Roy Decker
Edgemont,SD
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
DuWayne McGee
Lusk, Wyoming
09.2008 - 08.2021
- Managed cattle feeding, watering, and daily herd checks on McGee ranch operations.
- Inspected fences, gates, and corrals for safety and livestock containment.
- Rode pasture lines to locate, sort, and move livestock between pens.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
- Provided medical treatments to sick or injured animals.
- Identified problems and took corrective action when necessary.
- Assisted with branding activities during calving season.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
- Cleaned out tanks used for storing water or fuel on the property.
- Implemented pest and weed control measures to maintain healthy pastures.
- Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches for adequate water flow, dust suppression and crop growth.
Maintenance Supervisor
Days Inn Motel
Willcox, Arizona
01.2006 - 10.2008
- Supervised Days Inn Motel maintenance team across guest rooms and common areas.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and equipment systems.
- Inspected property for safety hazards, code compliance, and repair needs.
- Coordinated guest room repairs with housekeeping and front desk teams.
- Tracked work orders, service requests, and maintenance supply inventory.
- Directed emergency response for leaks, outages, and equipment failures.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Researched new products or services that would enhance the company's ability to maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Independent Contractor
self
Factoryville, Pennsylvania
04.1995 - 06.2008
Steel Worker Electrician
Pexco
Abington, Pennsylvania
09.1995 - 11.1997
- Operated steel fabrication equipment for Pexco production lines.
- Measured steel parts against blueprints and shop drawings.
- Cut and shaped steel using saws, torches, and grinders.
- Inspected finished steel work for alignment and surface defects.
- Maintained tools, machines, and work areas for safe operation.
- Followed safety procedures and supported steady Pexco workflow.
- Use hand tools such as grinders, drills, saws, hammers, wrenches, and shears to shape metal pieces.
- Work effectively with other crew members to complete jobs efficiently.
- Followed strict procedures in regards to heavy machinery operation to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment used in the course of work duties.
- Ensure that all workplace rules are adhered to at all times.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel units for hoisting.
- Monitor all aspects of the production process to ensure safety standards are met.
- Studied blueprints for each project and worked closely with supervisors to fulfill requirements.
- Utilize overhead cranes or hoists to move large objects around a job site safely.
- Used cranes to lift and guide individual steel components into position.
- Inserted additional sealing, wiring and insulating materials based on job-specific requirements.
- Troubleshot electrical issues on Pexco production equipment and facility systems.
- Installed wiring, panels, motors, and controls for manufacturing operations.
- Repaired breakers, switches, sensors, and circuit components during shutdowns.
- Read schematics and blueprints to diagnose plant electrical problems.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Prepared sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or followed diagrams during the installation process.
- Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
Education
Certficate of Completion - Swine, small fruit, commercial vegetable productio
Three Commercial Ag Production
University Park, PA01-1986
High School Diploma -
Lackawanna Trail
Factoryville, PA06-1975
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
International Correspondence School
Scranton, PASkills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment repair
- Safety compliance
- Tool maintenance
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Analytical
- Dependable and responsible
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Basic math
- Written communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and adaptable
- Interpersonal communication
- Networking
- Data entry
- Organization
- Project planning
- Inventory control
- Facility inspections
- Clear communication
Affiliations
- Prospecting, fossil hunting, hunting, fishing, rock hounding, metal detecting
Timeline
Ranch Hand
DuWayne McGee
09.2008 - 08.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
Days Inn Motel
01.2006 - 10.2008
Steel Worker Electrician
Pexco
09.1995 - 11.1997
Independent Contractor
self
04.1995 - 06.2008
Certficate of Completion - Swine, small fruit, commercial vegetable productio
Three Commercial Ag Production
High School Diploma -
Lackawanna Trail
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Programming
International Correspondence School