Thomas Gainey
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Motivated Technician proficient in hands on work and critical thinking. Highly skilled in quickly interpreting blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams. Confident individual with over 7 years of experience in the construction industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Mechanic
TG Sales
01.2024 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
Electrical Technician
ISC Constructors
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Collaborated with a team to successfully complete large-scale installation projects within strict deadlines.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper installation techniques, boosting overall team performance and knowledge base.
- Conducted thorough post-installation assessments to identify any potential issues early on before they became larger problems later down the line.
Maintenance Technician III
TLC Linen Services
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
- Calibrated temperature and equipment settings to optimize performance.
- Determined new technique to streamline maintenance processes to increase workflow.
- Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Conduct blow-downs & keep detailed daily logs of boiler operations for a 300HP Cleaver Brooks boiler.
- Start-up & shut-down boiler procedures according to state and manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshoot & replace componets on live steam lines.
Plant Maintenance Technician
CLARIANT Oil & Mining Services
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment, minimizing downtime .
- Calibrated temperature and level instrumentation to optimize performance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach build and demo projects.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Fabricated and modified unsafe piping and equipment through isolation and restoration.
- Conducted repairs on 3phase motors and suction equipment, typically returning machines and tools to functionality within 1 day .
Journeyman Pipefitter
PCL Construction
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Utilized welding equipment and torches to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
Pipefitter B Class & Welder Helper
STRIKE Construction
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Operated equipment such as angle grinders and pipe threaders on daily basis to achieve completion.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
General Laborer & Instrumentation Helper
Ardent Services LLC
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping, pulling weeds, painting and power washing.
- Measured dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
- Multi-tasked on heavy equipment, including forklifts, skid-steers, & front-end loaders and improved project completion times.
- Accurately read blueprints and job specifications to plan completion of each job.
- Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
- Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
- Participated in safety seminars.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
- Carefully cut PVC and steel according to specifications, which in turn reduced wasteful spending.
- Expanded revenue by effectively prioritizing jobs and processing work orders.
- Calibrated and trouble shot instrumentation with Hart communicator.
- Stroked valves and wired series circuits to test equipment.
Education
Instrumentation
ABC Technical School
St. Rose, LaLicensed - Louisiana Second Class Stationary Boiler
Peasrson Vue
New Orleans, LA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Springfield Prep
Springfield, La01.2013
Skills
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Machinery Maintenance
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
- Problem Detection and Resolut
- Problem-Solving Ability
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic
TG Sales
01.2024 - Current
Electrical Technician
ISC Constructors
04.2023 - 12.2023
Maintenance Technician III
TLC Linen Services
06.2021 - 11.2022
Plant Maintenance Technician
CLARIANT Oil & Mining Services
11.2018 - 01.2020
Journeyman Pipefitter
PCL Construction
10.2017 - 11.2018
Pipefitter B Class & Welder Helper
STRIKE Construction
06.2015 - 10.2017
General Laborer & Instrumentation Helper
Ardent Services LLC
01.2014 - 06.2015
Instrumentation
ABC Technical School
Licensed - Louisiana Second Class Stationary Boiler
Peasrson Vue
High School Diploma -
Springfield Prep
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