Overview
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Education
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Jimmy Sousley

Decatur,AR

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Water well pump tech

R & R
Bentonville , Ar
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Maintenance Supervisor

Simmons Foods
Siloam Springs, AR
07.2013 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
  • Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
  • Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
  • Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
  • Directed maintenance activities to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power or gas required for operations.
  • Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades.
  • Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
  • Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
  • Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
  • Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
  • Minimized severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel using risk identification process.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Supervised [Number] employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.

Maintenance Leader

Simmons Foods
Siloam Springs, AR
05.2009 - 07.2013
  • Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
  • Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.

Hog Farmer

Tyson Foods
Decatur, AR
05.1999 - 05.2007
  • Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
  • Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
  • Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School
Decatur, AR
05.1999

Skills

  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Tools and Equipment Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Press Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Work Estimation
  • Outside Contractor Oversight
  • Accident and Injury Investigation
  • Report Preparation
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Decision Making
  • Supply Requisition
  • Skilled Maintenance and Repair
  • Visual Inspection
  • Personnel Skill Assessments
  • Employee Safety Training
  • Personnel Management
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Job Prioritizing
  • Repair Requirements Determination
  • Team Collaboration
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Standards Conformance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Worker Training
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Vendor Relations
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Production Scheduling
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Safety Protocols
  • Resource Allocation

Timeline

Water well pump tech

R & R
05.2023 - 04.2025

Maintenance Supervisor

Simmons Foods
07.2013 - 05.2023

Maintenance Leader

Simmons Foods
05.2009 - 07.2013

Hog Farmer

Tyson Foods
05.1999 - 05.2007

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School
Jimmy Sousley