Derek Cook
Garden City
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced I&E professional with strong background in instrumentation and electrical systems. Skilled in troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering consistent results. Highly reliable, with focus on precision, safety protocols, and technical expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
I&E Technician
Dairy Farmer of America
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted inspections and maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools, improving response time for repairs.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules, enhancing reliability of critical systems across operations.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and maintenance procedures for skill development.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Dairy farmers of America
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Performed routine maintenance on dairy processing equipment to ensure optimal operation.
Electrical Apprentice
J&T Electric
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Installed electrical wiring during remodeling projects.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School
Garden City, KS05.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Proficient in system installations
- Technical troubleshooting expertise
- Licensed Ammonia, Boiler and Precision alignment technician
- NFP70E Certification
- Vector University Basic Instrumentation
- Lockout-tagout safety protocols
- Electrical schematics reading
- Precision instrumentation calibration
Certification
- Certified Precision maintenance – 40 HR SKILLS 1 , Hendrix Precision Maintenance - 2023
- Certified Industrial Boiler level 1, GCAP - 2022
- Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator 1, GCAP - 2022
- Certified NFPA 70E, Herzig Engineering - 2025
- Certified Basic Instrumentation, Vector University - 2025
Timeline
I&E Technician
Dairy Farmer of America
09.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Dairy farmers of America
09.2022 - 09.2024
Electrical Apprentice
J&T Electric
07.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School