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D&L Foundry · Bering Sea · J.R. Simplot · Group 14 Technologies · Moses Lake, WA

Career History

From the foundry floor to the open sea to advanced materials manufacturing. Here's the full journey.

Current Role
Mechanical Technician
Aug 2024 – Present
Group 14 Technologies · Moses Lake, Washington

Managing maintenance, repairs, and fabrication projects while supporting planning and scheduling efforts to ensure equipment reliability in a fast-growing advanced materials environment. My background in business management and maritime credentials support these responsibilities directly.

Plant Shift Manager
Jan 2024 – Aug 2024
Simplot FG · Moses Lake, Washington

Led a production shift of 40–50 team members, overseeing safety, raw material handling, packaging, maintenance, and process efficiency. Coordinated multiple departments to consistently achieve production and safety goals.

Process Area Maintenance Supervisor
Oct 2021 – Jan 2024
Simplot FG · Moses Lake, Washington

Supervised a team of ~30 mechanics and fabricators. Coordinated preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and led the successful commissioning of a new production line following a major capital project.

Second Assistant Engineer / Oiler
Oct 2018 – Oct 2021
Aleutian Spray Fisheries · C/P Starbound

Maintained and operated mechanical systems aboard a commercial fishing vessel including refrigeration plants, boilers, diesel-electric generators, and onboard fish processing equipment. Emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and reliability in challenging maritime environments.

Early Industrial Roles
2011 – 2018
D&L Foundry · Moses Lake, Washington

Developed foundational mechanical and operational skills, gaining experience with industrial equipment and advancing into early leadership positions in Moses Lake, WA.

RoleYears
Post-Production Supervisor2017–2018
Safety Operations Specialist2016–2017
Heavy Equipment Operator2016
Maintenance Technician2011–2016

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Core Skills & Competencies

10+ years across 4 industries. Here's what I actually know how to do.

Preventative Maintenance
PM scheduling, predictive maintenance programs, equipment lifecycle planning across industrial environments.
Refrigeration Systems
Industrial ammonia and commercial refrigeration, compressors, condensers, evaporators, and control systems.
Team Leadership
Led teams of 30-50 at Simplot FG. Scheduling, performance management, safety compliance, and shift operations.
CMMS / Work Order Systems
Computerized maintenance management systems, work order creation and tracking, asset history documentation.
Root Cause Analysis
Systematic troubleshooting and failure analysis for mechanical and process equipment. Getting to the real problem, not just the symptom.
Industrial Mechanical Systems
Pumps, compressors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment across manufacturing and food processing.
Marine Engineering
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential. Diesel-electric systems, Bering Sea operations, vessel maintenance aboard the C/P Starbound.
Safety & Compliance
OSHA standards, LOTO procedures, PSM compliance, safety program development, and incident investigation.
Welding & Fabrication
MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Metal fabrication for maintenance applications developed during D&L Foundry years.
Capital Project Execution
Led commissioning of new production lines. Coordinating contractors, vendors, and maintenance teams on major capital upgrades.
Electrical & Controls
Basic PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and control panel maintenance in industrial settings.
Operations Management
WSU Business Management & Operations degree applied across food processing and battery materials manufacturing in Moses Lake.