Results-driven Operator Supervisor with a proven track record in leading safety initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing high-pressure situations while ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator Supervisor
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Conway, Arkansas
01.2011 - Current
Coordinated team schedules and workflows for optimal equipment utilization.
Ensured adherence to safety regulations and operational standards.
Performed QA/QC on all maintenance and improvements for USACE personnel and contractors.
I led my team through multiple high-water preparations and clean-up, with no injuries.
Operated the facility with strict budget guidelines, making every penny count for the public taxpayer.
Managed a safety-minded team by encouraging employees to take ownership of their own safety through on-the-spot awards for safety improvement ideas.
Use the EM 385-1-1 for guidance on safety regulations and proper procedures.
Provided leadership, direction, and training to staff members on proper operating procedures.
Ordered necessary materials and supplies for production operations in a timely manner.
Observed and troubleshoot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notified appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
Responsible for the management and control of the day-to-day fiscal budget for the facility.
Use FEM to create, monitor, and approve work orders completed by operators, repairmen, and DMT when major repairs are completed.
Account for budget spending through FEMs by entering the cost of items, labor, and services by contractors.
I began my career as an IMTS-certified operator, then as a repairman, and finally as a supervisor.
Maintenance Technician
URS
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
07.2007 - 01.2011
Conducted routine inspections of equipment and systems for optimal functionality.
Performed preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
Adhered to safety protocols while executing maintenance tasks on-site.
Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to management regularly.
Went through site training for six months, covering safety aspects of the decommissioning of the nerve agent and mustard on site, and decontamination exits from HOT areas.
Work daily using JSA's and EM 385-1-1 standards to maintain a safe work environment, ladder safety, scaffold building, and other training.
Maintenance Supervisor
Arselor Mittal
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
10.1992 - 07.2007
Supervised daily maintenance operations for facility equipment and systems.
Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure timely repairs and services.
Trained staff on safety protocols and proper equipment-handling procedures.
Inspected facilities regularly to identify and address maintenance needs.
Collaborated with contractors for specialized repair and installation projects.
Led team meetings to discuss project updates, and safety compliance issues.
Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for the completion of jobs.
Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
Invited OSHA to the plant to work with us on creating a safe environment, with improvements to guarding and air temperature quality in several departments.
One of the members of the team trained in Hazwopper to safely decontaminate employees who may have been contaminated by chemicals and spill containment measures.
Used Microsoft projects, PowerPoint, e-mail, Excel, and Word daily in organizing plant maintenance schedules and shift attendance to keep low downtime rates throughout the plant.
Aviation Electrician's Mate
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Virginia Beach, Virginia
08.1988 - 08.1992
Maintained and repaired electrical systems on aircraft to ensure operational readiness.
Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostics on electrical failures in aviation equipment.
Inspected electrical installations for compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Documented repair procedures and maintenance records for accountability and reference.
Quality Assurance Representative (FM-5550-CA) at United States Army Corps Of EngineersQuality Assurance Representative (FM-5550-CA) at United States Army Corps Of Engineers