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Todd Vanek

Madras

Summary

Dynamic Parks Maintenance Technician with proven expertise at Portland General Electric Co. Skilled in operating heavy equipment and managing herbicide applications. Recognized for developing solar well systems and enhancing asset management processes. A self-motivated team player, adept at problem-solving and ensuring safety in all operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parks Maintenace Technician

Portland General Electric Co.
02.2021 - Current
  • Maintained and operated the parks utility systems
  • Developed the Gonecreek/Oak fork and Northarm parks solar well systems.
  • Developed and maintains the tools and equipment asset management system using Quickbase.
  • Liaison for parks fleet.
  • Perform Herbicide applications to unwanted/noxious weeds in turf and rangeland.
  • Perform daily maintenance tasks such as turf and field maintenance,irrigation repair,restroom/shower facility repairs and trouble shooting,drinking water system maintenance and repair along with startup samples, storm water maintenance.
  • equipment operation including skidsteer/bobcat.
  • Safety chairman for Pelton/Roundbutte (2025)

Temporary Hydro Maintenance

Portland General Electric Co.
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Preformed Tasks that helped with maintenance during the 2019 shutdown of the RoundButte Dam for the governor upgrade of unit #3.
  • Duties during upgrade was pumping slurry,confined space entry into governor cabinet for wipe down after oil removal, rigging and spotting for crane operations, snow removal.


  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Equipment Operator

Vanek Farms
09.2005 - 01.2020
  • Operated range of heavy equipment including a multitude of tractors and machinery on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated garlic harvester as well as off road forklift to load and unload garlic trucks
  • Overseen 10+ temp labors during harvest.
  • Operated, maintained and repaired combine harvester during grass,wheat,sugarbeet and carrot seed harvest.
  • Repaired equipment during time constraining windows, including hydraulic and electrical issues.
  • Operated and repaired Irrigation systems including 3 phase pumps, center pivots, and linears, including some with VFD drives.
  • Operated Class A trucks for wheat and seed harvest and Class B dumptruck for gravel and dirt transport.
  • Small engine repair
  • Herbicide applications
  • Welding/Fabricating


Education

High School Diploma -

Madras High School
Madras, OR

Associate of Applied Science -

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Facility maintenance
  • fleet management
  • chemical applications
  • contractor oversight
  • solar energy
  • equipment operations
  • water systems

Certification

  • Oregon Department of Agriculture-Herbicide Application
  • Small Water System Operator
  • Overhead Crane
  • Forklift/Skidsteer
  • ATV Safety Education
  • Oregon Boaters License

Timeline

Parks Maintenace Technician

Portland General Electric Co.
02.2021 - Current

Temporary Hydro Maintenance

Portland General Electric Co.
09.2019 - 02.2020

Equipment Operator

Vanek Farms
09.2005 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Madras High School

Associate of Applied Science -

Central Oregon Community College

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