Keith Maher
Baytown,TX
Summary
Successful Rigger equipped with knowledge and abilities for successful moving of Offshore/Subsea equipment and supplies.
Experienced with pump installation, maintenance, and repair, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Utilizes hands-on expertise and diagnostic skills to address mechanical issues efficiently. Track record of maintaining safety standards and improving operational processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pump Mechanic
Bay Area Pumps
Baytown, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Improved pump performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for repair or replacement.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for various pump systems, ensuring consistent service delivery across all team members.
- Stayed current with latest industry trends and technologies through continuous professional development programs, enhancing service offerings as a result.
- Assisted in the installation of new pumps at client sites, ensuring proper setup for optimal performance and longevity.
- Reduced downtime with prompt troubleshooting and resolution of pump-related issues, keeping operations running smoothly.
Pump Mechanic
Bloodworth Marine LLC
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Overhauled worn-out pumps using specialized tools, restoring them to peak operating condition while minimizing costs associated with replacement.
- Reduced downtime with prompt troubleshooting and resolution of pump-related issues, keeping operations running smoothly.
- Calibrated pumping equipment for optimal performance, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity at client facilities.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex mechanical issues during routine maintenance, preventing potential system failures and costly downtime.
- Developed lasting relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service, leading to repeat business opportunities and referrals.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for various pump systems, ensuring consistent service delivery across all team members.
Rigger
Compass offshore
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Planned movements expertly based on type, size, and required path of each load.
- Controlled equipment movements in narrow or confined spaces using tag lines, push poles, and hand and crane signals.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to verify safety of workers and materials.
- Handled loads as high as 150 tons, including rigging systems and directing maneuvers to avoid obstacles.
- Protected workers with clear hand and verbal signals for each load movement.
- Minimized damage to rigging between jobs, dismantling and storing pieces when not in use.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
- Made up and inspected subsea rigging, wire slings, ROV hooks, ROV shackles and tooling.
Pump Technician
Bay Area Pumps Inc.
Baytown, Tx
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Facilitated optimal efficiency in machinery with thorough cleaning, lubricating, and adjustment components.
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance on rotating equipment and mechanical equipment to maintain continued operation and operator safety.
- Performed several mechanical seal change on vertical turbine 4 and 5 stage pumps.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face to face or through phone conversations.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Able Bodied Seaman/deckhand
Kirby Offshore Marine
Seattle, Washington
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Called in distances to Captain where to anchor and moore small vessels during movement of larger oil tanker vessels.
- Cleaned, maintained and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
- Actively engaged in safety drills.
- Maintained deck winches and overhead crane equipment with zero incidents or failures.
- Delivered oil and gas via fuel barge to customer locations with zero spills.
United States Army
Killeen, Tx
10.2006 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: Military
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Performed squad and platoon battle drills in close quarters combat in simulation and live fire exercises earning 2 ARCOM for outstanding performance.
- Spearheaded a fire team during live fire battle drills, close combat training and MOUT exercises at various locations.
- 2 combat deployments to Iraq one of which was a team leader and had 2 privates under me.
- Military
Education
GED -
Dayton High School
Dayton, tx03.2007
Skills
- Materials movement
- Obstacle avoidance
- ROV Rigging for Subsea Operation
- Problem Resolution
- Organization
- Planning and Coordination
- Rigging repair
- Time management
- Pump installation
- Pressure testing
- Gearbox repair
- Pump alignment
- Maintenance and repairs
- Reliability
- Troubleshooting skills
- Organizational skills
- Bearing replacement
- Lubrication management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pump Mechanic
Bay Area Pumps
11.2024 - Current
Pump Mechanic
Bloodworth Marine LLC
06.2022 - 10.2024
Rigger
Compass offshore
12.2020 - 04.2022
Pump Technician
Bay Area Pumps Inc.
05.2014 - 12.2017
Able Bodied Seaman/deckhand
Kirby Offshore Marine
11.2011 - 12.2013
United States Army
10.2006 - 04.2011
GED -
Dayton High School