
Leath Smith
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

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About me
Lead Facility Engineer at La Jolla Cove Research Center
Education

Marion High School
1998 - 2002High School Diploma
Community College of the Air Force
2003 - 2007Associate of Applied Science Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
George Brown College
2012 - 2012Certificate Program Programmable Logic Controller Engineering
Experience

United States Air Force
Apr 2003 - Mar 2009Aerospace Ground Equipment TechnicianPerform major and minor maintenance actions, as well as preventative maintenance, on many types of support equipment including, but not limited to: diesel, gasoline, and gas turbine engines; electrical systems and electronic components; power generation; air compressors; heaters; air conditioners; floodlight sets; munitions handling equipment; powered and non-powered maintenance stands; hydraulic and oil dispensing carts; hydraulic mules; forklifts; warehouse tugs; pressure washers; hydraulic jacks; etc. Show less

Fastenal
Aug 2009 - Dec 2010ASRS TechnicianPerform all aspects of maintenance on unit-load and mini-load automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) including, but not limited to: PLCs, control systems, conveyors, cranes, variable frequency drives, sorters, transfer assemblies, lifts, scanners, counters, timers, robotic stackers, transfer cars, P&D stations, stretch wrappers, etc. Additionally perform maintenance on forklifts, racking, compactors, blowers, pick modules, fire protection systems, etc.

Buckingham Companies
Dec 2009 - Sept 2010Residential Maintenance TechnicianPerform all aspects of residential/apartment maintenance to include, but not limited to: residential electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems; drywall repairs; painting; appliance maintenance; tile/grout repair/replacement; the turn process; landscaping and grounds maintenance; snow removal; roofing; etc.

NCH Corporation
Sept 2010 - Dec 2011Maintenance TechnicianPerform routine, major, and minor maintenance actions on all areas of industrial chemical manufacturing to include, but not limited to: pumps, motors, hoses, storage tanks, chemical lines/joints (polypropolene, black iron, stainless steel), steam jackets, boilers, chemical testing, forklifts, fire suppression systems (water and foam), racking systems, siphon fillers, induction sealers, etc. Additionally perform duties as a member of the Hazmat Team.

AmeriCold Logistics
Dec 2011 - Jun 2013Master ASRS TechnicianPerform major and minor maintenance on all parts of an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that includes, but is not limited to: PLCs, control systems, conveyors, cranes, continuous and reciprocating lifts, scanners, motors, chain drives, variable frequency drives, MoviMot/MoviSwitch boxes, stretch wrappers, counters, timers, label machines, etc. Additionally perform routine, major, and minor maintenance actions on ammonia refrigeration systems, forklifts, battery changers, floor scrubbers, and facilities. Show less

CareFusion
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014Facilities TechnicianPerform periodic, major, and minor maintenance on all parts of 5 facilities across 3 sites. Primary duties include maintenance actions on HVAC and electrical systems using building automation systems (Metasys/Johnson Controls, Tracer Summit/Trane). Equipment serviced includes, but is not limited to: chillers, boilers, VAVs, pumps, air compressors, air handlers, heat pumps/packaged units, split HVAC systems, cooling towers, water treatment systems, lighting systems, etc. Additionally perform basic facilities maintenance actions such as plumbing, carpet repairs, painting/drywall repairs, landscaping/grounds maintenance, etc. Show less

Tyson Foods
Oct 2014 - Feb 2016Refrigeration TechnicianPerform major and minor maintenance on all parts of an ammonia/CO2 cascading industrial refrigeration system including, but not limited to: rotary screw and reciprocating compressors, pressure vessels, spiral and impingement freezers, evaporators, cooling towers, motors, pumps, etc. Additionally perform major and minor maintenance actions on air compressors, boilers, ammonia chillers, water testing/treatment and industrial wastewater systems, Quikwater water heating systems, makeup air/exhaust systems, desiccant dryers, and facilities. Show less

Vibra Hospital of San Diego
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017Lead EngineerPerform major, minor, and periodic maintenance on all parts of a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) to include, but not limited to: Electrical systems, CCW/HHW HVAC systems, Medical gas and vacuum systems, water heating systems, nurse call systems, biomedical devices, fire protection systems, etc. Additionally perform plant operations duties such as security, safety/life safety, environmental/housekeeping, materials handling, etc. Participates in leadership of the Environmental Services (EVS) department and acts as Director of Plant Operations/Safety Officer (DPO/SO) while the permanent DPO/SO is off-site. Sits on the Environment of Care Committee as well as the Emergency Management Committee. Show less

Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego
Mar 2017 - Jun 2024Interim Director of Plant Operations/Safety Officer
Jul 2019 - Jun 2024Supervisor of Engineering, EVS, and Security
Mar 2017 - Jul 2019

Snapdragon Stadium
Nov 2022 - Jun 2024Facilities Engineer
JC Resorts
Jun 2024 - nowLead Facility Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
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CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Nov 2003
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