Austin LaGrange
St.martinville ,LA
Summary
Resourceful Employee with 6+ years of experience skilled in electrical and mechanical repairs. Comfortable troubleshooting and performing diagnostics and working with sense of urgency. Committed to providing excellent customer service through warm and welcome environment and caring attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Technician
Axis Rental Solutions
Broussard, LA
02.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
- Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
- Analyzed machinery and tested electrical systems and wiring to identify faults and resolve issues impeding performance.
- Tested and replaced electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment and hand tools.
- Major repair on various pieces of equipment (Dana axle rebuilds,hydraulic pump replacement, engine replacements)
- Hydraulic troubleshoot and repair on various makes/models of equipment using various diagnostics tools
- Engine repair/maintenance on various makes and models (cummins,deutz,johndeere,CAT)
- Repair/Maintain various DEF systems on various equipment
- Utilized diagnostics software to troubleshoot and remedy various machines (Diesel Laptop)
- Documented and filed records of repair work and maintenance for accurate tracking of labor hours, inventory use and equipment histories.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
- Repair and maintenance of jet pumps for offshore and on land use
- Repair and maintenance of centrifugal pumps for offshore and on land use.
- Fluent in repair and maintenance of various brands of rental construction equipment (JLG,Genie,XCMG,Bobcat,Case,Takeuchi)
- Repair and maintenance of various Genset packages (20kw-300kw)
- Repair and maintenance of various welding machine packages
- Use of the POR (Point of Rental) asset management system
- On-Site mechanic experience tasked with maintaining a fleet of 100+ machines on a customer jobsite daily
- Given the task of "Special Projects Coordinator" to assist in overseeing customer jobsites where on-site mechanics were needed for major customers such as (VG,Performance Contractors,Baker,Cajun Ind.)
Generator Technician/Offshore Electrician
Axis Compressor Services Energy Division
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Diesel Engine repair and maintenance various makes (Cummins,Cat,Detroit,Kubota,Iveco,)
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
- Load banked various sized generators (20kw-500kw)
- Dried various sized generators offshore after storms to ensure no moisture build up in windings
- Assembled power distribution racks catered towards customer specification
- Tested electrical continuity and electrical wiring by using multimeter and amp meter.
- Ac/Dc circuitry
- Installed external accessories to units (gfci outlets,lights)
- Assist in the rebuild of various diesel engines
- Troubleshoot various diesel engine complications
- Repair/replace various seals and wear sleeves
- Mounted new or rebuilt motors to generators
- Wiring of control panels
- Programming DATAKOM and Deep Sea engine controllers
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
- Electrically maintained offshore platforms
- Performed inspections on fire systems on offshore production platforms
- Troubleshot and remedied A/C systems offshore
- Remedied downed platform generators under pressure to bring platform back on line
Electrician
Total Electrical Services Of Acadiana L.L.C
New Iberia, LA
05.2017 - Current
- Installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Experienced in bending conduit pipe, installing explosion proof fittings, troubleshooting situations as needed.
- Rough-in to finish new construction 25 ft to 197 ft vessels.
- 110/480 Volt not limited to alarms, steering systems, engine power alternative, water tight connections.
- Inspected wiring to evaluate issues and identify short circuits.
- Reviewed electrical plans and followed according to specifications.
- Graded and shaped land for building and finishing purposes.
- Operated trenching type equipment safely and efficiently with team of 2 employees.
- Operated mini excavator , trencher and forklift on regular basis with advanced skill.
Electrician Helper - Part Time
Total Electrical Services Of Acadiana L.L.C.
New Iberia, LA
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked under supervision of electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, pulling wire
- Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Loreauville High School
Loreauville, LA2017
references
Available upon request
Timeline
Equipment Technician
Axis Rental Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Generator Technician/Offshore Electrician
Axis Compressor Services Energy Division
05.2019 - 02.2023
Electrician
Total Electrical Services Of Acadiana L.L.C
05.2017 - Current
Electrician Helper - Part Time
Total Electrical Services Of Acadiana L.L.C.
05.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Loreauville High School