Cameron Kern
DeRidder
Summary
Career seeking with a team oriented mentality and the ability to adapt to all situations that are presented. Thrives on challenge and enjoys being given issues to solve and tasks to complete. Ability to think quickly and safely even while doing unfamiliar tasks or in unusual circumstances. Strong communication skills with fellow team members and leaders. Enjoys helping others succeed and coming to the aid of the team and other team members. Long term thinker who is not afraid to ask for help or seek professional advice and enjoys being able to provide that service for fellow team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Rolling Stock Mechanic
Canfor Southern Pines
11.2022 - Current
- Complete corrective and preventative maintenance on all Rolling stock located at Canfor facility.
- Write breakdown work orders on equipment requiring immediate corrective maintenance.
- Review all daily operator inspection sheets and inspect deficiencies found on equipment.
- Generate quotes to be sent to planner for purchases needed for Rolling stock.
- Inspect future purchases off site and rolling stock equipment arriving for deficiencies.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on heavy equipment, using my resources to implement changes to help serve our operators in safely and effectively completing their tasks.
Mechanic B
Herc Rentals
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Inspected and repaired various types of equipment to ensure readiness for rental
- Ordered parts as needed for preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment
- Worked safely and effectively inside live units inside of CITGO petroleum complex as part of Herc rentals "on-site" team
- Operated equipment to ensure repairs were successful and equipment is functional and safe.
Undergraduate Student Intern
UL Wesley
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in student government meetings and programs to help spread the word of our organization and to access more volunteer opportunities for our members.
- Made connections with fellow students at scheduled events and oversaw objectives of those events.
- Lead student organization during various outdoor retreats and school outreach projects.
- Effectively planned monthly activities for student members to enjoy.
Diesel Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Preformed various echelons of Preventative and Corrective Maintenance on diesel engines and heavy equipment
- Diagnosed a variety of issues on all systems present in heavy equipment and diesel engines using troubleshooting skills and appropriate technical manuals -Ensured safety as the priority in my work space and around work location
- Provided expertise on how to safetly and effectively resolve issues related to all systems of vehicles including hydraulics and electrical systems.
Armory Chief
United States Marine Corps
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed 17 Million dollars worth of serialized equipment including firearms, and personnel issue.
- Empowered a team of 5 Marines to complete tasks with guidance and standards.
- Kept 100% accountability of all assets and briefed company operations weekly of my teams support of future operations through powerpoint and briefing.
Diesel Mechanic Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Oversaw all maintenance operations in job location ensuring safe work practices and timely completion of tasks
- Preformed quality control at each step of the maintenance process to ensure the correct maintenance was being preformed, the correct parts are being ordered, and that the vehicle is running correctly and functioning properly after both Preventative and Corrective maintenance
- Used various logistics systems to order all manners of parts, supplies, and hazardous materials to be used for maintenance and well being of vehicles
- Ensured the correct storage, cleanup, and inventory of all maintenance tools, equipment, materials, and physical and hazordous waste.
Education
High school diploma -
DeRidder High School
DeRidder, LouisianaTrainings And Certifications
Skills
- Interpersonal communication and relationship building
- Confident speaker
- Team oriented
- Initiative and challenge focused
- Active Listening
- Compelled to give back
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Program Activities
- Oral Expression
Accomplishments
- Created Daily inspection sheets for Rolling stock equipment.
- Created tool list, stock list for equipment and vendor lists for Heavy Equipment at DeRidder location.
- Currently trains all equipment operator employees on safe practices and correct use of equipment.
- Selected to First safety council at DeRidder location.
- Implemented a speed governance on Forklifts to improve safety around DeRidder locations
Completed at Canfor Southern Pine:
Timeline
Rolling Stock Mechanic
Canfor Southern Pines
11.2022 - Current
Mechanic B
Herc Rentals
12.2021 - 07.2022
Undergraduate Student Intern
UL Wesley
04.2021 - 12.2021
Armory Chief
United States Marine Corps
09.2019 - 10.2020
Diesel Mechanic Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
07.2018 - 10.2020
Diesel Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 12.2020
High school diploma -
DeRidder High School
Trainings And Certifications
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