Jeff Berchtold
Evanston,WY
Summary
Valve Technician experienced in valve maintenance, repair, and installation. Enhanced system efficiency and reduced downtime through preventive maintenance and routine inspections. Demonstrated strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills while mastering new challenges independently.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Valve Technician
Union Tank Car Company
Evanston, WY
08.2021 - Current
- Inspected rail tank car valves for Union Tank Car Company safety standards.
- Disassembled valve assemblies using hand tools and shop equipment.
- Repaired leaking valves and replaced worn seals, gaskets, and fittings.
- Monitored work areas for quality, housekeeping, and compliance.
- Resolved line issues and redirected work to maintain flow.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members when needed.
Equipment manager
R&R Services
Boulder, Wyoming
03.2007 - 08.2021
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for R&R Services tools and heavy equipment.
- Coordinated repairs with mechanics, vendors, and service technicians.
- Tracked parts inventory, supplies, and service records.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment inventory, repair and maintenance costs.
- Assigned equipment to users based on specific needs.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding their needs related to equipment availability or performance issues.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs or preventive maintenance activities as required.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with malfunctioning equipment and took corrective action when necessary.
- Inspected equipment daily to check fluids, controls, and operating condition
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to support reliable operation
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate equipment movement and work zones
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Performed pre-trip inspections prior to departing on each route ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Loaded and secured cargo to prevent shifting during transit.
- Operated winch truck for rigging, lifting, and equipment transport on oilfield sites.
- Secured loads and inspected rigging gear before each lift and haul.
- Communicated with rig crews and supervisors during transport and lift operations.
- Inspected the winch truck on a regular basis, ensuring all safety equipment was present and functioning properly.
- Operated winch truck to move and transport heavy materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Secured flatbed loads with tarps, chains, binders, and straps.
- Loaded excavators, bulldozers, and oversized equipment onto lowboy trailers
- Secured cargo with chains, binders, and tarps for heavy machinery transport
- Inspected tractors, trailers, tires, lights, and brakes before hauling
Education
Mountain High School
Ogden, UTArmy 12B Combat Engineer - Bootcamp/AIT
Fort Lenardwood
11.1991 - 11.1999
Skills
- Valve inspection
- Gasket replacement
- Threaded connections
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Hand tool proficiency
- Regulator maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Heavy equipment
- Rigging operations
- Field Service Work
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team communication
- Effective communication
- Self-motivation
- Reliability
- Detail-oriented
- Attention to details
- Multitasking capacity
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Physical stamina
- Problem-solving
- Heavy equipment operation
Timeline
Valve Technician
Union Tank Car Company
08.2021 - Current
Equipment manager
R&R Services
03.2007 - 08.2021
Army 12B Combat Engineer - Bootcamp/AIT
Fort Lenardwood
11.1991 - 11.1999
Mountain High School