Brandon Richardson
Gloucester,VA
Summary
Versatile maintenance technician skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused, reliable and results-driven with good safety records and attention to detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Walmart Distribution Center
12.2021 - Current
- Lead efforts to create a continuous improvement culture at all levels of the Value Stream
- Lead and owned the BDA (Breakdown Analysis) work stream, leading to reduced downtime of assets
- Lead multiple RCA (Root Cause Analysis) sessions leading to increased productivity and identification of inefficiencies
- Maintained and repaired equipment, tools, and vehicles to ensure proper operation in accordance with established safety standards
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication of moving parts, adjustment of belts or hoses, cleaning of mechanical components, etc., to minimize breakdowns and maximize the life of machinery
- Troubleshot malfunctions by observing symptoms and testing conditions; prepared reports on findings and recommended corrective action where appropriate
- Assisted other mechanics when needed for special projects or during peak workload periods; performed routine vehicle inspections at assigned locations to detect defects that could lead to accidents or injuries
- Inspected facilities for hazards related to fire prevention, electrical wiring, gas leaks, water leakage, etc.; reported deficiencies found to management for correction before they become a hazard.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Research Engineer
National Institute of Aerospace/ NASA LaRC
12.2013 - 10.2021
- Leading a lab of mechanical and thermal testing of materials that are beyond industry standard
- Developed the method of sample induction and handling into the workflow
- Created goals and deadlines for materials to be tested and analyzed for the receipt of required contracts
- Conducting specialized research studies to identify and mature innovative technologies and methodologies
- Investigating revolutionary technologies utilizing material synthesis and characterization knowledge
- Analyze data and disseminate results to technical and non-technical audience
- Provide new and innovative ideas that have the potential to solve challenging problems
- Preform and interpret laboratory measurements of materials using ASTM test protocols as well as application specific testing
- Perform hands-on polymer processing, including incorporation of fillers, castings, extrusion and thermal compression molding
- Facilities management in charge of scheduling and overseeing maintenance requests for the facility from inception to completion.
Internship/Volunteer
NASA LaRC
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Mechanical testing using the Instron tensile test system at multiple atmospheric conditions
- Re-coding software in Delphi language to perform better mechanical tests
- Performed electrochemical testing in a chemistry lab.
Maintenance Management Specialist/Motor Pool Dispatch
United States Marine Corps
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Worked directly with the company staff in the execution of the company's operations orders
- Supervised all functional areas of maintenance management (Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System, Publications Control, Calibrations, Modifications, and Equipment Records) for the Motorized Transport section
- Determined electronics maintenance capabilities based on personnel and equipment
- Managed the conduct of quality control for troubleshooting and repairs of vehicle and road equipment
- Monitored Daily Process Report (DPR) for communication and vehicle repair
- Reviewed Recoverable Item Reports, Letters of Extension Maintenance Cycle Time, Product Quality Deficiency Reports, Records of Disposition/Disposal and other required reports
- Provided maintenance management, technical advice, and general leadership guidance to section heads as needed.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and growth within the organization.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electronics Engineering Technology
ECPI University
Newport News, VA12.2013
Skills
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (6 years)
- Employee performance evaluation (6 years)
- Computer Numerical Control (3 years)
- Solidworks (1 year)
- Fatigue Testing (8 years)
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (8 years)
- Hazardous waste (10 years)
- Material testing (8 years)
- Thermal Testing (8 years)
- Tensile Testing (8 years)
- Electronics Troubleshooting and Testing (10 years)
- Hazardous Materials Handling (10 years)
- Programmable logic controllers (4 years)
- Prototyping (10 years)
- Project Management (8 Years)
- Customer service (5 years)
- Maintenance Planning (7 years)
Accomplishments
- NASA Group Achievement Award, 08/01/18, For the development of a new low temperature multi-functional material which is enabling enhanced capabilities for the Nation.
- Maintained 100% readiness of the maintenance management section of my unit for 4 years.
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Cpl
Additional Information - Technical Skills
- Safety Training: CPR/AED certification, Lockout/Tag out, Hazardous waste handling/spill response.
- Material Testing Equipment: Tensile and fatigue test equipment, Thermal testing equipment (i.e. TGA,DMA, DSC, TMA), GPC, SEM/TEM).
- Software: MTS Testworks,Test Resources, TA, Netsche, SolidWorks, Sketch-up, Simplify 3d, Slic3r, National Instruments Multisim.
- Electronic Equipment: spectrum analyzer, digital storage oscilloscope, signal generators, digital multi-meters, voltage testers, formal soldering training and A+ training.
- Rapid Prototyping: 3D printing, CNC, and Universal Laser Systems
- Programming: C, C+, C#
- Operating Systems: Android, Mac OS, IOS, Windows, Linux.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Walmart Distribution Center
12.2021 - Current
Research Engineer
National Institute of Aerospace/ NASA LaRC
12.2013 - 10.2021
Internship/Volunteer
NASA LaRC
08.2013 - 11.2013
Maintenance Management Specialist/Motor Pool Dispatch
United States Marine Corps
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor's degree - Electronics Engineering Technology
ECPI University
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