Scott Lambert
DeRidder,LA
Summary
Experienced maintenance technician skilled in installing, repairing, and maintaining complex building systems. Adheres to regulatory and organizational performance standards. Conducts intricate inspections and process assessments. Proven professional with exceptional record of improving operational efficiency in plants through strategic approaches. Expert in adjusting system components and replacing defective parts. Strong problem solver with electrical and mechanical skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
PCA
DeRidder, LA
12.2023 - Current
- Learned safety protocols and procedures for operating machinery.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines.
- Monitored operation of machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Conducted quality assurance tests on finished products.
- Operated forklifts, hoists, and other heavy equipment as necessary.
- Worked with team members to meet production goals efficiently.
- Troubleshooted problems that arose during manufacturing processes.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and regulations at all times.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Completed training on job-specific tools, equipment and safety requirements.
- Implemented procedures in accordance with company standards.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Provided feedback on product performance based on test results obtained from experiments conducted.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
Lead Structural Designer
Colgan Industries
Beaumont, TX
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed detailed shop drawings and fabrication documents for structural steel components.
- Created accurate 3D models of complex structures using AutoCAD and Revit software packages.
- Assisted in the design process by creating cost effective solutions to challenging problems.
- Performed field inspections of existing structures to verify dimensions, conditions, and other factors.
- Researched building codes, regulations, and standards related to structural design projects.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers on a variety of projects from conception through completion.
- Analyzed data from load calculations, stress analysis, finite element analysis, and other engineering methods.
- Provided support during construction activities including review of as-built drawings and coordination with contractors.
- Evaluated structural elements such as columns, beams, foundations, walls, floors, roofs for strength and stability compliance.
- Utilized CAD and CAE tools to generate design concepts quickly while meeting customer requirements.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle from initial concept until final completion.
- Identified potential risks associated with certain structural designs then recommended suitable mitigation strategies.
- Worked closely with fabricators to ensure accuracy between shop drawings and physical parts fabricated in accordance with specifications.
- Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
Project Manager
ITS
Lumberton, TX
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed large-scale IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring all deadlines were met.
- Monitored progress of the project by tracking activities and resolving issues that arose during execution phase.
- Acted as a liaison between business users and technical teams in order to develop solutions that meet customer needs.
- Conducted meetings with team members to discuss project goals and objectives as well as assign tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
- Facilitated change control process to ensure efficient handling of requests related to scope modifications.
- Collaborated closely with other departments in order to ensure timely resolution of any conflicts or problems encountered during the course of the project.
- Obtained project specifications for security products.
- Resolved hardware issues including replacing parts as necessary.
- Configured routers, switches and wireless access points for LANs and WANs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project status updates.
- Performed troubleshooting on networking and connectivity issues to restore connections and network access.
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or properly installing cables, operating systems or software.
Assistant Project Manager
Cotton Holdings
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisting with commercial construction sites, which include school districts.
- I'm responsible for conducting onsite meetings with engineers and construction personnel, as well as running day-to-day construction needs.
- Other tasks include commissioning architectural drawings for structural build-outs.
- Created and maintained detailed project documentation including schedules, budgets, change orders and invoices.
- Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.
- Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.
National Technician
Velociti
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Position consists of traveling the nation installing and diagnosing telematic devices for heavy equipment for United Rental
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Assembled new systems and sub-systems from drawings and schematics supplied by engineering department.
- Assisted in the design of new products or modifications to existing products for improved performance.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Installed software updates on customer machines while providing technical assistance when necessary.
- Provided training sessions for junior technicians on proper use of test equipment and techniques for troubleshooting complex systems.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to develop solutions for difficult problems encountered during testing activities.
- Created wiring diagrams showing connections between components within circuit boards or assemblies.
Maintenance Foreman
Peak Mechanical
Bridge City, Texas
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Oversaw the coordination of skilled workers and managed maintenance activities as a contracted maintenance foreman for Veolia turnarounds involving electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and other building systems.
- Other tasks include evaluating problematic systems or facilities and determining what installation or repair services need to be performed.
- Trained new employees on safe operation of machinery as well as basic repair techniques.
- Demonstrated a versatile skillset by fulfilling welder, fitter, electrician, boilermaker and millwright responsibilities associated with foreman duties.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment, tools and work areas to identify potential risks and hazards.
- Inspected completed work orders to verify accuracy of repairs or installations.
Owner/Construction Project Manager
Scott & Co.
Bridge City, Texas
01.2016 - 01.2019
- As Construction Project Manger, I managed up to eight projects at one time which include: procurement of materials and able body laborers, set and maintain budgets for each project along with preliminary project bids to ensure sufficient subcontractor bids
- Frontwards of projects may include, conducting engineer and city meetings to ensure structural and civil stability for up to code rehabilitation in most instances of upcoming projects
- Day to day task have me in and out of the office checking ongoing projects for quality control
MIQA Lead Pipe Designer
KBR
Orange, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2016
- I was responsible for all the update and control of Cad files for the Mechanical Integrity Quality Assurance Group at the DuPont Plant, Orange TX
- As lead over five coworkers I was in charge to manage and mentor them in the most recent programs for Cad practices
Director of Design and Development
InPro Fabrication
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities include the design and development of new architectural structures for commercial and residential needs
- As director of the department I’m accountable for projects from start to completion
- This includes design department deliverables such as detailed production drawings that our in-house production crews use for fabrication
- Other duties include conducting contract reviews and leading production meetings to insure the structure is within standard building codes and meet customer needs
- For projects that require an Engineers Stamp I work with Structural Engineers to ensure that the structure meets wind load and building codes
Lead Pipe Designer
PMI
Ingelside, Texas
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Contracted for PMI as lead pipe designer which included designing a fuel system for a well test/stimulation vessel
- Insured that a full set of as built drawings where provided for NDE purposes along with assisting in the process of weld test for QA/QC
- Maintained a full set of issued for construction (IFC) drawings for the project and Project manager
- Other drawing needs included structural drawings for crash wall and bulk head amending
- Also for new structures to be added including a helideck and several deluge system structures
Construction Manager
KHC
Bridge City, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed various types of construction sites
- Operated heavy equipment to prepare sites for building, prepared architectural drawings to owner specifications
- Managed the construction crews to safely deliver quality execution, on schedule and within budget
- Worked with owners and general contractors to strategically evaluate construction stability while planning and scheduling
- Completed government contract work to engineer’s specifications
- I have managed In-plant work with plant supervisors and safety personnel to contract and complete concrete repairs and new concrete installations
Lead Designer, Steel and Structural Outfitting
Signal International
Orange, Texas
12.2005 - 01.2008
- Began at entry level position revising existing CAD files
- Moved to taking 2-D elevation drawings and converting them into 2-D CAD Drawings
- Interpreted field measurements and put them into CAD drawings
- Physically revised PDF files to comply with Navy install Bills
- Took over steel and structural outfitting department with training
- Taught structural draftsmen how to read and revise PDF drawings
- Assisted NC Lofting Department by creating a parts list as well as nesting and processing into the CNC
Education
AutoDesk Inventor - Beginner and Advanced online course work- Certificate Courses
01.2014
BS - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas01.2011
Advanced Auto CAD Certificate -
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, Texas01.2007
High School Diploma -
Bridge City ISD
Bridge City, Texas01.2002
Skills
- AutoCAD 2024
- ProNest
- Quicktrans
- AutoDesk Inventor Professional 2014
- Fiber Optics
- Network Infrastructure
- Welding
- Structural Designing/Fabrication
- Pipe Designing/Fabrication
- Electrical Designing/Fabrication
Timeline
Operator
PCA
12.2023 - Current
Lead Structural Designer
Colgan Industries
01.2023 - 12.2023
Project Manager
ITS
06.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Cotton Holdings
01.2020 - 06.2021
National Technician
Velociti
01.2019 - 01.2020
Maintenance Foreman
Peak Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2020
Owner/Construction Project Manager
Scott & Co.
01.2016 - 01.2019
MIQA Lead Pipe Designer
KBR
01.2014 - 01.2016
Director of Design and Development
InPro Fabrication
01.2014 - 12.2014
Lead Pipe Designer
PMI
01.2013 - 12.2013
Construction Manager
KHC
01.2008 - 01.2013
Lead Designer, Steel and Structural Outfitting
Signal International
12.2005 - 01.2008
AutoDesk Inventor - Beginner and Advanced online course work- Certificate Courses
BS - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Advanced Auto CAD Certificate -
Lamar Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Bridge City ISD
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