Joshua Laster
Albemarle, NC 28001
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Objective
After being honorably separated from the U.S. Army as an experienced, dependable skilled mechanic and a 4-year Army veteran with a record of success operating in large-scale fleet operations. I am seeking a challenging position in power generation. I am a creative problem solver with the ability to motivate team members, help create and improve maintenance procedures, reduce cost, and consistently exceed standards.
Education
Stanly Community College, Albemarle NC
AAS degree in Science
Focus in Electrical Engineering Technology/ Automation and Control
Anticipated graduation December. Completing last math course
US Army Diesel Mechanic
Light to heavy wheeled vehicle mechanic
Work Experience
Storm Technologies Inc, Field Technician 5/2017-To Present
Testing components of fossil power plants to optimize combustion Albemarle
Complete contracted work safely and efficiently
Maintain Inventory and equipment maintenance
Testing and calibration of air flow using specific measuring devices
Emission testing for environmental performance
Fuel flexibility, changes, inspections and Evaluations
Boiler design, inspections and evaluations
Pulverizer inspections and rebuilds
Lowes Home Improvement, Facility Service 06/16-To 02/2017
Preform preventative facility maintenance on all store equipment Albemarle, NC
Coordinate with contractors, work performed and cost efficiency
Repair electrical equipment allowed within the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
US Army, Diesel Mechanic 04/11- To 03/15
Entrusted with, and maintained a mobile mechanic vehicle Wahiawa, HI
that included complete tool and parts inventories valued at over two million dollars.
Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in setting up, installing, repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment.
Diagnosed malfunctions, performed and supervised corrective maintenance on diesel engines and power generating units, including accessories, power trains and chassis components on wheel vehicles.
Troubleshoot, repaired and replaced fuel pumps, alternators, generators, engines, transmissions, differentials, steering assemblies, transfer cases, and hydraulic cylinders. Performed monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance procedures.
Supervised and performed field and sustainment level maintenance and recovery operations on light to heavy duty wheeled vehicles and their associated trailers and material handling equipment (material handling cranes)
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
ELC-214 Programmable Logic Controller
ATR 260Advanced Programmable Logic Controller’s
DFT-151 AutoCAD 2013
HYD-110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics
ELC-117 AC/DC Motors and Controls
ELN-132 Analog Electronics II
ELN-133 Digital Electronics
ISC-112 Industrial Safety
Wheel Vehicle Recovery
North Carolina Fire and Rescue/Hazardous Materials Certification
Diploma in Diesel Mechanics