Conrad A. Caron

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406-***-****(H) 406-***-****(C)

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Career Overview

20+ years experience in hydraulic/mechanical applications

5+ years experience in aircraft systems maintenance

15 years experience in refinery operation

Supervisory skills in manufacturing, repair, warehouse and dispatching

FAA licensed mechanic

Professional Experience

Process Operator

March 2004 to 2019

ExxonMobil Refinery Billings

Actively guided operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs. Assisted in implementation of operations, maintenance and capitol programs. Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis. Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials.

Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards. Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers. Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts. Managed work with little supervision.

Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to machine reservoirs. Reviewed work orders and communicated with prior shift to assess work needs for the upcoming shift. Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.

Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions. Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities. Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment. Attended weekly and daily safety meetings to ensure operational safety.

Service Manager

May 2002 to March 2004

Ditch Witch of Montana- Billings, MT

As service manager was in charge of all aspects of shop operations. Provided outstanding customer service. Led team of four other employees to perform maintenance and repair of customer equipment. Ensured customer satisfaction by providing highest quality of products and ensuring all equipment was installed and operating properly. Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company and customer standards. Delivered equipment to residential and commercial locations.

Followed company procedures to maintain work in a neat and orderly condition. Installed, aligned and balanced new equipment. Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and repair them. Welded metal parts with gas and arc equipment as specified by layout, welding diagrams, or work order. Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components. Reviewed project drawings to perform installation activities according to specification. Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.

Actively implemented operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times, safety, and reduce costs. Performed safe and efficient operation of all shop tooling and equipment, as well as electronic test machines. Followed standards and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner. Was responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.

Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and ordering supplies. Accurately completed service reports and warranty forms. Assisted owners in implementation of operations, maintenance and capital programs. Communicated operational issues and changes to owner on a regular basis.

Field Service Technician

April 1991 to January 1994 (Kansas) January 1996 to October 2001 (Montana)

Altec Industries- St. Joseph MO.

Responsibilities as a Field Service Technician included troubleshooting and repair of aerial devices and digger derricks. This included electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems of the devices. Responsible for the upkeep, inventory, and condition of the mobile service truck. Maintained accurate inventory accounting of service truck including parts totaling $15,000. Accounting duties included a weekly expense account, daily work orders, warranty claims, core credit forms, shipping reports and DOT forms.

Customer Service Representative

January 1994 to January 1996

Altec Industries- St Joseph, MO

Responsibilities as Customer Service Representative included scheduling of seven Field Service Technicians and inside customer service duties. Controlled service area that included western Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Eastern New Mexico. Produced sales and service totaling approximately $2,500,000 in annual billing. Was in charge of DOT compliance of service drivers, including random drug and alcohol screening.

Manufacturing Assembler

January 2002 to May 2002

Mark Rite Lines- Billings MT

Responsibilities included fabrication and assembly of mechanical and hydraulic systems for paint striping trucks. Ensured proper installation through accurate reading of blueprints. Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them. Assisted other workers to ensure proper safety and manufacturing techniques.

Education and Training

Maple Woods Community College, 1989

Kansas City, MO

Aviation Maintenance and Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Certificates: FAA certified Airframe Mechanic

National Honor Society – Phi Theta Kappa 3.87 GPA

Billings West High School, 1975

Billings, MT

General Studies

Certifications

Incipient Fire Response NFPA 600 and NFPA 1081 standards

Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic – Fluid Power Society

Protechnician Gold Wrench – Protechnician Performance Program Ditch Witch Corporation

Phillip Crosby Quality Education Course

Military Service

Sergeant – Weapon System Specialist (fighter aircraft)

July 1975 to June 1979

U. S. Air Force

Was member of the Load Crew of the Year 1976

During ORI Inspection helped improve safety and efficiency in combat loading procedures

Awarded AF Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Award, and Small Arms Expert Marksman Medal

Department of Defense ITA

MEPS Butte MT

Jul 2021 to Feb 2023

• Schedule and administer ASVAB test

• Complete and deliver all travel vouchers

• Maintain security and inventory of classified documents

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