Carl Murray
Chester,SC
Summary
Experienced maintenance professional with strengths in CMMS implementation, preventive maintenance, work order management, and safety compliance. Known for improving equipment reliability, supporting lockout/tagout procedures, and keeping parts inventory organized for fast, accurate repairs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Chester, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Inspected production equipment across the Scotts Miracle-Gro facility, identifying wear and safety risks to ensure operational reliability.
- Performed repairs on motors, belts, sensors, and mechanical components during shift operations, minimizing downtime.
- Maintained detailed maintenance logs and equipment condition records, supporting effective tracking of maintenance activities.
- Installed replacement systems, parts, and components to support proper operation.
- Diagnosed and repaired automation equipment.
Maintenance Technician
Otto Environmental
Charlotte, North Carolina
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained up-to-date service records and repair logs for hydraulic equipment, ensuring accurate tracking of maintenance history.
- Checked hydraulic hoses, cylinders, and valves for leaks and wear.
- Supported team with equipment setup, calibration, and preventive service.
- Monitored project timelines, parts lists, and work progress to facilitate on-time task completion.
- Conducted training for new team members on tools, safety protocols, and repair procedures to enhance team competency.
Facilities Technician (seasonal)
Carowinds-Cedarfair
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported ride-area maintenance across Carowinds amusement park grounds.
- Oversaw ride-area facility maintenance across Carowinds amusement park grounds.
- Improved ride-area facility condition across Carowinds amusement park grounds.
- Fixed restrooms, offices, and guest service buildings.
- Managed repairs for restrooms, offices, and guest support buildings.
- Restored restrooms, offices, and guest support buildings to working order.
- Resolved facility work orders and addressed urgent park concerns promptly.
- Resolved facility work orders and urgent park issues as they came up.
- Prioritized facility work orders and urgent park issues for timely response.
- Inspected buildings and grounds regularly to identify and address safety hazards and repair needs.
- Identified safety hazards and repair needs through routine building and grounds inspections.
- Coordinated with ride teams on shutdowns and access for repair work.
- Worked with ride teams during facility shutdowns and access needs.
- Kept repair access coordinated with ride teams during shutdowns.
- Operated forklifts to move materials throughout the facility as needed.
- Used forklifts to move materials throughout facility operations as required.
- Moved materials with forklifts to support facility needs.
- Organized storage areas to support efficient operations and limit clutter.
- Improved storage-area organization to support efficiency and reduce clutter.
- Installed lighting fixtures and replaced ballasts and bulbs.
- Installed lighting fixtures and replaced ballasts and bulbs as needed.
- Upgraded lighting by installing fixtures and replacing ballasts and bulbs.
- Handled minor carpentry tasks, including painting walls and repairing doors and window frames.
- Completed minor carpentry work such as painting walls and repairing doors and window frames.
- Updated work records promptly after each task.
- Delivered timely work records for completed maintenance tasks.
- Delivered timely work records for completed maintenance tasks.
Maintenance Lead
Giti Tire
Richburg, South Carolina
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Inspected equipment systems and building conditions for safety concerns.
- Implemented CMMS for Power House Department, enabling accurate documentation and tracking of maintenance activities across day and night shifts.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the Power House department.
- Developed lockout/tagout procedures for Power House department.
- Diagnosed steam loss issues and designed a solution using check valves to minimize production loss.
- Created new hire guide detailing common issues, repair diagrams, and system explanations to facilitate onboarding and enhance operational knowledge.
- Tracked inventory of parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Implemented CMMS for the Power House department to document and track day shift and night shift maintenance activities.
Assistant Manager
Discount Tire
Rock Hill, South Carolina
05.2015 - 03.2022
- Directed store operations in support of Discount Tire customer service standards.
- Guided customers through tire selection, pricing discussions, and service scheduling.
- Managed customer concerns to resolve issues promptly and enhance service recovery outcomes.
- Directed daily operations, including shift planning and duty assignments.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated parts purchasing to ensure timely availability for daily shop demand.
- Partnered with leadership to develop strategic plans aligned with business goals.
- Contributed to operational strategy development to drive efficient and productive workflows.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance, priorities, and coaching needs.
- Implemented quality control practices to uphold company standards and improve service consistency.
- Facilitated 5S organization initiative to improve efficiency and cleanliness in the workplace.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SCSkills
- CMMS implementation
- Preventive maintenance
- Work order management
- Lockout/tagout compliance
- Parts inventory control
- Safety compliance
- Automation maintenance
- Facility upkeep
- Residential projects
- Training facilitation
- Team communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Scotts Miracle-Gro
03.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Otto Environmental
11.2024 - 03.2025
Facilities Technician (seasonal)
Carowinds-Cedarfair
06.2022 - 02.2023
Maintenance Lead
Giti Tire
03.2022 - 11.2024
Assistant Manager
Discount Tire
05.2015 - 03.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering
York Technical College