KENNETH SARTIN
Turner Mining Group
Soda Springs,ID
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Versatile professional with over 10 years of combined experience as a Maintenance Technician and Underground Utility Worker. Adept at troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, as well as installing and maintaining underground utility lines. Proven ability to work efficiently in diverse environments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and minimizing downtime. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to high standards of workmanship. Seeking to leverage extensive technical expertise and field experience to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
6 Months- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Coordinated most qualified tech for efficiency of timely repairs by pre-inspection of reported issues.
- Keep, track and write work orders using provided CMMS.
- Over see and keep track of personnel in the field to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper safety procedures in accordance with MSHA or OSHA guidelines. Promote and regulate LOTO procedures by companies standards.
- Ensure good housekeeping and restock of on hand parts, filters and consumables. Making sure the shop is a safe and productive environment.
- Report deficiencies both from employees and maintenance contractors.
- Hold daily line out meetings and Safty talks generally pertaining to recent issues.
- Keep company vehicle in good working and safe condition and maintain good housekeeping by keeping interior clean and washing exterior.
Team Lead Maintenance Tech III
1 Year 6 Months- Responsible for managing staff to complete preventative maintenance on all equipment used to process and package food.
- Maintained and operated boilers system for steam produced to run plant.
- Performed daily integrity checks on ammonia system to ensure quality and safety operation of refrigeration system.
- Fabricated and or repaired all food service belting and conveyor systems including stands.
- Monitored all variable frequency drive units controlling belting and conveyor systems.
- Provided excellent communication and assessments of all concerns with system operations.
- Trouble shot and repaired any of the equipment in the facilities including any plumbing or electrical issues that arose.
Team Lead
9 Months- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
- Ran the department in the manager's absence.
- Evaluated needs of department and delegated tasks to optimize product.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep inventory numbers accurate.
- Worked closely with USDA grader, completed 400 hours of training to be qualified to monitor USDA grades applied while protecting the company's interest.
5 Years
- Managed a crew of up to 30 employees, while overseeing installation and repair of natural gas service/transmission lines and installation of joint trench.
- Responsible for locating and marking utilities.
- Maintained and repaired all heavy equipment.
- Dates of Employment
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
Fleet Mechanic
2 Years 6 Months- Submitted invoices and completed warranty paperwork.
- Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
- Maintained [Type] and [Type] vehicles to keep fleet moving at optimal efficiency.
- Assigned work to junior mechanics and checked quality of all repairs.
- Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections.
- Completed multi-point inspections and washed and refueled units.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance services for all pieces of equipment and fleet vehicles. For large fleets such as FedEx and Intermountain gas company fleets
Education
Fusion and Operator Qualification
High School Diploma - General Courses Completed
in Diesel Certification
GED
Skills
Preventative Maintenance & Repair
Boiler & Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Conveyor & Belting Systems
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Electrical & Plumbing Troubleshooting
Team Leadership & Staff Training
Safety Compliance & System Integrity
Fabrication & Welding
Technical Communication
Worksite safety
Workplace safety
Maintenance management
Effective communication
Materials management
Vendor management
OSHA regulations
Equipment oversight
Tool maintenance
Attention to detail
Equipment operation
Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Class A CDL with doubles, triples, and tanker
- Nationally recognized as Operator qualified from Energy University
- Extensive mechanical aptitude
- Certifiable pipe welder and pipe fusion certified for natural gas pipe
- OSHA certifiable as competent Heavy Equipment Operator
- Diesel Certifications from CAT and Volvo
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
Turner Mining Group
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Team Lead Maintenance Tech III
Riverbend Meats
11.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Team Lead
Riverbend Meats
02.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Foreman K.V. Underground Utility Company
03.2014 - 03.2019Read More
Fleet Mechanic
Work Force Services Unlimited
10.2011 - 04.2014Read More
Robert Jansson School
GED
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Technical Institute
High School Diploma from General Courses Completed
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Energy University
Fusion and Operator Qualification
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