Jason Bender
Elkhart,TX
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 13 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard/Tool Room Inventory/Materials Specialist
M.A. Mortenson Construction
01.2023 - Current
- Reduced production downtime through diligent inventory management and timely material replenishment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline the supply chain process, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse stock levels, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Optimized warehouse storage layout for efficient usage, reducing labor costs associated with material movement and retrieval.
- Maintained strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication channels for material requirements and delivery schedules.
- Performed daily floor walks and supervised receive docks to investigate and resolve material issues.
Business Owner
Jake Of All Trades (Self)
04.2022 - Current
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Installed epoxy painted flooring.
- Performed demolition and installation of walls.
- Repaired and installed fencing.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
- Established protocols to use for inventory control and management, streamlining internal process.
Wind Technician/Rigger
BOSS Crane
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard.
- Completed and submitted daily inspection sheet for rigging equipment.
- Reported defects on equipment or rigging to proper supervisor.
- Assisted in rig down, disassembly and loading of crane.
General Mechanical Foreman/Mech Superintendent
Renewable Energy Systems Ltd.
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Tracked crew time, attendance and performance
- Interpreted safety documentation and implemented compliant procedures on work sites to prevent accidents
- Completed final walk throughs at job sites to close out projects
- Updated logs and reported on job progress
- Tracked supplies, employee hours and costs
- Delivered project updates to Project Manager and Field Operations Manager and detailed issues, including delays and breakdowns that could halt work progress
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers to ensure construction projects complied with drawings and specifications
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to diagnose malfunctions
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Oversaw project crane schedule and sequence
- Planned and oversaw all tooling requirements for Mechanical team
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for 200-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
Torque Foreman
Renewable Energy Systems Americas
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction
- Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules
- Attended daily production and operations meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Performed daily job site observations to provide direction for all torque and tension personnel
- Reported to the Turbine Superintendent and Erection Superintendent on conformance with the contract schedule
- Performed critical pre-installation and new construction troubleshooting with general contractors, subcontractors, owner's representatives and manufacturer’s representatives
- Generated tooling and tower erection reports
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
- Determined the project torque & tension tooling inventory, which included all erection activities from foundation to blades
- Oversaw turning gear installation and removal, generator alignments, torque and tension of tower sections, nacelle, hub and blades
- Ensured safe work methods and environmental compliance were utilized by all team members
- Coached, mentored and motivated team members to take positive action and to be accountable for their assigned work
Wind Turbine Major Component Technician
M. A. Mortenson Co.
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed troubleshooting on wind turbine tower component failures
- Performed rotor drop or 12 o'clock replacement of major components
- Performed pitch bearing, pitch motor and blade stud replacement
- Prepare work site and tooling for component replacement
- Flag crane from up tower and on ground
- Clean and inspect blades for damage
Assistant General Foreman/Lead
M. A. Mortenson Co.
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Performed team member management and troubleshooting on new construction site
- Oversaw and performed turning gear installation and removal, switch gear installation, base tensioning, base/mid and top out torqueing
- Utilized Skidmore to prepare bolts for installation
- Generated torque and tension tower tooling records and site safety forms
- Coordinate and organize equipment load out to next site
- Attended foreman's meetings and safety briefings
Certified Field Service Technician
Hytorc Central
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Commission only
- Boosted gross monthly sales and repair revenue $10,000 to $65,000 in under 4 months
- Perform calibrations and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic torque wrenches,and hand torque wrenches
- Maintained up-to-date account calibration information
- Supervised and performed bolting operations in refineries, mills, and gas plants
- Instructed safety training for wind technicians, major construction companies and oil refineries, such as KEWIT and Conoco
- Coordinated with clients to obtain purchase orders for services rendered
- Submitted all billing and part inventory replenishment requests to Hytorc Corporate
- Organized and maintained entire operating schedule for mobile calibration and repair vehicle
Wind Turbine Technician
PCG Wind
07.2010 - 02.2011
- Troubleshot and performed maintenance on turbines following installation
- Performed 10% and 100% checks using hydraulic tools on turbine component bolts
- Maintained site hydraulic pumps
- Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Port Hope High School
Port Hope, MI1992
Technical - Cannon Crewmember
United States Army
Fort Sill, OK1991
Skills
- Construction Management
- Project Conception to Completion
- Materials Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Inventory accuracy
- Stock Inventory Management
- Site coordination
- Project Team Coordination
References
Austin Shaulis (978) 735-6718
Evan Carruthers (208)530-1692
Ashley Claussen (620) 680-2068
Timeline
Yard/Tool Room Inventory/Materials Specialist
M.A. Mortenson Construction
01.2023 - Current
Business Owner
Jake Of All Trades (Self)
04.2022 - Current
Wind Technician/Rigger
BOSS Crane
09.2021 - 04.2022
General Mechanical Foreman/Mech Superintendent
Renewable Energy Systems Ltd.
10.2018 - 06.2021
Torque Foreman
Renewable Energy Systems Americas
05.2017 - 10.2018
Wind Turbine Major Component Technician
M. A. Mortenson Co.
09.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant General Foreman/Lead
M. A. Mortenson Co.
05.2016 - 09.2016
Certified Field Service Technician
Hytorc Central
02.2011 - 01.2014
Wind Turbine Technician
PCG Wind
07.2010 - 02.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Port Hope High School
Technical - Cannon Crewmember
United States Army
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