Michael W. Grimes

Instrumentation Technician at Process Control & Instrumentation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • English -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instrumentation Technician
      • May 2016 - Present

      Hydrant Winterization, Leak detection, Water meter installation, maintenance and repair. Hydraulic survey and evaluation. Pump station and Treatment facility maintenance and repair. Industrial electrical maintenance and repair. Inflow and I & I studies. Smoke testing. Sewer installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and metering. Hydrant Winterization, Leak detection, Water meter installation, maintenance and repair. Hydraulic survey and evaluation. Pump station and Treatment facility maintenance and repair. Industrial electrical maintenance and repair. Inflow and I & I studies. Smoke testing. Sewer installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and metering.

    • Construction Associate
      • Jan 2013 - Present

    • Civil Engineering
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Construction Inspector
      • May 2013 - 2014

      Performed Construction Inspection on Capital Improvement program at Detroit Water & Sewerage Dept. Wastewater Treatment Plant, Meeting daily with clients to update job progress. Performed visual inspections and evaluations of eight Secondary Clarifiers. Requiring Confined Space Entry, Lock-out/Tag-out, Atmospheric Testing, Fall Protection, Digital reporting and photos. Oversaw demolition/construction of out-buildings containing mechanical equipment pertinent to wastewater treatment process. Work closely with contractors insuring approved and documented progress to client. Produced detailed daily reports with photos on CD for delivery to clients Show less

    • Technician
      • 2006 - 2012

      Developed a Confined Space Entry and Rescue Program, Trained crews to perform all aspects of CSE. Worked as a Team member of the South Eastern Mi. Confined Space Rescue Team Conducted Meter Testing & Calibration services for municipal clients. Installed, maintained and calibrated water and sewer meters including Mag, Ultrasonic and doppler style meters through out south eastern Michigan. Developed and lead a Leak Detection Program and Water Audit for large and medium Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county municipalities. Worked closely with clients training their technicians. Inspected and supervised Water Main Replacement projects for D.W.S.D. Detroit Water Dept. Served as Technician for the Connor Creek CSO project. Conducting Chlorine Testing, shoreline and river Water Quality evaluations. Dry and Wet Weather Flow analysis for the CSO Basin and other CSO chambers along the riverfront. Show less

    • Assistant Project Superintendent,
      • 2005 - 2006

      Supervised and coordinated all field activities for a $30 Million Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation project, Worked directly with the client and coordinated construction activities with multiple Sub-Contractors, State, Municipal and Regulatory agencies. Including DPW, MDEQ, Army Corp of Engineers, DNR, Homeland Security and other agencies requiring Work Permits. Interacting directly with all agencies to develop a seamless completion process. Timely, effective and under-budget. As Superintendent, held weekly progress meetings and project coordination. As inspector, I compiled daily reports, video and digital photography to produce a series of digital progress reports for the clients. Show less

    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations and Maintenance Specialist 1 & 2
      • 1996 - 2005

      Developed and conducted Sewer Inflow and Infiltration studies for large and small Municipalities through out south-eastern Michigan. Developed an in-house training program for Cross-training Engineers and Field Technicians creating more efficient project completion. Developed the Underground Leak Detection Program and expanding it to our Clients. Developed a Confined Space Entry and Rescue Program. Conducted CSE entry and underground video inspections for 20+ clients in south-eastern Mi, Designed, installed, inspected and maintained Regulators and Lift Stations for sanitary and Storm systems. Show less

    • Electrical Technician
      • 1995 - 1996

      Performed Routine maintenance and trouble shooting on large and small electrical motors, switching and control devices.

    • Water System Repairman
      • 1982 - 1996

      Conducted installations, emergency repairs and maintenance of every aspect of the water system, including water mains, sewer lines, services, fire hydrants, gates and meters.

Education

  • Redford High School Detroit
    High school Diploma, Mdrafting and Architectural Drafting
    1976 - 1980
  • University of California, Berkeley
    Water Distribution System Operator S-1, Water Distribution Operators license
    2001 -

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