Brian Burkhart
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional knowledgeable about restoring mechanical function through skilled maintenance and repair. Talented in troubleshooting advanced problems and tracing root causes. Focused on preventing breakdowns and maintaining optimal safety of installed systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elevator Mechanic
Oracle Elevator Co
Shreveport, Louisiana
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Performed scheduled maintenance and repairs on elevators and lifts with hand, power tools and testing devices.
- Adjusted elevator speed, acceleration, braking systems and door operations. Replaced worn or broken components such as motors, cables, switches, relays and contactors.
- Repaired hydraulic elevators by replacing pumps, valves and cylinders.
- Used testing equipment and techniques to locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Reviewed schematics and blueprints to determine system layout, frameworks, and foundations.
- Worked on all types of units some examples Schindler, TK units, the oldest Dover units up to the Dmc-A1 using IMS tool, Montgomery Myprom, various Otis units, and many more. I ran 127 unit route with the farthest being a 180 miles from the shop.
Electrician Technician
Shelton Electrical
Bossier City, Louisiana
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Installed conduit, wiring and electrical systems in residential buildings.
- Identified and resolved problems with electrical circuits, equipment, or components using testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment to determine root causes of malfunctions.
- Read blueprints to accurately install wiring according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Elevator Technician
Peak Elevator Performance Group
Denver, Colorado
02.2012 - 06.2017
- Installed, tested, and repaired elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic tests on elevator systems.
- Inspected elevators for safety hazards, code violations, and malfunctions.
- Monitored hydraulic pressure levels in order to maintain safe operation.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools while performing repairs.
- Collaborated with other technicians on complex repair projects.
- Followed safety protocols when working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on elevator systems.
- Spent two years pulling single bottom jacks and replacing with double bottom jacks. Then was sent to Wheatland, WY to take care of three 28 story Montgomery freight elevators at a major power plant and modified these units to Smart-Rise. Worked in Keystone and Breckenridge upon completion of the power plant mod to an established local route of 98 units.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Carpentry
Vo-Tech Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05-2005
Graduated
Captain Shreve High School
Shreveport, LA05-2003
Skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Elevator maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Equipment Repair
- Multitasking
Timeline
Elevator Mechanic
Oracle Elevator Co
02.2019 - 05.2024
Electrician Technician
Shelton Electrical
06.2017 - 01.2019
Elevator Technician
Peak Elevator Performance Group
02.2012 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Carpentry
Vo-Tech Shreveport
Graduated
Captain Shreve High School