Michael Farr
About Michael Farr
Michael Farr is a Machinist, Mechanic, and Reliability Technician at Chevron in Utah, specializing in monitoring and analyzing refinery equipment.
Company
Michael Farr currently works at Chevron as a Machinist / Mechanic / Reliability Technician. He has been with the company since November 2013, where he specializes in monitoring and analyzing refinery equipment. His role includes performing preventative maintenance to ensure the refinery’s machinery operates efficiently.
Previous Employment History
Michael Farr has a rich career history in various industries. Before joining Chevron, he worked at URS Corporation as a Maintenance Machinist / Mechanic from 2009 to 2013 in Stockton, Utah. Prior to that, he was employed at Flowserve as the Machine Shop Manager for 13 years, from 1995 to 2008 in Springville, Utah. Earlier in his career, Michael worked at Telleflex Defense Systems as a Machinist for 8 years from 1987 to 1995 in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Education and Certifications
Michael Farr studied business management at the University of Phoenix, earning an associate's degree from 2010 to 2014. He also holds a high school diploma from Granger High School, where he completed his studies in 1984. In addition to his formal education, he holds a Level 2 certification in Vibration Analysis and is certified as a Level 1 Motion Amplification Technician.
Industry Expertise
Throughout his career, Michael Farr has accumulated significant experience across the aerospace, commercial manufacturing, and oil & energy industries. He is proficient in repairing and rebuilding pumps, turbines, and motors. Additionally, he excels in performing root cause analyses and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging his strong background in reliability engineering.
Technical Skills
Michael Farr has specialized skills in monitoring and analyzing refinery equipment. At Chevron, he performs preventative maintenance, ensuring the longevity and reliability of critical systems. His technical acumen includes proficiency in vibration analysis and motion amplification technology, which play crucial roles in his duties as a reliability technician.