Chad Walker
Forest City
Summary
Results-driven O&M Technician with extensive experience at Onward Energy in equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Expertise in overseeing contractor operations and ensuring safety compliance, resulting in enhanced plant efficiency. Recognized for effective problem-solving skills and meticulous documentation, contributing to reduced downtime. Proficient in managing complex maintenance projects while fostering teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
O&M Technician
Onward Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Perform daily rounds to identify plant issue.
- Write work request
- Write purchase order
- Complete work orders in Maximo
- Provide over site to contractors
- Over see contractor contracts and budget
- Receive parts into inventory
- Write procedures
- Over see safety on site as safety chair
- Respond to energies at the site
- Support site operation
CFE
CBRE
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Minimized downtime by assisting in troubleshooting electrical and plumbing issues.
- Ensured timely completion of work orders to meet operational deadlines.
- Performed building inspections to identify unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
- Executed daily rounds to maintain safety and efficiency across facilities.
- Tracked maintenance work effectively within CMMS for accurate record-keeping.
Maintenance Technician
Buildz
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Performed building maintenance
- Built electrical panels for new machinery
- Installed new machinery
- Worked on nematic systems
- Worked with control system
Nuclear Maintenance Technician
Merrick Group
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Heat exchanger maintenance
- Lead technician
- Confined space training
- Work order completion in CMMS
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle USA
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced plant operations by performing daily rounds and inspections.
- Created work orders and requests for necessary repairs and maintenance.
- Identified and reported issues promptly to ensure plant safety and efficiency.
- Executed building maintenance tasks to uphold facility standards and functionality.
- Conducted operational maintenance on production floor equipment, including pumps and valves.
- Monitored control room operations, overseeing plant systems and ammonia transfer.
- Responded effectively to plant emergencies, including ammonia leak incidents.
Nuclear Maintenance Technician III
Duke Energy
09.2006 - 12.2018
- Ensured effective heat exchanger performance through inspection, testing, and cleaning.
- Trained team members on job-related skills as OJT/TPE Trainer.
- Oversaw tool and equipment procurement for operational efficiency and team effectiveness.
- Reviewed and closed out work orders in CMMS, ensuring accurate records.
- Supervised contract workers, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Participated in planning meetings to optimize inage/outage work schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Rutherford High Shool
Forest City, NC06-1988
Skills
- Power tools operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Precision measuring
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Schematic interpretation
- Boiler operations
- Motor controls
- Problem-solving
- Hand and power tools
- Parts replacement
- Mechanical repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Tool management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Building maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Mechanical expertise
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine lubrication
- Project management
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment installation
- System installations
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Field maintenance
- Heat exchangers
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
O&M Technician
Onward Energy
06.2023 - Current
CFE
CBRE
10.2022 - 06.2023
Maintenance Technician
Buildz
06.2020 - 10.2022
Nuclear Maintenance Technician
Merrick Group
03.2020 - 05.2020
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Nestle USA
04.2019 - 03.2020
Nuclear Maintenance Technician III
Duke Energy
09.2006 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
East Rutherford High Shool