James Elkins
Holland,TX
Summary
Hardworking maintenance technician brings expertise in installation, repair and maintenance of complex building systems. Well-versed in regulatory and organizational expectations governing performance over several years. Resourceful understanding of intricate inspections and process assessments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Temple College
Temple, TX
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Maintenance Mechanic
United States Air Force Reserve
Fort Worth, TX
05.2015 - 11.2020
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Applied lubricants to all moving parts on a regular basis.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
Pipefitter
Department of Veteran Affairs
Temple, TX
10.2009 - 04.2015
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Engineering Technician
US Army Corps of Engineers
Georgetown, TX
01.2009 - 10.2009
- Monitored operations for compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Inspected components for conformance with specified quality standards prior to shipment.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues related to production process flow.
- Developed maintenance plans for manufacturing facilities and equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
- Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
- Updated and maintained project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Mechanical Technician
United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
Temple, TX
02.2004 - 01.2009
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Reviewed customer feedbacks for improving service standards and quality control.
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired engineering equipment.
- Generated failure reports and corrective measures on incidents to decrease and prevent failures.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
Education
Technical Certificate - Waste Water Operations
Texas Engineering Extension Service
Bastrop, TX02-2009
Technical Certificate - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Management Concepts
Vienna, VA09-2005
Technical Certificate - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
USACE LEARNING CENTER
Huntsville, AL03-2003
High School Diploma -
Academy High School
Little River, TX05-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc
Houston, TXSkills
- Building Maintenance
- Project Management
- Plumbing
- Commercial construction experience
- Ventilation Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Hand and power tools
- HVAC Systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment Repair
- Maintaining components
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Field maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Plumbing Repairs
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Journey-level background
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Documentation
- Mechanical Repair
- OSHA
- Air Compressors
- Understanding schematics
- Troubleshooting strength
Accomplishments
Received a certificate of appreciation from 158th Finance Battalion for repairing a thirty year old hvac system in there building. Also received a coin from 303rd military intelligence battalion for repairing hvac timely manner at the hottest part of the summer.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Temple College
05.2023 - 04.2024
Maintenance Mechanic
United States Air Force Reserve
05.2015 - 11.2020
Pipefitter
Department of Veteran Affairs
10.2009 - 04.2015
Engineering Technician
US Army Corps of Engineers
01.2009 - 10.2009
Mechanical Technician
United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
02.2004 - 01.2009
Technical Certificate - Waste Water Operations
Texas Engineering Extension Service
Technical Certificate - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Management Concepts
Technical Certificate - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
USACE LEARNING CENTER
High School Diploma -
Academy High School
Some College (No Degree) - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc