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Craig McElveen Sr.

Diamondhead

Summary

Accomplished Senior Technician recognized for effective troubleshooting and teamwork. Experience in training junior technicians and implementing operational enhancements, contributing to improved equipment reliability and safety compliance.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technician

Syngenta Crop Protection
Saint Gabriel
07.2005 - Current
  • Managed equipment operations and repairs for crop protection systems.
  • Oversaw product testing processes to ensure quality control standards.
  • Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with other shifts to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Developed training materials for new technicians on operational tasks.
  • Repaired, replaced, or upgraded defective parts using a variety of tools and test instruments.
  • Developed and implemented new technical procedures to improve operational efficiency.
  • Trained junior technicians in basic troubleshooting techniques and best practices for repairing hardware components.
  • Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost equipment reliability.

Shift Supervisor

Brown Eagle Contractors
Saint Gabriel
12.1988 - 07.2005
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Trained team members on equipment usage and operational procedures.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and managed staffing levels effectively.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
  • Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bowling Green School
Franklinton, LA
05-1982

Fire Brigade/Ambulance Driver -

ERT Training
Syngenta

Skills

  • LOTO
  • Quality control
  • Procedure development
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Team training
  • Process improvement, ManEx
  • Hand tools
  • Performance improvement
  • Safety training of staff
  • Innovation skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Operational procedures
  • Safety awareness
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Instrumentation troubleshooting
  • Emergency Response Teams
  • Safety Equipment air monitoring

Timeline

Senior Technician

Syngenta Crop Protection
07.2005 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Brown Eagle Contractors
12.1988 - 07.2005

High School Diploma -

Bowling Green School

Fire Brigade/Ambulance Driver -

ERT Training
Craig McElveen Sr.