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Rodney Gause
Industrial Engineering (Entry Level)
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Industrial Engineering position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Intertape Polymer Group
Blythewood , SC
2018.07 - 2020.09
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and electrical systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Served as team member for plant overall safety. Through group team efforts, received several awards. Among those, ISO 9001:2015; 565 accident-free days as of March 2019.
Maintenance Technician
Koyo Bearings
Blythewood , SC
2017.07 - 2018.07
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Resolute Forest Products
Jonesville , SC
2017.04 - 2017.07
- Maintained accurate spreadsheets and records of system operations.
- Skilled in troubleshooting control system malfunctions and creating plans for repair.
- Interpreted and modified blueprints and schematics.
- Verified site locations followed safety policies and minimized risk of worker injury.
- Scored grade of 92 on instrumentation test during hiring process
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Invista
Lugoff , SC
2015.03 - 2017.04
- Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and removing old seals and gaskets.
- Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems.
- Liaised with engineering staff on special projects to assist with configuration, installation and interoperation of system equipment.
- Studied and interpreted equipment manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations and installations.
- Promoted to journeyman position after one year of employment due to work ethic and responsibilities taken on.
- Diagnosed PLC ALLEN BRADLEY SOFTWARE issues while developing new ideas for applications.
Structural Fitter
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula , MS
2012.09 - 2015.03
- Building and repairing of various vessels including barges, combat ships, tugboats, and towboats in accordance to OSHA 3731
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests and available inventories.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
Special Officer
Corporate Security Solutions
New Orleans , LA
2006.09 - 2009.05
- Armed security guard licensed to establish security on various FEMA buildings and residential sites ensuring safety from crime, fire, and other threats
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Increased productivity by supervising daily activities and performance of 5-man detail team.
- Promoted to Public relations officer responsible to all hazard disasters and in support of planned special events. Additional duties include support of disaster emergency communications need of state and local government. Ensure continuity of disaster emergency communications through FEMA regional fixed facilities positioned throughout nation.
Personnel Administrative Specialist
United States Army
Fort Bragg , NC
1993.09 - 2002.05
- Designed and implemented internal training of over 30 soldiers for supervisors and other personnel.
- Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits. Supervised over 7 personnel administrators as mid-level supervisor.
- Supported well-designed compensation philosophy to promote organizational strategic plan, initiatives and business goals.
- Delegated to position of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Noncommissioned officer, in which zealously provided tactical training to Battalion to ensure operation and maintenance of NBC equipment. I
- Received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions during tenure in military which set prominence among peers and contemporaries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 2018.06 - 2022.05
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation And Controls
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS 2012.09 - 2014.12
Skills
- Attention to Detail
Relevant Course Work
- Production and Inventory Control
- Industrial Automation
- Plant Layout and Material Handling
- Motion and Time Study
- Lean Production Systems
- Performance Technologies
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Simulation and Modeling
- Architectural Graphics
- Statics and Strengths of Materials
- Electric Systems
- Architectural CADD
- Engineering Economics
- Quality Control
- Industrial Cost Control
- Operations and Logistics Concepts
Volunteer Experience and Leadership
- National Society of Leadership and Success (USM)
- Primary Leadership Development Course (US Army)
- Public Relations Officer (FEMA)
- Instrumentation Society of Automations Training
- Nuclear Biological and Chemical Training Course
- Air Assault (US Army)
- Environmental Safety/Hazardous Material Training
- National Fire Protection Association-70E Certification
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Intertape Polymer Group
2018.07 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Southern Mississippi
2018.06 - 2022.05
Maintenance Technician
Koyo Bearings
2017.07 - 2018.07
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Resolute Forest Products
2017.04 - 2017.07
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Invista
2015.03 - 2017.04
Structural Fitter
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
2012.09 - 2015.03
Associate of Applied Science - Instrumentation And Controls
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
2012.09 - 2014.12
Special Officer
Corporate Security Solutions
2006.09 - 2009.05
Personnel Administrative Specialist
United States Army
1993.09 - 2002.05
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