Michael Dittrich
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Cooling Tower Technician with a proven track record at International Cooling Tower, excelling in enhancing system efficiency. Demonstrated strong collaborative teamwork and problem resolution skills, ensuring safety compliance and regulatory adherence while optimizing performance. Committed to elevating productivity through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail, physical expectation of quality work.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cooling Tower Technician
International Cooling Tower
- Contributed to team success, collaborating with colleagues on complex repairs and installations.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Enhanced cooling tower efficiency by performing regular maintenance and inspections.
- Optimized system performance, conducting comprehensive water treatment analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Elevated productivity levels by effectively utilizing tools and equipment for various repair tasks.
- Improved safety standards with thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, staying up-to-date on industry standards and guidelines applicable to cooling towers.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
Rigger/stagehand
Upstage
2020.04 - 2024.09
- Performed heavy rigging operations based on detailed requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Enhanced team productivity through clear communication with colleagues regarding job assignments and expectations.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
Welder
Monument Welding
2017.03 - 2019.01
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.(Not in 6g position.)
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Education
Montgomery High School
Montgomery,Tx Skills
- Rigging operations
- Cooling tower maintenance
- Water treatment analysis
- Safety compliance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
Twic
OSHA basic plus
Timeline
Rigger/stagehand
Upstage
2020.04 - 2024.09
Welder
Monument Welding
2017.03 - 2019.01
Cooling Tower Technician
International Cooling Tower
Montgomery High School