Mechanic and Equipment Operator

Clifford "Cliff" Sell

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Summary

(Most Importantly, I am grateful to those who have either showed me, inspired me or allowed me the opportunity to learn the skills I possess. I've had the chance to work with truly amazing and talented people.) I've worked in Various Gas/Oil Industries as well as Mining Operations and Service/Repair Facilities in both Continental US and Alaska.

Worked as a Mechanic on Heavy Equipment, Built Diesel Engines Professionally. As well as automotive repair/ service, Recovery and Fleet Maintenance. Operated/Repaired Heavy Equipment inside of Mines, Construction Sites as well as Transcanada Oil Pipeline Sites (Halliburton/Anadarko) throughout the US. I'm continually striving to sharpen my skills and add more. I can easily comprehend and apply information held within Service/Technical Manuals and Schematics both Mechanical and Electrical(12VDC/24DC). I hold myself to a high standard when my responsibility to my company involve Preventative Maintenance of equipment and property.

SKILLS:

*Arc and MIG Welding experience throughout career in various settings and materials. (always improving techniques and abilities)

*I Own all of my own Tools (hand tools,pneumatic,electric, specialty and measurement tools,PPE,welding accessories) to perform Job Functions required effectively

*Competently and Accurately able to inspect,service and maintain equipment and machinery used in the production of aggregates, and materials. Including (Conveyors, rollers, bearings, gears, motors, and belts.)

*Able to Diagnose and Inspect Throughly Diesel Engines, Gas Engines, Trucks, Implements, Heavy Equipment for Agriculture/Mining, Reclamation and Construction. (Compressors,Generators,Welders, Lubrication and Oil Systems, Ect.)

*Abilities to perform rebuilds on Diesel and Gas Engines, and components swabs as well troubleshooting.

*Able to use and safely handle Oxygen/Acetylene Torches and all attachments, Plasma Cutters and Metal Work Equipment (shop press, drills, bench grinders, ect..)

*Know Proper Hand Signals to various types of equipment operators, and able to safely use equipment to move and or set up other equipment or machinery. (Always Improving and Open to Company Preference)

*Innate sense of curiosity and the ability to use it to solve problems and troubleshoot.

*Ability to lift objects over 100 pounds, and can work in all weather. Currently I am teaching myself Sheet Metal Repair/Metal Working and Restoration Techniques as well Gas Welding/Tig Torch and Automotive Paint/Body.

Outside of my career, I am often consumed with my projects and learning new skills. Experience

Plant Mechanic/Maintenance

APC Construction\ Mining (CRH) (Oldcastle SW )

Apr 2021 - Present (11 months +)

CRH Company

-Operate Various types of Heavy Equipment inside of a rock quarry. Regulated by MHSA.

-Repair/Maintain Plant to include Replacing Bearing, Servicing VSI and Cone Rock Crushers. Repair Belts, Pulleys, Set Up/Tear Down Mobile Asphalt Plants. Clifford "Cliff" Sell - page 1

-Daily Inspections of Equipment and Functionality and Performance of each component.

-Properly Maintain All Company Equipment,Vehicles, Property and Tools and log all issues that can't be fixed right away.

-Constantly Identifying High Risk Areas for myself and other employees, Following all Safety Protocol and Lockouts.

-Always ready for the next job by keeping my truck, organized, clean, stocked with essential hardware, oils, lubricants, air tool accessories and P.P.E.

-Equip Work Truck with all my personal tools needed to perform Equipment Repair.

-Grease and Adjust all Components to the plant.

-Execute repairs utilizing a wide range of tools and skills, including pneumatic tools, oxy/acetylene torch, and Welding.

-Work in Hazardous Conditions (Noise,Dust,High and Low Temperatures, Confined Spaces, and heights and In All types of varying weather conditions.

*Keeping Inventory In Organized Fashion, Utilizing the space and equipment effectively to make operations smoother

*Keep Detailed Logs of Repairs Needed\Performed and Hour Logs to track Service Needs of Plant Machinery

*Fabricate and Engineer Plant Components to ensure maximum performance of the Conveyor Systems, and fabricate and design Protective Components to ensure Safety for All employees to include the prevention of accidental death.

*Troubleshoot Issues with or without Schematics

*Work with other employees in high-risk situations such as Heights, Confined Spaces, Risk of being Struck by Objects, Risk of Death from Moving Machinery or Materials. General Contractor

4C Colorado Services LLC

Dec 2021 - Present (3 months +)

Automotive/Diesel Repairs

*Mobile and Shop

Fence Construction/Repair

Residential Demolition/Construction

Contract Laborer to Facility and Ground Maintenance Companies Logistics (part time)

Harbor Freight Tools

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (9 months)

Favorite store had to work here

(Reference Available)

Unload truck freight

Organize inventory/stock

Assist Customers

Perform Cashier Duties

Diesel Engine Builder

Capital Reman Exchange

Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 (8 months)

(Reference Available)

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Teardown Diesel Engines

Reassemble Engines

Install Bearings, Crankshafts, Build Pistons install, Install Cylinder Heads, CATERPILLAR ENGINES Mack, John Deere, International, Cummins, Isuzu Inspect Parts sent to and from Machine Shop

Accurately install all new components on Engine Builds utilizing special tools and skills. Utilize Specialized Tools used in the accurate measurement of Engine components and parts Tow Truck Technician/Operator

SouthSide Towing

Nov 2014 - Jul 2015 (9 months)

(Reference Available)

Repair Tow Trucks

Engine Swaps Transmission Swaps Hydraulic Repairs

Operate Rollback Tow Truck

Safely recover vehicles from wrecks and roadways working with Law Enforcement or Insurance Companies

Fleet Mechanic responsible for all DOT inspections, and operation check lists. Duramax Diesel Engines and T444E international Engines Performed Complete Engine Rebuilds, Repairs, Troubleshoot and PM.

Automotive Technician

B&B Automotive

Jun 2012 - May 2014 (2 years)

(Reference Available)

Perform Prevenative Maintenance on Vehicles

Oil Changes

Suspension and Brakes

Cooling, Heating and HVAC services

Assist with Engine and Transmission swaps

Tires

Safety Inspections

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Cannon Resources, LLC

Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 7 months)

Perform All repairs on caterpillar and Deere dozers, front end loaders, scrapers, excavators PM on all equipment.

Hydraulic repair, engine swaps, track repair

M818 truck repairs, clutches, axle swaps.

Mining Equipment/Plant Repair and Maintenance

Supervisor

UPS Freight

Oct 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 3 months)

Warehouse Supervisor inside Denver Hub.

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Overseer of 8-12 employees within work area

Run Daily Safety Training Exercises with Employees Maintain All performance requirements expected by

Senior Management, and meet all Company Policies

Education

Lakewood High School

High School Diploma, High School Diploma

2003 - 2007

Licenses & Certifications

Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals - Noria Corporation Skills

Diesel Engine • Heavy Equipment • Equipment Maintenance • Forklift Operation • Preventive Maintenance • Supervisory Skills • Arc Welding • Tow truck repair • Tow Truck Operator • Tractor Operator

Honors & Awards

MHSA miner representative - Cannon Resources

Jan 2011

Was the employees representative to MHSA

Address all safety issues

Meet MHSA safety inspectors when on site to answer questions Know all safety requirements and continually keep up with changing conditions to promote the best safety culture on site

Employee of the month - UPS

Sep 2009

Upheld perfect safety standards and perfect label scanning for multiple months in a row Eagle Scout - BSA

May 2006

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