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overdriv · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:03 pm

I reread your post and fossil is the politically correct term for coal or oil fired plants.

super10 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:59 pm

Truck driver for CON-WAY freight.

quick10 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:54 pm

I am a mechanic "technician". I have been doing it for over 10 years now. Love it some days and wish I had stayed in the military others.lol

89_Sonoma · **Posted:** Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:12 pm

I am a full time student and graduate in December. When the company I worked for took my job to Mexico I went on state program that gives me a check each week, pays for my school and all I have to do is show up and pass the classes. I hope to start working for one of the school districts around here as a Computer Tech/Network Administrator.

Diabolical · **Posted:** Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:04 am

89_Sonoma wrote:

.....Computer Tech/Network Administrator.

Nice choice

.. I dabble in the IT world a bit myself..It will never go away..Only advance so.. Pay attention in school!!! :lol:

rider8699 · **Joined:** Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:09 am **Posts:** 2

Hi everybody. Im new to the board,in fact this is my first post. I am an operator at a Nuclear power plant. Been there about 12 years. speaking of high voltage watch this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH1_gjPTMIg

overdriv · **Posted:** Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:20 am

rider8699 wrote:

Hi everybody. Im new to the board,in fact this is my first post. I am an operator at a Nuclear power plant. Been there about 12 years. speaking of high voltage watch this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH1_gjPTMIg

Why wasn't the guy wearing his PPE? Hope he is OK.

rider8699 · **Joined:** Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:09 am **Posts:** 2

Dont know where that video was from,but it was floating around email at work,and eventually turned up on youtube. If you get a good high resolution video of that and watch it in slow motion,im not to sure if ppe would have helped him or not. Was told he was fried beyond recgnition,but do not know that to be a fact. Heck,only been a couple of years that we wore anything more than a nomex jacket,gloves,and a face shield while racking 4.16KV, 7.2KV, 13.8 ... any of it. Most of the 480 deion breakers we wore nothing and believe it or not they are the worst as far as calories of energy of an arc flash (due to the protection circuitry draw mega amps before tripping the feeder). I would not have wanted to be in front of that bomb suit or not. Oh and Sweet little ride ya got there overdriv.

overdriv · **Posted:** Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:34 am

rider8699 wrote:

Dont know where that video was from,but it was floating around email at work,and eventually turned up on youtube. If you get a good high resolution video of that and watch it in slow motion,im not to sure if ppe would have helped him or not. Was told he was fried beyond recgnition,but do not know that to be a fact. Heck,only been a couple of years that we wore anything more than a nomex jacket,gloves,and a face shield while racking 4.16KV, 7.2KV, 13.8 ... any of it. Most of the 480 deion breakers we wore nothing and believe it or not they are the worst as far as calories of energy of an arc flash (due to the protection circuitry draw mega amps before tripping the feeder). I would not have wanted to be in front of that bomb suit or not. Oh and Sweet little ride ya got there overdriv.

Thanks for the comments on the truck. It's a hoot to drive.

I agree about not wanting to be there regardless of what is worn. Our company has told us if we don't wear the blast/arc suits they provide, that basically, if we are caught not wearing it, or if we live through it, they will fire us. That guy didn't have a chance, at least with a suit he might not have gotten burned as badly.

overdriv · **Posted:** Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:33 pm

BTW, Rider8699, welcome!

mikeyfrombc · **Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:26 pm

journeyman machinist /fabricator , 20+yrs in the trade fulltime .

rossman · **Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:48 pm

journeyman tool & die maker

bigg · **Posted:** Sun Oct 26, 2008 1:17 pm

i am a machinist and have been doing it for 13 years....of all things in a SCREW MACHINE SHOP hahahahaha
i set up , repair , and operate acme multiple spindle screw machines...

its getting slow in michigan.....

cr2motorsports · **Joined:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:39 pm **Posts:** 13

I work at a Classic Muscle Car Restoration Parts Distributor, "THE PADDOCK" Knightstown ,IN

Im kinda their tech go to guy, what interchanges and what fits what, also I help locate and advise on new products that are or will be availible. Yep I still do retail sales, call me if you have any questions or want parts for your muscle car.

Been there 6 years, before I started there, they actually considered and had a rough draft done of a S10 parts catalog ,but it never came to life.

muk · **Joined:** Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:01 pm **Posts:** 69

honda master tech ...18 yrs

bgblock427 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:45 pm

Customer Support Manager for a large aerospace company. (Fall guy when stuff doesnt work or fit right)

notyets10 · **Joined:** Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:39 pm **Posts:** 21

been a while since I've been on. elevator constructor, Jr.dragsters/race cars on the side with my pops

farleyd · **Joined:** Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:45 pm **Posts:** 20

20 years installing floors of all types Now I drive big trucks ( all over so Cal.)
you have to love the LA traffic LOL

MT Racing · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:44 am

farleyd wrote:

20 years installing floors of all types Now I drive big trucks ( all over so Cal.)
you have to love the LA traffic LOL

I have a aunt in fullerton cali, and cousins in long beach, we take our kids to disneyland every 4 yrs or so and visit relatives, 1-5 through la is insane, I dont know how anyone could deal with that daily, run a truck up the west coast to wenatchee and get a load of apples see my quite life up here LOL your traffic is crazy down there

mossyoaksilverado · **Joined:** Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:52 am **Posts:** 4

I am a Vinyl Tech for a small company out here in MD. I make vinyl fence, handrail, ect. I also work part time for Advance Auto at the parts counter.

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