Galen Wolf
Burbank,WA
Summary
Skilled Mechanical/Carman Technician with a robust background at NOAA Fisheries, adept in welding and mechanical maintenance. Leveraged expertise in crane rigging and welding. Dedicated to safety and efficiency, with a keen focus on erecting, disassembling and bracing of NOAA projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical/Carman Technician
BNSF
01.2015 - Current
- Control car coupling and uncoupling to achieve desired makeup of trains.
- Conduct preventive maintenance procedures and basic repairs on equipment.
- Inspect and securely fastened air hoses, journal boxes and handbrakes.
- Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Inspect equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
Laborer/Research Laboratory Mechanic
NOAA Fisheries
03.2000 - 08.2014
- I have worked on all Federal Hydropower Dams.
- Have experience working in fabrication, carpentry and design field.
- Worked with riggers on Ice Harbor Dam and McNary Dam.
- Used welding skills in (aluminum, steel wire feed, Mig and arc) for fish research and sampling equipment.
- Experience with a variety of power and hand tools, painting, setting up scaffolding, plumbing, electrical, working in baskets out of cranes, forklifts, small cranes and general maintenance equipment .
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia School District
Burbank05.1989
Skills
- Erecting/ disassembled Scaffolding, Lamprey aluminum ladders, aluminum boats, water/fish holding tanks, portable work facilities out of Connex and bracing of temporary handrails
- Crane rigging Equipment (blocks, jacks ,ect)
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tool use
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Painting with brush, roller and sprayer
- Facility/ Mechanical Maintenance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Heavy Lifting
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Safety Protocols
- Boaters certificate up to 30 ft
- Carpentry
Timeline
Mechanical/Carman Technician
BNSF
01.2015 - Current
Laborer/Research Laboratory Mechanic
NOAA Fisheries
03.2000 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Columbia School District
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