Dakota Eckert
Brady,TX
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. With a proven track record at Alpine Silica, I excel in facilities maintenance and staff management, enhancing equipment reliability by 30%. My leadership fosters a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication, ensuring peak team performance and superior customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Alpine Silica
Lamesa, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
- Planned incentive programs to maximize employee performance.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
Production Manager
Alpine Silica
Lamesa Tx, TX
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
Maintenance Technician 3
U.S Silica
Lamesa , TX
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
Maintenance Supervisor
Vista Proppants and logistics
Brady, TX
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Monitored maintenance scheduling and reported maintenance team information to management.
- Consulted blueprints and repair manuals to complete high-quality repairs and restore optimal functionality.
- Supervised facility operations, including preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to maximize workflow and efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Installed, aligned and balanced new equipment and supervised employees.
- Safely and efficiently finished repairs while supporting team members with tasks.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Us silica/ Cadre
Voca, TX
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on heavy equipment, including excavators and dozers.
- Assessed equipment to determine the cause of issue or malfunction and identified the type of repair that would be required.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Carefully disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Maintenance Technician
Cadre/us silica
Voca, TX
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Consulted blueprints and repair manuals to complete high-quality repairs and restore optimal functionality.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Cleaned and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical machinery issues.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Utilized drawings, blueprints and schematics of building and systems layout as well as machinery construction.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Maintenance Supervisor
Erna Frac
Erna , TX
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Monitored maintenance scheduling and reported maintenance team information to management.
- Consulted blueprints and repair manuals to complete high-quality repairs and restore optimal functionality.
- Supervised facility operations, including preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to maximize workflow and efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Installed, aligned and balanced new equipment and supervised employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochelle High School
Rochelle, TX05-2005
Skills
- Supervision
- Customer service
- Communications
- Employee performance evaluation
- Facilities maintenance
- Employee performance assessment
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Vehicle fleet management
- Expense tracking
- Continuous improvement
- Employee scheduling
- Maintenance planning
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Alpine Silica
08.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Alpine Silica
09.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Technician 3
U.S Silica
07.2020 - 09.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Vista Proppants and logistics
01.2018 - 04.2020
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Us silica/ Cadre
06.2015 - 08.2017
Maintenance Technician
Cadre/us silica
03.2011 - 06.2015
Maintenance Supervisor
Erna Frac
09.2009 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Rochelle High School
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