JERRY HOWARD
Bremen,USA
Summary
Industrial Maintenance Technician and Heavy Equipment Operator, Foreman, Mechanic, Electrician, and Welder with extensive experience in mining, industrial maintenance, construction, and equipment repair. Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems while maintaining compliance with OSHA and MSHA standards. Proven leader with strong safety focus, technical expertise, and hands-on maintenance experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
Robards, USA
2026.01 - Current
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation while adhering to safety standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability programs.
Mechanic / Electrician / Operator
Eagle Highwall Mining LLC
2022.07 - 2025.12
- Diagnosed and repaired mining equipment mechanical and electrical systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Improved equipment reliability and trained junior mechanics.
Equipment Operator / Foreman / Mechanic
Addcar Highwall Mining LLC
2017.04 - 2022.02
- Led crews and conducted daily safety meetings.
- Operated and maintained specialized mining equipment.
- Trained operators and supported production goals.
- Optimized machine performance and equipment uptime.
Equipment Operator
Armstrong Coal
Centertown, USA
2008.06 - 2017.02
- Operated heavy equipment for excavation, loading, grading, and earthmoving to ensure project timelines were met.
- Performed finish grading and site preparation work to create stable and level surfaces for construction.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintained equipment readiness to minimize downtime and ensure operational safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ohio County High School
Skills
- Industrial Maintenance
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems maintenance
- Mechanical repairs
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Workplace safety
- Technical documentation
- Welding
- Crew Leadership and Training
Certification
- MSHA Certified Surface Foreman Card
- MSHA Electrical Card
- MSHA MET Card
- OSHA 10 Certification
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods
2026.01 - Current
Mechanic / Electrician / Operator
Eagle Highwall Mining LLC
2022.07 - 2025.12
Equipment Operator / Foreman / Mechanic
Addcar Highwall Mining LLC
2017.04 - 2022.02
Equipment Operator
Armstrong Coal
2008.06 - 2017.02
High School Diploma -
Ohio County High School