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Eric Taylor

Cypress,TX

Summary

Seasoned Overhead Crane Technician with 15 years experience. Proven track record in repairing, inspecting and troubleshooting a wide range of overhead cranes and other lifting applications. Always keeps safety and customer satisfaction front and center.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technician

Morgan Site Services
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
  • Installed new systems and parts using efficient methods to improve operational performance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired issues with electrical and mechanical systems to ensure functionality.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics on malfunctioning equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Mentored junior technicians, offering guidance on best practices to enhance technical skills.

Senior Service Technician

OMI Cranes Systems
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Preform inspections and explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Delegated and supervised Overhead crane teams servicing and installing overhead cranes.
  • Service all Crane brand types and average 3 to 4 service calls a day.
  • Maintained awareness of crane repairs and upgrade's based on customer demands and budgets.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Preform CMAA Crane Inspections -monthly, quarterly, annually.
  • Complete wide ranges of upgrades and modernization improvements-wireless remotes, anti collision sensors, limit switches, power bar replacements, etc.

Service Technician

GH Cranes And Components
Terrell, TX
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Made efficient repairs to overhead crane equipment, increasing equipment lifetimes.
  • Preformed inspections on all types overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
  • Preformed start up commissioning and load test of various types of crane systems.
  • Maintained safety certificates for scissorlifts, forklifts, and ariel boom lifts.
  • Traveled to many out of state customers for installs and repairs
  • Help build a Houston satellite service branch in Houston, TX responsibilities included - Sales, estimating, finding new customers, service calls, inspections
  • Maintained good customer relations with little support. Many customers followed and requested my service when I parted to join other opportunities

Facilities Crane Maintenance Technician

Goodman Manufacturing
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Repaired Overhead cranes and wide ranges of equipment to keep production moving at optimal efficiency.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and repair on cranes, conveyors, sheet metal presses.
  • Troubleshot various types of equipment during installation and processes.
  • Trained employees on how to use, configure and maintain installed equipment.

Overhead Crane Technician

ProservCrane Group
Houston, TX
07.2011 - 01.2014
  • OSHO/ANSI crane inspections
  • Completed inspection repairs
  • After hour call out repairs
  • Welding and fabrication for various crane modernization projects

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Enerflex
Cypress, TX
01.2008 - 01.2011

Worked in the assembly department welding and fabricating on gas compression skids for oilfield applications. Maintenance Dept. supervisor offered a position in Maintenance because of my overhead crane install experience. Installed many jib cranes around the plant and preformed service on all facility overhead cranes. Oil market crashed so I went back to working for Proserv Crane Group.

Overhead Crane Installer

Safcon Corporation
Magnolia, TX
09.2008 - 07.2011
  • Kept appropriate inventory level of new systems and replacement parts to meet all job requirements.
  • Fabricated parts using welders, lathes or shaping or milling machines.
  • Fabricated Crane runway systems in shop including columns, and runway beams.
  • Completed installs on large numbers of Overhead Cranes Systems for Kone Cranes,
  • Load Testing on various types of installed systems

Education

High School Diploma -

Magnolia High School
Magnolia, TX
06.2002

Skills

  • Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical applications
  • Welding and Fabrication
  • Overhead Crane Inspections
  • Start up and Load testing for new installs
  • Proficient at reading blue prints and schematics
  • Efficient with all hand and power tools
  • VFD Programming and diagnosing
  • Expertise in motor control circuits
  • Motor Brake adjustments
  • Vast knowledge of Houston area
  • Identifying safety hazards
  • Building and maintaining good customer relations

Certification

  • Houston Area Saftey Council Basic Plus
  • United Rentals Certificate -Scissor lift, boom lift, forklifts

Timeline

Senior Technician

Morgan Site Services
08.2023 - Current

Senior Service Technician

OMI Cranes Systems
01.2022 - 08.2023

Service Technician

GH Cranes And Components
01.2018 - 01.2022

Facilities Crane Maintenance Technician

Goodman Manufacturing
01.2014 - 01.2018

Overhead Crane Technician

ProservCrane Group
07.2011 - 01.2014

Overhead Crane Installer

Safcon Corporation
09.2008 - 07.2011

Welder/Maintenance Technician

Enerflex
01.2008 - 01.2011

High School Diploma -

Magnolia High School
Eric Taylor