R. Damon Cotant
Rupert,ID
Summary
Efficient Maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling, and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated over 30 years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Alto ingredients
Burley, Idaho
08.2015 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
Service Manager
Smith equipment
Rupert, ID
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw all maintenance operations for industrial farm equipment.ordered and tracked parts.Supervised maintenance crew.Set up deliveries for equipment
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure timely completion of projects according to customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all service requests, including resolution times and costs incurred.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
Maintenance Manager
Thompson Creek Mine
Clayton, Idaho
07.2000 - 08.2013
- Oversaw the maintenance operations.
- Worked closely with the maintenance planner and supervisors to ensure 94 percent plant availability.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
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- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
Maintenance Coordinator
Thompson Creek Mine
Clayton, Idaho
06.1997 - 07.2000
- Supervised a twelve person maintenance crew.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, ordering additional items as needed.
- Participated in team meetings focused on developing innovative approaches towards problem solving within the organization.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems or equipment to identify problems and develop solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that their maintenance requirements were met in a timely manner.
Maintenance Technician
Thompson Creek Mine
Clayton
06.1990 - 07.1995
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Ensured all safety procedures were being followed.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Pocatello, ID06-1990
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Budget management
- Team management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Alto ingredients
08.2015 - Current
Service Manager
Smith equipment
08.2013 - 07.2015
Maintenance Manager
Thompson Creek Mine
07.2000 - 08.2013
Maintenance Coordinator
Thompson Creek Mine
06.1997 - 07.2000
Maintenance Technician
Thompson Creek Mine
06.1990 - 07.1995
High School Diploma -
Highland High School