Benjamin Hartzog

• Maintain detailed records of service visits, maintenance performed, parts replaced, and any recommendations for future repairs or upgrades. Complete service reports and communicate findings clearly to supervisors and clients.
• Install, service, and repair industrial air compressors units, dryers, filters, chillers and plumbing air lines 
• Alway use Lockout/Tagout before testing anything electrical. Alway be sure to bleed off any air pressure before disconnection of air lines like when replacing the inlet valve  
• Inspect wiring, motor, starter, and control components.
• Verify solenoid valves and inlet valve operation.
• Monitor control system alarms and safety devices on digital controller
• Maintain filtration, oil, and cooling systems. Replace separator and o ring and ensure the oil sump is free from rust and debris . Always ensure scavenger line isnt stopped up
• Refer to Gardner Denver manuals for model-specific guidance.
• I/O Diagnostics is where to check the status of machine, drivetrain data and conduct hardware tests when validating unit, viewing and resetting maintenance timers and adjusting various parameters, calibrating sensors when multi machine sequencing
• installed and sequenced 4 different units  
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement improvements and upgrades.
• Familiar with air system diagnostics, parts replacement, and calibration specific to Gardner Denver model
• Completed Gardner Denver on the job technician Training.
• Perform repairs on different types of compressors like, rotary vane, hydrovane, rotary screw and reciprocating also on various brands like, Quincy, Mattei, Sullair, Champion, Gardner Denver, and Ingersoll and Rand 
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain technical issues, recommended maintenance practices, and operational usage. Provide on-site training on compressor operation and routine care

• Inspect and repair knuckle boom cranes.
• Completed 5 year inspections and Annual inspections on Huisman and SMST knuckle boom cranes..
• Replace 3.5" diameter wire rope on 120 mega ton NOV knuckle boom crane. 
• Good communication and teamwork when replacing hydraulic lines on HPU 
•  Hands-on Hydraulics Training and troubleshooting course Certification from Womack Hydraulics.

•  Service, inspect, and repair different types of hydraulic friction Cranes like lattice boom. telescopic boom, and fixed boom cranes.
• Executed minor equipment repairs and maintenance under challenging offshore conditions, supporting continuous operations.
• Operate offshore cranes to safely lift, move, and position equipment and materials on vessels, and platforms, adhering to safety protocols and load charts.
• Conduct daily pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance on crane mechanical components, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, replace hydraulic components and hydraulic hoses
• Perform Annual inspection of cranes to identify defects or wear, facilitating timely repairs and replacements for operational safety. Wire rope replacement, load tests performed afterwards
• Adhere strictly to offshore safety standards and maritime regulations, including OSHA guidelines and company policies, consistently participating in safety drills and emergency procedures.
• Test high angle kickout, swing brake, rebuild A2B valves. and check all sheaves with a sheave gauge. Service, repair and replace various parts on Detroit diesel engines.

• Performed inspections and repairs on heavy equipment. recorded  the hours from each machine, daily. 
• Responsible for inspecting and repairing Caterpillar 966G/Front End Loader, CASE
  580N/backhoe, Caterpillar D9/Dozer, Caterpillar 308/mini excavator, Caterpillar 349F/excavator, 2 Wagner L90/log loaders. Experienced operating all the equipment.
•  Replacing rubber tracks on skid steers and mini excavators, Changing tracks on Dozers 
• Service and repair Diesel engines, transmissions, steering mechanisms and braking systems. Hydraulic systems, and controls
• Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems
  Referring to blueprints to help with  diagnostics.
•  service 1/2 ton work trucks. Change oil, make repairs to the drivetrain, fuel system,  and other various repairs 
  trucks.
• Structural welding and fabrication, Body repair and Painting  various trucks and equipment

• Tripping operations, Nipple up & down BOP's. Adjust choke manifold to control stand pipe pressure During drilling operations
• Slip and cut drill line, experienced in Snubbing Operations, assistting with diving operations 
• Operate the bridge racker, iron roughneck, & hydraulic catwalk during tripping operations.
• Routine preventive Maintenance on Lewco mud pumps by replacing swabs & liners, Greasing NOV Top Drive
• Replace shaker screens and wash out the shakers
• While training as a Motorman Clean fuel centrifuge. Clean food trap out,
• preventive maintenance and repairs to water maker and air compressor
• Performed PM's on CATERPILLAR 3500 & 3516 engines. Changing oil, air filters. Monitor gauges to ensure stay within a specific range.
• Record all maintenance and jobs performed while on tour

2.9 GPA- Football, Baseball, Track, FFA/AG Science, Metal Trades I and Metal Trades I1