Ryan L Peterson
Norwood,LA
Summary
Summary/Objective: It is my intent to improve, enhance and advance myself and/or our team to be energetic and productive and to establish a safe and productive work environment for ourselves and our employer by working together and in believing what we can do and put forth the efforts to make it happen.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technician
JLL Americas
Port Allen
05.2021 - Current
- At JLL Americas, I lead a team to perform preventive maintenance on high-speed automated equipment, reducing downtime by utilizing preventive maintenance practices, through proactive troubleshooting, repairs and efficient work order management.
- Manage base building systems including plumbing, fire suppression, domestic water supply, and HVAC, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Update and maintain run logs for fire pump, emergency generator, and fire safety equipment, enhancing safety protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing training on equipment handling and troubleshooting techniques.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and reduce operational costs.
- Analyzed equipment performance data, identifying trends to inform maintenance strategies and decision-making.
- Installed new systems and parts with efficient approach.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff, and inspected equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Owner/Operator/Technician
Self Employed Services
Norwood, Louisiana
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed welding repairs on heavy equipment, ensuring structural integrity and operational efficiency.
- Conducted engine rebuilds, tune-ups, and minor repairs on automobiles, enhancing vehicle performance and reliability.
- Executed repairs on small engines, ATVs, and UTVs, maintaining optimal functionality and reducing downtime.
Maintenance Supervisor
DMR Contractors, LLC
Belle Chase, Louisiana
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Supervised a small workforce to complete pipe fabrication and repair, motor changes, pump changes, bearing changes, gearbox changes, and precision alignment of pumps and motors, ensuring efficient operations.
- Replaced belts and sheaves on rotating equipment, properly aligning sheaves and tensioning belts and reducing equipment downtime by proactively monitoring equipment utilizing infrared and vibration detection equipment
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain production flow and quality standards.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 8 employees/techs.
Jr. Engineer
American Queen Steamboat Company ( HMS )
New Albany, Indiana
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised a small maintenance crew, performing welding repairs, piping repairs, gearbox and motor repairs, and bearing replacements, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
- Ran a lathe to make precision bushings or inserts, contributing to the unique fabrication and machine work required for various tasks.
- Maintained hotel equipment, including lights, TVs, doors, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical issues, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Operated and maintained mechanical systems to ensure optimal function and safety standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues, enhancing problem-solving efficiency within engineering teams.
Operator Technician
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Port Hudson, Louisiana
09.2002 - 09.2017
- Here I worked in the field and made routine checks on all pumps, motors, valves, piping and related equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
- Utilize the work request site on company computer to generate work requests for unsafe equipment potential failure of equipment or leaking equipment.
- Also, take calls from board operators (pulp mill sector) to make valve adjustments, check equipment, perform lockouts and equipment isolation, run tests on product being made and general housekeeping of my area.
- Also, perform atmospheric testing and permitting requirements for general safe work, confined space, hot work and line breaking procedures.
- Have some training and operating skills using DCS and Delta-V system starting up and shutting down equipment.
- Operated machinery to ensure consistent production quality and efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues for timely resolution.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce downtime.
- Led initiatives to improve safety standards, resulting in reduced workplace incidents.
- Increased overall equipment effectiveness by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Quality Control Technician
ITT/Procast Inc.
Zachary, Louisiana
08.1998 - 09.2002
- Inspected and accurately measured all reciprocating pump components that were fabricated in shop.
- Used micrometers, dial calipers, depth gauges and engineering scales to ensure proper dimensions and tolerances were within specs of the blueprint drawings.
- Also, I used a computerized machine to accurately balance impellers and rotors.
- Achievements: Created a filing system for used blueprints so they could be easily accessed for future reference by date, time and part number.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure product quality meets industry standards.
Oiler
American Queen Steamboat Company
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Checked the oil and filters on the onboard generators and changed as needed.
- Filled oil drippers, greased various bearings and made routine checks on all onboard equipment, as well as record readings into a log book from various temperature and pressure gauges.
- Achievements: Installed pressure and temperature gauges on a steam line to ensure proper temperature and pressure were being reached or achieved to efficiently operate the steam engines.
Welder
PDM
Des Moines, Iowa
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Recently was acquired by CB&I, Performed 100% x-ray welds in all positions using stick rods and mig guns.
- I also rigged iron and steel for critical lifts.
- Fit plate to ensure proper gap and alignment of weld seams and occasionally operated cranes for lifts and subassembly work.
- Achievements: Implemented a way for operators of the automatic sub arc welding machine (3 o'clock) to see the opposite side of the weld seam by installing a mirror at the top of the machine so the backside could be viewed while welding.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to assemble metal components.
- Oversaw maintenance of welding equipment, reducing downtime through proactive care measures.
- Led safety training sessions, fostering a culture of workplace safety among staff members.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
Jackson, LA05.1990
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Self-starter
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team work
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Deadline focus
HONORS & AWARDS
Received awards for small engine and basic electricity competitions
Languages
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Technician
JLL Americas
05.2021 - Current
Owner/Operator/Technician
Self Employed Services
10.2020 - 04.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
DMR Contractors, LLC
04.2018 - 09.2020
Jr. Engineer
American Queen Steamboat Company ( HMS )
06.2017 - 03.2018
Operator Technician
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
09.2002 - 09.2017
Quality Control Technician
ITT/Procast Inc.
08.1998 - 09.2002
Oiler
American Queen Steamboat Company
01.1997 - 01.1998
Welder
PDM
01.1991 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School