Brian Nickell
Hyde Park,UT
Summary
Maintenance team member bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator 2
Logan City Council
Logan, UT
06.2023 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to protocols ensuring a safe working environment.
Equipment Operator/ Drain Cleaning
Restore Pipe Systems
Logan, UT
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Maintenance Technician 2
Utah State University Housing Department
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 80% customer satisfaction ratings.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Consulted with supervisor electrician regarding likely risks associated with assigned job.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
- Properly stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Maintained clean, safe and stocked work area with appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Operated several types of heavy machinery, including forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
Plumber
West Covina Unified School District
10.2006 - 10.2018
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with saws and jack hammer.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage and sewer lines, using drain cleaning snake s and various hand and power tools.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Used pipe wrenches and ladders to fit valves, couplings and assemblies to tanks and pumps.
- Completed preventive maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures through record keeping and dialog with co workers.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Trained and supervised all incoming employees.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Accurately measured piping, cutting to fit where needed.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Managed job site hazards by accurately locating biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals.
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 90% customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
General Studies
West Covina High School
West Covina, CA06.1996
Plumbing And Pipe Fitting
Socal Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Program
Dominguez Hills Ca.06.2002
Skills
- Mechanical expertise/mechanically inclined
- Problem solving ability
- Hand and power tools
- Project estimation and bidding
- Safety awareness
- Equipment installation
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Service-oriented mindset
- Project Management
- Commercial construction
- Organized nature
- Scheduling strength
- Construction management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Clean driving record
- Hardworking self-starter
- Blueprints and schematics
Timeline
Equipment Operator 2
Logan City Council
06.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator/ Drain Cleaning
Restore Pipe Systems
10.2021 - 06.2023
Maintenance Technician 2
Utah State University Housing Department
11.2018 - 10.2021
Plumber
West Covina Unified School District
10.2006 - 10.2018
General Studies
West Covina High School
Plumbing And Pipe Fitting
Socal Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Program