Brandon Creasey
Bedford
Summary
Reliability Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and equipment troubleshooting to ensure operational effectiveness. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, using these soft skills to enhance team performance and maintain system reliability.
Skilled in the field as a Journey Mechanic as well as in reliability field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Technician/Journey Mechanic
Georgia Pacific
09.2009 - Current
- Conducted equipment inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to enhance operational reliability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical failures on production equipment.
- Documented repair activities and maintenance logs for accurate record-keeping.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for improvement.
- Participated in safety audits to promote a culture of workplace safety.
- Maintained records of all repairs, tests, and equipment calibrations in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with engineering staff on projects related to process improvements and solving reliability issues.
- Analyzed data from vibration analysis program to identify potential problems with rotating machinery.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes when performing repairs or modifications on existing systems and equipment.
- Analyzed historical data collected from previous maintenance activities for future improvement initiatives.
- Inspected equipment to determine repair needs; dismantled defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
- Monitored test results of newly installed systems and equipment to ensure proper operation prior to start up.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and control system components.
- Conducted root cause failure analysis for failed components or assemblies.
- Developed and implemented predictive maintenance programs utilizing various technologies such as infrared thermography, oil analysis, vibration monitoring.
- Utilized computer-based software applications for tracking trends in machine performance and predicting failures.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding spare parts availability or delivery delays.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as motors, belts, switches, sensors, valves using hand tools or power tools as necessary.
- Installed new components into existing systems and equipment according to established protocols while ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Performed routine checks of production systems and equipment in order detect any abnormal conditions that may lead to malfunctioning.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Qualified journey Mechanic
- Qualified Mechanical Lubrication Technician I & II
- Qualified Vibration Technician I & II
- Experience with slow motion camera vibration detection.
Education
High School Diploma -
Staunton River High School
Moneta, VA05-1993
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Vibration analysis
- Preventive maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Safety compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Hydraulic systems
- Schematic reading
- Welding techniques
- Computer skills
- Pneumatic systems
- Predictive maintenance
- Oil analysis
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Instrument Calibration
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ultrasonic testing
- Infrared thermography
- Motor testing
- Equipment installation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Failure analysis
- Data interpretation
Timeline
Reliability Technician/Journey Mechanic
Georgia Pacific
09.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Staunton River High School