Don Check
Big Spring,TX
Summary
I have strong mechanical skills and can perform various tasks such as welding, burning, layout, and reading blueprints. Additionally, I am proficient in operating and repairing heavy equipment, with extensive knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, programmable controllers, and basic programming. In terms of safety training, I am 40-hour OSHA trained in hazmat and confined space entry and rescue. I possess excellent troubleshooting and repair abilities and regularly carry out preventative and predictive maintenance duties, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, inspections, equipment setup and calibration, as well as machinery adjustment. Moreover, I am adept at identifying and resolving equipment failures related to hydraulics, drive trains, and gear boxes. With 17 years of management or supervision experience and 18 years in the maintenance field, I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your company as I genuinely enjoy my work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner
Tokai Carbon CB
Big Spring, TX
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Planned and coordinated daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules to support production goals while balancing preventive, corrective, and reliability work.
- Worked closely with maintenance planners, supervisors, and operations teams to prioritize work orders, optimize equipment downtime, and adjust schedules based on changing operational needs.
- Monitored schedule compliance, maintained accurate maintenance records in D365, and tracked labor assignments, equipment downtime, and backlog status.
- Led scheduling meetings, communicated daily priorities to techs and leadership, and supported turnaround projects by developing detailed executions schedules.
- Collaborated with safety, environmental, and operations teams to ensure maintenance activities were fully planned, compliant, and ready for execution.
Lead Plant Operator
Hi-Crush & OnCore
Kermit, TX
01.2016 - 04.2025
- I began my career as a senior maintenance technician at Hi Crush and was later promoted to the role of maintenance manager. I played a key role in the construction and start-up of the Kermit mine and Pecos transload. By optimizing operational processes and implementing innovative solutions, I was able to improve plant efficiency. Additionally, I prioritized safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents and enhance employee well-being. Through streamlining production schedules, I ensured increased output and timely delivery of products to customers. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I identified areas for process improvement, resulting in cost savings and increased productivity. As the manager, I effectively managed plant maintenance activities, ensuring optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime. I also conducted regular audits to identify potential risks and proactively implemented mitigation strategies. I then transferred to the OnCore division as a lead plant operator.
Maintenance Manager
Fairmount Minerals
Voca, TX
01.2009 - 01.2013
- I began my career as a maintenance tech in Birmingham before being promoted to Maintenance Manager. In 2011, I relocated to the Voca, Texas plant. My responsibilities encompass hiring and training maintenance personnel, conducting both preventative and emergency maintenance on plant equipment, providing continuous safety training, managing parts orders and maintenance scheduling, keeping maintenance logs and inspections, and ensuring smooth plant operations with minimal downtime. Additionally, I spent 9 months at the wet plant at the Voca sand mine for ongoing training purposes.
Level II Maintenance Technician
Johnson Controls
Birmingham, AL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- In charge of overseeing all maintenance tasks for the plant, including preventive maintenance on equipment, facility maintenance, welding, fabricating, burning, modifying, repairing, and rebuilding. Responsible for maintaining detailed maintenance logs and possessing knowledge of PLC's.
Skills
- Maintenance management
- Plant operations
- Leadership
- Safety monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- OSHA compliance
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
Tokai Carbon CB
04.2025 - 06.2026
Lead Plant Operator
Hi-Crush & OnCore
01.2016 - 04.2025
Maintenance Manager
Fairmount Minerals
01.2009 - 01.2013
Level II Maintenance Technician
Johnson Controls
01.2008 - 01.2009