Miguel Rodriguez
Heavy Equipment Master Technician
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
Over the course of my 15 year career as a Heavy Equipment mechanic I have held responsibilities of varying degrees of challenge. I have honed my skills at troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with heavy equipment and machinery. I have dedicated my personal and professional time to become a talented problem-solver with strong technical acumen and to read and understand manuals, drawings and repair diagrams. I trust my abilities and decisions, yet remain open to fresh solutions and ideas. I am confident my skillset places me among the top performers in my profession. I am also an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, willingness to take on added responsibilities and meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc.
09.2015 - Current
- Promoted to Crew Lead mechanic and backup Supervisor 2019-2022
- Under Fill-in Supervisor role, I have had to make decisions ranging from determining course of actions of environmental incidents involving spills to time sensitive actions for heavy equipment operation incidents, with great outcomes and accurate reporting.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on mining and support equipment.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Regularly organize and present safety meetings and discussions among crew.
- Attend various leadership meetings to discuss daily, monthly and long term key performance metrics.
- Create Work orders and parts/services requisitions using JDEdwards software system.
- Maintain communication with various levels of parts procurement to track parts for repairs.
- Complete Planned component rebuilds or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore equipment functionality. A process that involves frame up restoration on certain projects.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM specific software and hardware, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Held a role in the company Working From Heights safety program as a Competent person for permit approval. 2019-2024
- Maintained an active role for 4 years in the mine Emergency Rescue Team. This is a specialized team that responds to active emergency situations around the jobsite and involves various levels of response from Medical emergencies to Asset fire protection. 2019-2023
- Maintained for 4 years an active Alaska EMT 1 Certification. 2019-2024
- Maintained for 3 years an active Alaska Industrial Firefighting Certificate 2020-2023
- Participated in various public relations events for the company.
- Excellent safety track record with no injuries or property damage incidents.
Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
Double Down Heavy Repair
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Worked as a resident contractor at Hycroft mine near Winnemucca,NV
- Serviced, diagnosed and repaired various equipment such as: Atlas Copco Drilling machines, Hitachi Hydraulic Shovels, 930E Komatsu Electric Haul trucks, various other mining support equipment.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Skilled at working independently in a self driven environment.
- Provided detailed service reports in a timely manner to Maintenance managers for planning and documenting.
Field service mechanic
VT Construction
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Serviced the company's equipment out on various projects around the Las Vegas, Henderson, and Green valley area
- Worked on Volvo, Kenworth and Peterbuilt Fleet Service trucks and Watering trucks
- Rebuilt several final drive wheel groups for 793 CAT Haul trucks for the company's mining operations.
- Performed service work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, air conditioning systems and transmissions.
- Maintained truck inventory and requested new supplies.
- Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on heavy equipment.
Field Service Technician
Quinn Caterpillar
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Traveled all over Antelope valley county CA to service and repair customers CAT equipment and rentals
- Gained experience working on Tier 4 emissions certified equipment
- Serviced and diagnosed DPF systems.
- Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
Lead Mechanic and mobile maintenance mechanic
Coeur Rochester
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsible for planning, delegating and organizing repairs to a crew of 6 mechanics of varied experience
- Repaired and maintained in operation a fleet of equipment ranging from CAT 993k loaders, 777f haul trucks, 16m Motor graders, and D10 dozers.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of the shop work areas and tool storage.
Field Mechanic
Florida Canyon Mine
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
- Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on heavy equipment.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
Heavy equipment technician, Field Technician
Cashman Equipment
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Maintain and repair CAT equipment at Dealership
- Participated in several Cat certified rebuilds of D11R dozers as well as two Cat landfill compactors and 24H Motorgrader's.
- Worked in the Component Rebuild shop rebuilding several differentials and final drive wheel groups for various types of equipment.
- Participated in various assembly and deployment procedures of new Mining equipment at customer jobsites.
- After promotion and relocation to Coeur Rochester mine to repair CAT equipment under MARC, responsible for maintaining and repairing mine equipment on the field under rotating shifts.
- Operated a service truck to efficiently repair machinery and reduce downtime.
- Recorded accurate daily vehicle mileage logs.
- Kept efficient time and material records.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance manager.
Education
Associates In Applied Science For Caterpillar Equipment And Diesel Heavy Equipment -
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
Proficient with Caterpillar software such as CAT SIS, and CAT Electronic Technician
Mining Equipment Maintenance and CAT heavy/light equipment maintenance
Service and Maintenance of Atlas Copco DML, PItviper and Pitviper RCS model drills
Service and Maintenance of Komatsu 930e Electric haultrucks
Proficient with Hydraulic systems, Electronic systems, and Engine troubleshooting
Maintain meticulous documentation of equipment repairs and procedures
MIG welding, Arc welding, Gas welding, Acetylene torch cutting, Plasma cutting
Experience with air brake systems and componentsExperience with equipment preventive maintenanceMSHA training completed and up to dateCrew/Project leadership
Effective Communication Skills
Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Complex problem solving and plan execution
Self driven and self supervision
Excellent understanding of Sales and Service business model
Timeline
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc.
09.2015 - Current
Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
Double Down Heavy Repair
05.2015 - 08.2015
Field service mechanic
VT Construction
04.2014 - 05.2015
Field Service Technician
Quinn Caterpillar
03.2013 - 08.2013
Lead Mechanic and mobile maintenance mechanic
Coeur Rochester
06.2012 - 02.2013
Field Mechanic
Florida Canyon Mine
07.2011 - 06.2012
Heavy equipment technician, Field Technician
Cashman Equipment
10.2008 - 07.2011
Associates In Applied Science For Caterpillar Equipment And Diesel Heavy Equipment -
Mesa Community College