Benjamin Jackson
Wellsboro
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive electrical experience at Kennedy Valve, adept at diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues. Proven ability in root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring minimal downtime. Skilled in electrical systems installation and committed to maintaining safety standards while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Kennedy valve
Elmira
10.2024 - Current
- Serviced Mazaks Okumas, focusing on electrical maintenance and part replacement.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and implemented effective repair solutions in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance maintenance workflows and improve response times.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and conducted inventory checks to ensure parts availability.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for repair tasks on various machinery types.
- Responded promptly to emergency maintenance requests, significantly reducing equipment downtime.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
Electrical Apprentice
TRI-M GROUP
Lock Haven
03.2020 - 10.2024
- I did heavy industrial and gas field work from running pipe, to grouding and terminating.
- Collaborated with senior electricians to troubleshoot electrical systems effectively.
- Operated hand and power tools for wiring and installation projects safely.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during electrical work activities.
- Supported team members in reading blueprints and technical diagrams accurately.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of electrical systems.
- Conducted basic testing of electrical components using specialized equipment.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Executed wire pulls through conduit runs with fish tapes or pull strings.
- Assisted with electrical installations, adding new wiring and adjusting breaker boxes to enhance system functionality.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, and lighting fixtures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete electrical projects efficiently, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to identify loose connections and faults, facilitating timely repairs.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for installation of new systems.
Operator
Renegade Well Services
Mansfield
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Built and assembled gun strings, rebuilt tools, metered tool string and electrical components, ran man basket, rigged crane, handled hazardous materials, and operated forklifts to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Skills: forklift, telehandler, wiring and assembling guns, attention to detail, following safety regulations and OSHA standards
- Operated equipment to ensure safe and efficient well service operations.
- Monitored pressure levels and adjusted parameters as needed during drilling processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to maintain optimal performance.
Tech II
First Quality
McElhattan
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained machine operations and conducted quality checks to ensure product standards.
- Loaded and unloaded material rolls, produced elastic bands for diapers, and performed visual inspections with attention to detail.
- Operated machinery for production processes and ensured equipment functionality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent operational disruptions.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
Laborer
Ron Baltzley Hardwoods Inc.
Covington
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Organized and stacked lumber in designated areas to maintain efficient workflow.
- Skills used: Manual labor, organization
- Operated machinery to process hardwood materials efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment daily.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments of hardwood products.
General Labor
Big West Oil
Troy
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Laid out containment on gas pads, operated skid steer loader, power washed rigs, and rolled casing to ensure equipment readiness and safety.
- Operated skid steer and loader to support site operations.
- Performed general labor duties such as digging, hauling, lifting, shoveling, and operating various tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Penn - Liberty
Liberty, PA06-2013
Skills
- Inventory
- Electrical work
- High-voltage systems
- Machine Operator
- Root cause analysis
- Micrometer
- Industrial control system installation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Conveyor belts
- Blueprint reading
- Field service
- Computer literacy
- Power tools
- Equipment installation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Electrical wiring
- Machinist apprenticeship
- Automation
- Quality Inspection
- Maintenance
- Electrical maintenance
- Industrial equipment
- Load & unload
- Loader Operation
- Forklift
- Schematics
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Pneumatic technology
- Mechanical bearings
- Utility electrical systems
- Microsoft Word
- Construction project involvement
- Electrical equipment installation
- Low-voltage systems
- Pipeline
- Technical writing
- PLC troubleshooting
- Electrical system design
- Facilities maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Strapping machines
- Construction
- OSHA Safety
- Safe work practices
- Wiring and circuitry work
- Federal Explosives Permit
- Mobile devices
- Power distribution system installation
- Electrical installation
- Generator repair
- Outdoor work
- Backhoe Operation
- Commissioning phase involvement
- Construction quality control
- Electrical systems
- Technical documentation
- Calibration
- Assembly
- Computer operation
- Working as an electrician
- Conveyor systems
- Ladder logic (LD)
- Databases
- Rigging
- Welding
- Supervising experience
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Microsoft Outlook
- HMI systems
- Cross-department communication
- Industrial electrical systems
- Industrial electrician experience
- Programmable logic controllers
- System installation
- Training programs
- Mechanical knowledge
Certification
• GHS/HazCom
• Non-CDL Class C
• Aerial Platform
• Fall Protection
• Rigging/Signal
• Telehandler
• OSHA 10
• Electrical License
• Non-CDL Class C
• Aerial Platform
• Fall Protection
• Rigging/Signal
• Telehandler
• OSHA 10
• Electrical License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Kennedy valve
10.2024 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
TRI-M GROUP
03.2020 - 10.2024
Operator
Renegade Well Services
03.2018 - 11.2019
Tech II
First Quality
10.2017 - 03.2018
Laborer
Ron Baltzley Hardwoods Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2017
General Labor
Big West Oil
10.2014 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
North Penn - Liberty