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Greg Laird

Electro-mechanical Technician
Camden,OH

Summary

I have worked in the plumbing of life since a child. My father owned a plumbing heating and air conditioning business. Learned electronics as plumbing is the model. 4 Years in electronics in high school. Army was honor graduate in military electronics. Worked in electronic repair shops while in the Army Hindsville, Ga. Independently owned Radio Shack. Several electronics repair shops along the way. Worked for Electrician, wired building projects with crew. Logan, Oh Hotel. Test Back flow Devices since 1991 and still maintain license. Worked for Champion Racing as lead electrician for electronic race car series Audi R8 LMP from 98- 2003 and built several R8LMP cars from ground up in Ingolstadt, DE. Work on X-Ray equipment as it is the same concept as the klystron tube in used for communications. 1993- present. Hamco X-Ray. As a hobby I do some side repair on electronics, vintage tube amps or quality old school name brands. Currently restoring a 1966 GTO I had purchased @ age 17.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Hueston Woods Golf Course

US Hotels Group
02.2019 - Current

-Maintained, rebuild, and service all equipment for each season of landscaping.

-Winterize fleet for storage over winter.

-Maintain proper playing field to a level expected for university learning and various skill levels.

-Rebuild service and troubleshoot all hydrostatic or hydraulic pumps, motors, or solenoid control systems.

-Troubleshoot sprinkler heads and PLC satellite stations to keep property green and lush. Maintain pumps and pumping station to provide water to secondary water reservoir for irrigation system.

-Maintain leak free machines to ensure damage to agrees don't occur to the greens. Find solutions to problems with HOC-Hight Of Cut. Keep machines tuned to the grass, as grass changes with the varying seasonal conditions of the season.

- Weld machines when equipment is worn out and the show must go on.

- Up keep with simple projects with the pro shop and the ball dispensing machine. Maintaining 72 gasoline powered golf cart fleet this year. Past was electric battery powered golf carts about the same number.

- Assist with some main irrigation PVC and some transite(asbestos piping) when needed.

  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided
  • solutions to problems. Involving problems occurring to greens while routine mowing was not correct or looked out of place.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships. While maintaining golf play, during repairs to course.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments. Making not in regards to machine performance and adjustments to be preformed.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems. Especially as the grass changes with the humidity and heat.

Lead Maintenance Electrician

Kettler Sport Logistics-Audi CustomerSupportRacing
College Corner, OH
03.2010 - 11.2018

On site technician for any tractor or truck system or sub system. Ability to troubleshoot down to sub-system or component if necessary.

- Restore troubleshoot Air ABS system on Kenilworth Tractor Rebuilt- recondition- restore race car transport truck systems. trouble shoot and restore tail gate lift system-update systems to inverters generators-stove-air conditioning - ventilation systems.

-build aircraft race car looms and sub assemblies. remove components for carbon fiber body repairs.

-Service and maintained inverter transfer systems battery management and redundancy. Design solutions for everyday problems.

- Build and design solutions with self contained logic systems.

-Use my experience and military experience to implement reliable redundancy to maintain seamless reliability.

-Add solar panels and additional systems as needed on Customer race cars or equipment.

  • Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
  • Used oscilloscopes, voltmeters and ohmmeters to test electrical systems.
  • Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.

Lead Electrician

Champion Racing
Pompano Beach, FL
1998 - 2004

Built, maintain, modify, design, implement, race car wiring and electrical connections IMSA or LeMan's series complacent equipment or monitoring sensors.

-Worked along side some scientist sensing drivers vital signs through various sensors woven into Nomex inner shirt. prepared equipment for 24 hour intense race conditions.

-Prepare spares in the event of emergency repairs of critical systems to keep the car on the track.

-Participate in some of the electrical system layout on the B2K Lola- although the wiring was flawed when it arrived a Sebring International Raceway- spent 20+ hours rewiring the car so it could be debuted.

  • Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
  • Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits.
  • Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.

Mechanical Technician

Kettler Motor Werks
West College Corner, IN
05.1998 - 05.1999

Worked on customer race cars and prepared cars for track events

-Prepare customers porsche street and club cars and support Porsche customer racing support truck

-Repaired different hi-end street performance cars

-Rebuild various engines and installed various electronic systems

-Design and implement brake duct cooling for racing environment

-Fabricate any bracket or sub system to withstand the rigors of race track environment

  • Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
  • Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
  • Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of electrical failures.

Education

No Degree - Systems Analysis With Electronics Engineering

Miami University, Hamilton, OH

Skills

Repair or modification of equipment to complete the mission

Timeline

Hueston Woods Golf Course - US Hotels Group
02.2019 - Current
Lead Maintenance Electrician - Kettler Sport Logistics-Audi CustomerSupportRacing
03.2010 - 11.2018
Lead Electrician - Champion Racing
1998 - 2004
Mechanical Technician - Kettler Motor Werks
05.1998 - 05.1999
Miami University - No Degree, Systems Analysis With Electronics Engineering
Greg LairdElectro-mechanical Technician