Shawn Schulmeister
Oelwein,IA
Summary
Proven Valve Technician III at Transco Railway Products, adept in troubleshooting and continuous improvement, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Skilled in valve rebuilding, disassembly, and teamwork, I consistently exceed performance standards, contributing to successful project executions and training initiatives. My adaptability and problem-solving abilities ensure seamless integration of technical solutions across functions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Valve Technician III
Transco Railway Products
07.2015 - Current
- Served as a valuable resource for cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise on valve-related matters during project planning and execution phases.
- Supported plant expansions or upgrades with expert valve installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
- Maximized operational efficiency by systematically troubleshooting and resolving issues related to valve leakage or other malfunctions.
- Enhanced workplace safety by strictly adhering to industry guidelines and company protocols during valve installation and repairs.
- Provided clear documentation of work history, allowing for efficient tracking of maintenance schedules and accurate records management.
- Optimized valve performance with regular testing, calibration, and adjustment of components as necessary.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing valuable input based on hands-on experience with various valve systems and their corresponding challenges.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, sharing expertise to develop a skilled workforce capable of handling complex tasks independently.
- Promoted a culture of quality assurance by consistently meeting or exceeding established performance standards in valve servicing activities.
- Identified problems with valves and used appropriate troubleshooting techniques to locate and resolve concerns.
- Maintained professional working environment and enhanced productivity by keeping all areas neat and organized.
- Collaborated with team members to complete customer requests and orders on time.
- Underwent and passed every AAR or customer audit on valves Transco Oelwein has had since opening the Valve Room.
- Recorded maintenance information, test results, on all customer portals and test forms.
- Conducted OTMAs (root cause analyses) on defective Valves.
- Created OTMA (root cause analyses) reports with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and adobe PDF.
Painter
Transco Railway Products
03.2008 - 07.2015
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Painted and Lined Railcars such as autoracks, covered hoppers and PD cars.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Cook
Sportsmens Bar and Grill
07.2003 - 03.2008
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
Oelwein, IA05.2005
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Troubleshooting skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Testing Documentation
- Customer training
- Specification Writing
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Multitasking Abilities
- Valve Rebuilding and Disassembly
- Maintenance Documentation
- Torque Wrench Operation
- Pressure testing
- Leak Test level II Certification
- Liquid Penetrant (Die Pen) level II Certification
Certification
- [Leak testing Level II], [Transco Railway]
- [Liquid penetrant Level II], [Transco Railway]
- [Valve Specialist I], [Transco Railway]
- [Valve Specialist II], [Transco Railway]
Timeline
Valve Technician III
Transco Railway Products
07.2015 - Current
Painter
Transco Railway Products
03.2008 - 07.2015
Cook
Sportsmens Bar and Grill
07.2003 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Oelwein High School
- [Leak testing Level II], [Transco Railway]
- [Liquid penetrant Level II], [Transco Railway]
- [Valve Specialist I], [Transco Railway]
- [Valve Specialist II], [Transco Railway]
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