Robert A. Taylor
Bogalusa,LA
Summary
To obtain a position with a well-established company which will be rewarding and beneficial, because I believe that your company will afford me the opportunity to expand my talents and advance my career. My unique combination skills and work experiences will enable me to become a valuable asset for your company.
Professional technician with robust experience in equipment maintenance and repair. Proven ability to identify and resolve mechanical problems efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering high-quality results in dynamic settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technician
Burns Maintenace Group
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
Apprentice Pile Driver
BOH Brothers, Inc.
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Fork lift operation welding and fitting
- Burning, rigging equipment for both land and water transportation
- Crane operation such as driving piles, general construction duties
Quality Control / Special projects
Epic Divers, Inc.
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Reviewing existing policy and procedures updating as needed establishing new policy's for the maintenance and repair of equipment
- Trouble shooting guides to help offshore personal maintain the equipment in the field
- Training shop personal on the new policy's as they pertain to their job duties
- Maintain the preventive maintenance system (PM System) in E1 worked with mechanic on the to improve the existing PM System
- Design test and implement procedures for Gas Rack Manifold for surface supply Diving
- Testing procedures for testing Launch and Recovery Systems, pull test procedures for equipment skids, and testing stations for air hoses
Driver's Education Instructor
06.1992 - 02.1994
- Instructing driver's education students both in the classroom and behind the wheel
- Also taught Defensive Driving and Substance abuse courses
Facility manager / Shop foreman
Epic Divers, Inc.
12.2005 - 03.2009
- Supervising the preparation of gear and paperwork for outgoing jobs
- Pulling, Stocking and Ordering supplies and equipment
- Cleaning, testing, and repairing returned equipment to get it ready for the next job
- Delivering supplies and equipment to job locations
- Training Shop Personnel
- General Shop duties (including driving a forklift)
- Also Daily operation of building, facility maintenance and repair and daily reports regarding shop operations
Assistant Shop Forman
Epic Divers, Inc.
10.2003 - 12.2005
- Supervising the preparation of gear and paperwork for outgoing jobs
- Pulling, Stocking and Ordering supplies and equipment
- Cleaning, testing, and repairing returned equipment to get it ready for the next job
- Delivering supplies and equipment to job locations
- Training Shop Personnel
- General Shop duties (including driving a forklift)
Shop Assistant
Epic Divers, Inc.
01.2002 - 10.2003
- Supervising the preparation of gear and paperwork for outgoing jobs
- Pulling, Stocking and Ordering supplies and equipment
- Delivering supplies and equipment to job locations
- Training Shop Personnel
- General Shop duties (including driving a forklift)
Surface Applied Air Diving Supervisor
Epic Divers, Inc.
03.1998 - 01.2002
- Supervising four and five man crews
- Operating a dive chamber
- Doing underwater flange-ups, hand jetting, airlifting, and visual inspection of pipelines
- As well as general duties of a commercial diver
- Also, experienced as a boat captain operating a jackup barge
Truck Diver
Acme Truck Line, Inc.
10.1997 - 03.1998
- Transporting heavy equipment and merchandise throughout the southern states
Secretary/Treasurer
Angelwood Auto Safety, Inc.
02.1994 - 10.1997
- Supervisor, Personnel manager, also in charge of payroll and scheduling
Roustabout
Fab-Con, Inc.
06.1992 - 02.1994
- General labor such as sandblasting, building key ways, deckhand work, and assisting welders, mechanics, and electricians
Education
Commercial Diving -
Young Memorial Technical College
Morgan City, LA01.1999
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Flexible schedule
- Creativity and innovation
- Heavy lifting
- Work site organization
Accreditations
- Rigger Certification Expired
- Confined spaces certification Expired
- TWIC Card (expired )
- ARSC/GCSC Card
- Kirby Morgan Dive System maintenance and Repair Certification
- Underwater Burning Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Flange-up Certification
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Service Technician
Burns Maintenace Group
03.2020 - 01.2025
Apprentice Pile Driver
BOH Brothers, Inc.
02.2011 - 06.2015
Quality Control / Special projects
Epic Divers, Inc.
03.2009 - 02.2011
Facility manager / Shop foreman
Epic Divers, Inc.
12.2005 - 03.2009
Assistant Shop Forman
Epic Divers, Inc.
10.2003 - 12.2005
Shop Assistant
Epic Divers, Inc.
01.2002 - 10.2003
Surface Applied Air Diving Supervisor
Epic Divers, Inc.
03.1998 - 01.2002
Truck Diver
Acme Truck Line, Inc.
10.1997 - 03.1998
Secretary/Treasurer
Angelwood Auto Safety, Inc.
02.1994 - 10.1997
Driver's Education Instructor
06.1992 - 02.1994
Roustabout
Fab-Con, Inc.
06.1992 - 02.1994
Commercial Diving -
Young Memorial Technical College
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