Richard Hoffman

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 1987 - Apr 2013

  Engineman First Class

  Leading Petty Officer of training for Naval Coastal Warfare Group 1 NW, covering 5 states and over 1500 individuals. Created training programs, including watch-stander basics, Engineering qualification, Coxswain qualification and Patrol Leader qualification. Tracked training and schooling requirements, and made recommendations on correcting shortfalls. Chosen from over 200 applicants to lead a training team of small boat mechanics, working with international students in five different countries and seven different locations. Leading engineer for Inshore Boat Unit 13, charged with maintaining over 1.6 million dollars of equipment including patrol craft, 15 ton freightliner trucks, and HMMV vehicles. Show less

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  Portland General Electric

  Feb 1989 - May 1993

  Utility worker

  Performed planned and corrective maintenance on turbines, pumps, heat exchanges, valves and other various equipment. Supervised mechanical and weld repair work packages assuring all specifications required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission were in compliance. Worked with the welders to implement heat management techniques assuring no critical path instrumentation would be negatively impacted by latent heat transfer. Worked with temporary employees assuring all safety training was maintained, and safe work environments enforced. Show less

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  Rodac

  Jan 1994 - Feb 1996

  Production Planning Manager

  Managed the operation of a class 10 production cleanroom, manufacturing custom built, set pressure regulators. Used Statistical Process Controls to decrease defects in components, and in final outgoing products. Used micrometers and thermocouples to assure extremely tight physical and temperature tolerances. Forecast future parts and production needs. Performed QC testing before units were shipped to customers.

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  IDT - Integrated Device Technology, Inc.

  Feb 1996 - Feb 1998

  Facilities Technician

  Verified air flow and air purity samples for class 10 and class 100 clean-rooms. Used analytical data logging equipment verifying the purity of High Purity Chemicals and Ultra High Purity Gasses. Recorded and tracked bulk gasses using extensive Excel spreadsheets. Maintained UHP gas cabinets and HP chemical cabinets, performing preventative and corrective maintenance as needed.

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  Columbia County Veteran Service Officer

  Feb 1998 - Apr 2001

  Veteran Service Officer

  Worked single handedly and with minimal supervision in a very detail driven position assisting Veterans and Dependents filing for Veteran Administration benefits. Used Excel spreadsheets to track completion of benefits packages, upcoming requirements, and expected result dates. Increased pension and compensation income to the Veterans of Columbia County from $27,000 to over $87,000 per month.

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  WaferTech

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2005

  Technical Lead

  Shift lead covering the daily operation and maintenance of the Bulk Chemical, UHP gas systems, vacuum pump systems and abatement systems. Devised, designed, and implemented special engineering projects to increase system reliability, reduce downtime, and improve the process flow. Sought out as a group trainer for my department to train new individuals on procedures and safety. Recognized numerous times for outstanding work projects and procedure improvements.

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  Intel Corporation

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2016

  Vacuum Systems Engineering Technician

  Supervise the day to day operation and maintenance of over 1000 abatement units and vacuum pumps. Assure that all units operate within Federal and State regulations. Assure that all HazMat and Safety procedures are followed. Planned out daily activities for six maintenance technicians, interfacing with engineering, tool owners, and parts supply. Assured downtime was minimized through aggressive preventative maintenance scheduling, and twice weekly data logging and parameter verification of units. Show less

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  Ebara Technologies

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2021

  Covered the North West region of the USA delivering rapid response to downed systems, and maintaining cutting edge, first of a kind vacuum pumps and chemical abatement systems.

  • Ebara Technologies Inc. Site Lead

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Regional Field Service Technician

    Feb 2017 - Sept 2021
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  Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Portland Operations Manager

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Service Development Manager

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2023