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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards
Certification
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John Pelham

Collins

Summary

I have been in the maintenance field for 15 + years. With boiler & ammonia refrigeration experience. Facilities Specialist in repair and maintenance. Organized record-keeper with strong interpersonal skills. A leader focused on increasing organizational efficiency and productivity by guaranteeing that facilities and equipment are kept in optimal running condition. Competent in proactively tackling issues with accuracy and a concern for the safety of personnel and customers.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utility Technician

Burke Marketing + Strategy
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Maintained a safe working environment for staff members through adherence to workplace safety protocols during all tasks related to utilities management.
  • Monitored system operations to improve effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the utilities department by sharing best practices, learning from past mistakes, and implementing new technologies to enhance overall performance.
  • Managed inventory of tools, parts, and supplies to guarantee uninterrupted workflow in the utilities division.
  • Installed, inspected and repaired [Type] pumps and [Type] piping systems.

Maintenance Technician

JBS Swift
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
  • Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
  • Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
  • Performed welding tasks as needed for equipment repair or fabrication projects, adhering to strict safety guidelines.

Maintenance Manager

Tom Harris Auctions & Rentals
08.2016 - 03.2019
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Evaluated facilities to determine if company maintenance protocols complied with [State] health and safety regulations.
  • Managed staff of [Number], created work schedules, distributed assignments, and supervised day-to-day operations.
  • Delivered consistent high-quality service through diligent supervision of maintenance staff tasks and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and industry best practices for safe operations at all times.

Supervisor

JBS
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration. Trained new employees on process and operation of all equipment. Oversaw all down time repairs implemented safe procedures monitored work being completed. Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions. Coordinated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs.

Lead

Martin Marietta
09.2009 - 05.2015
  • Oversaw production and customer loading process. Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations. Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions. Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times. Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules. Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.

Supervisor

Swift & Co
01.2001 - 09.2009
  • Consistently adhere to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance. Demonstrate excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance. Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production. Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling. Maintained proper chemical inventories. Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment. Maintained current knowledge about the latest operating and maintenance practices with continuing education courses.

Education

Certificate - Ammonia Refrigeration

GCCC
Garden City, KS

Certificate - Boilers

MCC
Marshalltown, IA

Course - Electrical

MCC
Marshalltown, IA

Skills

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Power and hand tools
  • Basic welding
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Mechanically-inclined
  • HAZMAT knowledge
  • Troubleshooting specialist
  • Fans, blowers and mixer use
  • Problem solving
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Troubleshooting
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Self-starter
  • Self-directed
  • Operations management
  • Supervision and training

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved equipment malfunctions which led to minimal down time.
  • Achieved goals through effectively helping with tasks.

Awards

Brown Tech course on Preventive and predictable maintenance, Bearing and Gearbox courses, Some in house air compressor courses

Certification

  • Certified [Boiler Tech), [Iowa] - [2003]

Ammonia Refrigeration] Training - [2024]

Affiliations

  • CDL holder with 15 years truck driving skills

Timeline

Utility Technician

Burke Marketing + Strategy
01.2022 - 02.2025

Maintenance Technician

JBS Swift
04.2019 - 01.2022

Maintenance Manager

Tom Harris Auctions & Rentals
08.2016 - 03.2019

Supervisor

JBS
05.2015 - 08.2016

Lead

Martin Marietta
09.2009 - 05.2015

Supervisor

Swift & Co
01.2001 - 09.2009

Certificate - Boilers

MCC

Course - Electrical

MCC

Certificate - Ammonia Refrigeration

GCCC

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