Hi, I’m
Brandon Abbott
Summary
Seeking position as a Full time, or Part time Maintenance Worker with the City of Cottage Grove. Having prior experience in the maintenance field. I am confident I will be good
fit, and able to provide a smooth transition for this position.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
06.2008 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Deckhand on various fishing operations including: Alaskan Salmon fishing gill netting/ Seining, Herring Seining, Bering Sea Pot fishing including Cod, Red King Crab, and Opelio Crab on Fishing Vessels Valiant, Billikin, and Kodiak.
- Directly responsible for the cleanliness of the vessel.
- Ensured meals were prepared accordingly.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance on board including electrical, oil changes, and regular maintenance at the Captains discretion.
- Identified, and corrected safety issues.
- Operated, and maintained various mechanical devices onboard.
- Endured long hours to ensure the productivity of the boats catch was exponential.
- References available upon request.
United Sates Army Corps of EngineersLowell, OR
Step Employee/ Laborer
07.2005 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Wage Grade 1/ 02.
- Carried out O&M program requirements as assigned.
- Identified and corrected safety issues in recreation and support facilities at multiple projects.
- Collected readings for dam safety instrumentation at two projects, report results through established channels.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including Tractors, chainsaws, weed eaters, general power tools, hand tools, generators, sweepers, Dump Truck and Vehicles.
Springfield, OR
Stocker/ Cashier/
Customer Service Specialist
09.2004 - 02.2005
LICENSES AND TRAININGS
09.2004
Job overview
- Customer Service Training, Jerry’s.
Kingston, WA
Electrician Apprentice
10.2003 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Organized electrical shop stock, maintained electrical shop cleanliness.
- Responsible for inventory of company tools.
- Construction job site responsibilities included wiring of simple and complex circuits, including 115volt circuits, 220volt circuits and low voltage T.V and phone circuits.
- Performed installing receptacles, switches, motors, light boxes, fans, home appliances, lights, water heaters, electrical panels and sub-panels.
- Experience with power tools included, jackhammer, cordless and battery operated drills, skill-saw, saw zaw, pneumatic nail gun, and electrical testing equipment.
- As an Electrical Apprentice with Henden Electric I was directly hands on and involved with the rough in electrical construction in over 60 homes, and involved with approximately 30 construction electrical trim outs.
United States Navy
Petty Officer
06.2002 - 08.2003
Job overview
- Pay Grade E-5.
- Occupational description Electrician’s Mate Petty Officer Second Class.
- Operated and maintained power and lighting circuits, electrical fixtures, film projectors, motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, voltage and frequency regulators, and other test equipment.
- Tested for short circuit’s and rebuilt electrical equipment.
- Involved and supervised Troubleshooting and Operations of testing equipment.
- Participated in job hazard analysis, attended and participated in regularly scheduled safety meetings.
- Maintained and supported a safe working environment for co-workers and myself.
- Also provided guidance and evaluation with co-workers and subordinates.
- Am familiar with Lockout/ Tag out procedures and guidelines.
- Familiar with safety gear and equipment that is conducive to particular jobs.
- Was responsible for maintaining and overlooking the work center’s Preventative Maintenance System.
United States Navy
Petty Officer
06.2001 - 06.2002
Fire Fighting Team
05.2001
United States Navy
07.2000 - 06.2001
United States Navy
10.1999 - 07.2000
Job overview
- Active Duty: Fireman Apprentice, Pay Grade E-2.
Electricians Mate ‘A’ school
06.1999 - 07.1999
Engineering Electrical
04.1999 - 06.1999
03.1999 - 04.1999
United States Navy
12.1998 - 10.1999
Job overview
- Active Duty: Seamen Recruit, Pay Grade E-1.
- Acts as a lead worker for subordinates.
- Operated standard test and metering equipment, including multimeter, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, stroboscope, voltage tester, wattmeter and vacuum tube voltmeter; performed standard wire splices; detected and located ground, open circuits, and short circuits in lighting and power circuits.
- Experience with soldering electrical connections.
- Examined motors and generators for conditions and needed maintenance.
- Operated AC and DC generators, replaced bearings in generators and motors, repaired portable electrical tools.
- Prepared, activated, and serviced storage batteries.
- Troubleshot and repaired small boat electrical systems.
- Tested and maintained signal lights, searchlights, and beacons.
- Maintained electrical cooking equipment.
- Dealt directly with computing resistance, current voltage, phase angle, and impedance.
- Prepared diesel generators for operation.
- Knowledge in reading and interpreting schematic diagrams and electrical blueprints.
- Form dd-214 available for verification of Honorable Discharge from United States Navy.
12.1998 - 03.1999
Education
Oregon State University
Bachelors Degree from Speech Communication
Jun2011
University Overview
Speech Communication
Lane Community College
Spring 2007
Cottage Grove High School
Diploma
1998
Skills
blueprints, cooking, Customer Service Training, DC, electrical
systems, Electrician, film, hand tools, inventory, lighting, mechanical, meetings, multimeter, Navy, oil, oscilloscope, power tools, reading, safety, schematic diagrams, skill-saw, soldering, switches, phone, test equipment, Troubleshooting, wiring
Skills
- Creative problem solver
- Local government background
- Knowledge of power tools
- Teamplayer
- Project Planning
- Familiar with Preventative Maintenance programs
- Excellent communicator
Accomplishments
Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Recipient Oregon State University GraduateElks MemberHonorably Discharged U.S Navy Sailor
Interests
Have been involved with the Elks Lodge for approximately 6 years helping with holiday
fundraising, assisted at children’s holiday dinner’s and party’s. As well as participating
in Veteran’s Day celebrations, various community activities, and fund raising.
Additional Information
- AWARDS Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-2 COMMUNITTY SERVICE Have been involved with the Elks Lodge for approximately 6 years helping with holiday fundraising, assisted at children’s holiday dinner’s and party’s. As well as participating in Veteran’s Day celebrations, various community activities, and fund raising.
Timeline
06.2008 - 10.2016
Step Employee/ Laborer
United Sates Army Corps of Engineers
07.2005 - 12.2007
Stocker/ Cashier/ Customer Service Specialist
09.2004 - 02.2005
LICENSES AND TRAININGS
09.2004
Electrician Apprentice
10.2003 - 08.2004
Petty Officer
United States Navy
06.2002 - 08.2003
Petty Officer
United States Navy
06.2001 - 06.2002
Fire Fighting Team
05.2001
United States Navy
07.2000 - 06.2001
United States Navy
10.1999 - 07.2000
Electricians Mate ‘A’ school
06.1999 - 07.1999
Engineering Electrical
04.1999 - 06.1999
03.1999 - 04.1999
United States Navy
12.1998 - 10.1999
12.1998 - 03.1999
Oregon State University
Bachelors Degree from Speech Communication
Lane Community College
Cottage Grove High School
Diploma
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