Job Van Hout
Soldotna
Summary
Competent underground mobile mechanic with solid background in repairing and maintaining underground mobile equipment. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues efficiently while ensuring safety and reliability. Demonstrated skills in breakdown and rebuilds of mobile equipment for UG-shafting and repowers. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing tasks. With previous Rope Access experience supervising, planning, performing advanced rescues, and complex rigging.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Mobile Mechanic
Quality Mechanical Repair
Tucson, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Diagnosing mechanical issues in underground mobile equipment using specialized tools and diagnostic software.
- Performing routine maintenance and repairs on various types of heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborating with team members to troubleshoot equipment failures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities for compliance and reference purposes.
- Component change, engine, transmission, axles, ect.
- Re-powers, breakdown and rebuild of equipment for UG-Shafting.
Construction Foreman
Manny's Pro Contracting
Soldotna, AK
04.2016 - Current
- Supervised daily construction activities to ensure adherence to project specifications and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, reinforcing compliance with OSHA standards among crew members.
- Trained new workers on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team capability and performance.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete various construction tasks efficiently.
- Led in ground work, framing, drywall installation, and finishing work on residential projects.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Operated snow plow and sander to clear roadways and parking lots.
Underground Mobile Mechanic
Hecla Greens Creek
Juneau, AK
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on underground mobile equipment in underground shop/drift.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on various types of heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities for compliance and reference purposes.
- Component change, engine, transmission, axles, ect.
Level 3 SPRAT/IRATA Rope Access NDT Inspector
Team Industrial Services Inc
Borger, TX
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted visual inspections on welds and materials to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Utilized ultrasonic, and x-ray testing equipment to detect internal flaws, in components and structures, via rope access.
- Used radiographic techniques to produce images of flaws and thickness of objects on film while leaving objects intact.
- Documented inspection results meticulously, maintaining accurate records for quality assurance purposes.
- Trained and supervised junior inspectors/rope access techs on proper NDT, rope access techniques, and safety protocols enhancing team competency.
- Trained and practiced rope access rescue scenarios. Performed complex rescues and over seen Level 1 and 2 technicians performed complex rescues including hauling systems, pick-offs, passing knots, designing and installing complex rigging systems. Implementing SPRAT/IRATA code of practice, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Performed liquid dye test on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
Plymouth, MN04-2021
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Welding and fabrication
- Diagnostic skills
- Mobile equipment operation
- Basic carpentry
- Power tool operation
- Concrete finishing
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Underground Mobile Mechanic
Quality Mechanical Repair
06.2025 - Current
Underground Mobile Mechanic
Hecla Greens Creek
01.2023 - 04.2024
Level 3 SPRAT/IRATA Rope Access NDT Inspector
Team Industrial Services Inc
05.2018 - 09.2022
Construction Foreman
Manny's Pro Contracting
04.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Excel High School