Charles Hale
Duchesne
Summary
Professional supervisor and maintenance leader with strong focus on people and helping them develop their skills to succeed at their jobs. Over ten years of experience as the supervisor of three employees where I have learned how to lead people and provide them an experience where they feel like a valued team member. I have over twenty years of experience making me highly skilled in mechanical and electrical repairs, SCADA and PLC's, instrumentation calibrations and installations, asset management development, preventive maintenance programs, inventory programs, troubleshooting and repairs, training programs, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation and Maintenance Supervisor
CUWCD
04.2023 - Current
- The first line of defense for all failures. I perform most repairs with little support from the operational staff.
- Expertise in all monitoring instrumentation. Perform calibrations, repairs, and maintenance on over 15 different specialized online pieces of equipment.
- Supervised maintenance team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities, minimizing downtime.
- Conducted inspections of systems and facilities, identifying areas for improvement and repair.
- Developed training programs for staff on maintenance procedures and safety practices.
- Helped develop and implement our asset management program. Programmed PMs and kept all equipment up to date on required maintenance and inspections.
Water Treatment Plant Manager
CUWCD
07.2012 - 04.2023
- Supervised daily operations of water treatment facilities ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed training programs for new staff, increasing knowledge retention and operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that optimized chemical dosing practices, ensuring water quality standards were met.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for treatment machinery, prolonging equipment lifespan and minimizing interruptions.
- Conducted regular inspections of water sources and treatment processes to guarantee adherence to environmental standards.
- Continuously improved plant operations through analysis of data trends from system monitoring tools and adjusting processes accordingly.
Instrumentation and Maintenance Supervior
CUWCD
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the complete facility from the PLCs, SCADA system, pumps, motors, water quality instrumentation, pipelines, and all assemblies within all treatment processes.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, enhancing equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
- Coordinated scheduling for routine inspections and repairs to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and safety.
- Responsible for all spare parts and maintenance inventory. Keeping all parts stocked and single points of failure items on hand.
- Responsible to write all new SOP's for the new expansion project. Wrote over 100 SOP's and create lots of other inspection check lists.
Water Systems Technican
CUWCD
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Operated an 8mgd drinking water plant.
- Operated and maintained water treatment equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored water quality parameters and conducted routine testing to identify discrepancies.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Analyzed treatment processes, recommending adjustments to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored junior operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed chemical inventory, ensuring proper storage, handling, and usage in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
IT Specialist
Duchesne County
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Configured and maintained network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Provided technical support for software and hardware issues, enhancing user satisfaction and productivity.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing problems reported by endusers.
Owner / Automotive Mechanic
Duchesne Custom Auto
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Automotive Repair
- Managed daily operations, ensuring high-quality custom auto services.
Director of Quality Assurance / Logistics Manager
BC Technical
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Oversaw Medical Device Certification Process for FDA Approval and ISO certification for all of manufacturing including the QMS system. Also ran and managed the logistics department.
- Directly oversaw process to become FDA approved and ISO certified.
- Organized Quality Management System and trained management.
- Implementing quality audits.
- Medical Imaging
Multi Vendor Service Project Engineer
BC Technical
06.2007 - 02.2008
- In charge of new product line expansion and marketing analysis.
- Key person to build up parts inventory, training courses and support system.
- Handled new camera equipment removal from hospitals and wrote procedures for the process.
Field Service Engineer
BC Technical
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Serviced Nuclear Medicine Imaging equipment covering a three state area, with close to 300K in revenue each year.
- Performed repairs on Nuclear Medicine imaging cameras.
- Handled high pressure repair situations.
- Handled equipment installation and removal.
- Maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Sales for new products.
Director of Operations
BC Technical
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Managed company’s rapid growth overseeing the manufacturing, call center and sales processing operations.
- Maintained constant quality within the company during major growth cycles.
- Wrote and implemented SOP’s and department procedures.
- Handled production department’s growth and expansion.
Manufacturing Manager
BC Technical
06.1996 - 01.2000
- Started and organized all of manufacturing and helped with sales and service.
- Started custom wiring harness manufacturing department.
- Started mechanical repair and new manufacturing departments.
- Product specialist for many medical equipment lines.
Education
AAS - Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute
01.2000
Skills
- Management and organizational skills
- Work well in challenging situations
- Very organized and detail oriented
- Great communications skills; both written and verbal
- Self starter who can manage and prioritize many tasks and job responsibilities
- Microsoft Products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, CRM, Access
- SCADA Software: GE Ifix, rockwell automation, and many other support software to make everything communicate
- Instrumentation maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- Calibration techniques
- Equipment repairs
- Asset management
- Training program development
- Water quality monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- SCADA system management
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Troubleshooting skills with electrical, instrumentation, mechanical devices, and pretty much any piece of equipment
- Enjoy improving workflow efficiency
- Facilities maintenance
- Work order management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- HVAC systems
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Skilled maintenance and repair
Certification
- State of Utah T4 and D4 Water Operator Certifications - 2011- Present
Timeline
Instrumentation and Maintenance Supervisor
CUWCD
04.2023 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Manager
CUWCD
07.2012 - 04.2023
Instrumentation and Maintenance Supervior
CUWCD
01.2011 - 06.2012
Water Systems Technican
CUWCD
06.2010 - 01.2011
IT Specialist
Duchesne County
09.2009 - 06.2010
Owner / Automotive Mechanic
Duchesne Custom Auto
04.2009 - 09.2009
Director of Quality Assurance / Logistics Manager
BC Technical
02.2008 - 02.2009
Multi Vendor Service Project Engineer
BC Technical
06.2007 - 02.2008
Field Service Engineer
BC Technical
05.2005 - 06.2007
Director of Operations
BC Technical
01.2000 - 05.2005
Manufacturing Manager
BC Technical
06.1996 - 01.2000
AAS - Electronics Technology
ITT Technical Institute