Gerald "Logan" Dale
Skidmore
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in hydraulic troubleshooting and maintenance. Committed to safety compliance and operational efficiency, consistently contributing to enhanced system reliability and strong client relationships. Also experience in welding and rigging. Hard worker, if I do not know something about a project I am not afraid to ask.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
Soliton Services
01.2025 - 12.2026
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for hydraulic systems
- Assisted in troubleshooting hydraulic components and systems
- Gained proficiency in using hydraulic tools and diagnostic equipment
- Supported maintenance tasks to ensure system reliability and performance
- Collaborated with senior technicians on repair procedures and techniques
- Documented service reports detailing maintenance activities performed
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace to promote safety
- Improved hydraulic system performance by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and improve performance.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent delivery of exceptional workmanship in the repair or replacement of hydraulic components.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure proper diagnosis, repair, and testing of hydraulic components.
- Installed new parts and components such as lines, pipes and bracing.
- Reduced downtime with efficient troubleshooting and swift problem resolution for hydraulic systems.
- Maintained tools in good working order to minimize repair delays and provide top-notch service to each customer.
- Boosted operational efficiency by creating detailed work reports and maintaining accurate records of all repairs performed.
- Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
- Executed and reported status of assigned tasks to other departments to foster dialogue and communication.
- Conducted routine maintenance on hydraulic equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
Rope Access Technician/Structural Welder
ZDI
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Executed complex rope access techniques to complete maintenance tasks on elevated structures.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency during projects.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for safety and equipment usage.
- Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments for rope access operations.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, minimizing downtime during critical operations.
- Monitored equipment performance, ensuring reliability and adherence to safety standards.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure while working in challenging environments such as confined spaces or extreme weather conditions.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by adhering to applicable regulations during all tasks performed.
- Collaborated successfully with clients to identify project requirements, ensuring optimal outcomes aligned with expectations.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
- Fabricated and assembled structural components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Conducted welding tasks using Flux core and SMAW techniques for various materials.
- Used SMAW and Flux core welding on structural supports.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations.
- Trained junior welders on safety practices and technical skills in welding processes.
- Adhered to safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
Rope Access Technician/Structural Welder
All Phase Welding & Marine
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Minimized risks associated with working at heights, implementing appropriate safety protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing training and guidance on rope access techniques.
- Performed complex installations with precision in a timely manner, ensuring project deadlines were met.
- Boosted overall productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment, enabling efficient task completion.
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.
- Replaced light bulbs and coaxial cables.
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications.
- Conducted welding tasks using SMAW techniques for various materials.
- Used SMAW welding on structural supports.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Ensured structural integrity for new construction projects by performing precise welds according to engineering specifications.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Coonrod Electric Co
2013 - 2013
- Collaborated with senior electricians to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems across various industrial settings.
- Assisted in the installation of electrical wiring, fixtures, and control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to optimize performance and extend service life.
- Acquired expertise in multiple tools such as multimeters, cable testers leading to precise diagnosis of problems related to electrical systems.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Assisted in reducing downtime by promptly addressing emergency breakdowns and restoring power to affected areas.
- Displayed strong teamwork skills by effectively cooperating with senior electricians during complex installations or repairs of electrical systems.
- Consistently adhered to all safety protocols while working with high voltage systems, ensuring minimal risk exposure for self and colleagues.
- Increased operational efficiency by assisting with routine preventative maintenance tasks on motors, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical devices.
- Exhibited strong attention to detail while performing various tasks such as wiring, soldering, and conduit installation ensuring high-quality workmanship.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently wearing personal protective equipment and encouraging colleagues to do the same during all electrical work activities.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Education
Associate - Welding
Costal Bend College
Beeville, TXSkills
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Pump installation
- Hose assembly
- Torque wrench operation
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Maintenance expertise
- Skilled Welder
- Industrial hydraulics
- Knowledge of power tools
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
-Successfully installed valve blocks on cylinders
-Replaced damaged cylinders
-Rode the Salamanca platform to location and assisted with getting the anchor chains to the connections for the permanent location of the platform.
-Completed of flushing the system on the platform Horn Mountain, for the chain jack system
-Accomplished a hot bolting job for the chain jack piping system
Certification
Qualified Rigger
Twic card
Huet training certified
Timeline
Hydraulic Technician
Soliton Services
01.2025 - 12.2026
Rope Access Technician/Structural Welder
ZDI
07.2022 - 12.2024
Rope Access Technician/Structural Welder
All Phase Welding & Marine
06.2013 - 08.2014
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Coonrod Electric Co
2013 - 2013
Associate - Welding
Costal Bend College