Mechanical Technician,. Facilities and Operations Technician
Resume:
Randy L. Farkas
Milltown, New Jersey 08850
732-***-**** email: ********@***.***
Summary of Qualifications:
An accomplished Technician and Supervisor with 25 years of combined field and supervisory experience
in technical related industries. Recognized as a superior problem solver with the ability to successfully
recognize, precisely define, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of technical and customer related
issues.
Professional Experience:
Sunoco Logistics, Inc
2010-2014 Piscataway, New Jersey
Vapor Recovery Technician
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of both wet and dry vapor recovery units
in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Performed quarterly mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance
inspections, transmitter calibrations, change filters, repair and change pumps and motors on all equipment
as necessary to ensure unit emissions are in compliance with strict Department of Environmental
Protection standards. Calibrate instrumentation and meters. Completed all paperwork and reports to
ensure complete compliance with company policies. Perform all repairs on loading racks and loading
arms, meters, pulsars and valves to keep terminal up and running.
Raybek Construction
2000-2010 Monroe, New Jersey
Project Manager/Supervisor
Responsible for the day to day administrative and supervisory operations of a small but efficient
contracting corporation, working on medium to large commercial construction and renovation projects.
Assisted in estimating job costs and providing customer service and support to demanding clientele in all
phases of construction and site work.
Vista Research, Inc.
1992-2000 Edison, New Jersey
Developed, constructed and installed state of the art, proprietary leak test equipment used in refineries,
military installations, and airports throughout the United States and Canada. Performed leak and tightness
testing on jet fuel hydrant systems. Worked closely with customers to identify and resolve a wide range of
issues and problems. Ensured compliance with and helped bring customers into compliance with current
Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations. Submitted progress and final reports for use by
the EPA
Conducted a wide range of field tests and experiments. Provided a high level of on-site support to ensure
accurate and timely job completion. Calibrated and repaired equipment as needed.
Worked primarily at the prestigious Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, Tennessee) conducting
and implementing test procedures for low level radioactive waste lines and tanks, as a subcontractor to the
US Department of Defense.
Texas Eastern Gas Pipeline Company
1980-1992 South Plainfield, New Jersey
Measurement Technician
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of natural gas measurement and regulating stations
throughout New Jersey and Staten Island, New York. Performed calibration on all pressure and flow
devices as well as pressure regulators, pressure control valves, and relief valves. Ensured that all vital
equipment necessary to facility operations, performed at optimal levels.
Worked closely with customers and engineers to design and implement improvements as customer’s
requirements changed. Provided critical feedback and observations on equipment performance.
Began employment as a general laborer, promoted to junior technician, and ultimately measurement
technician responsible for the operation of the largest sales station in the company due to record of proven
skills and proficiency
Education:
Eastern New Mexico University 1978-1979
Trenton State College 1979-1980
Middlesex County College 1982
Completed coursework in Business Administration
Certifications:
TWIC card holder
Hazardous Waste Operations certified 1980-2000
Confined Space certified 1992-1998
US Department of Energy Radiation worker I and II 1995-1998
Red Cross CPR and First Aid 2010-2014
John Zink Vapor Recovery School 2011
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