Robert Kane
Okmulgee
Summary
Dedicated, maintenance technician with 13 years of experience. Team driven to keeping equipment in production and working properly, while working safely and efficiently meeting deadlines and setting the standard. Quality craftsmanship and self-education are a core quality. Challenges problem solving are welcome. Very strong welding and fabrication skills second only to an electrical background. Completing task in a correct and timely manner in all environments and conditions. Leadership and teamwork are key components to success and allow everyone to prosper. If it can’t be fixed or bought we will build a new one
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Real Alloy LLC.
Sapulpa
12.2014 - Current
- Preventative maintenance schedule.
- Field engineering solutions in-house fabrication of sight specific components.
- Coordinating down time for production equipment.
- LOTO/JSA.
- Management of Weldshop supplies.
- Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Installation and start up of new equipment.
- Repair structural and piping system.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
Code Welder
Eastern Manufacturing
Haskell
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Set up components according to blueprint specifications using clamps, jigs and other tools.
- Utilized a variety of welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding, shielded metal arc welding and gas metal arc welding.
- Developed jigs or fixtures to improve productivity while ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Maintained and repaired existing welds on equipment and structures.
- Dismantled defective products or assemblies for repair or replacement of faulty parts.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Lead Field Service Technician
Thermal Specialties LLC.
Tulsa
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Installed and maintained thermal systems for diverse industrial applications.
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted on-site inspections to assess system performance and compliance.
- Built, installed and preformed maintenance on various thermal processing equipment.
- Fabrication and repair of exotic metals.
- Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and burner components.
- Timely repairs to return equipment back to production.
- Collaborated with clients to understand service needs and deliver solutions.
- Documented service reports detailing repairs, maintenance, and recommendations.
- Delivered outstanding customer service on field visits to meet corporate guidelines.
- Mentored and trained new employees on processes, flow and safety procedures.
- Communicated with vendors, upper management, and peers.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of customer equipment.
- Ensured quality assurance standards were met during all service activities.
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
Apprentice Electrician
Alliance Electrical Contractor Inc.
Tulsa
10.2007 - 01.2012
- Assisted in installing electrical wiring and fixtures for large commercial projects.
- Collaborated with senior electricians to troubleshoot electrical issues effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily tasks.
- Learned electrical codes and regulations to ensure compliance on projects.
- Supported the testing of electrical systems for functionality and safety standards.
- Calculated load capacities of circuits to ensure conformance to code requirements.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as high voltage electricity.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Utilized measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps accurately, efficiently and safely to complete installations and repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Construction
Oklahoma State University,Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK 07.2004 - 12.2006
Property Maintenance
Green County VoTech
Okmulgee, OK 09.2002 - 07.2004
Beggs Public Schools
Beggs, OKSkills
- Welding and fabrication
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Preventative maintenance
- Equipment installation
- Electrical troubleshooting and installation
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Parts and supplies procurement
- Mechanical repair
- Blueprint interpretation
- Emergency response
- Team training
- Safety compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Supply management
- Time management
- Power and hand tool use
- Construction management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety awareness
Affiliations
- Active member of the youth sports in Beggs.
- Avid Outdoorsman.
- Gardening and livestock.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Real Alloy LLC.
12.2014 - Current
Code Welder
Eastern Manufacturing
07.2014 - 12.2014
Lead Field Service Technician
Thermal Specialties LLC.
01.2012 - 07.2014
Apprentice Electrician
Alliance Electrical Contractor Inc.
10.2007 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Construction
Oklahoma State University,Okmulgee
07.2004 - 12.2006
Property Maintenance
Green County VoTech
09.2002 - 07.2004
Beggs Public Schools