Christopher J Kearns
Emporia,KS
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Manager with expertise in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Focused on optimizing equipment lifespan and reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting and communication. Dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician A
Post consumer brands
07.2025 - Current
- Maintained plant repair equipment to ensure operational reliability
- Executed work orders to support efficient plant operations
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimize downtime
- Prepared equipment for operation by ensuring all components were functional and safe to use.
- On clean side, packaging equipment in dog fruit plant
- Performed routine maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
- Inspected facilities to identify repair needs and safety hazards.
- Maintained inventory of tools, parts, and supplies for efficient operations.
- Trained new technicians on safe operating procedures and best practices.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
Maintenance Manager
ORBIS Corporation
Osage City, KS
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw operations and maintenance of injection molding facility. injection molding press and building maintenance of injection, molding facility, reevaluating maintenance of PM of equipment refusing mold change time and un plans down time
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of all plant equipment, including HVAC systems, boilers, electrical systems, and production machinery
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan
- Managed a team of 10 maintenance technicians, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs performed, and costs incurred
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards or non-compliance issues in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Led troubleshooting efforts during equipment failures or malfunctions to minimize production disruptions
- Coordinated with external vendors for specialized repairs or services beyond the scope of internal capabilities
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations related to waste disposal practices within the plant premises
- Led continuous training programs for the maintenance team to enhance technical skills and knowledge
- Developed and maintained a spare parts inventory system, optimizing stock levels to minimize costs while ensuring availability
- Trained new technicians on proper procedures for equipment installation, troubleshooting, and repair
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment and facility upkeep.
- Coordinated repairs and preventive maintenance for machinery and systems.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in maintenance procedures and processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to minimize downtime during repairs.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Michelin
Emporia, KS
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Main job responsibilities are to make repairs to plant equipment to perform preventive maintenance on boiler work on plc and wire plant equipment air conditioners boilers Induction units grittier blaster
- Trained new technicians on proper procedures for equipment installation
- Ordered parts and tools for equipment maintenance PM and PM scheduling Part ordering for project management
Maintenance Technician
Cargill grain elevator
Topeka, KS
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Preventive maintenance on plan equipment at two locations in Topeka maintaining manage contractors projects responded to trouble calls
- Lead a project for our arc flash up date That's like you need for contractors
- Electrical repairs including replacing motors troubleshooting hazard monitoring systems operation of Operation of track Mobile the dust System Managing lead contractors
Maintenance Technician
Reser's Fine Foods
Topeka, KS
08.2007 - 03.2018
- Main job responsibilities are make repairs to plant equipment to perform preventive maintenance on rapper, die cut lines and pumps, air compresses boilers as need to keep the plant in good working order to prevent down time.
- Ordering new parts and setting up new lines.
- Performed routine maintenance on grain handling equipment and machinery.
- Conducted inspections to identify issues with mechanical systems and components.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Utilized hand tools and diagnostic equipment for efficient repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical Third Class (GSE3)
U.S. Navy
08.2007 - 03.2007
- GSEs operate, repair and perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on electrical components of gas turbine engines, main propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, propulsion control systems, and assigned electrical and electronic circuitry up to the printed circuit and alarm warning circuitry.
- The duties performed by GSEs include: Operating electrical plant main and propulsion control equipment; Locating circuit failures and replacing parts; Measuring current, voltage and resistance; Testing for shorts, grounds and continuity; Performing preventive maintenance on digital data equipment and control and monitoring circuits; Maintaining alarms, indicating and warning systems; Repairing electrical/electronic cables, wiring and connectors; Working with blueprints, schematics and charts; Performing administrative procedures related to gas turbine propulsion system operation and maintenance; Performing work area inspections; Operating standard test equipment; Replacing and adjusting operating tolerance of contacts, micro switches, relay switches pressure switches and temperature switches.
Education
Industrial electronic and computer networking -
Wichita Technical Institute
Topeka, KS10.2008
Music Education -
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2001
Skills
- ISO 45001: 2018 certified Internal Auditor Training
- Hazwoper 40 hr
- Boiler
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Maintenance
- Handyman
- CMMS
- Electrical experience
- AC
- Cleaning
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Electrical Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Team management
- Facilities Maintenance
- NEC
- Welding
- Testing
- Organizational skills
- Plasma Cutting
- Plumbing
- Industrial equipment
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- 5S
- Math
- Operating systems
- Fabrication
- CPR
- Schematics
- Arc flash
- PLC
- Low Voltage
- Word Processing
- Microsoft Word
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Project management
- Troubleshooting
- Circuits
- Equipment Repair
- Manufacturing
- Industrial Maintenance
- Calipers
- Maintenance Tech
- Construction Management
- Micrometer
- Hydraulics
- Landscape Maintenance
- Mechanic Experience
- AC/DC
- Lawn Care
- Refrigeration
- Computer skills
- Supervising experience
- HACCP
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Preventive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Safety awareness
- Project estimation and bidding
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical expertise
- Machine lubrication
- Air compressors
- Power tools proficiency
- Organizational growth
- Hydraulic systems
- Supply management
- Generator maintenance
- Facility management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Steam systems
- Control circuits
- Troubleshooting strength
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hand tools expertise
- Cooling towers
Awards
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Two letters of Accommodation from Admiral
- Two letters of Accommodation from Captain
Timeline
Maintenance Technician A
Post consumer brands
07.2025 - Current
Maintenance Manager
ORBIS Corporation
05.2024 - 07.2025
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Michelin
04.2022 - 05.2024
Maintenance Technician
Cargill grain elevator
03.2018 - 04.2022
Maintenance Technician
Reser's Fine Foods
08.2007 - 03.2018
Gas Turbine Systems Technician Electrical Third Class (GSE3)
U.S. Navy
08.2007 - 03.2007
Industrial electronic and computer networking -
Wichita Technical Institute
Music Education -
Emporia State University