Gregory Eichler Email & Phone Number

Apple Valley Minnesota

• Sr. Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Lead
• Oversee day to day operations of maintenance department (7 direct reports) including but not limited to; assigning tasks, monitoring/reviewing progress and maintaining policies and procedures safely.
• Manage repair operations for 3 buildings in 2 cities to include no less than 500 industrial assets.
• Apply advance electrical troubleshooting techniques through the use of technical documentation and schematics where very high degrees of electrical and mechanical skill are required.
• Complete advanced diagnostics and repairs on facility equipment.
• Maintain precise documentation for all work performed.

133 Civil Engineer Squadron MN Air National Guard

• Operate various heavy equipment machinery, including but not limited to backhoes, excavators, dump trucks and bulldozers
• Survey runway and road pavement surfaces for damage
• Perform road and runway repairs, including leveling, grading and paving of roads and runways
• Perform daily maintenance checks and required regular maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing equipment down time
• Train subordinate personnel on safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• During snow events, plan and execute snow clearing process ensuring that the Wing’s air frames can continue performing the mission

Northern Tier Energy Saint Paul Park, MN

• Monitored and ensured optimum operation of an oil refining unit
• Performed critical systems checks and maintenance on complex steam generators with operating pressures up to 450 psi
• Ensured boiler, chiller and compressor operability and safety checks are performed
• Supervised a crew of four technicians at a time – up to 50 individuals in all
• Responsible for compliance with safety and occupational health requirements for crew and equipment
• Monitored and oversaw work of subordinates and ensured the systems and processes comply with all applicable local, state and federal requirements.

Uponor Apple Valley, MN

• Responsible for performing preventive maintenance on various physical plant equipment including but not limited to: air compressors, extruders, HVAC units, Boilers, Chillers, Condensers, Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
• Ensured that all critical equipment are operating optimally
• Troubleshoot equipment problems using vibration analysis, thermal imaging and othe means and methods
• Performed repair and/or recommend course of action
• Ensured that work areas remained clean and safe.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Certificate, Programmable Logic Controllers

Associate'S Degree, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

Activities and Societies: -President of the ASAP program

Associate'S Degree, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

•Courses taken during ASEP program: Electrical, Drivability, Engine Diagnosis, Engine Repair, Transmission Repair, and HVAC Systems