Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Jim Whitehead

Big Bear Lake

Summary

Dynamic Lift Maintenance Supervisor at Big Bear Mountain Resort with a proven track record in enhancing equipment reliability through effective preventive maintenance programs. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and team supervision, I foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement, achieving significant reductions in downtime while mentoring junior technicians for professional growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lift Maintenance Supervisor

Big Bear Mountain Resort
08.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alvirne High School
Hudson, NH
05-1998

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team supervision
  • Work order management
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety protocols

  • Emergency response
  • Welding techniques
  • Job planning
  • Relationship building
  • Worker training
  • Hydraulic systems

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop Chairlift Pre-op and Mid day inspection spreadsheets.
  • Trained two employees that are now Supervisors
  • 8 years of safely training employees.
  • I can Tig, Mig, and Stick weld.
  • I can operate a Dozer, Loader, Forklift, Skid steer, and a Manlift.
  • Built a good relationship with state inspectors and rope splice inspectors.
  • Held a clean vehicle and snowmobile driving record.

Certification

Non destructive testing,

Forklift safety ,

Rigging ,

OSHA 10.

Timeline

Lift Maintenance Supervisor

Big Bear Mountain Resort
08.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Alvirne High School
Jim Whitehead