplies to meet operational needs of power plant.
Recruiter
United States Navy, USN
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Imagine Renaissance Academy High School
Kansas City, MO05-2009
Skills
- Plant operations
- System troubleshooting
- Technical training
- Power generation
- Test equipment
- Schematic interpretation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Fuel systems
- Component inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- System diagnostics
- Quality control procedures
- Seal replacement
- Spare parts management
- Emissions monitoring
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Load generators
- Performance testing
- Applicant sourcing
- Candidate pre-screening
- Job applicant interviews
- Interviewing techniques
- Candidate vetting
- Recruitment strategies
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 80 junior technicians.
- Documented and resolved Gas Turbine Engine and Generator casualties which led to keeping Navy warships sustaining superior performance.
Timeline
Recruiter
United States Navy, USN
02.2018 - 02.2021
Gas Turbine Systems Technician
United States Navy, USN
10.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Imagine Renaissance Academy High School
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