Hoke Byrd

Huntsville,TX

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Offfsider

Swick Drilling North America

Round Mountain, NV

08.2023 - Current

As a drillers offfsider, I supported the Driller in obtaining core samples by physical work such as continuously pulling rods and emptying tubes, assisting to set up the drill, connecting hydraulic hoses, preparing inner and outer tubes, and more.
Other day-to-day responsibilities include safely operating the Rod Handler, stacking and adding drill rods when required.
Maintenance and repair - completing daily pre-op inspection checklists for equipment, checking supply levels, and conducting simple repairs.
Also being responsible for maintaining a water source and keeping water pumps and lines in safe, working order.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Administrative Support, General Maintenance Technician

Texas Department of Transportation

Huntsville, TX

01.2021 - 08.2023

Obtained a Class A Commercial Driver's License, only being able to pull pintle hook trailers, with a restriction on towing 5th wheel trailers.
Became comfortable and proficient with operating heavy equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, skid steer loaders, and wheeled front end loaders.
Familiar with general service requirements and procedures for heavy equipment and minor equipment.
Understands and became familiar with working within large construction project areas, being mindful of heavy equipment visibility issues, and working room.
Familiar with Microsoft Excel worksheets and comprehending and implementing different spreadsheets.
Received training as a General Engineering Tech and learned how to properly enter diary entries to log contractor work and duties performed.
Supervised crack sealing contract for 2023 and made sure contract was carried out as outlined by TxDOT roadway maintenance manual.

Main Battle Tank Technician / Embarkation Representative / Tool Room NCO

United States Marine Corps

Twentynine Palms, CA

01.2017 - 12.2021

Managed logistics, organization, and installation of $9.2M worth of modification kits being applied to 35 vehicles over a 3-week period.
Controlled and maintained records for parts requisition totaling over $7M for 70 vehicles.
Reorganized parts storage, and maintained maintenance management for all of the battalion maintenance section resulting in a 99% readiness in the fiscal year 16 inspection.
Lead in a group of 5 maintaining 4 remotely located vehicles boosting overall vehicle readiness.
Prepares supplies and equipment for embarkation and performs various Force Deployment Planning and Execution (FDP&E) functions to support the movement of personnel, supplies, and equipment via all modes of transportation using commercial and military assets, at all levels including unit, MAGTF, and joint operations.
The DSESTS (Direct Support Electrical Systems Test Set) is used to test and trouble-shoot electrical systems on USMC's M1 Abrams tanks. This highly sensitive equipment is safely housed in our 3-to-1 Mobile Expandable Container Configuration (MECC) 20-foot ISO shelter.
Served as floor mechanic / head platoon mechanic, promoted to vehicle commander of an M88A2.
Supervised 15 junior marines.
Performed basic automotive duties incident to inspection, maintenance, and repair of the Marine Corps MBT, Tank Retriever (M88A2), and Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB).
Completed basic shop administrative forms and records utilizing technical manuals.
Prepared, maintained, and supervised shop maintenance and management programs, and coordinated maintenance and recovery operations according to grade.
While on deployment to South Korea (March 2018 to May 2018), off loaded equipment and conducted maintenance on the vehicles, then reloaded ship.
Performed duties as a tank crewmen when company was short on tankers.
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of government / military vehicles worth over $100M.
Performed inventory and quality control on a weekly basis, ensuring all materials were available and operational at all times.
Reported to supervisors on a regular basis, updating them on any issues, concerns and other information.
Consulted technical manuals, both electronic and print versions on a daily basis, ensuring all repairs were done properly and on-time.
Ordered tools and parts on a weekly basis, using government databases.

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