Craig Tannahill
Fairfield
Summary
Experienced Refrigeration and Maintenance Technician with over 21 years in industrial and facilities maintenance, specializing in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Recognized for technical proficiency, safety focus, and exceptional customer service. Seeking a Maintenance Technician role to leverage expertise in troubleshooting, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance in a dynamic environment.
Dependable [Job Title] bringing top-notch customer relations, planning, and mechanical repair skills gained during [Number] years in business. Competent in independently organizing installation and repair plans. Expert in servicing [Type] systems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Envalior Engineering Materals
05.2022 - 12.2025
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities using CMMS for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Developed and executed maintenance schedules to align with production demands and reduce disruptions.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex mechanical failures, improving response times and solutions effectiveness.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
Maintenance technician
Envalior engineering materials
04.2022 - 12.2025
- Work on rotating equipment
- Did plumbing
- Troubleshooting various electrical and systems
Maintenance
Warehouse Walmart Distribution Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Work on refrigeration equipment
Maintenance Technician
Walmart
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- worked on refrigeration equiment
Refrigeration Technician
Bar-S foods
10.2012 - 12.2021
- Maintained refrigeration compressors for drying rooms and freezers
- Maintained glycol-operated systems for comfort in production areas
- Maintained boiler systems and associated equipment
- Maintained all plumbing and electrical systems in the building
- Installed compressors, evaporators, motors, ducts, piping, and controls; read and interpreted blueprints/diagrams
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on bearings, pumps, polyphase motors, shaft alignments, and fans; documented all actions and managed equipment records
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning HVAC systems and components using measuring and testing instruments
- Delivered outstanding customer service as main point of contact for project inquiries; achieved 100% quality service rating in random client surveys
- Routinely worked overtime, weekends, and holidays to ensure complete customer satisfaction
Maintenance Technician
Virginia hospital laundry
05.2009 - 10.2012
- Maintained boiler systems and associated equipment
- Maintained washers and dryers for production areas
- Worked on conveyor belts for laundry
- Troubleshot electrical systems in the plant
- Maintained air delivery and air conditioning systems for the facility
- Performed plumbing throughout the facility
Maintenance Technician
AMSTEAD RAIL COMPANY
04.2004 - 05.2009
- Maintained all precision grinding machines, including changing belts, bearings, and aligning grinding wheels
- Rebuilt pumps for fluid transfer
- Maintained conveyor systems in the plant
- Rebuilt machines used for heat treat processes
- Maintained fire system and related components
- Maintained air conditioning systems for the facility
Education
APPLIED SCIENCE (ASSOCIATES) -
JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills
- Electrical & Mech
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Boiler Systems Maintenance (Less than 1 year
- Facilities Maintenanc
- Hand tools
- Safe work practices
- Troubleshootin
- Equipment Installatio
- Teamwork
- Service Technician Experience
- Power tools
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance (Less than 1 year)
- Automotive Repair
- Equipment repair
- Electrical maintenance
- Boiler
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Technical Proficiency
- Truck loading and unloading
- Safety & Compliance
- Outdoor work
- Forklifts
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Forklift
- Safety & Compliance Areas of Expertise
- Project leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Electrical troubleshooting to include low and high voltage
- Preventive Maintenance
- Leadership
- Blueprint Reading
- Refrigeration
- Industrial Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Refrigerant handling
- Testing and repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical skills
- Safety awareness
- Scheduled maintenance
- Safety
Certification
- EPA Type II
- EPA Universal Certification
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Envalior Engineering Materals
05.2022 - 12.2025
Maintenance technician
Envalior engineering materials
04.2022 - 12.2025
Maintenance
Warehouse Walmart Distribution Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Maintenance Technician
Walmart
02.2021 - 04.2022
Refrigeration Technician
Bar-S foods
10.2012 - 12.2021
Maintenance Technician
Virginia hospital laundry
05.2009 - 10.2012
Maintenance Technician
AMSTEAD RAIL COMPANY
04.2004 - 05.2009
APPLIED SCIENCE (ASSOCIATES) -
JOHN TYLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Military Service
- Branch: United States Army
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E-5
- July 1990 to March 1999
- 1. Basic service
- 2. Advanced individual training
- 3. Air borne school
- 4. Primary leadership training