Brandon Crace
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic management professional with demonstrated success supervising staff and building teams. Proven history of achieving sales goals by monitoring employee performance and coaching staff on effective production methods. Skilled in solving complicated issues and making proactive operational changes. Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Support Specialist
Caterpillar
06.2022 - Current
- Provided consultative assistance to technical staff and business unit clients by recommending and implementing solutions to business problems.
- Conferred with internal staff to deliver smooth functioning and minimal downtime of newly implemented systems and procedures.
- Analyzed applications and recommended necessary upgrades and patches.
- Identified root causes of recurring problems to implement effective solutions.
- Worked closely with test, development and requirements team members to analyze, investigate and resolve common issues.
- Reduced processing time by analyzing job schedules and implementing appropriate modifications.
- Used Plex and Microsoft excel to document internal procedures and monitor daily reports.
Shop Manager
Tactical Cleaning Acquisitions
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of the job , complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Exceeded production goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.
- Created Bills of Material from drawings to supply shop with required materials.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational targets.
Night Shift Lead
Vista Proppant And Logistic
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
BTC Logistics
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Frac Supervisor
Pioneer Natural Resources
05.2012 - 03.2016
- Reported operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel to promote timely maintenance of equipment and prevent potential injuries.
- Connected grounded wires and lines and loaded and off-loaded arms and hoses to pipelines.
- Examined proper lubrication and functioning of pumps and mechanical equipment through.
- Conducted routine field safety audits to enforce pre- and post-trip standards.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Frac/Cement Oparartor
Universal Well Services
05.2006 - 03.2012
- Reported operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel to promote timely maintenance of equipment and prevent potential injuries.
- Maneuvered control panels to regulate and coordinate product flow rates.
- Examined proper lubrication and functioning of pumps and mechanical equipment through.
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
- Operated pumps to circulate water, oil or other fluids through wells to remove sand or materials obstructing free flow of oil.
- Used effective verbal communication skills to instruct and direct crews during shifts, build team consensus and accomplish important project milestones.
- Took on added shifts to accomplish work required to meet customer requirements and schedules.
Driller
Papineau Drilling
08.2004 - 04.2006
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management and HSE compliance.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Trained all rig crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
Education
GED -
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY2004
Skills
- Bug Fixes
- Design Standards
- Job Control Language (JCL)
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Monthly Audits
- Defect Identification
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Meeting Support
- Scissor Lifts
- Workflow Processes
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Teamwork and Communication
- Safe Machine Operation
- Safety Awareness
- Organizational Requirements Monitoring
- Performance Monitoring
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Technical Proficiency
- Workforce Management
- Tool and Equipment Maintenance
- Training and Coaching
- Rotation Procedures
- Health Code Requirements
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Supervisor Collaboration
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- On-Site Operations
- Worker Supervision
- Hand Wrenching
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Project Management
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Managing Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Loading and Unloading
Timeline
Production Support Specialist
Caterpillar
06.2022 - Current
Night Shift Lead
Vista Proppant And Logistic
03.2018 - 12.2019
Shop Manager
Tactical Cleaning Acquisitions
01.2018 - 06.2022
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
BTC Logistics
04.2016 - 02.2018
Frac Supervisor
Pioneer Natural Resources
05.2012 - 03.2016
Frac/Cement Oparartor
Universal Well Services
05.2006 - 03.2012
Driller
Papineau Drilling
08.2004 - 04.2006
GED -
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
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