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Jean-Paul De Villiers

Plano,Illinois

Summary

Accomplished Generator Field Technician with a proven track record at Unified Power, enhancing equipment performance through expert maintenance and fault diagnosis. Excelled in leadership roles, notably as Store Manager at Oil Depot, where I boosted workplace safety and productivity. Skilled in diagnostic testing and verbal communication, I consistently achieve significant operational improvements and customer satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Generator field technician

Unified Power
, Romeoville
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Utilized specialized diagnostic tools such as multimeters to detect faults in wiring circuits.
  • Replaced defective parts such as alternators, voltage regulators, starters, and fuel pumps.
  • Performed periodic oil changes on diesel engines as part of preventive maintenance routine.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Prepared appropriate maintenance forms and records for accountability.

Store manager and repair technician

Oil Depot
, Naperville
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.

Service Technician

Rod Baker Ford
, Plainfield
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
  • Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
  • Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
  • Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.

Education

Vehicle maintenance and repair level 3 -

IMI
Edinburgh
01.2015

Vehicle maintenance & repair level 1 & 2 -

City & Guilds
Edinburgh
01.2014

Sound engineering -

Liberty Hall
London
01.2002

Senior Certificate -

Gardens Commercial High School
South Africa
01.1995

Skills

  • Component repair
  • Instrumentation configuration
  • Field operations
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Technical support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Friendly and positive
  • Employee training
  • Inventory management
  • Store operations

References

Available on request.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • ASE

Affiliations

Electronic music production

Accomplishments

Automotive engineering achievement award. Edinburgh, Scotland. 2015.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Generator field technician

Unified Power
01.2023 - 01.2024

Store manager and repair technician

Oil Depot
01.2019 - 01.2023

Service Technician

Rod Baker Ford
01.2018 - 01.2019

Vehicle maintenance and repair level 3 -

IMI

Vehicle maintenance & repair level 1 & 2 -

City & Guilds

Sound engineering -

Liberty Hall

Senior Certificate -

Gardens Commercial High School
Jean-Paul De Villiers