James Rhodes
Summary
Results-driven maintenance professional with expertise in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance facility safety and minimize downtime through strategic maintenance and rapid emergency response. Strong problem-solving and time management skills support effective collaboration and operational success. Knowledgeable in tools and techniques essential for maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Iren
Kirkland
12.2025 - Current
- Performed routine inspections of equipment and systems for maintenance needs.
- Inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts to ensure operational reliability.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions effectively.
- Executed repair tasks using hand tools and power tools to restore equipment functionality.
- Reported urgent maintenance issues and resolutions to management to facilitate timely decision-making.
Maintenance Director
Wilshire Communities/ Wilshire Place/ Wilshire on 4th/ Wedgewood South
Lubbock
12.2019 - 12.2025
- Oversaw maintenance operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Monitored building systems and directed preventive maintenance initiatives.
- Coordinated emergency repairs, minimizing downtime and ensuring facility functionality.
- Led a team of technicians, providing training to enhance skills and performance.
- Established work schedules that optimized resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends and drive continuous process improvements.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost-effective service solutions.
- Collaborated with departments to align maintenance strategies with organizational goals.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Oilfield Flowback Hand
Robert Mcham/DPR Mcham/DRG Mcham
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Operated flowback equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Monitored fluid levels and pressures, adjusting systems to maintain optimal performance during operations.
- Managed and balanced flow rates to ensure optimal performance of equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of flowback tools and machinery, identifying maintenance needs to ensure reliability.
- Implemented best practices for fluid handling and disposal, enhancing environmental compliance during operations.
- Collaborated with crew members to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity.
- Trained new personnel on equipment operation and safety practices, improving team readiness and operational safety.
- Led safety briefings prior to operations, fostering a culture of safety awareness among team members.
- Ensured optimal flow levels in tanks through routine monitoring and adjustments.
- Coordinated logistical timing for truck pickups of disposed water, optimizing flowback operation efficiency.
- Streamlined daily reporting processes, enhancing communication and documentation accuracy for the team.
- Utilized plumb bobs and flowsticks to measure vertical alignment and fluid flow accurately.
- Skilled with heavy machinery for dirt work such as backhoes; graders and bulldozers; Roller; excavator
- Constructed lift pads and well pads, and excavated pits for operational setups.
- Executed land clearing and right-of-way preparation for project readiness.
- Constructed and repaired roads to ensure safe access to operational sites.
Robotic Welder
Fuzzy's Radiator
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Programmed and adjusted robotic settings for optimal performance and precision in welding tasks.
- Operated robotic welding equipment, achieving high-quality welds while maintaining safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding robots to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored production workflows, identifying and addressing areas for improvement in welding speed and accuracy.
- Implemented process enhancements, minimizing material waste during welding phase.
- Performed hydro-testing on bottles to ensure integrity and quality of separators.
- Verified compliance of all items during heat inspection process.
- Prepared bottles for shipment by loading them onto trucks.
- Constructed flanges, gaskets, and fittings based on detailed blueprints.
Education
Basic Advanced And Coordinated Motion - Robotic Welding
Moto Man
Dayton, OH06-2012
Associates in Diesel Technology - Diesel Mechanics
Clarendon College
Childress, TX05-2006
High School Diploma -
Childress High School
Childress, TX05-2003
Skills
- Outdoor maintenance
- Fabrication and welding skills
- Maintenance management systems
- Safety procedures
- Planning for maintenance
- Repair of structures
- Management of work orders
- Enforcement of safety standards
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Iren
12.2025 - Current
Maintenance Director
Wilshire Communities/ Wilshire Place/ Wilshire on 4th/ Wedgewood South
12.2019 - 12.2025
Oilfield Flowback Hand
Robert Mcham/DPR Mcham/DRG Mcham
06.2017 - 12.2019
Robotic Welder
Fuzzy's Radiator
03.2012 - 08.2013
Basic Advanced And Coordinated Motion - Robotic Welding
Moto Man
Associates in Diesel Technology - Diesel Mechanics
Clarendon College
High School Diploma -
Childress High School