Meet LaVern Mast!
As NRTC Automation’s Director of Decommissioning, LaVern Mast helps companies move onto the next project while meeting tight deadlines.
At NRTC Automation, we are dedicated to providing the best for our customers. Our Decommissioning and Tear Out Services stand out because of our commitment to safety, timeliness, and making a return on equipment value.
LaVern Mast is the Director of Decommissioning at NRTC Automation since September 2019. With years of experience in transportation, industrial equipment, and operations, LaVern offers our customers the professional and timely services they need to move onto their next project.
Learn more about LaVern and his work with NRTC Automation below!
LaVern Mast: Director of NRTC Automation Decommissioning Services
Background
LaVern Mast, also known as Vern, has years of experience in transportation, equipment sales, and operations.
Vern spent five years specializing in heavy equipment hauling in the transportation industry. After that, he co-owned and managed equipment rentals and sales in North Florida for three years.
Prior to joining NRTC Automation, Vern worked as the Regional Operations Manager at IronPlanet and subsequently the Director of Government Services Operations at Ritchie Bros & IronPlanet Inc. for a combined 11 years.
Vern’s experience with NRTC Automation
In September 2019, Vern joined NRTC Automation as the Director of Decommissioning.
In his role as Director, Vern oversees the decommissioning and tear out jobs. He delivers quotes by pulling information from the company and the project, including the equipment and its worth. The quote is then based on the timeline that the customer requests.
Vern’s other responsibilities as Director include:
Identifying and choosing the right teams for each decommissioning job from NRTC staff or subcontractors
Managing cost budgets for each decommissioning job
Assisting the sales team with new business development
For large decommissioning projects, Vern will attend the job to support the team and ensure a smooth tear out process.
Passing decommissioning jobs with flying colors
Not only does Vern excel in managing NRTC Automation’s decommissioning projects, but he is also an avid pilot. Vern has been flying for 16 years, and he is IFR rated, which enables him to fly in various weathers.
Vern says that he takes pleasure in flying as his method of travel to decommissioning job sites. He also enjoys flying as a hobby, as he finds it to be stress-relieving.
A multi-talented man, Vern makes an excellent addition to NRTC Automation’s team.
Working in decommissioning
Decommissioning a facility of any size requires a dedicated and focused team. That’s why NRTC Automation trusts Vern with his years of experience in transportation and industrial equipment to run even our most complex tear out projects.
NRTC Automation has trained and experienced project managers ready and able to do the job. When Vern is selecting a project manager to lead a job, he chooses a professional with a background in management, including both people and projects. NRTC’s decommissioning project managers are also well-versed in industrial equipment and automation to perform the job well.
As a decommissioning team member, the perfect candidate for a project would have electrical, mechanical, and demolition experience. However, NRTC Automation can train from the ground up. Our internal team has the know-how and experience to provide our customers with smooth and quick tear out.
For our team members, safety is a priority. The most dangerous part of the job is successfully disconnecting the 480-volt power sources, from the industrial machines. The decommissioning team must be trained in OSHA safety standards to prevent accidents. Our teams also ensure that all equipment is disconnected before performing any work, as well as using lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures consistently.
What differentiates NRTC Automation from the rest?
1. SAFETY
As mentioned, safety is NRTC Automation’s priority. We have an impeccable safety record which is aided by:
Our team’s training in safety standards as mandated by OSHA
Our branded high-visibility safety gear
The safety perimeters and signage that we set up for every project
The detailed plan we create for each project for a smooth tear out process
2. TIMELINESS
Plus, NRTC Automation completes decommissioning projects based on customers’ timelines. That means if you have a due date to move onto your next project or relocate to a new facility, NRTC Automation will help you meet it.
To show you how committed we are to meeting your deadline, NRTC Automation has met the deadline or finished ahead of schedule for 100% of the projects we’ve completed.
3. VALUE
Our competitors can’t match the value we provide for our customers.
Our tried and true process starts with providing our customers with a 3D scan of the facility to prepare the best tear out plan.
NRTC Automation will evaluate your equipment to determine what can be repurposed and what will be scrapped. The repurposed equipment still has value, which can become a return on your original investment.
We assign one of our project managers and a team dedicated solely to your tear out. Then, once the decommissioning process is complete, you’ll have a broom-ready warehouse prepared for your next move.
No matter the reason for a tear out—be it for relocation, an updated assembly line, a new project, or whatever else—NRTC Automation will decommission your facility by your deadline.
Interested in decommissioning with NRTC Automation?
Schedule a free consultation! We will provide you with a quote so you can clear out the production floor on your timeline. Free up space and move onto your next project with NRTC Automation.
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NRTC Automation is a trusted partner providing comprehensive industrial automation and manufacturing services. After delivering our services to top automobile manufacturers across the world for more than a decade, NRTC Automation is the destination for tear out services and robotic solutions.
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