Education
Dickinson High School, (****) / Alvin community college (1967)/ College of Mainland (1974)/ Lee (1980-1985)/ Navarro Community College (1994)
National Tool & Die Assoc. (4 year Program) – Journeyman Machinist (1968-1972)
Houston Light & Power (4 year Program) = Journeyman Mechanic (1977-1980)
Continuing Education
Flowserve – rebuild / maintenance program (pump/valve) (2004)
Royal Purple – maintenance / trouble shooting program (2003)
Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors – rebuild/maintenance program (1998)
Certifications
Frist Aid / CPR (2014)
Certified Forklift Operator (2007)
Certified Gantry/Mobile Crane Operator (2007)
Certified Steam Safety Valve – repair/maintenance (2003)
Certified Sky Climber -repair/maintenance program (1998)
Experience
Sales Associate – Home Depot – (2014 – 2017) Hardware, Plumbing, Tool Rental
Buss Montour – Fairfield ISD – (2010-2014)
Teacher (Training Program) – Navarro Community College (2009)
Taught a Hydraulic and Mechanical maintenance course
Journeyman Mechanic – Texas Genco / Houston Light & Power (1977-2005)
Maintenance / Safety / Heavy Equipment Departments – repaired and maintained equipment (pumps, valves), occasionally acting as crew leader. Within Safety Department developed a safer work place to comply with OSHA’s VPP program. Operated forklifts, mobile cranes.
Journeyman Machinist - Mallay Corporation Houston, Texas (1973-1977)
Operated: mills, lathes, planers, grinders (outer diameter, internal diameter, surface). Quality control: inspected prior to shipment to ensure dimensions met specifications. Job Shop produced parts and repaired equipment for petrochemical industry.
Journeyman Machinist – Dixal Corporation Houston, Texas (1971- 1973)
Operated: mulity spindle lathe, second operation machines
Facility produced large quantities of parts; hydraulic fittings (Stryoflex), parts for Honeywell ordinance.
Awards and Acknowledgments
Lion of the Year – Fairfield Lion’s Club
Focus Group Leader – Idea of the year – Process and Procedures (Houston Light & Power)
References
Available up on request