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Ryan Till

Covington,LA

Summary

Accomplished Crane Technician with a proven track record at the Port of New Orleans, demonstrating expertise in electrical troubleshooting and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing safety and efficiency through innovative maintenance solutions, significantly improving operational workflows. Skilled in heavy equipment maintenance and adept at fostering collaborative team environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Crane Technician

Port of New Orleans
04.2022 - Current

- Conducted maintenance on the Harvey Tunnel and Belle Chasse Tunnel, including the replacement and repair of all lighting systems to ensure optimal visibility and safety within the tunnels.

- Proficient in troubleshooting low voltage single-phase and high voltage three-phase electrical systems to identify and address complex electrical system issues promptly.

- Skilled in making repairs on tunnel ventilation systems to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide and maintain a constant flow of fresh air throughout the tunnels for the safety and well-being of tunnel users.

- Regularly pressure washed and cleaned the tunnels to maintain cleanliness and prevent debris buildup.

- Maintained and serviced the pumps in the tunnels' water pits, which involved pulling, installing, and aligning motors as well as pulling and rebuilding water pumps to ensure efficient operation.

- Oversaw the maintenance of water pump stations on Airline Drive and West End, making necessary repairs on control systems ranging from 110 volts to 480 volts.

- Removed and replaced pump motors, aligned motors, and conducted repairs on pumps by pulling them out of pits for repair, replacement, or rebuilding. - Implemented regular cleaning of pits to prevent debris from potentially damaging pumps, installed float switches, and tested control systems to ensure proper functionality.

-Heavy Equipment Operation: Skillfully operate forklifts, skid steers, and small lift cranes, ensuring safety and efficiency in material handling and construction tasks. Experienced in navigating tight spaces and performing precise movements to optimize workflow.

Bridge Electrical Specialist

DOTD
01.2019 - 04.2022

-Safely operated various types of bridges, including beam, arch, and suspension bridges, to ensure successful repairs and optimal performance. Proactively managed bridge operations during staff shortages, ensuring safety for both roadway and waterway traffic.

- Proficient in using hand tools and meters, such as multimeters, amp meters, and megohmmeters, to test motors and wire insulation for optimal functionality and safety. - Skilled in hydraulic troubleshooting and maintenance, including diagnosing and resolving issues with hydraulic systems to ensure proper operation of various bridges. - Conducted repairs on all barriers and gates, addressing both electrical and hydraulic components to ensure proper closure and prevent unauthorized access during bridge operations. - Successfully troubleshooted control systems, integrating both electrical and hydraulic systems to maintain the safe and efficient operation of various bridges. - Replaced and aligned motors, making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal functioning and efficiency of the bridge systems, including hydraulic components. - Proficient in reading blueprints to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical circuits and hydraulic systems, utilizing technical expertise to address issues effectively. - Installed and adjusted rotary limit switches, ensuring precise control and operation of bridge components, including hydraulic mechanisms. - Inspected and repaired navigation lights to ensure visibility for waterway traffic, maintaining safety standards for bridge operations. - Maintained and repaired bridge lock-down systems, securing both electrical and hydraulic components for safe roadway traffic access. - Operated and tested bridges after repairs to confirm proper functionality and adherence to safety protocols for both electrical and hydraulic systems. - Led a crew of four individuals during hurricane response efforts, overseeing the secure lock-down and restoration of all bridges post-storm, including powering up and testing all bridge functions, including hydraulic systems. - Conducted regular tests on backup power systems to verify the functionality of all bridge systems, including hydraulic components, in case of generator usage.

Tunnel Maintenance Technician

DOTD
01.2016 - 01.2019

- Conducted maintenance on the Harvey Tunnel and Belle Chasse Tunnel, including the replacement and repair of all lighting systems to ensure optimal visibility and safety within the tunnels.

- Proficient in troubleshooting low voltage single-phase and high voltage three-phase electrical systems to identify and address complex electrical system issues promptly.

- Skilled in making repairs on tunnel ventilation systems to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide and maintain a constant flow of fresh air throughout the tunnels for the safety and well-being of tunnel users.

- Regularly pressure washed and cleaned the tunnels to maintain cleanliness and prevent debris buildup.

- Maintained and serviced the pumps in the tunnels' water pits, which involved pulling, installing, and aligning motors as well as pulling and rebuilding water pumps to ensure efficient operation.

- Oversaw the maintenance of water pump stations on Airline Drive and West End, making necessary repairs on control systems ranging from 110 volts to 480 volts.

- Removed and replaced pump motors, aligned motors, and conducted repairs on pumps by pulling them out of pits for repair, replacement, or rebuilding. - Implemented regular cleaning of pits to prevent debris from potentially damaging pumps, installed float switches, and tested control systems to ensure proper functionality.

-Heavy Equipment Operation: Skillfully operate forklifts, skid steers, and small lift cranes, ensuring safety and efficiency in material handling and construction tasks. Experienced in navigating tight spaces and performing precise movements to optimize workflow.

Education

Higgins
Marrero, LA

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Torque Wrench Usage
  • Gearbox Maintenance
  • Rigging Techniques
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Load testing
  • Wire Rope Handling
  • Hydraulic system knowledge
  • Overhead Crane Knowledge
  • Crane Software Familiarity
  • Load Chart Proficiency
  • Crane Signal Communication
  • Mobile Crane Operation
  • Crane operation expertise
  • Winch System Maintenance
  • Crane Modification
  • Lifting Gear Inspection
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Team Collaboration
  • Heavy lift management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Staff Leadership
  • Materials Movement
  • Parts inspection
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Crane Operations
  • Equipment Repair
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Crane inspections
  • Excavation operations

Timeline

Crane Technician

Port of New Orleans
04.2022 - Current

Bridge Electrical Specialist

DOTD
01.2019 - 04.2022

Tunnel Maintenance Technician

DOTD
01.2016 - 01.2019

Higgins
Ryan Till