Daniel St. Clair
Taos
Summary
Implement skills to create balance, safety and optimal performance in a professional environment. On-job, experience related training. Always willing to train and learn new skills for growth and success. Experienced Ironworker skilled with reading and understanding architectural blueprints. Professional maintenance engineer equipped with strong expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing complex systems. Adept at ensuring operational efficiency and safety, with strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in preventative maintenance, machinery diagnostics, and technical problem-solving, consistently delivering reliable and effective solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Noble House Hotels and Resorts
07.2024 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design modifications that improved equipment performance and reliability.
- Night shift Engineering lead
- Guest services at a 72 room Boutique Hotel and Resort
Journeyman Ironworker
BHI Energy
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Nuclear Energy Employee
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Rigging and hoisting of various components during plant shutdown and maintenance
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
Property Caretaker
Snowmansion Hostel
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Tractor/Farm Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Land/Natural Resource Management of 100 acre alfalfa and Native herbs
- HVAC repair
- Preventative Maintenance
- Performed minor repairs as needed by utilizing a diverse skill set in areas like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting.
Farmer
Willing Workers on Organic Farms
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Seed starting, planting
- Land/Natural Resource Management
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery and livestock.
- Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH, using organic methods and applying relevant chemicals based on specifications for specific plants or customers.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
Photographer
Obscure Perspectives
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Entrepreneur business model created which uses photography, painting, music and body movements to help heal depression and to help motivate individuals to use healthy practices in their daily life
- Carved wooden healing tools, design and build musical instruments
- Customer Service
- Construction and Remodeling stage design for 2 Indie Films and 12 Music Video sets
Crane Rigger
Fluor Daniel Construction
04.2007 - 12.2010
- Ensured precise load placement by accurately calculating load weights and determining proper rigging configurations.
- Assisted in rig down, disassembly and loading of crane.
- Completed and submitted daily inspection sheet for rigging equipment.
- Seat time in Grove mobile cranes, picking and moving iron, and various materials. At least 1000 hours.
Iron Worker
The Atlantic Group
02.2004 - 03.2007
- Nuclear Refueling outage
- Performed Rigging of Turbine Equipment during shutdown
- Metal Fabrication in Iron shop, including structural welding, plasma and torch cutting
- Nuclear Equipment Mechanic, valve maintenance
Equipment Operator
Zachary Construction
09.2000 - 02.2004
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Boiler Maker for Boiler tear-out. Cutting, grinding, welding.
- Millwright helper for 18 months
- Rigging loads using various hoisting mechanisms.
Education
AA - painting, printing, photography, Communication
University of New Mexico
Taos, NM2017
Associate - Arts
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS2000
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- HVAC Systems
- Metal Fabrication
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Plumbing
- Mechanical Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Certification
Links https://www.lensculture.com/search/photographers?fallback=not-found&q=daniel+st.+clair
- January 2001 to January 2010 First Aid
- Jorneyman Rigger, The Atlantic Group
- Extended Boom Forklift, Zachary Construction
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the USA
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Noble House Hotels and Resorts
07.2024 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
BHI Energy
09.2022 - 06.2024
Property Caretaker
Snowmansion Hostel
10.2017 - 08.2022
Photographer
Obscure Perspectives
01.2015 - 01.2016
Farmer
Willing Workers on Organic Farms
01.2011 - 01.2017
Crane Rigger
Fluor Daniel Construction
04.2007 - 12.2010
Iron Worker
The Atlantic Group
02.2004 - 03.2007
Equipment Operator
Zachary Construction
09.2000 - 02.2004
Associate - Arts
Labette Community College
Links https://www.lensculture.com/search/photographers?fallback=not-found&q=daniel+st.+clair
- January 2001 to January 2010 First Aid
- Jorneyman Rigger, The Atlantic Group
- Extended Boom Forklift, Zachary Construction
AA - painting, printing, photography, Communication
University of New Mexico
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