COLBY JONES
Brandon,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Maintenance Supervisor with strong skills in electrical and equipment troubleshooting. Demonstrated success in conducting root cause analyses to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Continental Tire
Clinton, MS
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Coordinated scheduling of maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on equipment maintenance procedures and best practices.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability and reducing unexpected failures.
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment issues, leading to effective solutions and process improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support production goals and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed training materials for new employees, streamlining onboarding processes for the maintenance team.
Maintenance Technician
International Paper
Richland, MS
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions to improve equipment reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to perform preventive maintenance, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and equipment handling best practices.
- Performed maintenance & troubleshooting on power distribution &
production equipment - Minimized downtime during equipment issues while working safe
and efficient - Used 5S standards to insure clean and organized workplace
- Followed & improved all lockout/tagout procedures
- Used SAP to maintain an up to date parts warehouse
- Worked with safety coordinator to improve machine safety
- Worked in cross cultural setting to improve machine proformance
- Performed maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic systems
- Welded & milled vast components throughout the plant
- Worked with & insured safety of contractors during outages
Foreman Electrician
Webster Electric
Collinsville, MS
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Coordinated activities of electrician crews, optimizing workforce size between 10 and 40 members.
- Planned and organized tasks up to three weeks ahead to ensure workflow continuity.
- Coordinated material management to optimize production efficiency at job site.
- Directed daily preparations for all job hazard analyses (JHAs) prior to operational commencement.
- Oversaw task completion to maintain alignment with project timelines.
- Oversaw safety protocols to guarantee well-being of all crew members.
Maintenance Electrician
Nucor Steel
Flowood, MS
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Worked as a shift electrician during the steel making process at
Nucor Steel Jackson - Minimized downtime during equipment issues while working safe
and efficient - Installed and maintained a wide variety of flow meters etc.
- Improved electrical systems throughout the melt shop
- Performed PM’s on plant equipment, this included 100 ton
overhead cranes, electric arc furnace, liquid steel casting equipment,
etc. - Tuned PID loops on a wide variety of equipment. This included
flow controls for jet box burners inside the Electric Arc Furnace - Replaced defective I/O cards as needed
- Installed and troubleshot encoders
- Installed, maintained, and programmed Allen Bradley and Magnetek AC drives
- Worked with Allen Bradley Rockwell 5000
- Troubleshot vast electrical issues on production equipment
- PM’s and troubleshooting 13.8kv switchgear
- Worked with meggers, low ohm meters, process meters
Apprentice Electrician
IBEW Local 917
Meridian, MS
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Assisted with installation of electrical systems in industrial and commercial environments
- Installed and routed conduit (EMT, rigid, PVC) and pulled wire to specifications
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Installed panels, junction boxes, lighting, and electrical devices
- Supported troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and equipment
- Worked with hand and power tools to complete electrical installations
- Assisted with motor, control panel, and basic automation system wiring
- Maintained compliance with OSHA safety standards and National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Maintained clean and organized job sites and tools
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electricians to complete projects on schedule
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2030
High School Diploma -
West Lauderdale High School
Collinsville, MS05-2007
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety protocols
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatic systems
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Continental Tire
01.2019 - Current
Maintenance Technician
International Paper
02.2016 - 01.2019
Foreman Electrician
Webster Electric
09.2015 - 02.2016
Maintenance Electrician
Nucor Steel
07.2012 - 07.2015
Apprentice Electrician
IBEW Local 917
05.2007 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management
Mississippi State University
High School Diploma -
West Lauderdale High School