Hugh Cox
Engineer
Albertville,AL
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced managing, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Maintenance Manager
Lineage Logistics LLC
Decatur, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Managed the installation, repair, and upkeep of facility electrical, plumbing, ammonia, and other mechanical systems.
- Organized training sessions for employees working under the Facilities Maintenance Manager role.
- Supervised a team of maintenance technicians and provided guidance when needed.
- Implemented energy efficiency measures within the building such as LED lighting upgrades or insulation improvements.
- Analyzed operational costs associated with facility maintenance operations and identified cost-saving opportunities when possible.
- Created preventative maintenance schedules and ensured proper implementation.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Americold Logistics
Montgomery, AL
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Investigated new technologies and techniques that could improve production methods or reduce costs.
- Prepared budgets for each project and monitored expenditures to stay within financial limits.
Refrigeration Technician III
AmeriCold Logistics
Montgomery, AL
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed repairs, scheduled and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
- Fixed faults and reinstalled couplings and valves.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Refrigeration Technician
Tyson Foods
Albertville , Alabama
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Installed and maintained ammonia-based refrigeration equipment.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Provided top product quality control and inspection, eliminating downtime to maximize equipment efficiency.
Refrigeration Technician
Pilgrim Pride
Guntersville, AL
04.2015 - 06.2020
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Ran machinery diagnostics rounds to meet performance thresholds.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance on electrical panels and complex machinery to reach prescribed levels of operation.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Installed and maintained ammonia-based refrigeration equipment.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including monitoring refrigeration equipment.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
AlaTrade Foods
Boaz,Al, AL
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Troubleshot any discrepancies between orders placed and items received from vendors or customers.
- Performed daily cycle counts and physical inventories according to established guidelines.
- Worked closely with carriers and freight forwarders to arrange logistics services.
- Maintained records of all materials received or shipped from the warehouse.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
Maintenance Technician
AlaTrade Foods
Boaz, AL
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Education
Refrigeration Operator - Refrigeration
Garden City Ammonia Program
05.2018
Software Engineering
Western Governors University
Skills
- Contractor Management
- Process Engineering
- Budgeting and cost control
- Electrical Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Data Collection
- Scheduling
- Facility Maintenance
- Staff Training
- First-aid and CPR
- SAP Systems
Education and Training
true,other
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementTimeline
Facility Maintenance Manager
Lineage Logistics LLC
08.2024 - Current
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Americold Logistics
07.2022 - 08.2024
Refrigeration Technician III
AmeriCold Logistics
11.2021 - 07.2022
Refrigeration Technician
Tyson Foods
12.2020 - 11.2021
Refrigeration Technician
Pilgrim Pride
04.2015 - 06.2020
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
AlaTrade Foods
05.2012 - 04.2015
Maintenance Technician
AlaTrade Foods
11.2011 - 05.2012
Refrigeration Operator - Refrigeration
Garden City Ammonia Program
Software Engineering
Western Governors University
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