IRA MCDANIEL
Monahans,TX
Summary
Ambitious Mechanic with 20+ years of experience motivating, supervising and delegating tasks. Versatile and diligent individual proficient in diagnosing mechanical failures and determining corrective actions. In-depth knowledge of job-related diagnostic equipment. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rental Field Tech 3
Warren CAT
05.2023 - Current
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair 30KW diesel gensets up to 2.5MW diesel and natural gas gensets.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair small to large diesel powered air compressors including Atlas Copco and Sullair.
- Fluent in CAT ET/SIS.
- Executed regular software upgrades on devices used in the field to ensure optimal performance during ongoing projects.
- Maintained safety compliance during field operations, reducing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Exceeded customer expectations with prompt resolution of service requests while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
Field Service Technician
Lonestar Forklift 2017
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Field service technician on diesel and LPG forklift and various equipment including all types of telehandlers and boom lifts, all types of forklifts including LPG units.
- Highly skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing all types of diesel equipment including Manitou, JLG, Genie, Manitex, National, Palfinger, Versalift ETC.
- I am very experienced with Deutz, Cummins, Kubota, Caterpillar , Detroit, Paccar, John Deere ETC.
Lead Mechanic
Cactus Tools LLC
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair various types of diesel engines including Catepillar, Cummins, Kubota, Deutz.
- Maintain service and repair fleet of Kenworth, Wester Star, International and Sterling trucks.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts
- Completed diversified electrical work on rental equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in rental equipment
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
Owner
McDaniels Mobile Garage
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Mechanic
Lonestar Mobile Mechanic
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
Skills
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair
- Electrical and Mechanical Schematics
- Hydraulic Pumps and Cylinder Rebuild
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Engine Overhauls
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Training Junior Team Members
- Inspect Completed Work
- Welding and Brazing
- AC Repair
- Epa 608
Certification
EPA 608 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, 2025
Timeline
Rental Field Tech 3
Warren CAT
05.2023 - Current
Field Service Technician
Lonestar Forklift 2017
01.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Mechanic
Cactus Tools LLC
02.2021 - 05.2022
Owner
McDaniels Mobile Garage
05.2019 - 02.2021
Mechanic
Lonestar Mobile Mechanic
01.2016 - 05.2019
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