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Karl Hubenette

Alexandria,MN

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Lead with extensive experience at Sunopta, adept in equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Excelled in reducing downtime through a comprehensive maintenance program and skilled in lockout and tagout procedures. Demonstrated leadership in training staff and optimizing resource allocation, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and mechanical aptitude.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Lead

Sunopta
09.1998 - Current
  • Gained 1st Class B License qualification to operate boilers.
  • Directed tasks related to separator rebuilds in coordination with contractors.
  • Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
  • Optimized inventory levels through careful monitoring and forecasting of part usage trends.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by developing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
  • Taking on call duties on all facets of operation at the 3rd ave. facility and sought out by other Sunopta Facilities on trouble shooting.
  • Trained new technicians and current staff on preventative maintenance.
  • Team leadership on projects and day to day maintenance activities.
  • Lock out tag out certified and trainer.
  • Team leader of creating the equipment list and first PM plans of the facility then CMMS, COGZ, MVP.
  • Collaborated with management to establish budgets and allocate resources effectively.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Ammonia Compressor Rebuilds and Maintenance

Construction Worker

Self-employed
05.1998 - 08.1998
  • Ground up Construction of our house. Framing to finish, Plumbing, Electrical, Siding, roofing, Sheetrock to finishing.
  • Sourcing Materials and the tools to do the job.
  • Worked with a small team to get the job done.

Press Operator

Alexandria Extrusion
11.1997 - 05.1998
  • Aluminum Press operation.
  • Precise measuring and cutting parts.
  • Welding and loading Press.
  • Unloading and Press maintenance.

Oil Change Supervisor

Phillips 66 Carwash / Mikes In and Out
08.1988 - 10.1997
  • Started as a laborer to maintenance of equipment rebuilding pumps, then trained in Willmer at Oil Change Management.
  • Supervised The start up of Mikes in and out oil change.
  • Involved in hiring of staff and training.
  • In charge of inventory and daily audits,
  • Scheduling of staff and time sheets.
  • Sales and customer service.

Appliance Repair Technician

Alexandria Hardware
06.1983 - 07.1988
  • Reconditioning and repair of used appliances for resale.
  • Delivery and hook up of appliances.
  • Installation and soldering of water heaters.

Farming

Family Farm
01.1977 - 09.1982

All aspects of farming including operation and maintenance of equipment. Milking cows and feeding the animals, I learned at a young age that hard work you can reap the rewards a philosphy that I still live by to this day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ralph H. Rosenberger High School
St. Cloud, MN
06-1982

Skills

  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Lighting systems
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Steam boilers
  • Air compressors
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Facility maintenance
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Assignment delegation
  • Problem-solving
  • Ammonia systems

Timeline

Maintenance Lead

Sunopta
09.1998 - Current

Construction Worker

Self-employed
05.1998 - 08.1998

Press Operator

Alexandria Extrusion
11.1997 - 05.1998

Oil Change Supervisor

Phillips 66 Carwash / Mikes In and Out
08.1988 - 10.1997

Appliance Repair Technician

Alexandria Hardware
06.1983 - 07.1988

Farming

Family Farm
01.1977 - 09.1982

High School Diploma -

Ralph H. Rosenberger High School
Karl Hubenette