Michael Wilson

Electrical and Instrumentation technician @ Central Marin Sanitation Agency

About

I spent 6 years in the Canadian Navy as a Marine Engineering Technician, I learned many systems to the point where I could recreate them on paper from memory while knowing all of the standard operation procedures and all of the emergency procedures. I also learned preventative and corrective maintenance and the theories that applied to the machinery I was using. I acted as the eyes and ears of the Chief Engineer and learned to give clear and concise reports on the status of the plant while also conducting hourly rounds and maintaining an efficient log. I learned about oil, fuel, and water testing to ensure our machinery was running healthy and efficiently. Troubleshooting quickly became my most used skill as our ship was older. I operated many types of machinery, some include High pressure and Low pressure Compressors, Diesel Engines, Centrifuges,Refrigeration units and desalination units. Many types of pumps and valves, controllers, and regulators. I later went to my QL5's Course which explained the theories in detail and also provided me with hands on experience with the Gas Turbine and Lathe. I learned to not only train my juniors, but also how to challenge myself and grow on my own as I wanted more knowledge and understanding of the machinery I was working with. I was and still am very proud of what I did and I always take pride in my work. I now work as a Maintenance Technologist at Benicias' Wastewater Treatment Plant. Since working with them I've learned a great deal in the electrical field and have gained a lot of useful knowledge and new troubleshooting skills.

Country

United States

City

Windsor

Industry

Military

Skill

Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Corrective Maintenance, Valves, Petroleum, Marine Engineering, Refrigeration, Military, compressors, Wastewater Treatment, Gas Turbines, Navy, Turbines, SCADA, Leadership, Training, Diesel Engine, Reverse Osmosis, Desalination, Maintenance Technologist II CWEA

Experience

Electrical and Instrumentation technician

Central Marin Sanitation Agency

2021-6 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

San Rafael, California, United States

Installs, repairs, replaces, and performs corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on a variety of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electro-mechanical systems. Calibrates and maintains circuitry specific to automated process information and control equipment and can read and interpret wiring diagrams.

Maintenance Technologist II

City of Benicia Wastewater Treatmeant Plant

2017-10 - 2021-6 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Benicia, California

The Maintenance Technologist is qualified to perform a variety of tasks in a skilled and competent manner including, but not limited to; preventative maintenance, disassembly and reassembly of equipment, alignment and adjustment of such equipment, replacement of parts, electrical repairs, and electro-mechanical assessments based on qualification.

Wastewater Operator

Cambrian

2017-6 - 2017-9 · 4 mos

Petaluma, California

Conduct daily rounds and collect samples to process into critical data relating to the systems health and maintaining and operating all related machinery.

Roundsman, Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

2009-11 - 2015-10 · 6 yrs

British Columbia, Canada

I worked as a Engineering roundsman and routinely conducted preventative maintenance while maintaining a log on all running machinery and ensuring all standby machinery were ready for start. I also worked as a technician whenever corrective maintenance would be required and trained my juniors in my trade. I have extensive experience as a roundsman as I completed 2 tours of duty and both times I spent at least 10 hours a day everyday for the whole tour which were 6, and 9 months long. I have experience with Diesel Engines, High Pressure and Low pressure Air Compressors, Oil/fuel Centrifuges, Refrigeration units , Gas Turbines, Fire and flood suppression, Reverse Osmosis Desalination Units, and many types of pumps, valves, controllers, lines, and tanks etc.

Assistant Superintendent

Cedar Court Apartments

2006-1 - 2009-9 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

I worked as a maintenance technician at a apartment complex in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I ensured that the tenants complaints would turn into work orders and then be completed in a timely fashion. I performed turnover maintenance to ensure the suite was ready for a new lease agreement. I also maintained the grounds to keep curb appeal high. During this time I learned how to do basic wiring of light fixtures and outlets, flexible conduit running, drywall and painting, basic plumbing including drain snaking and camera, installation of finishes, door changes and lock changes, and troubleshooting appliances. I had maintained an already landscaped garden with limited irrigation experience.