Dale Collins
Bauxite, Ar, 72011 acb8ij@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Highly proficient, detail oriented Technician with experience in electronic
equipment and circuitry in design, field engineering, troubleshooting,
testing and a variety of electronic product applications. Able to work
independently or within a team environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spectrum Brands, Little Rock, AR. 2004-2013
(Global distributor of small home appliances)
Test Engineering Technician
Investigated and reported root cause failure of small home appliances.
. Tested and suggested design changes to decrease product returns.
. Designed and set up test fixtures for stress testing.
. Stress tested new appliances to predict possible failures.
. Trained temporary employees in rework of products.
. Partnered with Engineering staff to share information.
. Maintained reports in a database.
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX. 1998-2004
(Research and Chemical Agent Destruction Company)
Instrumentation Technician
Repaired and maintained gas chromatograms and lab instruments.
(used to detect VX and HD chemical agent presence)
. Performed preventive maintenance in accordance with S.O.P.'s.
. Repaired stack gas sampling systems under time constraints while
using safe work practices.
. Duties included Safety Officer and First Responder.
. Trained lab technicians on the external calibration of equipment.
. Designed safety interlocks in important areas of the plant.
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Southern Medical Services, San Antonio, TX 1991-1996
(Medical Equipment Repair Company)
Biomedical Equipment Technician
(Preventive maintenance and repair of medical equipment).
. Performed scheduled maintenance of medical and lab equipment.
. Checked equipment for current leakage.
. Maintained service records for all equipment.
. Repaired the following medical devices:
Sterilizers, centrifuges, defibrillators, intravenous pumps,
cauterizers, pulse oximeters, hospital beds, and nurse call.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
A.A.S., Biomedical Equipment Technology
HAZMAT and CPR certification
First responder training and Safety
Officer