Jarrod Johnsgaard
technician
Medicine Hat,Alberta
Summary
Highly experienced professional technician seeking full-time employment. Dependable with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. From fabrication to full engine development, everything is complete to the highest level while doing it safely and methodically.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
UVS Operator/Technician
QinetiQ Target Systems
Medicine Hat, AB
10.2014 - 11.2023
- Assembly and maintenance on fixed wing, rotary wing aerial targets and surface targets used for Military training purposes, weapon development and qualification.
- Payload integration and maintenance on all platforms of our targets.
- ROBONIC, KONTIO Launcher and Pneumatic Launcher operator and maintainer, launching aerial targets.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to develop solutions for difficult problems encountered during testing activities and field operations.
- Mosquito Helicopter development, assembly, equipment husbandry, and field operations.
- Control station and module assembly and maintenance.
Technician
Monster Kawasaki
Kamloops, BC
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Motocross Race Team.
- Competed in the CMRC, Pro Canadian Nationals and Arenacross series.
- Building and maintaining race bikes and practice bikes for the top riders in North America.
- Was an integral part of 3 championships.
- Worked with riders Brett Metcalfe, Teddy Maier, Chris Blose.
Technician
Blackfoot Yamaha Red Bull
Calgary, AB
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Motocross Race Team
- Competed in the CMRC, Pro Canadian Nationals and Montreal Supercross.
- Building, maintaining race bikes and practice bikes, suspension and engines.
- Was an integral part of 4 championships.
- Worked with riders Colten Facciotti, Dusty Klatt, Tyler Medaglia, Kyle Beaton.
Lead Technician
BTO Sports
Miami, Fl.
01.2006 - 11.2009
- Supercross/Motocross Race Team.
- Overseen 4 other technicians.
- Sponsor relations.
- Competed in AMA Supercross and Motocross Nationals.
- Building and maintaining race bikes and practice bikes.
- Building team suspension and engines.
- Swept podium at Toronto Supercross 2008.
- Worked with riders, Jason Thomas, Bryan Johnson, Kyle Cunningham, Matt Boni, and Doug Dehaan.
Technician
OLAH Racing/Arctic Cat
Fergus Falls , MN
10.2004 - 05.2005
- Snocross Race Team
- Competed in WSA World Racing Series
- Buidling and maintaining race and practice sleds.
- Was an integral part of three World Championships.
- Worked with riders Ryan Simons, Robbie Malinoksi and Jeff Snow.
Education
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician -
O.P.E.T.
Regina Sask. -
S.I.A.S.T.
High School Diploma, Swift Current, Saskatchewan -
S.C.C.S
Skills
- Fabrication
- Problem solving in high pressure time sensitive situations
- Precision Measuring
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Quality Assurance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Tool Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Equipment Maintenance
- Work Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Hand and Power Tools
- Equipment Operation
- Training and Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
- First Aid/CPR
Key Qualifications
- Experienced with UAVs
- Certified Technician
- Extremely meticulous
- Extensive chassis/engine building and development
- Fabrication
- Problem solving in high pressure, time sensitive situations
- Sponsor/customer relations
References
Available upon request
Timeline
UVS Operator/Technician
QinetiQ Target Systems
10.2014 - 11.2023
Technician
Monster Kawasaki
01.2013 - 01.2016
Technician
Blackfoot Yamaha Red Bull
12.2009 - 12.2011
Lead Technician
BTO Sports
01.2006 - 11.2009
Technician
OLAH Racing/Arctic Cat
10.2004 - 05.2005
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician -
O.P.E.T.
Regina Sask. -
S.I.A.S.T.
High School Diploma, Swift Current, Saskatchewan -
S.C.C.S
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