- Supervised daily maintenance operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated repair schedules and allocated resources for efficient workflow management.
- Trained team members on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
- Conducted inspections to identify maintenance needs and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Collaborated with management to develop preventive maintenance programs and protocols.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies to support ongoing maintenance activities.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for mechanical and electrical issues, ensuring timely resolutions on-site.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of necessary spare parts at competitive prices.
- Provided technical advice to staff members regarding mechanical and electrical issues related to manufacturing processes.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment, tools and work areas to identify potential risks and hazards.
- Prepared weekly status updates detailing current progress on various projects within the facility.
- Trained new employees on safe operation of machinery as well as basic repair techniques.
- Organized shift schedules for assigned personnel to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods.
- Ensured proper functioning of all machines and equipment by performing regular maintenance and repairs.
- Supervised a team of mechanics in the performance of daily tasks, such as machine repair, installation, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Monitored quality control standards throughout the facility to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Provided technical support when needed during emergency breakdowns or outages.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet MSHA standards.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Minimized severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel using risk identification process.
- Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel
Highly skilled maintenance professional with over 30 years of experience in the coal mining industry. Proven leader, having served as Chief Electrician, Maintenance Foreman, Plant Maintenance Foreman. Experience in high voltage systems up to 138kv, PLC'S (Allen Bradley, Modicom). Experience with Fiber optics and Fiber splicing. I hold an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a High School Diploma.
Experience working on all types of underground equipment, belt systems and power systems. Underground equipment such as Joy miners, Stamler feeders, Eimco miners, Fletcher roof bolters, Joy shuttle cars, Narco shuttle cars, 482 and 488 S &S Scoops, 35 C Fairchild scoops, locomotives and mantrips (Johnson, Goodman, Brookville, Fletcher ets.).