Adam Bouchard
Sandown,NH
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Mechanic with a strong foundation in inspecting machinery and structures for damages, defects, and malfunctions. Expertise in executing preventive and emergency maintenance services, complemented by a valid hoisting engineer license and a steadfast commitment to safety, OSHA compliance, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Proven ability to effectively coordinate maintenance activities, support plant outages and shutdowns, and mentor team members while fostering collaboration with operations to enhance equipment reliability and overall plant performance. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills, sound decision-making capabilities, and a hands-on approach to resolving complex mechanical challenges while championing continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
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Certification
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17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance mechanic 1st class
WIN Waste Innovations
01.2022 - Current
- Supervision of contractors during shutdowns to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Developed strong relationships with operators to better understand their needs and provide tailored maintenance support for improved job satisfaction.
- Mechanical Troubleshooting of equipment
- Welding & Fabrication
- OSHA & LOTO Compliance
- Knowledge of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Experience working on Pumps, Compressors & Rotating Equipment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Holder of a Current Hoisting Engineer License
- Trained in Rigging & Hoisting
- Continuous Improvement with a hunger for knowledge
- Conducted preventative maintenance on mechanical systems to enhance equipment reliability.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and effective troubleshooting techniques.
- Communicated effectively across departments regarding upcoming maintenance plans or urgent repairs needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Downer Brothers Landscaping
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operate a range of heavy equipment on a regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operates equipment safely
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Meets project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Strictly adhere to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Move equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Perform preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Avoid hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
BoilerMaker
Matrix Power Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operators to lift and move components to specific positions.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Operated forklifts and man lifts in a knowledgeable and safe manor
- Removed boiler casings, grates, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Utilized welding and cutting equipment and safety gear to safely complete predetermined operations
- Performed inspections on, and serviced many mechanical and static components of industrial refuse boilers. (Cylinders, pistons, pumps, water walls, threaded and welded lines for different types of liquids and gasses)
- Knowledge and experience in confined space safety procedures
- Knowledge and Experience in working in confined spaces
Correctional Officer (Corporal)
Rockingham County department of corrections
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Inspected housing and common use facilities for safety, cleanliness and security.
- Preserved inmates' legal rights through training and interventions with correctional officers.
- Processed intake and release of inmates and maintained records of incarceration.
- Enforced rules, procedures and policies to assist with management of the incarcerated population.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different jail locations.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Promoted to Corporal and Supervised employees as well as inmates.
- Trained new officers on operational procedures, emergency protocols, and effective communication techniques within the facility.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations, enhancing overall inmate interactions.
Landscaper
Downer Brothers Landscaping
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
Education
High School Diploma - Ornamental Horticulture
Essex Agricultural high school
Danvers, MA01-2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Orientated
- Team Communication
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Accident Prevention
- Problem Solving
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Industrial equipment maintenance
Certification
- 2A/1C MA Hoisting License
- DOT medical card
- Welding Certification (TIG)
Timeline
Maintenance mechanic 1st class
WIN Waste Innovations
01.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Downer Brothers Landscaping
01.2021 - 01.2022
BoilerMaker
Matrix Power Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
Correctional Officer (Corporal)
Rockingham County department of corrections
01.2014 - 01.2019
Landscaper
Downer Brothers Landscaping
01.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma - Ornamental Horticulture
Essex Agricultural high school