Nate Horan
Email: abpcdv@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** ****** **
City: West Lafayette
State: IN
Zip: 47906
Country: USA
Phone: 319-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $45,000
Willing to Relocate
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Nathan Horan
831 Sparta St. West Lafayette, IN 47906 319-***-**** abpcdv@r.postjobfree.com
Installation & Maintenance Technician
Profile
Self-motivated, personable technical professional with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology. Strong computer literacy with a talent for quickly mastering technology. Robust educational background in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Adept at translating technical concepts into "customer-friendly" language.
Professional Experience
CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM- Fort Madison, IA
R&D Lab Technician, November 2011 to Present
*Examine test samples and accurately record results on paper, logbooks and in SAP
*Operate and maintain lab instruments, equipment, and supplies
*Verify Product standards are met through product and process measurements and observations
*Communicate problems and test results to appropriate personnel
*Indentify and respond to statistical trends or non conforming process measures and test values
*Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including calibration and cleaning of processing and testing equipment
*Support process and product tests trails when needed
N2 PHOTOGRAPHY- Fort Madison, IA
Owner/President, June 2010 to Present
*Photograph weddings, family portraits, high school seniors, infants
AWS CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGIES- Boston, MA
Meteorological Field Representative, June 2006 to Jan 2011
*Provide customer/technical support for weather station installation and maintenance throughout assigned territory
*Perform scheduled station maintenance, resolve unexpected station problems, and install weather station and camera systems as needed
*Visit sensor host locations to maintain/improve weather station uptime and data quality.
*Develop and execute territory service plan according to strict timelines to ensure optimal network operations.
*Balance demands of both preventive maintenance and site visits
*Install, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot site network configurations
*Troubleshoot Customer Network/Firewall Configurations and Set-up to correspond with purchased equipment
*Collaborate with local Education, Government and Media partners as well as third party contractors.
*Certify weather station locations by documenting, through written reports and photographs, site specific conditions which include identifying and implementing improvements/upgrades that result in optimal data recording.
SAUER-DANFOSS - Ames, IA
Machinist, 2005 to 2006
*Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders
*Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations
*Quality inspect in-process parts and ensure specifications are met for assembly
*Assure all parts meet company standards and record measurements for management
*Perform preventative maintenance on machinery on a monthly basis
Education
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY - AMES, IA
Bachelors of Science in Meteorology, 2005