DAVID RICHARDS
Hermiston,OR
Summary
I am a honest, dependable and dedicated employee that always has safety as a top concern. I want to be part of a successful team and organization. I will bring my years of experience from the Mechanical and Electrical fields to help my employer meet safety, project and facility goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager/Electrician
Alto Ingredients
Boardman, OR
02.2008 - 02.2024
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Conducted training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs using the company CMMS program.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises using the company CMMS program.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and savings initiatives.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Developed long-term partnerships with external vendors.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
- Tested entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety concerns.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls regarding electrical malfunctions.
- Maintained current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Prepared sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or followed diagrams during installation process.
- Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Inspected, tested, and replaced faulty circuit breakers, switches, and outlets.
- Completed preventative maintenance tasks to prolong system lifespan.
- Managed inventory of supplies, equipment and tools required at job sites.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Serviced industrial motors, transformers, generators, and control panels.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls for power outages or system failures.
- Trained and supervised apprentice electricians on job sites.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent accidents on the job site.
- Collaborated with general contractors for project execution.
- Ensured adherence to National Electrical Code standards and regulations.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Upgraded existing electrical systems to improve energy efficiency.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School
Finn Rock, OR06-1987
Skills
- Inventory Replenishment
- Facilities Maintenance
- Materials Requisition
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Inventory Monitoring
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Safety Protocols
- Team Leadership
- Contractor Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Production Scheduling
- Maintenance Planning
- Equipment Inspection
- Work Order Management
- Fire protection systems
- Grounds Maintenance
- Safety Monitoring
- Staff Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Asset Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Employee performance evaluation
- Electrical Systems
- Resource Allocation
- Facilities Management
- Contractor Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Deadline Management
- Installation Management
- Employee performance assessment
Affiliations
- Enjoy playing Golf, Video games and spending time with my family.
Certification
- Oregon Electrical License PJ4827
- Confined Space Rescue trained, Had training cert for several years
- CPR trained
- Mobile equipment operation and training
- Quantifit respirator testing experience
- OSHA 10/30 Training
- Hazwoper trained
- Process Safety Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager/Electrician
Alto Ingredients
02.2008 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School
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