DERRICK HARRISON
Lansing,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician
OPEX
Chiccago, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Interact with management and personnel to analyze and correct equipment performance issues
Signal & Communication Maintainer
Canadian National Railway
Homewood, IL
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Installed, maintained, tested and repaired signal and communication systems including,automatic block, traffic control, train stop, train control, cab signal and interlocking systems
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Located and removed or repaired circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Chicago Heights, IL
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Performed preventive maintenance weekly and monthly basis for medical equipment.
- Trained techs and nurses on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Checked facility's structural environment to assess for electrical, mechanical, and other safety hazards.
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Dolton, IL
08.2008 - 02.2021
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Installed new systems and components in locomotives.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in locomotives
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Maintenance & Housekeeping Manager
DNA Services
Country Club Hills, IL
02.2000 - 08.2008
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
Education
No Degree - Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance & Repair
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA10.2012
High School Diploma -
Rich Central High School
Olympia Fields, IL05.1994
Skills
- Issue escalation
- Team Supervision
- Installation and maintenance
- Safety standards and protocols
- Customer training
- Technical Support
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Field Service Technician
OPEX
07.2021 - Current
Signal & Communication Maintainer
Canadian National Railway
02.2021 - 07.2021
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2019 - 02.2021
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad Co
08.2008 - 02.2021
Maintenance & Housekeeping Manager
DNA Services
02.2000 - 08.2008
No Degree - Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance & Repair
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Rich Central High School
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