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Chris Ktestes

West Valley City,UT

Summary

Results-driven Facilities Specialist with extensive experience at Henkel Detergents, excelling in building operations and process maintenance. Proven ability to enhance system performance through effective preventive maintenance and team leadership. Skilled in process systems, pumps, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, steam boilers and work order management, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve operational excellence. With 37 + years of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment components. Sound technical knowledge and advanced mechanical aptitude for interpreting problems and applying practical solutions. Excellent troubleshooting skills to perform preventive and corrective maintenance actions.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Specialist/Electromechanical Technician

Henkel Detergents
12.2009 - Current
  • Performed routine and comprehensive maintenance of assigned facilities equipment in alignment with specifications.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance on machines and equipment to optimize operational quality and operations for improvements.
  • Assisted with logistical requirements for down time maintenance on facilities equipment systems.
  • Monitored equipment operations to recommend the needed maintenance to keep equipment and systems running.

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Huish Detergents/Sun Products
12.1994 - 12.2009
  • Managed staff of twentyfour, created work schedules, distributed assignments, and supervised day-to-day operations.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility and process equipment.
  • Supervised team of electricians and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and outside contractor activities.

Packaging Line Maintenance Technician

Huish Detergents
12.1987 - 12.1994
  • Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
  • Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
  • Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.

Education

General Studies -

Cottonwood High School
Murray, UT
1982

Skills

  • Building operations
  • Facilities management
  • Grounds maintenance
  • HVAC systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Work orders
  • Pest control
  • Special projects
  • Utilities
  • Electrical

Certification

  • Backflow Assembly Tester State License, Henkel - 2023
  • Hazwopr Training, Henkel - 2024
  • DATC Electrical Training, Sun Products - 2022
  • ERT Training, Henkel - 2023
  • Conflict Management, Sun products - 2019
  • Situational Leadership, Sun Products - 2011
  • Behavioral Interviewing, Sun Products - 2010
  • Foundations of Leading, Sun Products - 2009
  • Developing High Performance Teams, Sun Products - 2010
  • Improving Problem Solving, Sun Products -2010
  • Influential Leadership, Sun Product - 2010

Timeline

Facilities Specialist/Electromechanical Technician

Henkel Detergents
12.2009 - Current

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Huish Detergents/Sun Products
12.1994 - 12.2009

Packaging Line Maintenance Technician

Huish Detergents
12.1987 - 12.1994

General Studies -

Cottonwood High School

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