Chad Cheatham Email & Phone Number

Rockford, Illinois, United States

26664 Elwood International Port Rd, Elwood, Il 60421

Provide preventative and active maintenance on equipment across shifts; regularly assess equipment performance, identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing corrective actions when necessary. Worked with all forms of lift equipment including: Diesel ,Hybrid and Electric powered Gantry cranes, Boom Cranes ,Lift Trucks ,Personnel Lifts. Extensive experience with physical networking components as well as networking software and interfaces.(CAN bus, Fiber Optic MM/SM,Ethernet,RS232/485,ProfiBus/Net/Safe)Calibrate and Verify operation of: Transducers ,CTs, Capacitance Load Cells ,Radar & Laser Distance Sensors ,Encoders ,etc.Troubleshoot Electrical faults on AC & DC systems (up to 12.7KVAC and 800VDC) Frequency converters ,inverters ,Variable frequency drives ,Transformers ,Motors ,encoders ,etc.Participate in daily safety meetings with staff; facilitate new staff training programs to enhance proficiency levels with organizational policies/procedures and safety regulations. Train apprentices in basic and advanced techniques suitable for equipment maintenance/repair in a logistics yard. (AC/DC electrical and Hydraulic)Certified Arc Flash/Electrical Safety Instructor (via Martin Technical 2019-Present)

Shabbona, Illinois

Subject Matter Expert and Lead Technician at Lee/DeKalb for GE Salem Frequency Converter diagnosis,repair andpreventative maintenance

Belvidere, Il

Repaired power generation equipment, i.e. turbines, generators, boiler feed pumps, valves, etc.Performed SMAW, GMAW, and fabricationAssisted in determining tools and equipment needed for jobs Measured and recorded for necessity and efficacy of maintenance repairs

Rockford, Illinois

Installed and maintained 30+ customer networks and telephone systemsDiagnose and repair electrical,network and software problems Facilitated an injury-free work environmentInstructed and supervised five technicians

Loves Park,Il

Installed and maintained communications equipment and wiring independently and with crew membersSafely and properly used power tools, hand tools, powered equipment, and vehiclesWorked daily in all weather conditions at heights over 20 ft. as well as below ground and in confined spacesBuried cable locatingTroubleshoot/Repair aerial and underground cable faults