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Derick Mcadory Jr

Milwaukee

Summary

Driven by a passion for excellence, I honed my expertise in electrical engineering and problem-solving at the USAF, leading teams to optimize workflows and enhance system functionality. Proficient in electrical troubleshooting and strategic leadership, driving operational efficiency and compliance while accomplishing key milestones in maintenance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electric Technician

Synectic
North Chicago
03.2023 - Current
  • Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Maintained records of maintenance tasks performed and materials used for future reference purposes.
  • Assembled conduit boxes for motors, pumps, switches and relays.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components utilizing soldering techniques.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex electrical problems.
  • Performed general electrical maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
  • Provided technical support to customers regarding their electric installations.
  • Identified root cause of complex electrical control system malfunctions through fault isolation techniques.
  • Troubleshot electrical control circuits with the use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic tools.

Buidling Automation Technician

Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose building equipment and systems to find root causes.
  • Completed maintenance tasks to keep electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operating at peak performance.
  • Performed repairs on equipment to maintain optimal production levels.
  • Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
  • Performed routine checks on various components of the system, such as contactors, relays, and solenoids.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
  • Worked in high-stress environments using ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, as well as in confined spaces such as ducts, crawlspaces, and vents.
  • Installed fire alarm panels and devices and programmed equipment.
  • Performed regular inspections to ensure alarm systems and equipment worked according to specifications.
  • Programmed and installed conventional and networked alarm monitors for fire, security, and water.
  • Remained familiar with common equipment software installations such as Silent Knight, Firelite, Honeywell Vista and Altronix Fire.
  • Restored malfunctioning devices to their original functionality and replaced them as necessary.
  • Installed, tested, and serviced alarm systems to determine correction functionality.
  • Installed and repaired enterprise access controls, analog, digital CCTV, and network configurations.
  • Tested equipment, connections, and signals to verify security system functionality.

Service Technician III

Patterson Dental
Waukesha
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
  • Calibrated and monitored devices following installation.
  • Followed privacy regulations and safety protocols.
  • Installed medical equipment after inspection, calibration and testing.
  • Reported data for maintenance, installations and inventory assessments.
  • Demonstrated correct operation and preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
  • Repaired medical equipment, replacing or correcting broken parts, shorts, voltage, clearances and tolerances, after thoroughly testing to diagnose root issues.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
  • Tracked inventory used and notified supervisor about re-ordering needs.
  • Traveled to customer locations to complete work for pre-set appointments.

Electrical Technician/Mechanical Technician

USAF
Cannon
10.2017 - 10.2022
  • Duties: Analyzes equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in avionics systems, integrated test systems built-in-test (BIT), multiplexed data bus systems, recording systems, video display systems, mission computer systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, sensors, meteorological systems, situational awareness systems and interrogator systems
  • Removes, installs, checks, and repairs avionics systems and line replaceable units (LRU)
  • Diagnoses malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems and other test equipment
  • Removes, replaces, and repairs faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines, and multiconductor cables
  • Modifies avionics systems according to technical publications
  • Updates operational logs, inspection records, aircraft forms, and automated maintenance systems
  • Performs and supervises alignment, calibration, and boresight of avionics systems
  • Uploads ground maintenance and operational software
  • Performs off-equipment maintenance on selected avionics LRUs and maintains peculiar support equipment (SE)
  • Inspects and evaluates aircraft maintenance activities
  • Inspects and verifies operational status and configuration of avionics systems and software
  • Records and ensures validity of entries into maintenance data collection and inspection systems
  • Resolves and assists units in solving maintenance and supply problems
  • Interprets and recommends corrective action to inspection findings
  • Prepares aircraft for low altitude attack profiles, precision bombing, covert operations, and reconnaissance
  • Plans, organizes and directs aircraft maintenance activities
  • Establishes methods and performance standards
  • Analyzes reports and maintenance plans
  • Supervises and assists in aircraft ground servicing, and launch/recovery operations
  • Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
01-2028

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Technician

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
08.2018

High School Diploma -

South Milwaukee High School South Milwaukee
United States, WI
01.2016

Skills

  • Skills: Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Installation
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Solutions Development
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Goal Setting
  • Inventory Management
  • Performance Reporting
  • Incidents Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Entry

Certification

  • IPC-J STD

Timeline

Buidling Automation Technician

Northwestern Mutual
08.2023 - 08.2024

Electric Technician

Synectic
03.2023 - Current

Service Technician III

Patterson Dental
10.2022 - 03.2023

Electrical Technician/Mechanical Technician

USAF
10.2017 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science -

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Technician

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

South Milwaukee High School South Milwaukee
Derick Mcadory Jr