Brad Buckingham
MAGNOLIA,Mississippi
Summary
. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Any position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Kentwood Brick And Tile Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised 5 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
Signal Maintainer
BNSF Railroad
08.2011 - 01.2023
- Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
- Enhanced communication between departments by participating in regular meetings to discuss ongoing projects, challenges, and potential solutions related to signal systems maintenance.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to complete complex repair projects on time and within budget.
- Responded to emergency situations promptly, taking necessary actions to restore signal functionality while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports.
- Optimized signal performance through routine inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of components as needed.
- Assisted in the installation of new signal systems, ensuring proper functionality before integration into existing infrastructure.
- Supported efficient train movement throughout the rail network through diligent monitoring of signals during both normal operations as well as during inclement weather or other adverse conditions.
- Pulled cable and wired structures at crossing locations, handling average of 1 structures during each 10-hour shift.
- Performed installations and conducted repair work on railroad crossing signals and components to bolster safety.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by adhering to safety protocols and supporting team efforts at all times.
Maintenance Technician
Hanson Brick
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Electrician
KBR
01.2008 - 02.2010
- maintained military housing and facilities
- Estimated housing and facilities
Electrician
Acme Brick
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Education
Journeyman Electrician
Oregon State Apprenticeship
Coos Bay Or03.1991
No Degree -
Gold Beach High School
Gold Beach, OR06.1981
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Troubleshooting
- Welding
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Mechanical Repair
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Kentwood Brick And Tile Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
Signal Maintainer
BNSF Railroad
08.2011 - 01.2023
Maintenance Technician
Hanson Brick
03.2010 - 08.2011
Electrician
KBR
01.2008 - 02.2010
Electrician
Acme Brick
01.1998 - 01.2008
Journeyman Electrician
Oregon State Apprenticeship
No Degree -
Gold Beach High School
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