BRIAN CRUSE
Houston,TX
Summary
Biomedical Equipment Engineering Technician with experience maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing complex medical equipment in clinical and hospital environments. Skilled in preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and regulatory compliance to ensure operational readiness and patient safety. Adept at working with multidisciplinary teams, supporting mission-critical healthcare operations, and maintaining detailed technical documentation in accordance with industry and government standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired complex biomedical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on a variety of medical devices, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to troubleshoot equipment issues, improving response time and patient care quality.
- Trained junior technicians on repair procedures and safety protocols, fostering skill development within the team.
- Repairing complex medical devices such as ventilators, X-ray machines and ensuring patient safety through rigorous testing and compliance with standards
Millwright/ Field Service Technician
Summit Staffing
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 05.2020
- Rotating and Reciprocating Compression, Turbines 100Mw Steam Engines Emissions heat recovery to stream generators 2MW industrial and gas Turbines 100MW. Field service tech make sure all generators and turbine are operation is going well run twice make sure the rotation is how the blue print is.
- (Dresser Rand, Power Plant Services)
- Installed and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions under tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes, reducing downtime significantly.
Computer Technician
NSC Global
Houston, TX
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Programming involves activities such as analysis, developing understanding, generating algorithms, verification of requirements of algorithms including their correctness and resources consumption, and implementation (commonly referred to as coding) of algorithms in a target programming language. Source code is written in one or more programming languages. The purpose of programming is to find a sequence of instructions that will automate performing a specific task or solving a given problem. (monitors, keyboard, computer data storage, graphic card, sound card and motherboard) (software Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint,outlook,)
- (BASF, Subsea Oceaneering, Helix Engineering)
- Conducted routine inspections of trucks and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime during loading operations.
- Assisted in scheduling deliveries, prioritizing efficiency in logistics operations.
Generator Electric Technician
GE Oil and Gas
Channelview, TX
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on all makes of generators. Diagnose, repair, adjust, and modify all components of the generator, engine and switch gear. Positive interface with service writers, foreman, parts department and customers. Keep paper work updated and handed in upon completion.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems for oil and gas equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement upgrades in electrical systems, improving performance efficiency.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance of electrical components to enhance safety protocols.
Shipping and Receiving/Welder Helper
Pipeline Technique (Contract Position)
Houston, Texas
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Tested electrical circuits for pipelines and did general construction work. Assisted welders, grinded parts, handled shipping & receiving tasks, general warehouse duties
- Assisted welders in preparing materials and components for projects.
- Maintained and organized tools and equipment for optimal efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Maintained proper stock levels for consumables like welding rods, wire spools, and shielding gas canisters to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to expand knowledge of industry best practices and maintain professional growth as a Welder's Helper.
Apprentice Electrician Helper/Forklift Operator
Merit Electric (Contract Position)
Houston, Texas
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Tested Electrical circuits, assisted Electricians with Commercial projects, general electric/electronic repairs, worked in the warehouse as needed, pull parts, operate forklift
- Installed wiring systems for residential and commercial projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics for project execution.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members on installation schedules and progress updates.
Cook/Cashier
Popeye's
Houston, Texas
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation.
- Implemented process improvements that increased kitchen efficiency and reduced preparation time.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook/Cashier
McDonald's
Cleveland, Texas
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Cooked and packaged batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold. Operated cash register.
Cook/Cashier
Arby's
Houston, Texas
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Took food and drink orders and received payment from customers. Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations.
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Ensured food safety and cleanliness by adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and equipment usage.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
General Laborer
Big Dave Trucking
Cleveland, Texas
08.2006 - 03.2007
- Shipping and receiving duties, general warehouse, assisted welders, grinding parts, general labor as needed
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in loading and unloading freight.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through diligent tracking and organization of materials.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while performing daily labor tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Technology - AAS
ITT Technical Institute
Houston, TX05.2014
Skills
- Ability to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Corel Office Suite (WordPerfect), GroupWise, Docs Open, Imanage, Worldox, Deltaview
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel, Powerpoint
- Class C - Driver’s License
- TWIC card holder
- Basic Plus
- Scanners
- Printers
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician
Houston Methodist
06.2020 - Current
Millwright/ Field Service Technician
Summit Staffing
10.2016 - 05.2020
Computer Technician
NSC Global
09.2016 - 12.2019
Generator Electric Technician
GE Oil and Gas
02.2015 - 03.2016
Apprentice Electrician Helper/Forklift Operator
Merit Electric (Contract Position)
04.2014 - 11.2014
Shipping and Receiving/Welder Helper
Pipeline Technique (Contract Position)
01.2014 - 09.2015
Cook/Cashier
Popeye's
06.2012 - 05.2014
Cook/Cashier
McDonald's
05.2011 - 06.2012
Cook/Cashier
Arby's
01.2009 - 09.2009
General Laborer
Big Dave Trucking
08.2006 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Technology - AAS
ITT Technical Institute