Nathan Boswell
Waverly,TN
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Unit Operator with 14 years of experience in electrical power generation in military and civilian settings. Proven expertise in project management, excelling in high-pressure problem-solving situations. Skilled in project preparation, scheduling, and oversight to ensure timely completion. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and exceptional communication skills essential for team success. Eager to take on new challenges and contribute to organizational objectives with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous operation.
Electrical Power Generation Technician
Thompson Caterpillar
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Provides advanced troubleshooting and high-quality repair service on power generation, switch gear and uninterrupted power source (UPS) systems, responding to customer needs in a positive, safe and timely manner, ensuring maximum value for work performed.
- Reads and interprets technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals, company policies and procedures.
- Works with electric and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams and ladder logic; and has an understanding of single phase and three phase circuit theory and AC/DC circuit theory as well as proficient in the use of test equipment.
- Technical expert and primary customer support contact, responsible for communicating to provide an exceptional customer experience and identify, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical generator systems and related engine mechanical systems.
Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Considers all aspects, phases, and contingencies while working with other organizations to ensure every mission is safe, prosperous, and goes according to plan.
- Accurately develops and supervises coordination annexes for operations plans and orders, programming, widespread support, contingency, and exercise plans.
- Prepares evaluations and supervises all aspects of deployment planning, dispersal, sustainment, recovery, reconstitution, exercises, and organization support procedures.
- Conducts installation surveys to determine support capability, manages limiting factors, and provides planning support for associated units.
- Analyzes and recommends requirements for forwarding movement of forces to support theater commanders.
Electrical Power Generation Craftsman
U.S. Air Force
02.2011 - 02.2021
- Extensive working knowledge of various powered support units, test equipment, tools of the trade, technical manuals, schematics to test, troubleshoot, and diagnose multiple malfunctions and repair generators.
- Accurately inspected installed equipment to ensure compliance with publications and policies.
- Reviews performance data and maintenance records to determine the adequacy of maintenance.
- Supervised maintenance, modification, and repairs on electrical power generating and control systems, automatic transfer switches, aircraft arresting systems, and associated equipment.
- Trained apprentices on precision test equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, and inspecting parts for excessive wear and other conditions.
- Spearheaded creative problem-solving initiatives that resulted in innovative solutions for complex design challenges.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Tennsco Corp
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and robotic equipment. Equipment includes metal stamping presses, spot welders, robotic welders, packaging equipment, and conveyor systems.
- Updated required PM activity check sheets, SOP's, and work orders as necessary to maintain and improve equipment reliability, based on downtime data and failure prediction.
- Created documents and performed preventive/predictive maintenance tasks/procedures to eliminate equipment breakdown failures.
- Quickly and safely troubleshot equipment issues and implemented corrective action.
- Communicated plan of action to prevent repeat issues and assisted with documenting new procedures.
Overhead Crane Service Technician
Konecranes
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked independently and as part of a team to repair and maintain multiple brands of overhead cranes in various industrial settings.
- Inspected, installed, and troubleshot, brakes, limit switches, wire ropes, gearboxes, safety systems, and associated crane equipment.
- Performed installation, modernization, preventative maintenance, and repairs on pneumatic and electric cranes and hoists.
- Conducted on-site training covering crane operations, procedures, and safe practices.
- Installed and commissioned new cranes, jibs, and monorail systems to proper function and safety compliance.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction through improving equipment reliability and close communication on maintenance activities.
Carpenter
Boswell's Construction
07.2008 - 02.2011
- Accurately provided comprehensive construction support to complete indoor and outdoor residential and commercial projects on time and within budget.
- Meticulously organized and stored materials, machines, tools, and equipment to streamline inventory and supply management and optimize access to needed tools and equipment.
- Led home improvement projects to include plumbing, electrical, floors, roofs, and windows.
- Maintained daily job records and provided weekly progress reports to customers.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Mechanical and Electrical Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2025
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Student Generating Plant Operator training program
- Caterpillar Dealer Service Training Courses
Military Service
- February 2011 - Current
- Master Sargent (E-7) in the TN Air National Guard.
- Currently the Non Commissioned Officer In Charge(NCOIC).
- Completed Multiple leaderships courses to include Airman Leadership School, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, and Air Force Project Management.
Timeline
Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
06.2023 - Current
Electrical Power Generation Technician
Thompson Caterpillar
03.2022 - 06.2023
Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force
02.2021 - 02.2022
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Tennsco Corp
07.2017 - 03.2018
Overhead Crane Service Technician
Konecranes
06.2016 - 07.2017
Electrical Power Generation Craftsman
U.S. Air Force
02.2011 - 02.2021
Carpenter
Boswell's Construction
07.2008 - 02.2011
Associates of Applied Science - Mechanical and Electrical Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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