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Donald Perkins

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Versatile Maintenance Manager skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused and reliable with good safety records and attention to detail. A results-driven, self-motivated, and mechanically-inclined professional, offering comprehensive skills in maintenance. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge in maintaining all main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems, aircraft landing gear systems, brakes and related pneumatic systems, as well as reservoir pressurization, emergency actuating devices, pumps, valves, regulators, cylinders, lines and fittings, automated conveyors, 3 phase motors, low voltage controls, PLC's and high speed scanning equipment. Well-versed in coordinating project schedules and monitoring timelines, combined with significant experience in developing innovative plans and strategies. Shows competency in determining project requirements and producing cost estimates. Powered with great insight in all aspects of maintenance and safety procedures. Exhibits superior talents to perform quality assurance inspections. A flexible, safety conscious team player, productive in reaching and exceeding expectations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

NFI / California Cartage
Suffolk, VA
02.2020 - Current
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

Maintenance Supervisor

NFI / California Cartage
Suffolk, VA
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Supervised 10 employees and schedules for four shifts.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.

Maintenance Lead

NFI / California Cartage
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
  • Troubleshot and repaired conveyors, pneumatic systems and facilities infrastructure.
  • Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment.
  • Repaired and maintained both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Technician

Remedy Staffing
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.

Property Maintenance Worker

Legend Property Group
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.

Aviation Structural Mechanic

US Navy
06.2002 - 07.2012
  • Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
  • Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
  • Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on FA-18C/E/F aircraft.
  • Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
  • Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
  • Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
  • Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
  • Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
  • Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders.
  • Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
  • Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with maintenance manual, FAA regulations and aviation services policies and procedures.
  • Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
  • Worked within guidelines established by internal, manufacturer and regulatory authorities.
  • Coordinated parts and material requisitions to expedite aircraft maintenance and repairs.
  • Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
  • Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
  • Prepared, inventoried and recorded aircraft parts and components to prevent corrosion, failure and misuse.
  • Serviced and repaired fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems.
  • Rigged and adjusted flight controls.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2018

Skills

  • Employee Performance Assessment
  • Materials Requisition
  • Expense Tracking
  • Contractor Oversight
  • Project Management
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Safety Protocols
  • Production Scheduling
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Preventive Maintenance

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

NFI / California Cartage
02.2020 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

NFI / California Cartage
03.2019 - 02.2020

Maintenance Lead

NFI / California Cartage
06.2018 - 03.2019

Maintenance Technician

Remedy Staffing
07.2016 - 06.2018

Property Maintenance Worker

Legend Property Group
08.2014 - 07.2016

Aviation Structural Mechanic

US Navy
06.2002 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
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