Edgar Williams III
Jacksonville
Summary
Results-driven technical leader specializing in equipment repair and facility maintenance. Expertise in troubleshooting and training enhances team performance. Implemented preventive maintenance strategies that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tech III
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
Jacksonville
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections on building systems and equipment.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure project compliance and quality standards.
- Assisted in developing maintenance schedules for facility operations.
- Diagnosed technical issues and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Managed inventory of tools, parts, and supplies for efficient workflow.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and service requests.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for process improvement.
- Repaired, replaced, or upgraded defective parts using a variety of tools and test instruments.
Technical Manager/ Tech Trainer
CEC Entertainment, Inc
Jacksonville
12.2012 - 07.2021
- Supervised contractors and oversaw repairs for building and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Diagnostics, repair, and design alterations to pneumatic over electrical stage show robots. This is to include being part of many upgraded methods as well as engineering and designing some myself to improve the mechanical strength of common parts that were prone to failure while cutting repair costs significantly.
- Diagnostics and repair of games and rides to include electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Also engineering, design, and fabrication of upgrades to parts to improve durability and reduce company costs.
- Diagnostics and repair of Kitchen equipment including Ovens, Fryers Steamers, Freezers, Coolers, and more.
- Supervision and training of employees and managers on all technical aspects and standard operating procedures. Also to include working with management to improve procedures to eliminate costly errors.
- Trained staff and implemented best practices across stores in South East district and California, enhancing team capabilities.
- Facilitated Playpass implementation at multiple store locations, improving customer experience and operational flow.
- Demonstrated expertise in safety protocols and procedures.
Shop Manager/Mechanic
JS Mobile Truck Service
Jacksonville
02.2004 - 07.2021
- Service Shop Foreman
- Diesel Semi Truck and Trailer Mechanic.
- Gasoline and Automobile Mechanic.
- Forklift Mechanic Battery, Diesel, and LP.
- Delivered 24-hour emergency road service while managing shop tasks for 6 years.
- Mechanics include all aspects of vehicles and equipment including but not limited to hydraulic, pneumatic, engine, transmission, rear ends, electrical and computer.
- Organized parts inventory to enhance service operations..
Education
Associate's degree - Computer Engineering/ Electronics
Florida Technical College
Jacksonville, FL06-2002
Skills
- Troubleshooting diagnostics
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Facility maintenance operations
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Hydraulics and schematics
- Diesel and gasoline engine repair
- Brake and transmission repair
- Automotive repair expertise
- Electrical systems experience
- Low voltage systems
- Programmable logic controllers
- Electronic repair techniques
- Fabrication and welding
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Technical assistance
Notable Skills
- Hydraulics
- Schematics
- Equipment Repair
- Microsoft Office
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Brake Repair
- Electrical experience
- Fabrication
- Gasoline Engine Repair
- Welding
- Transmissions
- Mechanic Experience
- Surface mount technology
- SolidWorks
- Automotive Repair
- Automotive electrical systems
- Low Voltage
- Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Senior Tech III
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
07.2021 - Current
Technical Manager/ Tech Trainer
CEC Entertainment, Inc
12.2012 - 07.2021
Shop Manager/Mechanic
JS Mobile Truck Service
02.2004 - 07.2021
Associate's degree - Computer Engineering/ Electronics
Florida Technical College