Christopher Long

Key Duties

• Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting techniques
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders
• Conducted regular inspections to identify potential problems and prevent breakdowns
• Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs performed and parts used
• Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize accidents and injuries in the workplace

Achievements

• Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and Implement new ways of repairing and diagnosing equipment and common issues.
• Implemented a new quick check-list to address most common issues.
• Increased Equipment ready-to-rent rate by 90% maintaining 10% in Queue for repairs and inspections

Technology Design Associates |

• Installed and programmed custom smart-home automation systems utilizing Control4 and Lutron platforms.
• Designed, deployed, and commissioned residential network infrastructure, including managed switches, wireless access points, routers, and VLAN segmentation.
• Installed and configured security systems including cameras, NVRs, smart locks, motion sensors, and access-control devices.
• Built and organized equipment racks, terminated low-voltage cabling, and documented network configurations.
• Programmed centralized lighting, multi-room audio, video distribution, and automation routines.
• Managed project materials, inventory tracking, RMA processing, and equipment procurement.
• Coordinated project schedules, customer communication, and installation timelines.
• Maintained detailed project documentation, network addressing schemes, and system commissioning records.
• Conducted safety meetings and ensured OSHA-compliant work practices.
• Managed and deliver remote support for end-user issues. system issues and bugs.

Achievements

• Acquired multiple certifications for home automation equipment and broadened my knowledge of I.T.
• Successfully helped design, installed and commissioned 8 smart home automation systems.
• Completed my biggest project-to-date involving 5 buildings, 42 cameras, 280 IP devices. 18 MOIP'S and multiple other Systems.

• Inspect & Repair customers Gas/Diesel powered generators, ranging from small home portables to commercial/ industrial size.
• Carried out inspections on over 20 small and large capacity generators weekly.
• Recorded repairs required, parts used and labor time.
• Developed test plans and procedures for evaluating tool quality and functionality.
• Use knowledge and experience to safely complete the task at hand in a timely and cost effective manner
• Complete Engine Overhauls if Applicable or Cost Effective to business and consumer
• Followed-up with clients to ensure proper functionality of their equipment post repair.
• Maintained punctual part management with ability to keep inventories up to date.
• Assisted in training new technicians on safety Procedures and equipment handling procedures.

• Read blueprints, prepare erection plan, stage all required material , prepare steel to be erected
• Work with crane operators to rig, fly, and erect steel to specifications
• Assign Bolt-Up crews to bolt-up all steel connection points, Ensure proper Racking of structure before final Torque is
• Weld Gussets, Plates, Beams, Structural equipment. ensure proper WPS Procedures are kept, handoff to Welding inspector for approval/sign-off
• Welding Multiple assemblies, Bracing, Structural pieces. Mild Steel / Stainless Steel

Millwright Role

• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
• Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.

Lead Role

• Morning meetings with crew of 12. Involves safety talks, crew concerns, questions for day.
• Whiteboard meeting with days requirements and list of projects to be complete
• Secure all RFI's Submit to Engineers, acquire corrective measures to Proceed with task at hand.
• Layout for equipment to be installed on Rocket Launch Pad, Fit up Plates/Beams/Equipment to tolerances given. Hand off to Dedicated welders to be welded.

KEY-PROJECTS

1. Blue Origin - Rocket Launchpad

• Erection of Lightning tower and Vehicle Assembly tower
• Erection of rocket launch pad ( 2 - stages bottom portion and top )
• Equipment Installation of all mechanical,pneumatic,hydraulic systems. to be used to transport rockets, as well as Lift to Take-off Stage.
• Commissioning and testing of all installed equipment. troubleshooting and repairing sections as needed.

Millwright Role

• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, to avoid production delays by 15% on average.
• Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear. this helps R&R time by 30% on average.
• Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.

Lead Role

• Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
• Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
• Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.

Equipment Involved

• Conveyors
• Dust Collection Systems
• Vertical Conveyors
• Food Processing Equipment
• Compressor stations
• Bag Houses
• Drag Chains

Millwright Role

• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, to avoid production delays.
• Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
• Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Used Transits and Other Measuring equipment to layout proper Scribed Lines on concrete for equipment installs to 1-2% variation tolerance.

Lead Role

• Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
• Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
• Evaluated new inexperienced employees, trained them in areas needing improvement.
• Establishing safety meetings for crew in morning, covering all hazards for job at hand.
• KEY-PROJECT -ARAUCO - Largest Particleboard plant in the U.S.

• Ironworker/Millwright Role
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Modified equipment by welding, to avoid production delays.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
• Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
• Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
• Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
• Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
• Equipment Involves .
• Conveyors
• Dust Collection Systems
• Compressor systems
• Electric Motors
• Overhead Cranes
• Ironworker/Millwright Role

• Received Blueprints of type of track to be constructed, Sort needed material out to be used for construction
• Send material to Initial Construction Department to fit-up all pieces, once pieces are fitted up. assembly is then moved to welding department
• Weld up assembly's to standards of WPS on all Areas of Assembly.
• Ensure quality welds are present, send to X-ray department for testing.
• Ship final track off to destination
• Dual shield .045,.052

• Multiple Job Locations Across the United states, Requiring Many Skills and Techniques to adapt Achieve Successful Millwright Servicing, Equipment commissioning and repairs of various types and Size of equipment.
• Operate all heavy equipment needed to complete the job
• Performed the use of safe measures to complete all tasks. fill out JSA's according to task at hand
• Cut,weld,fabricate steel to blueprint specifications

Equipment Involved

• Conveyors
• Dust Collection Systems
• Kilns
• Mills (ball mill, Vertical Raw Mills, Mills)
• Hammer Mills
• Clinker coolers
• Compressor systems