Kevin Edwards
Oxford,CT
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the O&G brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic Shop Foreman
O&G Industries Inc.
Stamford, CT
12.2013 - Current
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Assisted technicians with complex repair tasks when needed.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
- Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet Goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
Mechanic
O&G Industries Inc.
Bridgeport, CT
10.2006 - 12.2013
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
- Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
Mechanic
Classic Coach Works
Southbury, CT
03.1999 - 10.2006
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
Education
Agricultural Mechanization
Nonnewaug High School
Woodbury, CTSkills
- Fleet Management
- Schematic Interpretation
- Hydraulic Systems
- Engine Repair
- Brake Systems
- Vehicle Inspections
- Diagnostic Expertise
- Suspension Systems
- Diesel Engines
- Electrical Systems
- Safety Awareness,Work Place Safety
- Deadline Management
- Team Training,Employee Coaching
- Workplace Safety
- Task Delegation
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Operational Efficiency
- Proficient in Diagnostic software applications
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
O&G Industries Inc.
12.2013 - Current
Mechanic
O&G Industries Inc.
10.2006 - 12.2013
Mechanic
Classic Coach Works
03.1999 - 10.2006
Agricultural Mechanization
Nonnewaug High School
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