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Rick Holm

Greeley,CO

Summary

Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on gas compression equipment. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic 4

Western Midstream
Fort Lupton, CO
12.2021 - Current
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.

Master Mechanic

Archrock
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
  • Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
  • Performed major maintenances , heads , pistons liners and front cover repairs.

Senior Mechanic

Enerflex
11.2017 - 03.2020

Responsible for install , pre start up unit checks and commissioning of multiple compressor packages. Involved in skid revamping projects as needed by customers. Perform compressor overhauls as needed by the customer and other branch managers.

Senior Mechanic

J-W Power Company
03.2014 - 11.2017
I'm currently a senior field mechanic .Responsible for installing and commissioning new units. While training and mentoring our younger technicians. I also operate , troubleshoot and  optimize a variety of equipment including Caterpillar 3500 ULB series packages with Ariel JGK frames. Waukesha 5794 packages with Ariel frames. Cummins KTA-19 with Ariel frames.

Senior Mechanic

Exterran Energy
07.2012 - 10.2013
Duties included operating , maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Equipment included Caterpillar 3500 series engines with Worthington CUB frames and Super CUB frames. Along with Waukesha 7042 and 5794 packages with Ariel frames.

Field Technician

Conoco Phillips
07.2008 - 07.2012
Operate , maintain and troubleshoot 3304 , 3306 Caterpillar packages with Gemeni compressors. Operate maintain and troubleshoot Cummins 8.3 N/A and T/A, Cummins KTA-19 and Cummins 855 with Frick screw compressors.

Field Technician

Beery's Compression Services Inc
10.2005 - 07.2008
Operate, maintain, and Optimize compressor packages that were contracted to Conoco Phillips.

Field Technician

Natural Gas Services Group Inc
03.2004 - 10.2005
Operate , maintain and troubleshoot a run of Cummins KTA-19, and Cummins 855 packages.

Shop Hand Mechanic

Production Operators INC./ Hanover
03.2001 - 03.2004
Overhaul Waukesha 7042 GL engines . Perform install and alignment. Connect all instrumentation and electrical.

Education

Successfully completed CAT 1 -

Caterpillar Training Center
Peoria Illinois

Successfully completed ADEM 3 training - undefined

Caterpillar Training Center
Aurora Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Libert University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2026

GED - undefined

Aztec High School
Aztec, NM
1996

Skills

  • Proficient in electrical troubleshooting
  • Proficient with CAT ET
  • Safety orientated
  • Proficient with emissions analyzer
  • Proficient with using dial indicators to run coupling and alignment
  • Proficient with power point and microsoft word

Timeline

Mechanic 4

Western Midstream
12.2021 - Current

Master Mechanic

Archrock
03.2020 - 11.2021

Senior Mechanic

Enerflex
11.2017 - 03.2020

Senior Mechanic

J-W Power Company
03.2014 - 11.2017

Senior Mechanic

Exterran Energy
07.2012 - 10.2013

Field Technician

Conoco Phillips
07.2008 - 07.2012

Field Technician

Beery's Compression Services Inc
10.2005 - 07.2008

Field Technician

Natural Gas Services Group Inc
03.2004 - 10.2005

Shop Hand Mechanic

Production Operators INC./ Hanover
03.2001 - 03.2004

Successfully completed CAT 1 -

Caterpillar Training Center

Successfully completed ADEM 3 training - undefined

Caterpillar Training Center

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Libert University

GED - undefined

Aztec High School
Rick Holm