STEPHEN SETH JOHNSON
Objective
I am looking for a long-term position with a successful company who has a professional reputation and shows growth for the future. With my 20 plus years professional mechanical experience and being a motivated self-starter, with an outstanding work ethic and excellent communication skills, I want to be a contributing component to the right company.
Skills
Heavy equipment repair and operation
Caterpillar 3508, 3516, 398, 399 and 3406 repair and ET diagnostics
Detroit 60, 92, 71, 53 and 149’s
Cummins QSC 8.3 HO, 6CTA 8.3, ISC, ISL, ISM, QSM 11 and INSITE diagnostics
Steel fabrication up to 1” plate with inner-shield, 7014 and 7018
Welding and fabrication with TIG on aluminum and stainless
Commercial marine re-powers, dry-dock management and fabrication.
Lathe and NC knee-mill operation w/ tolerances to .001".
Hydraulic system installation and hose fabrication
Forensic Archeology
MS Word, Outlook, SharePoint and Excel Experience
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic 2/2021– Present
Northern Metals And Supply Santa Rosa, CA.
Small welding fabrication shop specializing in custom ranch/farm & residential gates and fencing
Various walk-in/job shop fabrication projects
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1/2020– 9/2020
Giron Construction/Animals In Motion Equine Hospital Pengrove, CA.
Maintenance and repair on CAT 430 backhoe/loader, Eager Beaver transport trailer, 10 wheel dump truck, Bobcat side by side off road utility cart, Ditch Witch RT120 trenching machine, various other gas and diesel powered machinery and support equipment
Bottling Line Maintenance Mechanic/
Crush Facility Maintenance Technician 3/2020– 10/2020
Rack And Riddle Healdsburg, CA.
Respond to maintenance requests/production line stoppage for champagne and wine production
3 shift production plant
On site for day and swing shifts for 2020 crush season, focusing on temperature controlled storage, 200 and 300 ton propylene glycol based chiller systems, maintenance modification and continuous upgrading, new storage tank installation and integration, bulk grape intake crushing and filtering process machinery inspection and maintenance, callout for crushing machine, juice distribution, and refrigerated storage systems
Machinery Mechanic 9/4/19 – 12/15/19
Producers Dairy Fairfield, CA.
Machinery mechanic for production dairy operating 24hrs, 6 days per week
Responsible for all aspects of machinery operation
Main focus on HDPE blow mold machinery lines
System monitoring of ammonia refrigeration and twin boilers
Daily inspection of 3 – 100 hp flooded screw air compressors
Start-up of entire plant
On-call during all shifts 4 days - 10 hours
Marine Mechanic
Westar Marine Services San Francisco, CA. 4/2018 - 12/2018
Maintenance and repair on fleet of tugboats, water taxis, aggregate barge and all
associated waterfront pier equipment including cranes, forklifts
Service and repair of all main propulsion and onboard generator systems to include Tier III and Tier IV C.A.R.B (Calif. Air Resource Board) E.P.A. compliant propulsion systems
Fabricate, weld or machine required parts, substructures and framework in steel
stainless steel, aluminum and bronze.
Commercial Carpenter
Future Beverage San Francisco, CA. 12/2016 - 7/2017
Commercial construction and maintenance on 9 craft-cocktail bars and current remodel of Cask Liquor at the College Ave. location.
Owner
Hotstick Gates and Grounds Victorville, CA. 6/2014-10/2016
Mobile welding
Landscaping
Sprinkler service.
Power Plant Operator
Fortistar Methane San Marcos, CA. 3/2013–4/2014
Maintain, operate and service (2) G-3516 Caterpillar generator units scheduled to produce 1.6-1.8 megawatts sold back to SDG&E from methane at landfill site.
On call 24/7 to respond to plant outages, mechanical failure or scheduled maintenance.
Perform regular scheduled overhead adjustments, check, record and enter valve recession data.
Procure parts and required equipment for maintenance, repair & modification for all support equipment associated with but not limited to power plant and well-field.
Record and submit daily production data and outage reports using MS Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, & Yammer
Engine Builder/ Marine Technician
Propulsion Controls Eng. National City, CA. 7/2012-3/2013
Perform extraction to dyno overhauls on Cummins QSC 8.3 for Navy contract
Provide field support for internal fuel injection service shop
On-call supporting industrial, naval, commercial and sport fishing accounts
Marine Technician
Explorer Marine Services, San Diego, CA. 10/2010-10/2011
Diesel engine diagnosis, repair and P.M. services.
In-frame overhauls, new engine bed mounts, major structural repairs
Electrical troubleshooting, generator and inverter system installs
Vessel inspections for 50ft-85ft luxury sport fisherman, motor yachts and sailboats
Chief Engineer
Olympic Tug and Barge Seattle, WA. 2/2008-11/2009
Tug Ernest Campbell: 107 ft., 4000 HP. ocean towing tugboat
Start-up and full operation for twin 12-645 EMD's and three 6-71 A/E's.
Maintain safe and operational vessel.
Coordinate w/ Captain and deck crew on make-up to all barge tows, operate main winch and assist on deck.
PIC for fueling tug & internal F/O & L/ O transfers.
Chief Engineer
Olympic Tug & Barge, Seattle, WA. 2/2008-11/2009
Tug Hunter D: (3400 HP, 107 ft., ocean towing tugboat
Start-up and full operation for twin 3516 Cats, 2_ 6-71 A/E's and 12-71 fire-pump.
PIC for fueling tug & internal F/O & L/O transfers.
Parallel A/E's for main electric deck winch and assist on deck
Work on deck for all ship assist and ocean tows
Chief Engineer
Starlight Marine Services Alameda, CA. 2/2008- 11/2009
Tug John Quigg: (2 person, 3800 HP, (1) CAT 3056B & (1) CAT C4-4, Z-Drive Tractor Tug)
Start-up to full operation on propulsion and all shipboard systems
Service all onboard machinery and equipment.
Communicate w/ captain and ships crew for all ship assists
Maintain safe and running vessel.
PIC for fueling tug & internal F/O & L/O transfers
Port Mechanic
Starlight Marine Services Seattle, WA. 2/2008 -11/2009
Coordinate with management and crews for repairs on large fleet of tractor tugs and petroleum barges.
Gangway and dock construction
Developed and maintained shop facility when offices relocated
Assistant Port Engineer
Pacific Tugboat Service San Diego, CA. 7/2006 -2/2008
Under the direction of the Port Engineer, communicated with captains, engineers and dispatch, coordinate repairs for a diverse tug service company with branches in San Diego and Long Beach.
On call 24/7
Fleet consisted of 19 tugboats, 25 barges and other associated machinery and equipment.
Marine Field Service Technician
Cummins Cal Pacific El Cajon, CA. 12/2004 - 7/2006
Responsible territory from Newport Beach to Ensenada
Main propulsion and generator service
Factory trained at Irvine facility and El Cajon
4BTA-6BTA
ISB
ISC 8.3
ISM
QSM-11
Computer and Software Skill
MS Outlook
MS SharePoint
MS Excel
MS Word
Caterpillar Electronic Technician
Cummins Insite
Yammer
RACO Alarm Agent
Education
Advanced Algebra and Electronics
Cabrillo College Aptos, CA.
Santa Cruz High School Santa Cruz, CA.
General, Automotive, Welding
References Available On Request
Stephen S. Johnson
2447 Westpoint Place
Santa Rosa, California 95401
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