Jason Beres
Torrington,CT
Summary
Diligent Maintenance Manager with a proven track record in optimizing maintenance operations and enhancing facility performance. Expertise in leading diverse teams to ensure seamless upkeep of equipment and facilities, driving operational efficiency to new heights. Skilled in troubleshooting complex systems and implementing robust preventive maintenance programs that minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within maintenance teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Clark Dietrich
04.2018 - Current
- Supervise employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimize spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improve equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborate with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Lead successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Schedule regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduce downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Train maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Develop detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Delegate tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Manage a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Plan scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits.
- Mentor new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Evaluate and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility''s maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
- Enhance safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Streamline work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Complete partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Maintenance Manager/Safety/Process Engineer
THE GILMAN BROTHERS COMPANY
06.2013 - 2018
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, building and machine maintenance. Troubleshooting low to high voltage, from 12-24VDC to 110-480VAC, single-phase to three-phase systems. Electrical repair and design. I can read wiring schematics and hydraulic systems. Machine design and fabrication. Milling and welding—torch, stick, MIG, TIG. PLC knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Rockwell systems. Variable speed drives. Thermal control, including RTDs, thermocouples, and heater bands. As Maintenance Manager, I am responsible for daily rounds, the preventive maintenance program, daily duty assignments, machine downtime logs, project assignments, and project design. As a process engineer, I analyze machines to find ways to improve processes and implement checks and balances to document and control quality. With machine design and fabrication, I develop more efficient and faster methods for processes. I possess comprehensive safety certifications, including OSHA, OSHA 10, Arc Flash, and Forklift training. I have designed safety procedures covering lockout/tagout, forklift safety, fire extinguisher training, lanyard safety, stormwater management, hand tools, ladder safety, fall protection, arc flash, and PSM (Process Safety Management), among others.
Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Trainer/Shift Lead
MOHAWK CARPET CUSHION
10.2007 - 03.2013
- Responsibilities include but not limited to building up keep. From wall repair, roof repair, plumbing problem solving, electric trouble shooting from 24 volt DC to 480 volt AC, electric repair and rewiring, boiler up keep, daily machine repair, trouble shooting, monthly preventive maintenance, and machine fabrication. I’m able to read wiring schematics and hydraulic systems. I can work with logic and PLC, electronic motor drives. Organizing and planning projects from design to ordering parts and scheduling work to fit production. New employee orientation and safety training to fill OSHA requirements. Job training and skill evaluations from lift truck to machine operations. Preformed monthly and annual audits in safety, lockout tagout, emergency-stops, tools, fire extinguisher, fire systems, and lift trucks. Fluent use with Microsoft Xp, Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, and AS400 planning system. Daily tasks for employees such as but not limited to job assignments, personnel assignments, production goals, quality assurance. Lead 15 People with day to day goals and company output. Ordering And Part Supplies, Budgeting and Capital expenditures.
Planner/Shift Coordinator/Technician
BECTON DICKINSON
03.1993 - 09.2007
- Responsibilities included but not limited to daily production scheduling, trouble shooting, maintenance, job assignments, decision making, machine maintenance, conducting meetings, management, machine breakdown, data entry, training, solving complicated issues. Strong use of Excel, Lotus, Access, PowerPoint, SAP, Word, AutoCAD, and Microsoft XP.
Laborer
WARNER CONSTRUCTION
01.1991 - 03.1992
- Responsibilities included but not limited to crane operator, concrete foundations setup, and pouring to removal and stripping of walls. Also steel building fabrication.
Education
Computer Aided Drafting
PORTER AND CHESTER INSTITUTE
Watertown, CT01.1990
Diploma-Academic Program - undefined
THE GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL
Winsted, CT06.1989
Skills
- PM Scheduling and Defining
- Mechanical Troubleshooting and Repair
- Hydraulic Repair and Design
- Pneumatic repair and design
- PLC replacement and troubleshooting
- Electronic and Electrical skills
- Welding and fabrication skills
- Machine Design
- Maintenance Management
- Process Improvements
- Budgeting and Spending
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Staff management
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Clark Dietrich
04.2018 - Current
Maintenance Manager/Safety/Process Engineer
THE GILMAN BROTHERS COMPANY
06.2013 - 2018
Maintenance Supervisor/Safety Trainer/Shift Lead
MOHAWK CARPET CUSHION
10.2007 - 03.2013
Planner/Shift Coordinator/Technician
BECTON DICKINSON
03.1993 - 09.2007
Laborer
WARNER CONSTRUCTION
01.1991 - 03.1992
Diploma-Academic Program - undefined
THE GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL
Computer Aided Drafting
PORTER AND CHESTER INSTITUTE
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