Objective
My objective is to pursue a position with a company that desires self-motivated employees. I want to work with an employer that values employees who are task oriented, creative problem solvers and understand the importance of strong communication skills. I want a position in which my numerous and various skills and talents can be utilized to their full potential. I am goal oriented and willing to focus on company objectives. I am willing to go the extra mile to complete my responsibilities and believe in doing my work correctly the first time. I am honest and dependable, have a superior work ethic and am familiar with most computer programs. I am a quick and eager learner of new ideas and programs.
Experience
October 2008-Present
GAWest Construction Contractor, Mobile, AL
Millwright/Multicraft Mechanic/Rigger
July 2008-September 2008
Couch USA Ready Mix, Dothan, AL
Dump Truck Driver (Class B CDL)
Front End Loader Operator
1977-2007 (Retired)
UOP LLC-Honeywell, Chickasaw, AL
Maintenance Mechanic Class A
• Maintain, repair, install, modify and improve equipments such as:
Pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, piston & hydraulic)
Gearboxes
Screw & Belt conveyors
Extruders
Dryers (shaker pan and belt)
Mixers (mullers, nautamixers & paddle)
Dust collectors
Blowers
Boilers
Compressors
Mill Wright Work
• Welding
MIG
TIG
Stick
• Pipe Fitting
Including,
Air supply piping
Hydraulic piping
Water supply piping
• Carpentry
• Painting/Sandblasting
• Electrical Assistance
• Janitorial Service
• Truck Driving
• Rigging for heavy lifting
• Large equipment operation, forklift, cranes, front-end loader, backhoe, etc.
• Management of tools and supplies for entire maintenance department
• Maintenance Planner (Temporary Assignments)
*Developed work schedules
*Implemented cost effective solutions for projects
*Internal contact and external purchaser with outside vendors
*Help streamline/manage long-term shutdown projects
*Multi-level communications for resource and material planning
*Decision making for use of outside services versus in-house
• Maintenance Mechanical Work Coordinator (Temporary Assignments)
* Effective time management for daily work schedules
* Management of allocation of resources
* Maintained efficiency of all projects from start to finish
1999 (3 months)
Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Center,Saraland, AL
Tire & Lube Technician
Changed oil, filters and other auto fluids
Replaced windshield wipers, light bulbs, batteries and tires
Rotated and balanced tires
1977 (3 months)
Alder Electric, Austin, TX
Electrician’s Assistant
Installed lighting across the I-10 bridge across Mobile Bay
Erected light posts for street lights
Pulled wires and laid conduit
Wired light posts
1970-1977
Wilh. Wilhelmsen, Inc. Oslo, Norway
Merchant Marine Mechanic
Routine maintenance to 27+ crewmember ships, supplies and equipment
Rebuilt main and auxiliary engines, pumps, air compressors and centrifuges
Trained in firefighting and first aid
Trained for open water survival and basic maritime navigation
Education
9 years Primary Education,Drammen, Norway
1 semester,Engineering Major at USA, Mobile, AL
30 years,Training Programs at UOP LLC, Chickasaw, AL
• TSCA
• RCRA
• HAZMAT
• Forklift Certification
• Computer Based Safety Training
• Vibration Analysis Training
1 year, Training with GAWest, Mobile, AL
• OSHA Construction Safety & Health
• 100% Fall Protection Tie Off
• Fire Prevention & Protection
• Arial Lift Certification
• Construction Rigger Training Course
Computer/Language Skills
• Microsoft Office, SAP and QuickBooks Pro
• Fluent in English and Norwegian
• Conversational in Swedish and Danish
Certification
Construction Rigger
Arial Lift
Skils
Private Pilot’s License October 2005
Flight Training of Mobile Mobile, AL
• 120 flight hours logged (75 as pilot-in-command)
• Undergoing training for Instrument Flight Rules Certification