Heavy Equipment Structural Mechanic/ looking for a challenge

Matthew B. Collins

************@*****.***

Matthew Collins

*** ********* ***** ******,** 31326 Tel: 912-***-**** Personal Statement

I am a very motivated and self taught team player that love being on everyone's Team through the good times and the bad. Dredging for the last several years has taught me so many and a ton more about myself. I love life on the water and Enjoy working on it even more.

I've worked so many Corps contracts that were amazingly beneficial to my personal success that I truly appreciate the opportunity to atleast have my resume and work experience looked over by the reputable establishment that y'all are. Thank you

Matt Collins

Work Experience

Continental Heavy Civil (CHC)

1st Engineer

March 2019- Currently 28y/o-30

I currently with assistance from my oilers at CHC, I perform daily maintenance and repetitive checks on the main Dredge boat engine, Deisel generators(6), Tug-boats(2), Tinder boats(3), Crewboats(3), Crane Barge W/Manitowoc Crane,

(4)16”Booster-Pump(G.I.W.)/w barge&MainEngine including (2)V16 92 series Detroit's, one Cat3508, and one Cummings. I am also responsible for all of our heavy equipment for the multiple (3)dump sites on the Savannah River. The multiple dump sites and containment areas include (2)Cat D7E Medium Dozer, CAT D11T large Dozer(my Baby), VolvoEC210 Swamp-Buggy, and a beautiful VolvoEC300E Swamp-Excavator that recently received new tracks. I thoroughly enjoy being a first engineer again w/o all the headaches of a Cheif. I have flawless performance records being that I can actually get the parts I need when performing repairs there's nothing I can not fix. I enjoy life and work on the water. I've tried in the past to return to a land based job and it just didn't feel like a career.

Currently with CHC we don't have a standard rotation so every day is a work day and has been for months. So I can't speak to my attendance record with this Company. I am still a very self motivated busy bee even when everything is ticking like a watch. I believe in preventative maintenance and will perform it when I'm not conducting repairs.

I am goal acheiver that gets things done! I'm sad to say I'm also a yes man even though it is stressful on me I don't believe in lying. If it can be done, it should be. Southwind Construction and dredging.

Cheif-Engineer of the Jenni-Lea

Nov 2018- March 2019 from 27y/0-28

14649 US-41 Evansville,IN

At Southwind I perform daily maintenance and routine checks on the main cutter engine, generators, tinder boats, crewboats, booster pumps, and all of our heavy equipment. On the Jenni-Lea I'm responsible for all day shift procedures, shut-down, and start-up processes within the engine room compartments. I have overseen and monitored all fuels and fluids that are taken on by the dredge. With Southwind Construction we span from Massachusetts to N.Carolina staying North most of the time.

I enjoy what I do very much and take pride in the equipment I keep running 24/7. I couldn't imagine taking a career opportunity on land again. I have a flawless attendance record you may verify if needed. I also perform well under pressure when operations are on a hold. I'm getting better at achieving goals instead of just getting things done.

I have 2 years deisel engine experience and 14 years of 4-stroke engine repair experience. I know enough about 2-stroke engines to get by buy in a jam but I am by no means an expert on them. I am experienced with low-voltage electric current up to 220v while also being able to troubleshoot diagnosis and repair. Southern Dredging Co.inc

2nd Engineer

Jan 2016-Nov 2018

From23y/o-27y/o

Deckhand/Oiler/Tankerman

March 2014-Jan2016

Worked and lived on the dredge Brunswick for over 2 years spanning from North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida. In that time I alone oversaw the greasing, oiling, light Maintenance for the entire dredge on a 8hr straight day shift while catching lines for boatman in the evening's to get my other four hours. I was on 14on-7off roatation. I also filled in as call out engineer in absence of dayshift engineer. I am also proficient in the tenderboat operations from deckhand to running a boat during the times the dredge was down. I live and breath the water and I'm seeking to further my career with a company I can call home.

Collins&Moore Construction

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Oct.2013-March2014

I began my career with heavy equipment repair and maintenance working for a family construction company that specialized in ground up construction for the oil and fuel business. Our shop maintained two flat beds truck and trailers, Excavators,Hi-hoes, back-hoes, dozers, one crane, and many others pieces of equipment from service and bilge pumps to maintenance trucks.

Structural Mechanic I & II

Gulfstream Aerospace, 500 Gulfstream Rd (Nov-2009-Oct-2013) 18y/o-22y/o

I started at Gulfstream under manager Brian Kicklighter and coordinator Max Forehand in Dept. 254 Center-mid assembly at which time we built the first G-650 and multiple more. I was transferred along with other mechanics and Brian Kicklighter to speed things up in Dept. 255 Aft-Mid under coordinator at the time Steve Sanders (currently a manager) where I learned hydraulics and equipping. I am very proficient in Solumina for work orders and Catia programs for assembly and manufacturing. I am also familiar with the GAMPS system. I had a Q-stamp and always kept trying to progress myself further. I worked in Retro-fit at times for the 650 program to catch up the aircraft to the current engineering revisions under Joeseph Crabb. I had also done multiple manufacturing repairs for Wilbur Crout and Andrew Roberts in the 650 fuselage joining department, both of which are managers. Body Repair Technician

Dan Vaden Chevrolet, 9393 Abercorn Expressway (Jan-2007 - Nov-2009)16y/o-18y/o

I was a automotive body repair technician at Dan Vaden Chevrolet through my junior and senior years in high school. I performed many auto-body repairs including hammer and dolly, spot welding, grinding, cutting, frame repair, and mechanical repair. Most if not all sustained in collision accidents hail damage or anything that did more than scratch paint. Interior removal and replacement along with glass removal and replacement. I also ordered and watched over shop supplies and materials. Auto Repair Mechanic

Prewitt’s Automotive Repair,13 Southern Oaks Ct. (Oct-2005- Jan-2007)14years old-16y/o

At Prewitts I started off slow with it being my first major automotive repair job. I swept floors and changed oil for a little over year, small jobs coming with time including component replacement. Wheel and tire balancing, alignments, suspension work, and brake work would eventually follow after time and experience. Education

High School Diploma

Robert W. Groves High School, Garden City, GA Class of 2008-2009

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