Dayton Lee Beasley
Jesup
Summary
Accomplished Turbine Millwright at MD&A with expertise in precision alignment and troubleshooting. Enhanced turbine efficiency through meticulous inspections and developed preventative maintenance schedules, significantly extending equipment lifespan. Proficient in valve repair and safety compliance, while effectively training junior millwrights in best practices for turbine maintenance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Turbine Millwright
MD&A
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained and repaired turbine systems to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and diagnostics to identify potential issues in turbine operations.
- Chart Rotors (Axial and Radial readings)
- Roll bearings in and out
- Roll "saddles/strong back's" in and out
- Remove and Install U/H bearings/strong backs
- Remove and Install hydrogen seals
- Remove and Install oil seals
- Remove and Install Packing glands
- Remove and Install actuating valves
- Remove and Install Control/Governor Valves
- Remove and Install shells (HP, IP, LP's, Inner's)
- Remove and Install Main Stop Valve
- Remove and Install Reheat Stop Valves
- Remove and Install Blow Down Valves
- Remove and Install Equalizer Valves
- Remove and Install Spill Strips
- Remove and Install Standards/Bearing Covers
- Perform Shim changes to Generator and Bearing Pads
- Perform 16 point Coupling Alignment
- Blue check Bearing Pads
- Blue check Bearing
- Blue check Valve to Seat
- Perform Run Out on Valve Steams
- Shim changes on Elevation Keys
- Remove and Install Diaphragm's
- Perform Step Checks on Diaphragm's
- Perform "Rattle" check for slip check on Diaphragm
- Remove and Install End Bell's
- Inner End shield Removal and Installation
- Install skid pan/shoe/eyebrow
- Remove and Install Field
- Identify North Pole positioning
- Remove and Install Air Baffles
- Proficient using Inside Mic, Outside Mic, Bridge Mic, Depth Mic, Calipers, Parallels, Feeler gauges, Snap Gauges, Ball Gauges, Snap/Telescoping gauges, Slip sticks, Extensiometer, ERAG
- Mic Journels, Bearings, Oil Bores, Oil Seals, Hydrogen Seals, Shims, Keys,
- Bump Check Rotor
- Trained junior millwrights on best practices for turbine maintenance and repair techniques
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery for precision alignment of turbine components during installations
- Troubleshot mechanical failures, employing root cause analysis to resolve complex issues swiftly
- Oversaw workflow during high-pressure projects, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards
- Troubleshot complex issues related to rotating equipment, enabling swift diagnosis and resolution of problems
- Improved turbine efficiency by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for repair or maintenance
- Increased turbine lifespan through meticulous attention to detail during assembly, disassembly, and reassembly processes
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12-2020
Skills
- Bearing replacement
- Hand tool proficiency
- Torque wrench operation
- Valve repair
- Precision alignment
- Hydraulic systems
- Seal installation
- Rotating equipment
- Crane operation
- Rigging expertise
- Repair work
- Parts installation
- Troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
Timeline
Turbine Millwright
MD&A
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University