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Trenton Meiners

Huxley,IA

Summary

Hardworking professional with extensive experience servicing, troubleshooting and repairing equipment. Proficient in analyzing field incident data and reading schematic and blueprint drawings. Identifies problems and uses appropriate resources to find solutions. Resourceful Field Service Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and customer service. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and adaptability to new technology. Thrive using clear communication, teamwork, and resilience to provide top-notch field support and customer relation's

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician

Interstate Power Systems
Altoona, IA
01.2024 - Current
  • Perform annual inspections and load bank tests on generators, fire pumps, and natural gas compressors.
  • Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults on engines using OEM manuals and troubleshooting guides.
  • Executed control panel upgrades on transfer switches and generators to improve efficiency.
  • Employed OEM software to extract engine DTCs and conduct comprehensive diagnostic tests.
  • Documented repair findings, issued additional quotes, and communicated details to customers.

AG Service Technician

Van Wall Equipment-John Deere
Nevada, IA
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Executed thorough annual inspections for combines, tractors, UTVs, and lawn equipment.
  • Troubleshot low voltage, CAN bus, and audio/visual systems to restore functionality.
  • Repaired chains, belts, and chopper drives on combines to maintain equipment efficiency.
  • Performed small and large mechanical repairs on various transmission, engine, and steering systems using guides and repair manuals.

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Reliant fire apparatus
Ankeny, IA
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Used various diagnostic software and troubleshooting guides to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Preformed installation of communication devices, such as radios, computers, and GPS units, into emergency response vehicles.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system malfunctions, and repaired systems according to factory specifications.
  • Recorded all findings and filled out our various inspection and customer service reports.

Shop Foreman

Ziegler CAT
Altoona, IA
06.2018 - 03.2022

• Completes pre-delivery and return inspections on rental equipment, and completes minor repairs/preventive maintenance as needed.

• Utilized schematics to isolate and repair single/three phase, low voltage and high voltage electrical systems

• Used procedures and manuals to teardown and repair various generators, compressors, and heating/cooling units in the shop and field

• Oversaw the day-to-day flow of the technicians' workload in the shop, and manages customer deadlines.

• ­Guided and instructs technicians in the development of troubleshooting and repair processes on generators, industrial engines and air compressors.

• In a field environment: preforms and coordinates repair/operation of rental and customer equipment

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Wind Energy And Turbine Technology

Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA

Skills

Firefighter One Certifed

CPR and AED certified

Class A CDL

Hazzourds Materials Opertions Certified

CAT Electric Power Generation one and two

Thermography level 1

NFPA 70E Training

LOTO

MSHA Certified

Other Work History

  • Volunteer Fire Fighter City of Huxley May 2017 to present
  • US Army Reserve's March 2011-March 2023 Honorably Discharged
  • Wind Field Service Technician / HSE Coordinator GE Renewable's October 2016-June 2018

Timeline

Field Service Technician

Interstate Power Systems
01.2024 - Current

AG Service Technician

Van Wall Equipment-John Deere
05.2023 - 01.2024

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Reliant fire apparatus
03.2022 - 05.2023

Shop Foreman

Ziegler CAT
06.2018 - 03.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Wind Energy And Turbine Technology

Iowa Lakes Community College
Trenton Meiners