JAMES LASSILA
Park Rapids,MN
Summary
Marine systems professional with extensive hands-on experience in boat and pontoon maintenance, repair, and diagnostics. Proven ability to effectively collaborate with team members and adapt to dynamic work environments. Recognized for technical problem-solving skills and reliability under pressure.
Marine maintenance professional with hands-on experience in diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance of marine engines and systems. Strong focus on achieving results through team collaboration, adaptability, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in hydraulics, electrical systems, and troubleshooting. Dependable and efficient, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Technician
Park Rapids Marine
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired marine systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on engines, electrical systems, and lower units to enhance longevity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing turnaround time for service requests.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Performed semi-annual winterization/de-winterization and shrink wrap/storage activities.
- Managed retail store direct sales, phone calls and face to face customer service engagement.
Caregiver
Helen and Les Lassila
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided compassionate care and support to parents, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, meal preparation, cleaning and medication management.
- Developed tailored care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance client well-being.
- Provided transportation to appointments and trips.
Commodity Manager - Indirect
Ingersoll Rand
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Duties included managing the uniform and security services programs. Implemented and managed the vending and cafeteria agreements across all locations. Team leader in charge of implementing the Total Fleet Solutions fork lift truck program across the company. Special projects activity included management of pay terms changes, supplier changes and accounts payable activities due to the conversion from PeopleSoft to Oracle. Initiated, implemented and managed productivity projects for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) and bulk gases.
Industrial Supplies Contract Manager + Capital Equipment
The Trane Company/Ingersoll Rand
01.2004 - 11.2012
- Managed cross sector (Trane Residential and Trane Commercial) industrial supplies (indirect material) contracts including welding supplies and gases, MRO, safety supplies, chemicals, electrical supplies, cutting tools, uniforms and power transmission with various suppliers totaling $50 million in spend. Lead quarterly meetings with each supplier to review site spend data, productivity projects completed and future initiatives. Other duties included being a Team member on the MRO Implementation Team and Facilities Management Team. Managed and executed all powered industrial vehicle (PIV) and capital equipment leases for the Trane manufacturing sites including quote requests, authorization documentation, lease approval and monthly payments. Continued Capital Equipment purchasing activities for Trane Commercial sites.
Strategic Supply Manager - Capital Equipment
The Trane Company
10.1999 - 01.2004
- Participated as a member of the Capital Equipment Contracting team responsible for the purchase of capital equipment (over $50,000) across Trane Residential Systems and Trane Commercial Systems facilities in North America and Mexico amounting to $200 million in annual spend. Researched suppliers, managed RFQ’s, negotiated purchase price, payment terms, lead-time, warranty, acceptance criteria, confidentiality agreements and equipment options. Assisted with the development of equipment specifications with project engineers. Negotiated and managed lease agreements for transportation and maintenance, computers and warehouse space. Corporate team member and site manager for Xerox/Trane corporate copy machine contract. Surplus Equipment Manager responsible for the disposition of used equipment assets across Trane.
Senior Procurement Professional - Direct Material
The Trane Company/Compressor Division
08.1997 - 10.1999
- Responsible for managing over 25 commodities with an annual value of $30 million. Developed and implemented purchasing total cost reduction projects. Generated and reported to business project cost reduction summaries and recommendations. Set annual pricing standards and provided monthly variance forecasts. Managed supplier contract negotiation with first and second tier suppliers related to purchased parts, raw material and tooling. Monitored supplier quality, price, delivery and total performance. Primary supplier contact on purchased material quality resolution. Monitored markets and raw material trends to anticipate possible adjustments. Approved purchases and maintained cost control of investment and expense accounts. Member of Mexico facility Demand Flow Technology startup team. Team Leader of Design Change Implementation Team, which develops, trials, approves, and implements design alternations. Purchased material Trial Run Coordinator. Extensive use of Microsoft Office products.
Procurement Professional – Direct Material
Advancement w/ Trane
06.1994 - 08.1997
- Senior Procurement Specialist – Direct Material June 1994 – Aug.1997
- Procurement Specialist – Inventory Planner May 1993 – June 1994
- Procurement Specialist – Inventory Planner Nov. 1991 – May 1993
Wireline Field Engineer
Atlas Wireline Services
09.1990 - 08.1991
- Operated wireline equipment to conduct downhole surveys and data acquisition.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient field operations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate documentation of well site activities and results.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and implementing corrective actions.
- Analyzed data from wireline tools to provide insights for clients' drilling programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering And Management
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDSkills
- Outboard and inboard motor repair
- Trailer and tire maintenance and repair
- Marine electronics installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Steering system repair
- Marine plumbing systems
- Fuel system diagnostics
- Navigation equipment
- Anchoring systems
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Marine Technician
Park Rapids Marine
09.2021 - 10.2025
Caregiver
Helen and Les Lassila
10.2017 - 06.2021
Commodity Manager - Indirect
Ingersoll Rand
11.2012 - 11.2016
Industrial Supplies Contract Manager + Capital Equipment
The Trane Company/Ingersoll Rand
01.2004 - 11.2012
Strategic Supply Manager - Capital Equipment
The Trane Company
10.1999 - 01.2004
Senior Procurement Professional - Direct Material
The Trane Company/Compressor Division
08.1997 - 10.1999
Procurement Professional – Direct Material
Advancement w/ Trane
06.1994 - 08.1997
Wireline Field Engineer
Atlas Wireline Services
09.1990 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering And Management
North Dakota State University