Thomas R. Ward Resumé

SPECIALIZATION  HEAVY  TRUCK  MECHANIC

  • DOT/FMCSA Regulations
  • Hazardous Material Transportation
  • Heavy Truck Safety and Operation
  • Smith System
  • Maintenance/Mechanical Repair
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Yard Operations


CERTIFICATIONS

  • BOC Gases
  • “K” Pressure Test and External Visual Inspection
  • 134 A Certification
  • Hydro-Static Retest  Certification for MC-331 Inspections
  • Blackmer Pump Certification
  • Confined Space Certification
  • HM-201 & HM-126 Railcar Certification
  • HM-201 & HM-126 Railcar Certification and Training
  • South Coast Air Quality Management District: SCAQMA under Rule 1141; No. H0203920292
  • Airco Industrial Gases
  • Tire Certification
  • Trailer P/M and AIG and S/P Certification
  • Tractor Service Certification
  • Brake Certification
  • Licensed State of California, Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Tanker, Doubles, Triples, and Airbrake endorsements
  • Forklift Operator, and Power Pallet Jack
  • Certified Pump Repair Technician for pumps used in LNG, Cryogenics, Propane, and CO2 Delivery


TRAINING

  • Airco Industrial Gases: Training Trailer Service
  • Airco Industrial Gases: Tractor Service
  • Airco Industrial Gases: Tire Training
  • Airco Industrial Gases: Brake Training
  • Airco Industrial Gases: EPA R-12 Freon Recovery
  • BOC: HM-201 & HM-126 Railcar Certification and Training
  • BOC: CGMP Training
  • BOC Gases: ABS Brakes
  • BOC Gases: M11 & M11 Plus Familiarization
  • BOC Gases: “K” Pressure Test and External Visual
  • BOC Gases: Peterbilt Truck Spec Review
  • BOC Gases: Hazardous Work Permit Issuer
  • BOC Gases: Hazardous Work Permit Issuer Refresher Training Program
  • BOC Gases: Decal Training
  • BOC Gases: ABS Brakes
  • BOC Gases: Brazing Specifications IES-P-BRZ-001, IES-P-BRZ-002, the NPFA 99-96 standard, ASME Section IX Code and the ANSI/AWS B2.2 Standard
  • BOC Gases: Hydro-Static Retest
  • BOC Gases: 134 A Certification
  • BOC Gases: Working with Maximo
  • Bridgestone/Firestone: Tire Technology & Testing Workshop
  • Carter, Co.: Hydraulic Power Steering Systems
  • Chicago Rawhide: Wheel End Maintenance; Seal Installation and Wheel Bearing Adjustment
  • Cummings: L10, M11, & N14 Celect Systems Familiarization
  • CryoCal Incorporated: ACD Cryogenic Pumps
  • CSR Technologies: Confines Space Rescue
  • Cummings:  M11 Plus and Celect Plus Familiarization
  • Holland: Rebuild Top Plates XA-201 & XA-3500
  • IMACA Certified
  • The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company: Pressure Vessel Safety Training
  • Peterbilt: Peterbilt Wiring
  • Peterbilt: Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Peterbilt: Suspensions
  • Rigoli Fire Extinguisher Company: Fire and Safety Instruction Class
  • South Coast Air Quality Management District: SCAQMA under Rule 1411; No. H0203920292
  • Smith System Safe Driving
  • Hazardous Material Handling Procedures, including 49CFR
  • Flammable Liquid Tank Truck – Loading and Unloading Procedures
  • Flammable Liquid Tank Truck – Fire Fighting and Prevention
  • Sexual Harassment/Racial Discrimination
  • HM-201 and HM-126 Railcar Certification and Testing
  • CPR First Aid
  • Ergonomic Training for Injury Prevention
  • Driver Fatigue and Human Factors
  • FMCSA Compliance Courses


TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Smith System Driving Course: Trained in the Smith System of safe driving for heavy trucks. Curriculum teaches driving techniques that implement the five keys of safe cushion driving and how to spot poor driving habits that can cause traffic collisions.

Heavy Truck Maintenance: Trained in the maintenance of heavy trucks to comply with DOT regulations. Further trained in the maintenance and repair of heavy truck air brake systems and specialized equipment found on commercial vehicles.

Firefighter training for Flammable Liquid Tank Trucks: Instructed Los Angeles and San Diego Fire Department proper response to cryogenic tank trailer and manufacturing plant incidents. Has taught and attended safety courses on the dangers of highly flammable materials and how to prevent fires and other mishaps at loading and delivery sites.

Heavy Truck Ergonomics: Trained in heavy truck ergonomics for injury prevention; including proper lifting techniques, driving posture and vehicle operation.


AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Airco Industrial Gases Certificate of Appreciation for exemplary teamwork and  invaluable contribution to the CO2 Trailer Meter Installation Project.
  • H.I.R.T. Team Leader for two years; member for four years total.
  • Written ISO 9000 work instruction and maintenance; specifically hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide in both liquid and gaseous form.