Colton Myres
Georgia-Pacific Lead Field Tech
Eddyville,OR
Summary
Skilled and knowledgeable paper machine production team member looking to further advance my career into a supervisor front line leadership role with International Paper. Safety, team building and production is my goal with this position
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Field Technician
Georgia-Pacific
Toledo, OR
11.2012 - Current
- Troubleshooting systems, tracing problems and diagnosing root cause analysis.
- Calibrate, test, and adjust machine settings or controls for preparation for production operations.
- Set up and properly configure machine to produce exceptional products for industrial needs for daily operation.
- 100% compliance with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations as an employee along with crew safety.
- Monitor machine during daily operations to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjust machine to eliminate problems.
- Keep detailed production records and identify hold-ups.
- Evaluate final product to verify compliance with customer specifications and detect deficiencies.
- Acting as a team leader in group projects/daily routes and checklists, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Use problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Work flexible hours including night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt by monitoring teams strengths and weaknesses
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates regarding safety and productions goals
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Forest Officer
Oregon Dept. Of Forestry
Toledo, OR
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.2001 -
Electrical Lineworker Program - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
04.2011 - 07.2011
Skills
Strategy development
Root Cause Analysis
Efficiency Improvement
Operation monitoring
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
PPE Compliance
Training and Development
Timeline
Lead Field Technician - Georgia-Pacific
11.2012 - Current
Northwest Lineman College - Electrical Lineworker Program, Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
04.2011 - 07.2011
Forest Officer - Oregon Dept. Of Forestry
05.2009 - 10.2011
Toledo High School - High School Diploma,
05.2001 -