William DiFrancesco
EMS Equipment Operator at Lime Rock Park- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Generac Certification
Generac Power SystemsJan, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Overhaul
Detroit Diesel SchoolJan, 1983- Nov, 2024 -
Merchant Marine Credential 100 GRT Master Near Coatal
United States Coast GuardMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
United States GovernmentSep, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lime Rock Park
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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EMS Equipment Operator
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Sep 2011 - Present
I work as a team member in a very chaotic environment as a wrecker operator. This is not like towing cars off the highway. The truck is often used as an extraction tool and often used to stabilize cars as we remove the driver. This requires that a rigging plan is formulated quickly and executed even faster with the ultimate in safety at all times. Our cleanup times are usually are less than 5 minuets from the time we get to the crash until we hand the track back to race control. I work as a team member in a very chaotic environment as a wrecker operator. This is not like towing cars off the highway. The truck is often used as an extraction tool and often used to stabilize cars as we remove the driver. This requires that a rigging plan is formulated quickly and executed even faster with the ultimate in safety at all times. Our cleanup times are usually are less than 5 minuets from the time we get to the crash until we hand the track back to race control.
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Thames River Heritage Park
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New London/Groton, Ct
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Captain
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May 2019 - Present
Provide guests with a guided shoreline tour of the New London Harbor area aboard a 42-passenger launch, positively interact with guests and answering questions about the history of the harbor area. Provide guests with a guided shoreline tour of the New London Harbor area aboard a 42-passenger launch, positively interact with guests and answering questions about the history of the harbor area.
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Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ski Patrol Shift Supervisor
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Nov 1985 - Sep 2020
Supervise volunteer ski patrollers and oversee/conduct ski and tobbogan training. Develop new training techniques for lift evacuation and train ski patrollers in lift evacuation procedures. Supervise volunteer ski patrollers and oversee/conduct ski and tobbogan training. Develop new training techniques for lift evacuation and train ski patrollers in lift evacuation procedures.
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Integrated Statistics
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Relief Captain and Vessel Support
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May 2019 - Jul 2020
Relief Captain of a NOAA Fisheries Research vessel. Relief Captain of a NOAA Fisheries Research vessel.
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Mystic Seaport Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Captain
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May 2018 - Oct 2018
Captain of the 42-passenger retired Navy launch, The Liberty. Provided waterside tours for Mystic Seaport guests and members. Captain of the 42-passenger retired Navy launch, The Liberty. Provided waterside tours for Mystic Seaport guests and members.
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DISCOVERING AMISTAD
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineer/First Mate of Amistad
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Nov 2016 - Sep 2017
Off season-rebuild of the Amistad's (90 ton sailing vessel) critical systems including bilge piping and significant electrical repairs. made significant improvements to the engine room. Worked with a crew and Captains doing educational day sails with students and 2 two-week long summer programs for rising high school seniors in Long Island Sound and New York Harbor, Off season-rebuild of the Amistad's (90 ton sailing vessel) critical systems including bilge piping and significant electrical repairs. made significant improvements to the engine room. Worked with a crew and Captains doing educational day sails with students and 2 two-week long summer programs for rising high school seniors in Long Island Sound and New York Harbor,
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DISCOVERING AMISTAD
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Refit Engineer
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Refitted the Amistad (90 ton sailing vessel) by installing and aligning the main engines, troubleshooting and repairing the 6.5KW generator, diagnosing and repairing the improperly installed Fireboy system, and correcting the miscellaneous plumbing and electrical problems. Re-piped cooling water for the 12KW generator to control the overheating problem. Replaced failed through-hole fittings. Assisted with launching and rigging. Refitted the Amistad (90 ton sailing vessel) by installing and aligning the main engines, troubleshooting and repairing the 6.5KW generator, diagnosing and repairing the improperly installed Fireboy system, and correcting the miscellaneous plumbing and electrical problems. Re-piped cooling water for the 12KW generator to control the overheating problem. Replaced failed through-hole fittings. Assisted with launching and rigging.
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Picton Castle
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Nova Scotia, Canada to Cape Charles, VA
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Relief Engineer
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Assisted with moving the Picton Castle from Nova Scotia to Cape Charles VA. While in route provided some training of the permanent engineer. I was offered the full season/transit position but was unable to accept to due prior commitments. Assisted with moving the Picton Castle from Nova Scotia to Cape Charles VA. While in route provided some training of the permanent engineer. I was offered the full season/transit position but was unable to accept to due prior commitments.
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Mystic Seaport Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Engineer for the 38th Voyage
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
Responsible for the shore power connections, generator maintenance and operation, and other mechanical needs for the Charles W. Morgan (105 feet on deck barque sailing vessel) in a very high profile project; the 38th Voyage. Assisted in the installation, start-up, and debugging of the new ship systems for the oldest commercial vessel in the world. Responsible for the shore power connections, generator maintenance and operation, and other mechanical needs for the Charles W. Morgan (105 feet on deck barque sailing vessel) in a very high profile project; the 38th Voyage. Assisted in the installation, start-up, and debugging of the new ship systems for the oldest commercial vessel in the world.
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Suds and Scissors, LLC
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Vernon, CT
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Owner
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2004 - 2009
Owner and manager of the 12-person dog grooming operation. Owner and manager of the 12-person dog grooming operation.
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Seidel, Inc.
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Waterbury, CT
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Facilities Supervisor
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Jun 2003 - Aug 2004
Sustained daily operations for the automated anodizing production line. Sustained daily operations for the automated anodizing production line.
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Huntington Power
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Service Technician
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2003
Performed scheduled and emergency maintenance/repairs on stand-by power, industrial generators ranging from 8 Kw to 2 Mw in size. Performed scheduled and emergency maintenance/repairs on stand-by power, industrial generators ranging from 8 Kw to 2 Mw in size.
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New Haven Manfacturing
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New Haven, CT
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Facilities Manager
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1990 - 2002
Maintained and operatored facilities' HVAC systems, steam heat, and process boilers. Updated instruments and controls in the industrial wastewater plant. Installed, modified, diagnosed problems, and repaired the industrial wastewater facility, potable water systems, and facility plumbing. Oversaw equipment, building maintenance and personal safety at two production facilities. Maintained and operatored facilities' HVAC systems, steam heat, and process boilers. Updated instruments and controls in the industrial wastewater plant. Installed, modified, diagnosed problems, and repaired the industrial wastewater facility, potable water systems, and facility plumbing. Oversaw equipment, building maintenance and personal safety at two production facilities.
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Bill's Lawn Care
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Woodbridge, CT
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Sole Proprietor
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1982 - 1989
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Long Island Oyster Farms
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Greenport, NY
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Engineer
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1980 - 1985
Engineering on the J.R. Nelson (290 ton commercial oyster vessel). Engineering on the J.R. Nelson (290 ton commercial oyster vessel).
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Education
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Univeristy of New Haven
Fire Science/Fire-fighting