Grover Adkinson
PO Box **** New Caney, Texas ****7 Cell 936-***-**** *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC / MILLWRIGHT / DRILLING
Extensive (25+ years) experience involved in all aspects of Mechanic, Millwright, Drilling Support:
Motorman, Deck Hand, Roustabout
Mechanical Supervisor
Extraction Worker
Mechanical Tech II
Exceptional knowledge with machinery related to operation, assembly and disassembly
Experience with retro-fitting bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears and wheels
Able to read and understand blueprints and schematics and perform working procedures
Knowledgeable and experienced with pumps, turbines and motors
Assisted in observing and diagnosing problems and cause of machine malfunctions
Assisted in fixing machine malfunctions with various hand tools and heavy equipment
Working knowledge of Crane operations, hand signals, rigging and placement of heavy materials
Previous experience with ordering parts and materials, along with record keeping
Performed QC Inspections, Mechanic, and assembled Oilfield equipment
Electrical wiring
Experienced welder
Types of Rigs Worked
— Drill Ships
— Land Rigs
— Semi-submersible
— Workover
— Subbing Rig
— Colet Tubing
— Wire Line
Companies Worked With
— Stewart & Stevenson
— Hoist and Crane Service
Group
— Nabors Drilling
— Wood Group Logging Service
— Shanco Equipment Specialist
— Zachary Construction
Work History
June 27, 2013 – March 27, 2018 Remedial Construction Services, LP (ReCon)
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic working on dozers, tractors, pumps, small engines
- Performing equipment inspections
- Assisted Shop Foreman
March 1, 2012 – June 26, 2013 Self Employed
- Preventative maintenance at various locations such as coal mine, power plants, chemical plants
- Worked on all types of motors and equipment
September 19, 2011 – February 23, 2012 Turner Industries
- Maintenance Mechanic working on large valves, pumps, roller belts, conveyor lines
- Rebuilt hydraulic cylinders
Oct 08, 2007 - Feb 17, 2009 Stewart & Stevenson Power
- Mechanic Technician: diagnose, adjust repair and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors used in construction, logging and surface mining.
Jan 20, 2006 - May 29, 2007 Nabors Drilling - Houston, Texas Rough Neck
Participated in activities related to maintenance of vessel security
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure handling and storage was performed according to specifications
Dismantle extracting and boring equipment
Drove equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation site
Collected and examined geological matter; loaded materials into gas or well hole
Repaired and maintained automotive and drilling equipment Mar 04, 2005 - Nov 26, 2005 Shanco Equipment Specialist - Fulshear, Texas Mechanic Technician
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment
- Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects
- Test products and equipment after repair to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
Feb 01, 2000 - Feb 01, 2005 Hoist & Crane - Houston, Texas Mechanic Technician
- Repair and replace damaged and worn parts
- Operate and inspect machines and heavy equipment to diagnose defects
- Test after repair to ensure performance meets manufacturers’ specs Feb 13, 2001 - Feb 17, 2002 Wood Group Logging - Vince, Louisiana Oil Field Worker
Dec 01, 1999 - Dec 01, 2000 H B Zachery - San Antonio, Texas Iron Fitter