Andrew Phillip Hughes is seeking a challenging and rewarding position in mechanical engineering that utilizes his experience. He has over 10 years of experience operating and maintaining plant equipment including boilers, turbines, generators, and hydraulic systems. As a Machinist's Mate in the Navy, he supervised maintenance and repairs of steering systems, cranes, and hydraulic units. He holds qualifications in engineering administration, pumps, valves, testing, piping systems, and industrial safety.

1. Andrew Phillip Hughes
20 Pebble Court
Holland PA, 18966
Telephone: 619-985-2816
E-mail: aph675@gmail.com
Objective: ______
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in a growth-oriented organization. A position which offers diverse job
responsibility in mechanical engineering that will fully utilizemy past work experienceand skills.
Experience:
Wheelabrator Falls, Morrisville, PA May 2010 –Present
AssistantPlant Operator: Monitorand operate boilers and auxiliary plant equipment to maintain safe,
efficient and continuous plant operations. Assists the Plant Operatorin the daily operation and maintenance of
the plant in the field. Investigates changes in instrument readings and equipmentoperation. Regularly makes
required turbine/generator APCand other critical inspections. May relieve the Plant Operator ofcontrol room
operations in compliance with any licensing guidelines. Operates all aspects ofdemineralization system,
including making required adjustments to system safely and accurately.
Utility Operator: Responsiblefor monitoring and operating plantequipmentto maintain safe,
efficient and continuous plant operations. Makes rounds to check conditions ofplant equipment and
record operational data on log sheets. Operate Ash Handling System safely and efficiently.
Responsible for preventative maintenanceofAPCequipment. Member ofECP sub committeeto
review procedures to ensure safety.
Wheelabrator Westchester, Peekskill, NY May 2008 – May 2010
Utility Operator: Responsiblefor monitoring and operating plantequipmentto maintain safe,
efficient and continuous plant operations. Makes rounds to check conditions ofplant equipment and
record operational data on log sheets. Operate Ash Handling System safely and efficiently.
Responsible for preventative maintenanceofAPCequipment. Member ofECP sub committeeto
review procedures to ensure safety.
United States Navy, San Diego, CA March 2004 –October 2007
Machinist’s Mate Third Class Petty Officer
Hydraulic Shop Supervisor: Supervised and maintained the proper operation ofthe ships steering system,
anchor windlass,40,000 lbs crane, and hydraulic ballasting power units during Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Enduring Freedom. Responsible for ordering and tracking parts for repairs and required maintenance. Awarded
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding professional achievement.
T raining Supervisor: Administeredtraining program and supervised the qualification ofapproximately 65
personnel in the areas ofauxiliary equipment operation and maintenance as well as repair and operation ofall
mechanical equipment. Responsible for the training ofnumerous junior personnel in the theory and operation of
auxiliary equipment.
T echnician: Extensiveresponsibilities involving troubleshooting, repair,installation/removal, alignment,
testing, and preventative/correctivemaintenance on an assortmentofauxiliary equipment, pumps, and valves.
Boiler T echnician-Lower Level: Responsiblefor the safe operation of600 PSI boilers and all associated
equipment. Monitored and managed potable and feed water levels.

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Education:
Service School Command,San Diego, CA 2006
● Oil Pollution Abatement
● Hydraulic System Components
Service School Command, Great Lakes, IL 2003
● Engineering Common Core
● Engineering Mechanical Core
● Machinist’s Mate, Class A
Bucks County Community College, Newtown,PA 2002-2003
● General Studies
Penn State University, Abington, PA 2001
● General Studies
Council Rock High School, Newtown, PA 1997-2001
● General Studies
Com m ittees and Extra Responsibilities:
FAST (Fast Action Support Team), Wheelabrator Falls January 2014
● Test thickness ofboiler tubes during plant outages
● Configure reports and resultsto regional maintenanceengineer
Safety Committee Chairperson, Wheelabrator Falls November 2013
● Organize meetings and develop monthly safety agenda
● Liaison between management and peers to employ a safe work environment
● Promote morale throughout company
Skills:
Engineering Administration Pumps
Valves Hydrostatic Testing Heat Exchangers
Distilling Systems Hydraulics Fluid Flow Theory
Piping Systems Quality Assurance Air Compressors
Propulsion Turbines Turbine Generators Bearings
Reduction Gears Blueprints System Schematics
Steam Plant Chemistry Hazardous Material Controls Steam Valve Overhaul
Corrective Maintenance Industrial Safety Preventative Maintenance
Operate fork truck Operate refuse crane APC equipment
Ash handling equipment