Richard Thomas
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Blue collar professional seeking employment that allows me to use the industrial skills I have developed to obtain a position that will permit longevity and growth in a reputable company. Offering 18 years of expertise in both light and heavy industrial work environments. Adept at overseeing productivity, conducting machine repairs, preventive maintenance, electrical systems, and documenting facility operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Housing Authority,
Shreveport, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Inspected buildings, grounds, equipment, and machinery to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions, and liabilities
- Implemented preventive maintenance tasks, diagnosing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure proper operation
- Assisted with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include packing and handling machinery, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, grounds equipment and HVAC
- Performed repair and replacement on locks, flooring, wall and ceiling installations, fire sprinklers, fire alarms systems, painting, minor carpentry, and masonry work
- Recorded, tracked, and followed facilities maintenance schedules, logs, and inventory to determine needed parts, equipment and routine maintenance and repairs
Saw Operator
Seal Craft by Contour
Shreveport, LA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated saw machinery to cut materials according to specifications, leading to a reduction in material waste
- Ensured proper calibration and maintenance of saw equipment
- Performed quality checks on cut materials to meet accuracy standards
- Used overhead crane and forklift to load and unload trucks with forklift build pallets and crates to ship material
- Set appropriate adjustments, position guides and holding blocks for each assignment based on blueprints
Landscape Technician
Perfective Lawn Care
Bossier City, LA
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed landscape plans and garden structures
- Conducted site analysis including assessing soil, vegetation, lighting, and drainage
- Installed outdoor lighting and sprinkler systems
- Built and renovated stone pathways, patios, walls, and ledges
- Installed landscape features such as trees, shrubs, irrigation systems, patios, and walkways
- Performed outdoor tasks such as mulching, weeding, pruning, and watering
Welder Helper
C&C Oilfield Services
Marshall, TX
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted welders in setting up welding equipment, including safety equipment and arc welding tools
- Performed routine equipment maintenance to repair and maintained welding tools and equipment
- Prepared workpieces for welding by cleaning and grinding surfaces, utilizing grinders
- Ensured work area was clean and organized for safe welding operations, following safety protocols and proper safety equipment
- Helped welders with measuring and cutting materials for welding projects, performing routine maintenance on tools as needed
Quality Control Inspector
AZZ Galvanizing
Waskom, TX
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed routine inspections of products to ensure they met quality standards and increased compliance rates
- Identified and documented defects or non-conformities in products and reduce defect rates by implementing corrective measures
- Conducted tests and measurements to verify product specifications
- Addressed quality issues and implemented corrective actions, resulting in a 10% decrease in production downtime
- Maintained records of inspection and communicated findings to enhance transparency and accountability
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Ochsner LSU Health
Shreveport, LA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed shift and increased overall productivity of hospital and surrounding Dr
- Offices by overseeing plumbing, electrical, flooring, nitrous oxide, and helium oxide control
- Performed preventive maintenance on air handler units to ensure optimal performance
- Documented daily logs and assigned duties to licensed technicians to prevent and resolve problematic issues
- Performed routine maintenance programs to proactively maintain facility's equipment and eliminate downtime
Assistant Custodian
Caddo School Board
Shreveport, LA
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed overall facility maintenance and security of Caddo Parish schools
- Supervised night staff to ensure all duties were completed
- Maintained and serviced all mechanical equipment, hand tools, and electrical systems
- Promptly identified, documented, and repaired any operational disruptions
- Performed landscaping duties, including operation of zero turn tractor, pruning shrubs, and applying fertilizers and insecticides
Project Laborer
Target Oil Field
Shreveport, LA
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction projects
- Performed manual labor tasks, such as digging, lifting, and carrying materials
- Assembled non-stop track guard and supported bridges for safety and protection of structural containment berms
- Delivered, maintained, cleaned, and recovered containment systems, reclaimed locations, and properly disposed of regulated hazardous material
Property Attendant
Value Place
Shreveport, LA
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Managed daily maintenance tasks to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the property, leading to a 12% improvement in tenant satisfaction scores
- Performed routine inspections to identify and promptly address any maintenance issues
- Performed light electrical work, minor and major repairs for entire grounds, including building structures and remodels
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance logs, installed flooring and all lavatory fixtures
Crew Leader/Supervisor
Shreveport Green
Shreveport, LA
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Supervised and assisted in completion of all beautification projects/tasks
- Assisted in the assembly and mass production of recycling bins in the City of Shreveport
- Oversaw truck loading and unloading of products
- Completed daily reports to point out accomplishments and set forth next day job requirements for the crew
- Managed and delegated tasks to crew members to ensure project deadlines were met
Rig Laborer
FODALE Energy LLC
Shreveport, LA
02.2008 - 09.2009
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment on rig site, reducing downtime by 15% through efficient maintenance practices
- Performed elevated work associated with rigging up/down, assisted with lining the service rig with the well using hydraulic operators
- Set hydraulic jacks, managed pads/boards, and assisted in attaching the guy wires to the anchor
- Managed work performed for basket and tubing board, operated tubing elevators for standing tubing derricks
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Shreveport, LA05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
Grambling, LASkills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Oil Rig Operations
- Machine Repair
- Hydraulic Operations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Electrical Systems
- Scaffolding Assembly
- Quality Control
- Pipefitting
- Crane Signaling
- Fabrications
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Preventive Maintenance
Websites
Certification
- OSHA Safety Certificate
- Forklift Safety and Inspector
- First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Housing Authority,
06.2024 - Current
Saw Operator
Seal Craft by Contour
06.2023 - 06.2024
Landscape Technician
Perfective Lawn Care
06.2021 - 06.2023
Welder Helper
C&C Oilfield Services
08.2019 - 06.2021
Quality Control Inspector
AZZ Galvanizing
02.2019 - 08.2019
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Ochsner LSU Health
01.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Custodian
Caddo School Board
09.2014 - 01.2018
Project Laborer
Target Oil Field
10.2012 - 12.2014
Property Attendant
Value Place
03.2011 - 10.2012
Crew Leader/Supervisor
Shreveport Green
09.2009 - 02.2011
Rig Laborer
FODALE Energy LLC
02.2008 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
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