Carl Schafer
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Lead Operations and Maintenance Technician with background in manufacturing and factory environments. Works well with other employees and demonstrates good leadership abilities. Trained on RNG and power generating equipment operations and maintenance. Reputation for willingness to work long hours to complete jobs, including weekends if necessary.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations and Maintenance Lead/Safety Specialist
New Energy One LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Organized a team to maintain a 90% up-time on generators.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Provided assistance in managing and have developed health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Escorted inspectors and answered questions about facility operations.
- Led training courses for employees at all levels to ensure performance goals are met.
- Heavily involved in the SAT's of current plant from beginning of construction and have been involved and working towards completion of the RNG systems.
- Helped developed a preventative maintenance program for all plant systems.
- Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options.
- Collected samples of air, water, gases and other fluids to check compliance with tolerances.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Coordinated various vendors to help solve various issues.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry vendors.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Developed and maintain operational guidelines for staff.
- Monitored key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
Level 3 Operator
Fabri-kal
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Level 2 Operator
Burley Irrigation District
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained and operated large hydroelectric pumps from the early 1900s and kept them running at peak proficiencies.
- Responded as the on call operator for all emergencies during and after working hours.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained small electric motors throughout the county water system.
Education
No Degree - Agribusiness Operations
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05.2025
High School Diploma -
Declo Senior High School
Declo, ID05.2018
Skills
- Inspections and Evaluations
- Risk Management Strategies
- Worker Protection
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Observational Skills
- Safe Work Methods
- Records Maintenance
- Electrical Devices
- Safety Inspections
- Training Courses
- Air Sampling
- General Housekeeping
- Fire and Safety Guidance
- Operational Requirements
- Paperwork Preparation
- Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Mentoring
- Site Visits
- Machine Operations
- Hardware Replacement
- Emergency Situations
- Safe Chemical Handling
- New Employee Orientation
- Technical Drawings
- Testing Devices
- Risk Identification
- Basic First Aid
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Air Permitting
- Leadership Training
- Responding to Emergencies
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical Schematics
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Job Assignments
- Records Organization and Management
- Operations Management
- Operations Oversight
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Minor Repairs
- Waste Management and Reduction
- Test Equipment
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Willingness to Learn
- Voltage and Current Meters
- Out of Hours Calls
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Received a job promotion within 11 months of hire date.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of my Eagle Scout Project.
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Manlifts Operation
- Forklifts Operations
- H2S Safety
Timeline
Operations and Maintenance Lead/Safety Specialist
New Energy One LLC
01.2021 - Current
Level 3 Operator
Fabri-kal
10.2019 - 01.2021
Level 2 Operator
Burley Irrigation District
07.2018 - 10.2019
No Degree - Agribusiness Operations
College of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma -
Declo Senior High School
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