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Lock And Dam Research Paper

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Recreational usage is a courtesy and is not considered in the outcome for the locks. This Lock and Dam’s sole purpose is not for flood control, or recreation, but it is for the transportation of goods. Accurate record keeping is a must to keep the money allocated by Congress for the Lock and Dam.

.2. Maintenance Communication My maintenance duties consist of a myriad of working knowledge of power tools, hand tools and heavy equipment. I am required to have a working knowledge and to be proficient in the use of precision tools like multi-meter, volt meter, dial calipers, and micrometers. I must also possess the skills to train others to use them. Basic knowledge of drawings, prints, and schematics is required. I conduct or …show more content…

Quality communication was essential in each of these situations not only for the repair but the safety of everyone. The maintenance part of my job requires me to research where to find replacement parts for an aging system or like parts of the existing system every time something breaks or needs preventative maintenance. I must read and research prints and plans for circuits and piping. There is not a perfect manual for everything so, I must research and test hypothesis –to troubleshoot mechanical, lighting, hydraulic pumps etc. The data is then input into FEMS (Facilities and Equipment Maintenance System) to track hours worked and non-routine maintenance. Maintenance is consistently monitored and stored in the FEM system which has a record everything the operator needs to do to keep the facility running such as storing work orders. An example of data we store beyond maintenance hours and scheduling, is the gap in the bull nose, which is an opening in the concrete at the end of the guard wall where the boats enter. The guard wall keeps the boat from moving over and hitting the dam. This crack is frequently measured and recorded for repair and safety purposes.

3. Teaching classes
A. Military One of the important ways of communicating is teaching, it is rich in verbal, written, and nonverbal communication. I have given on the job training and taught numerous classes in the military to hundreds of soldiers including: basic skills, marksmanship

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