Heath Knarr
Frackville,PA
Summary
Efficient maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated several years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Koch's Turkey Farm
Tamaqua, PA
03.2022 - Current
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in the maintenance department.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Electrical Mechanical Tech
Gonnella Frozen Products
Hazelton, PA
10.2010 - 03.2022
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Sapa Extrusions
Cressona, PA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.
- Inspected, tested and maintained industrial control systems.
- Installed, adjusted, calibrated and repaired various electrical components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with various electrical equipment.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches, motors and other components as required.
- Ensured compliance of all safety protocols related to the installation of electrical equipment.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities including parts used and labor hours expended.
- Programmed PLC's with ladder logic diagrams.
- Provided technical support to production personnel regarding issues related to electrical system performance.
- Adhered strictly to lockout and tagout procedures when working on energized circuits.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
- Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
- Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
Local 158 Highway Labors Union
Local 158 Labors union
Harrisburg, PA
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Worked on various bridge and highway projects, performing general laborer duties.
- Worked on removing and installing reflective pavement markers.
- I was trained and currently proficient in the use of several pieces of equipment, such as flat saws, core drills, and road sealing equipment.
- I was trained to run my own crews of laborers.
Electrician
BNB Mechanical
Reading, PA
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Assisted with the layout of large-scale industrial plant projects.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
Electrical Apprentice
Baldwin Electric
Narvon, PA
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for installation of new systems.
- Assisted in the planning of new installations by studying customer requirements and following approved specifications.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
Education
Certificate - CRP/AED FIRST-AID
American Red Cross
Northumberland, PA05-2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - 8 HOUR HAZWOPER Ammonia Technician Level Refresher
Aleksandrich Compliance & Engineering Services LLC
Carteret, NJ08-2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - ARC FLASH COMPLIANCE AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
NORTHEAST PA MANUFACTURES & EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
Pottsville, PA04-2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Maintenance With R-30ib Controller
FANUC ROBOTICS SCHOOL FOR AUTOMATION ROBOTICS
Rochester Hills, MI04-2013
Certificate of Technical Studies - NFPA 70E
Northeast Pa Manufactures & Employers Association
Pottsville, PA04-2013
Certificate of Technical Studies - Troubleshooting Motors And DRIVES Hands-on
Fluke Academy of Certified Training
Allentown, PA04-2013
Certificate of Technical Studies - Confined Space Training
Northeast Pa Manufactures & Employers Association
Pottsville, PA11-2012
Certificate - AC/DC Drives And Motors Fundamentals
Rockwell Automation
Pittston, PA04-2012
Certificate of Technical Studies - Personal Fall Arrest Systems & Rescue Planning
Northeast Pa Manufacturers & Employers Association
Pottsville, PA06-2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - 24 HOUR HAZWOPER Ammonia Technician Level Training
Aleksandrich Compliance & Engineering Services LLC
Carteret, NJ04-2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - OSHA Amtrak Safety For Contractors Training
Amtrak On-Track Safety For Contractors
Harrisburg, PA05-2005
Certificate - Construction Safety And Health
Osha 10 Hour Occupational Safety & Health
02-2005
High School Diploma -
Minersville Area High School
Minersville, PA06-1993
Certificate of Technical Studies - Residential/ Commercial/ Industrial Electricity
Schuylkill Career & Technology Center South
Marlin, Pa06-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical
IBEW Apprenticeship Program
Reading, PASkills
- Materials Requisition
- Inventory Replenishment
- Facilities Maintenance
- Employee performance assessment
- Management Organizational Skills
- Deadline Management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Word and Excel Proficient
- Project Management
- Team management
- Allen Bradley RS Logic 5, 500, 5000
- Maintenance CCMS Software
- Process Improvement
- Mentoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Industrial Projects and Installation
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Koch's Turkey Farm
03.2022 - Current
Electrical Mechanical Tech
Gonnella Frozen Products
10.2010 - 03.2022
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Sapa Extrusions
01.2006 - 01.2009
Local 158 Highway Labors Union
Local 158 Labors union
01.2000 - 01.2006
Electrician
BNB Mechanical
01.1997 - 01.1998
Electrical Apprentice
Baldwin Electric
01.1993 - 01.1996
Certificate - CRP/AED FIRST-AID
American Red Cross
Certificate of Technical Studies - 8 HOUR HAZWOPER Ammonia Technician Level Refresher
Aleksandrich Compliance & Engineering Services LLC
Certificate of Technical Studies - ARC FLASH COMPLIANCE AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
NORTHEAST PA MANUFACTURES & EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
Certificate of Technical Studies - Electrical Maintenance With R-30ib Controller
FANUC ROBOTICS SCHOOL FOR AUTOMATION ROBOTICS
Certificate of Technical Studies - NFPA 70E
Northeast Pa Manufactures & Employers Association
Certificate of Technical Studies - Troubleshooting Motors And DRIVES Hands-on
Fluke Academy of Certified Training
Certificate of Technical Studies - Confined Space Training
Northeast Pa Manufactures & Employers Association
Certificate - AC/DC Drives And Motors Fundamentals
Rockwell Automation
Certificate of Technical Studies - Personal Fall Arrest Systems & Rescue Planning
Northeast Pa Manufacturers & Employers Association
Certificate of Technical Studies - 24 HOUR HAZWOPER Ammonia Technician Level Training
Aleksandrich Compliance & Engineering Services LLC
Certificate of Technical Studies - OSHA Amtrak Safety For Contractors Training
Amtrak On-Track Safety For Contractors
Certificate - Construction Safety And Health
Osha 10 Hour Occupational Safety & Health
High School Diploma -
Minersville Area High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Residential/ Commercial/ Industrial Electricity
Schuylkill Career & Technology Center South
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical
IBEW Apprenticeship Program
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