Leath Smith

Leath Smith

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Facility Engineer at La Jolla Cove Research Center

  • Education

    • Marion High School

      1998 - 2002
      High School Diploma
    • Community College of the Air Force

      2003 - 2007
      Associate of Applied Science Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
    • George Brown College

      2012 - 2012
      Certificate Program Programmable Logic Controller Engineering
  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Apr 2003 - Mar 2009
      Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

      Perform 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 2010
      ASRS Technician

      Perform 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 2010
      Residential Maintenance Technician

      Perform 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 2011
      Maintenance Technician

      Perform 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 2013
      Master ASRS Technician

      Perform 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 2014
      Facilities Technician

      Perform 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 2016
      Refrigeration Technician

      Perform 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 2017
      Lead Engineer

      Perform 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 2024
      • Interim Director of Plant Operations/Safety Officer

        Jul 2019 - Jun 2024
      • Supervisor of Engineering, EVS, and Security

        Mar 2017 - Jul 2019
    • Snapdragon Stadium

      Nov 2022 - Jun 2024
      Facilities Engineer
    • JC Resorts

      Jun 2024 - now
      Lead Facility Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate

      US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
      Nov 2003