David Chandler
Williston,ND
Summary
Knowledgeable in oil and gas industry with background in operating heavy machinery and ensuring safe and efficient work environments. Proven ability to handle various types of equipment, contributing to project success and operational efficiency. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generator Technician
Mesa Power Solutions
Williston, ND
10.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired generator malfunctions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex generator issues, enhancing problem-solving efficiency while setting up gen sites with supplied natural gas or propane to fuel generators and installing power cables to supply customer with 3 phase 480 voltage.
- Optimized generator performance through meticulous calibration of voltage regulators, governors, and other key components during maintenance visits.
Cement Driver
Halliburton
Williston, ND
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Operated Kenworth trucks to transport materials, cement and hazmat efficiently to oil field pads.
- Ensured compliance with CDL DOT safety regulations and procedures during all driving operations.
- Loading and unloading equipment at rig locations while adhering to safety protocols.
Warehouse
Amazon
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw and managed the selection and handling of orders
- Ensured that products and/or merchandise are packed neatly and securely
- Ensured that all warehouse operations are well-maintained and managed
- Loaded and unloaded Amazon merchandise trucks
Shop Foreman/Equipment Operator
Barnhart Crane and Rigging
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Crane, lift, transportation, and rigging solutions
- Supervised daily operations of crane and rigging activities to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Conducted thorough DOT inspections, maintenance, heavy and light repairs to trucks, cranes, forklifts, hydraulic pumps and other field equipment.
Driver/Concrete Operator
Van Eaton
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Concrete Transportation
- Ensures the safe and timely delivery of concrete to the customer at the proper slump and to the proper job site and also handled ingredients such as fiber, retardant, color or other additives.
- Operated and maintained Ready mix truck with up 8 to 9 yards of wet cement for each load. Inspects load during wash down. Completes washout procedures both during and at end-of-day to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.
CDL Driver
Werner Enterprise
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Transportation and logistics
- Operated commercial vehicles in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and miles traveled per DOT guidelines.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Operated a tractor and 53" dry van trailer to transport goods over the road and unload/loaded products for delivery.
Lead Diesel Mechanic 3rd shift
Embark
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Oversaw maintenance and repair operations for diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Improved overall fleet efficiency by implementing thorough preventive maintenance plans for over 100 fleet vehicals.
Diesel Mechanic
WCA
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Waste management
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Enhanced engine performance by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on diesel engines.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability and conducted routine maintenance on hydraulic equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
Mechanic
CarMax
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Lead Mechanic
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine maintenance inspections, identifying potential issues before they became critical.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex automotive systems efficiently.
- Mentored junior mechanics on best practices for repairs and safety protocols.
Manufacturing
Kimray
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Oil and gas control equipment
- Repairing or replacing defective components such as nozzles, sensors, actuators, gas compressors, and valves.
- Troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, and repairing pipeline equipment, which may include valves, operators, and filtration systems.
- Installing and repairing chemical pumps, rebuilding control valves, and tuning controllers.
Education
Associate of Science - Equipment Technician in Alternative Fuels – CNG
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering
Francis Tuttle
Oklahoma City, OK03-2009
Associate of Science - Electrical and Electronics
Francis Tuttle
Oklahoma City, OK06.2008
Skills
- Familiar with operating and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and electrical equipment
- Ability to operate various types of forklifts and shop equipment
- Understanding and following safety procedures, lockout tag out procedures and standardized operations procedures
- Experienced with handling and disposal of hazardous materials
- H2S and PEC Safety Training
- CPR and AED Training and Certified
- Valid CDL with hazmat/tanker
Accomplishments
2008 Pepsi Healthy Challenge "Why Weight?" Competition
2009 Francis Tuttle College Industrial and Technical Auto Service Technician Program
2016 Embark North America's Outstanding Public Transit System Achievement Award Maintenance
2016 WCA Performance in WCA safety. Zero Accidents & Injuries
2017 Alternative Fuels Equipment Technician Training completed through Oklahoma City Community College
2022 160 Hours of Commercial Truck Driver Training through CDL University completed
2026 Recognized for the achievement of Gen Tech Class Lead and completion of Mesa Generator Technician training program
Certification
- CNG – Alternative Fuels Equipment Technician License
Oklahoma Dept. of Labor
- Fire Suppression Systems and Gas Detection Certification
Amerex
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification
U.S. EPA/ASE
- Electrical and Electronics
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
- Certified Inspector (School Bus)
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Heartsaver CPR and AED Training
Oklahoma City Fire Dept.
Timeline
Generator Technician
Mesa Power Solutions
10.2025 - Current
Cement Driver
Halliburton
11.2024 - 04.2025
Warehouse
Amazon
01.2024 - 11.2024
Shop Foreman/Equipment Operator
Barnhart Crane and Rigging
08.2022 - 01.2024
Driver/Concrete Operator
Van Eaton
06.2022 - 08.2022
CDL Driver
Werner Enterprise
04.2022 - 06.2022
Diesel Mechanic
WCA
03.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Diesel Mechanic 3rd shift
Embark
08.2015 - 01.2022
Mechanic
CarMax
12.2012 - 08.2015
Manufacturing
Kimray
06.2010 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Equipment Technician in Alternative Fuels – CNG
Oklahoma City Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering
Francis Tuttle
Associate of Science - Electrical and Electronics
Francis Tuttle