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Destin Tennant

La Pine,OR

Summary

Disciplined professional with strong communication, organizational and planning abilities. Offering 25 years of experience in the heavy equipment and hydraulics industry.

Industrious heavy equipment mechanic / fabricator, adept at dismantling machines to quickly troubleshoot malfunctions and issues. Specialties include heavy equipment maintenance, parts fabrication and structural repairs. Committed to thorough repairs and long-term solutions.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HET1 Shop Technician/Rotational

Oregon Department Of Transportation-MCTD
Bend, OR
08.2022 - Current
  • Currently performing tasks in the role of HET1 as a lead in the fabrication shop.
  • Perform all aspects of diagnosis and repair on all types of heavy equipment.
  • Cleaned, inspected and verified operations of equipment and components to determine repair or maintenance needs.
  • Fabricated parts for installation or repair work using tools and shop machinery.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services and or repairs.
  • Put together detailed drawings and instruction manuals for all equipment modifications to maintain continuity of service.

Hydraulic Technician

MFCP INC.
Bend, OR
10.2001 - 09.2019
  • Educated mechanics on products and procedures in the repair of pneumatics and hydraulic systems for Heavy Equipment. Examples include: logging equipment, highway maintenance trucks, fire trucks, locomotives, etc.
  • Advised and consulted engineers with design projects pertaining to new OEM Heavy Equipment and the Hydraulics and Pneumatics systems needed.
  • Monitored, inspected and cultivated relationships with mechanics and heavy equipment facilities to promote product lines and solutions.
  • Expedited resolutions to correct maintenance and mechanic failures and malfunctions.
  • Taught advanced principles and concepts of hydraulics to large groups of mechanics in the Heavy Equipment Industry.

Branch Manager

MFCP INC
Eugene, OR
02.2008 - 01.2012
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations of the branch, customers, and employees.
  • Maximized branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
  • Optimized staff productivity by managing inter-team conflict resolution, yearly performance reviews, hiring and terminating processes, training initiatives, scheduling, time and attendance, and payroll.
  • Hired, trained, and motivated warehouse, production, and sales staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Managed production schedules for all in-house fabrications, such as hydraulic tube assemblies, hose assemblies, and hydraulic component builds.

Parts Specialist

Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Bend, OR
09.2019 - 7/30/22
  • Maintained parts system with current order and sales data..
  • Finalized sales receipts, invoices, contracts, logs and other documentation.
  • Gathered pertinent information to place orders for over the highway DOT vehicles of all types owned by the State.
  • Communicated product expertise and department process improvements to meet organizational goals.
  • Used forklift and state vehicles to purchase and or move parts to delivery bays, observing safety protocols to avoid accidents and product damage.

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • People-oriented
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Complex problem solving
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Hydraulics
  • Product/component sourcing
  • High level of mechanical aptitude
  • Management

Certification

  • Commerical Drivers License (CDL)
  • ODOT Welding Certification
  • Hydraulic Systems Technician
  • DOT Systems
  • EMS
  • Forklift Certified
  • ICAR Certified
  • Parker PTAC
  • Parker Certified Connecter Specialist
  • Parker Tube Fabrication
  • Parker Thread Identification
  • Parker Quick Couplings
  • Parker Instrumentation
  • Asset Works
  • Safety Committee Member
  • Performed Daily Forklift Inspections
  • Monthly Shop Inspections

Timeline

HET1 Shop Technician/Rotational

Oregon Department Of Transportation-MCTD
08.2022 - Current

Parts Specialist

Oregon Dept. of Transportation
09.2019 - 7/30/22

Branch Manager

MFCP INC
02.2008 - 01.2012

Hydraulic Technician

MFCP INC.
10.2001 - 09.2019

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