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Brian McCallen

Maintenance Manager
Plymouth,IN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Pretzels Inc.
Plymouth, IN
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime to 5%.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 16 employees.

Business Owner

Burkys Bottle Stop
Lapaz, Indiana
11.2013 - 12.2016
  • Owned and managed daily operation of liquor store.

Business Owner

Light Sport Repair Services
Plymouth, IN
02.2002 - 10.2013
  • Provided a 3 day in house certified aircraft maintenance training.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft.
  • Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
  • Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.

Service Engineer

LECO
Saint Joseph, MI
03.1997 - 02.2002
  • Analyzed, troubleshot and diagnosed problems and provided prompt repair and solutions.
  • Engaged in first-level support for customers requiring routine support and troubleshooting.
  • Developed and maintained broad knowledge of applications and industry activity to stay aware of trends, issues and competitions.
  • Installed, configured and tested equipment on specialized platforms.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Analyzed and evaluated performance and optimized efficiency.
  • Tested customer samples, designed testing concept and presented solutions to lab and quality personnel.
  • Tested and checked performance of hardware and software programs.

Electronic Instrument Control Technician

Proctor And Gamble
Plymouth, IN
03.1994 - 03.1997
  • Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
  • Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
  • Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
  • Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
  • Installed, repaired and tested System electrical and electronic systems.
  • Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
  • Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
  • Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with National Electric Code.
  • Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
  • Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.

Petty Officer First Class

US Navy
03.1981 - 03.1991
  • Inspected and maintained firefighting, damage control and NBC(Nuclear, Biological and Checmical) equipment and parts.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
  • Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
  • Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
  • Kept accurate record of ship maintenance activities using PMS..
  • Managed construction of Navy LSD class ship at Avondale Shipyards.

Education

No Degree -

Ancilla College
Donaldson, IN

Skills

  • Standards Conformance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Outside Contractor Oversight
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Computerized Maintenance Management
  • Professional Communication
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management

Work Availability

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Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Pretzels Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2021

Business Owner

Burkys Bottle Stop
11.2013 - 12.2016

Business Owner

Light Sport Repair Services
02.2002 - 10.2013

Service Engineer

LECO
03.1997 - 02.2002

Electronic Instrument Control Technician

Proctor And Gamble
03.1994 - 03.1997

Petty Officer First Class

US Navy
03.1981 - 03.1991

No Degree -

Ancilla College
Brian McCallenMaintenance Manager