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Frankie Lowery

Tuscaloosa

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor at Hero Biodiesel with expertise in employee training and preventive maintenance. Proven track record in enhancing performance through effective coaching and technical troubleshooting. Successfully coordinated emergency repairs, minimizing production disruptions, while ensuring strict safety compliance. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Industrious maintenance supervisor committed to safety and focused on leading and supporting teams in goal achievement. Offering several years of experience monitoring maintenance and operational readiness of diverse equipment. Well-versed in analysis, identification and mitigation of safety hazards. Adept at reducing production downtime through scheduling, inspection and troubleshooting management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Hero Biodiesal
Moundville
11.2015 - Current
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
  • Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
  • Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
  • Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
  • Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.

Fuel Operator

Greenriver Biodiesal
Moundville
01.2007 - 11.2015
  • Connected pump hoses and pipelines to transfer material.
  • Monitored gauges and pressure pumps throughout tasks to check safety and operational performance.
  • Responded to emergency situations with calm, professionalism and skill to address and resolve issues and return pump function to ideal levels.
  • Transported hazardous waste materials from the facility to approved offsite locations for disposal.
  • Orchestrated processing to mover material, utilizing capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps and tankage.
  • Assisted in loading drums onto pallets for shipment purposes according to established procedures.
  • Monitored gauges, meters, and control panels to detect evidence of malfunctioning or abnormal operations.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on fuel storage systems including valves, pumps, motors and other components.
  • Maintained records of fuel inventory levels, orders, usage rates and other operational data.
  • Delivered sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
  • Lubricated and maintained machines prior to setup, calibration and operation.
  • Operated fueling vehicles in accordance with safe driving practices.
  • Cleaned tanks inside and out using power washers or manual scrubbing techniques.
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters to inspect equipment and reported abnormalities.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

Heavy Equipment Operator

A-1 Septic Service
Duncanville
01.2002 - 11.2006
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.

Education

GED -

Tuscaloosa County High
Northport, AL
05-1999

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Emergency repairs
  • Equipment operation
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Problem solving
  • Performance evaluation

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Hero Biodiesal
11.2015 - Current

Fuel Operator

Greenriver Biodiesal
01.2007 - 11.2015

Heavy Equipment Operator

A-1 Septic Service
01.2002 - 11.2006

GED -

Tuscaloosa County High