Graydon Esteb

Constructed custom cabinetry and millwork for residential projects.

• Installed trim work, including baseboards, crown molding, and window casings.
• Managed residential construction projects as subcontractor, focusing on interior carpentry while also handling framing, decks, and siding.
• Mentored junior carpenters on best practices and safety protocols, enhancing team skills and compliance.
• Assisted in selecting materials to meet design requirements and client preferences.
• Coordinated with team members to meet project deadlines, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.

Oil field fluid support. Vac Trucks, Super Suckers. Operation and maintenance of down hole pumps. Worked closely with drill rigs and production facilities in the field. Assisted in rig moves, ran front end loaders and ran flat bed trucks.

• Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborated with team members to follow safety protocols during operations.
• Monitored equipment gauges and controls for operational efficiency.
• Assisted in training new operators on equipment use and safety standards.
• Inspected job sites to assess conditions before operation begins.
• Maintained accurate logs of work performed and equipment conditions.
• Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
• Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.

Equipment operator. Ran D-8 dozers and front end loaders for excavation of reserve pits in the Prudhoe Bay oil field. Hauled material with maxi haul dump trucks and ran down hole dewatering pumps

• Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
• Inspected job sites to assess conditions before operation begins.
• Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
• Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
• Collaborated with team members to follow safety protocols during operations.
• Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
• Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
• Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks and manage workflow effectively.

Supervised maintenance and repairs on helicopters to ensure operational readiness.

• Conducted inspections and diagnostics to identify mechanical issues.
• Implemented preventive maintenance programs for optimal aircraft performance.
• Inspected aircraft for corrosion, cracks or structural damage prior to flight operations.
• All duties in maintaining helicopters mechanically. Daily in inspection, fueling and loading aircraft for flights. In flight support with pilots, navigation and maintaining control of passengers and visual assistance for landing .
• Trained crew members on safety protocols and aircraft systems.
• Managed daily operations of helicopter upkeep and crew scheduling.
• Collaborated with pilots to discuss flight safety and maintenance needs.
• Maintained accurate records of repairs, inspections, and inventory management.
• Tested electrical system components including wiring harnesses and circuit breakers using specialized equipment.
• Ensured that all operational reports were properly completed following each mission.
• Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on aircraft components.
• Troubleshot mechanical issues and determined corrective actions.
• Documented any discrepancies found during inspections or maintenance activities in appropriate logbooks.
• Replaced defective parts such as gaskets, seals and bearings using hand tools as well as power tools.
• Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean and organized workspace.

Equipment operator, log skidder, dozer and log loader

• Maintained tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Adhered to environmental regulations during logging processes.
• Adhered to all safety protocols while conducting logging operations.
• Organized work crews involved in various aspects of logging operations.
• Participated in controlled burning activities to reduce hazardous fuels buildup in forests.