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Hi, I’m

Daniel Wendt

Phoenix,AZ
Daniel Wendt

Summary

I hope to have the opportunity to contribute my skills, and abilities, to this position. I'm a team player, quick learner, that's not afraid to take additional training to broaden my knowledge, and experience. Thank you for your time, and consideration. please call with any questions.

Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in preventative and corrective maintenance. Proven ability to manage complex machinery installations, fault finding, and component replacement. Demonstrated strengths include problem-solving skills, technical acumen, and the ability to work well under pressure. Significant impact made in previous roles through streamlining maintenance processes and enhancing equipment longevity.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Beatitudescampus
Phoenix, Arizona

Maintenance Engineer
04.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, such as pumps, motors, conveyors, and valves.
  • Maintained records of scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all maintenance operations.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and identified appropriate solutions.
  • Repaired malfunctioning components using hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facility machinery for signs of wear or damage.
  • Replaced worn parts or components in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Assisted in the installation of new equipment according to design specifications.
  • Provided technical support to other team members when needed.
  • Developed detailed reports on equipment malfunctions or repairs performed.
  • Carried out routine lubrication tasks to reduce friction between moving parts.
  • Followed established procedures for ordering replacement parts and supplies.
  • Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns in order to minimize disruption of production.
  • Troubleshot electrical systems using digital multimeters and other testing instruments.
  • Reviewed blueprints, schematics, drawings, technical manuals., for troubleshooting purposes.
  • Created preventative maintenance schedules for all relevant machinery.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned projects.
  • Investigated root causes of recurring problems within the plant environment.
  • Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
  • Efficiently executed shut downs for planned maintenance.
  • Contacted suppliers and equipment manufacturers to obtain specialized operational information.
  • Managed emergency repairs on critical systems, minimizing downtime and production losses.
  • Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to identify root causes of failures.
  • Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and address issues proactively.
  • Supervised junior maintenance staff, providing training and guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated with external vendors for the procurement of parts and services, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
  • Coordinated shutdowns and turnarounds for major maintenance activities, minimizing operational impact.

Jim Brown and Sons Roofing JBS
Glendale, Arizona

Roofing Supervisor
02.2017 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in roofing operations, such as installation, repair and maintenance of roofs.
  • Inspected completed work to ensure conformance with specifications and adherence to standard codes.
  • Established production schedules for crews and monitored progress against established goals.
  • Provided safety instruction to crew members on proper use of tools, equipment and materials.
  • Ordered supplies needed for roofing projects from vendors or suppliers.
  • Created estimates for roofing jobs based on project scope of work provided by customer or contractor.
  • Led extensive safety training to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.

Red Lobster
Peoria, Arizona

Lead Cook
09.2014 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
  • Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
  • Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
  • Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
  • Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Conducted periodic inventories of kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies to determine restocking needs.
  • Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
  • Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
  • Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Led team in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders.

PRO EM PARTY AND EVENT RENTALS
Phoenix, AZ

Delivery Driver/electrical Power
02.2014 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Delivery Driver/Electrical power set up
  • Delivery of generators and light plants
  • I quickly, and efficiently delivered power, and lighting to create the best experience possible for weddings, concerts, and many other type entertainment events!
  • Best event where I can say our resources were called upon was country thunder

Masthead International
Phoenix, Arizona

Shop Lead
08.2012 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Provided leadership and guidance to a team of 8 shop employees.
  • Conducted performance reviews and documented employee progress.
  • Developed individualized training plans for each employee.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the shop.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies in the shop area.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, dusting, stocking shelves.
  • Delegated tasks among staff members according to their individual strengths.
  • Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
  • Helped shop personnel complete assignments.
  • Received items and orders and checked items for quality and accuracy against documentation.
  • Operated equipment and tools in full accordance with safety procedures.
  • Prepared job spaces by unloading trucks, placing ladders and setting up protective equipment.
  • Assisted with general repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Drove company vehicles to transport tools, equipment and supplies to and from work sites.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.

RAIN FOR RENT, WASCO INC
Rifle, CO

Installer, Pump Operator
10.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • I delivered, installed, and operated pumps
  • Hooked up aluminum, cast iron, and fused polyurethane pipe for oil/ natural gas, agriculture, and city water/ sanitation Dept
  • Installed fast, safe, equipment setups for emergency water, oil transfer needs

PACIFIC SHEET METAL
Carbondale, CO

Gutter & Roofing Foreman
04.2009 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • I trained, directed and supervised co-workers in proper installation of roofing, and gutter materials
  • Made sure we kept install times down to a minimum, while installing a quality product, with using great blueprint skills to keep inventory waste to a minimum

BRECO FLOWBACK INC
Parachute, CO

Foreman
12.2006 - 02.2009

Job overview

  • I helped train, directed and supervised up to 12 workers nightly
  • I made sure my crew, worked safely, and effectively with there time to retrieve as much oil, and natural gas as possible
  • Using separators, water pumps, tanks, and gauges
  • Repair and replaced any damaged equipment to keep our downtime, and e.p.a
  • Gas loss to statewide lows

PACIFIC SHEET METAL
Carbondale, CO

Lead Foreman
01.2006 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials
  • Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools
  • Fasten roof panel edges and machine-made molding to structures, nailing or welding pieces into place
  • Select gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications
  • Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers, punches, and drills
  • Inspect individual parts, assemblies, and installations for conformance to specifications and building codes, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs
  • Align roofing materials with edges of roofs
  • Apply alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs, according to specification
  • Fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items
  • Secure metal roof panels in place, and interlock and fasten grooved panel edges
  • Cut roofing paper to size using knives; and nail or staple roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials
  • Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust
  • Inspect problem roofs to determine the best procedures for repairing them
  • Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, and down spouts, in supportive frameworks
  • Drill and punch holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets
  • Transport prefabricated parts to construction sites for assembly and installation

TURNBERRY & ASSOCIATES
Cattle Creek, CO

Construction framer
03.2004 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • I helped frame up a 40,000 share foot, 10 stall horse barn with breeding area
  • Had two story , two bedroom, two bath, 4 car garage luxury style guest home living quarters
  • Also helped frame personal gym, bus/ hay barn

TALLY HO STEEL ERECTION
Rifle, CO

Metal framing/ steel erector
04.2003 - 01.2004

Job overview

  • I used power tools to frame walls, used hydraulic equipment to lift steel beams to safely erect, aluminum, steel and other type metal buildings
  • Safely erected 6 buildings within less than 6 months

HARRYS HEAVY HAULERS
Rifle, CO

Equipment Operator and Flagger
03.2002 - 11.2002

Job overview

  • Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds
  • Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material
  • Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows
  • Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors
  • Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials
  • Set up and tear down equipment
  • Drive machines onto truck trailers, and drive trucks to transport machines and material to and from job sites
  • Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications
  • Certified flagger

Education

WYOMING TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Laramie, WY

Diesel Master Technician
12.2002

University Overview

Skills

  • Occupational safety and health administration
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Forklift safety
  • Heavy equipment safety
  • Operating different styles of forklift
  • Operating heavy street equipment
  • Operating off-road equipment
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Electrical Systems
  • Cooling systems
  • Pump maintenance
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Fault tracing
  • Fall protection
  • Generator maintenance
  • Carpentry
  • HVAC Systems
  • Boiler Maintenance
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Machine repair
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Seal replacement
  • Component Replacement
  • Staff Training
  • Equipment Troubleshooting

Timeline

Maintenance Engineer
Beatitudescampus
04.2019 - Current
Roofing Supervisor
Jim Brown and Sons Roofing JBS
02.2017 - 04.2019
Lead Cook
Red Lobster
09.2014 - 12.2018
Delivery Driver/electrical Power
PRO EM PARTY AND EVENT RENTALS
02.2014 - 08.2014
Shop Lead
Masthead International
08.2012 - 07.2014
Installer, Pump Operator
RAIN FOR RENT, WASCO INC
10.2011 - 07.2012
Gutter & Roofing Foreman
PACIFIC SHEET METAL
04.2009 - 01.2011
Foreman
BRECO FLOWBACK INC
12.2006 - 02.2009
Lead Foreman
PACIFIC SHEET METAL
01.2006 - 12.2006
Construction framer
TURNBERRY & ASSOCIATES
03.2004 - 09.2006
Metal framing/ steel erector
TALLY HO STEEL ERECTION
04.2003 - 01.2004
Equipment Operator and Flagger
HARRYS HEAVY HAULERS
03.2002 - 11.2002
WYOMING TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Diesel Master Technician
Daniel Wendt