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Philip Smith

Saratoga,WY

Summary

Accomplished Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Saratoga Forest Management, excelling in high voltage electrical systems and structural fabrication. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and project supervision, ensuring safety compliance and efficient fleet management. Proven track record of delivering quality repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment and diesel engines.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Saratoga Forest Management
Saratoga , WY
10.2012 - Current

Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment related to the timber industry. Including Letourneau, Cat, Link-Belt, Hyster, Doosan, John Deere, and other manufacturers.

Supervised various construction and repair projects on various systems in the facility. Including fabrication and welding of structural components, and steam piping systems.

Maintain and repair a fleet of Kenworth log trucks. Diagnose and repair high voltage AC and DC electrical systems on the diesel-electric hybrid Letourneau's.

Diesel Mechanic

Western Slope Auto
Grand Junction, CO
01.2008 - 09.2012
  • I was a senior master technician for Ford dealerships in various locations for 16 years. Performed diagnostics and repairs of all aspects of Ford products, specializing in diesel drivability and drive train.

High Pressure Welder Journeyman Pipefitter

US Navy
San Diego, CA
11.1986 - 05.1992
  • Performed fabrication and repair of high-pressure steam systems on U.S. naval ships. I was certified in various welding and brazing techniques.
  • Received a Navy Achievement Medal for casualty repairs on USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2) on November 2, 1990, while deployed in Desert Shield/Storm.

Education

Associate of Arts - Welding

C-1 Welding School
San Diego, CA
08-1987

Associate of Arts - Automotive Tech

WyoTech
Laramie, WY
03-1985

High School Diploma -

West Grand High School
Kremmling, CO
05-1984

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • High voltage electrical systems
  • Structural fabrication
  • Diesel engine diagnostics
  • drive train diagnostics and repair
  • Gas engine diagnostics and repair
  • Automatic transmission diagnostics
  • Welding techniques
  • Project supervision
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Safety compliance
  • Fleet management

Affiliations

  • Founder and organizer of 307 go fast on ice , hold two racing event a year for sxs and motorcycles in saratoga, our proceeds go into trade school scholarships for the valley high schools

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Saratoga Forest Management
10.2012 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Western Slope Auto
01.2008 - 09.2012

High Pressure Welder Journeyman Pipefitter

US Navy
11.1986 - 05.1992

Associate of Arts - Welding

C-1 Welding School

Associate of Arts - Automotive Tech

WyoTech

High School Diploma -

West Grand High School