Justin West
Maintenance Technician
Elgin,OK
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with Goodyear Tire & Rubber, skilled in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Enhanced equipment reliability through proactive strategies and safety measures, fostering a culture of safety awareness. Proficient in using hand and power tools, I effectively trained junior technicians, ensuring operational excellence and minimizing downtime.
While working with Goodyear, I have become a member of the RE team which is a reliability tech. I have worked days on the preventive maintenance team in the mixing department. I work hand in hand with production to improve downtime and quality with a professional manner and respect. I actively work with the safety team to correct issues involving machine guarding and stop work problems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures and executed repairs on various machinery and systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs to maintain accurate service records.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures for equipment handling.
- Implemented safety measures that reduced workplace hazards during maintenance tasks.
- Led initiatives to improve equipment reliability through proactive maintenance strategies.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Derrickman
Helmerich & Payne Inc
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure safe and efficient rig operations.
- Monitored and adjusted drilling parameters to optimize performance and maintain safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery and tools, identifying maintenance needs promptly.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute daily operational tasks effectively and safely.
- Assisted in training new personnel on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented improvements to drilling techniques, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of awareness and compliance among crew members.
- Coordinated with supervisors to streamline workflows and resolve operational challenges efficiently.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Used harnesses and platform climbing devices to position and align [Type] and [Type] elements.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
- Weighed clay and mixed with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
Derrickhand
Noble Energy
08.2008 - 07.2016
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assisted in rig operations, contributing to efficient drilling processes and workflow coordination.
- Monitored drilling parameters, identifying anomalies to prevent equipment failure and improve safety measures.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily tasks, enhancing operational efficiency on the rig site.
- Led training sessions for new derrickhands, fostering skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamlined maintenance procedures, reducing downtime through proactive equipment inspections and repairs.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management of tools and materials, improving resource allocation on site.
- Developed emergency response strategies, enhancing crew preparedness during critical situations on the rig.
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Supported overall rig operations through monitoring pressure parameters, alerting drillers to potential concerns or hazards.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Maximized drilling efficiency with thorough maintenance of top drive systems and associated equipment.
- Optimized drilling processes through meticulous analysis of mud properties, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced drilling operations by efficiently managing mud systems and maintaining equipment.
- . Promoted a culture of safety and continuous improvement, actively participating in process review initiatives.
- Expedited wellbore cleanouts by effectively managing high-pressure pumping systems for efficient circulation rates.
- . Ensured the correct handling of hazardous materials according to established guidelines while performing routine tasks.
- Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and addressing mechanical issues with rig components.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2027
Goodyear Industrial Maintenance Technician Course - Industrial Maintenance
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK03-2023
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School
Elgin, OK05-2007
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Hand tools expertise
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- OSHA
- Pneumatic systems
- Control circuits
- Variable frequency drives
- Conveyor systems
- Steam systems
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
09.2020 - Current
Derrickman
Helmerich & Payne Inc
01.2017 - 09.2020
Derrickhand
Noble Energy
08.2008 - 07.2016
No Degree - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Goodyear Industrial Maintenance Technician Course - Industrial Maintenance
Great Plains Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School