Kent Shockney
Shepherd,TX
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance and Refrigeration Technician with extensive experience at SYSCO Food Services, excelling in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance equipment functionality and reduce downtime through effective problem-solving and collaboration.
Skilled in troubleshooting electrical/mechanical problems, welding, fabrication, rebuilding complete drive lines, maintaining automated order picker equipment, complete rebuild of forks and pallet jacks including line boring and replacing bushings and hardware
Have extensive knowledge of plc and automated auto dock lockers and refrigeration equipment.
Always fostering a safe work environment through adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
SYSCO Food Services
Houston, TX
04.2009 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Enhanced building security by upgrading and maintaining security systems and hardware.
- Streamlined communication with other departments, ensuring maintenance issues were addressed in timely manner.
- Implemented digital maintenance request system, improving response times and tracking of maintenance issues.
- Reduced environmental impact with introduction of recycling initiatives for used materials and parts.
- Improved compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and making necessary adjustments.
- Improved reliability of electrical systems by conducting thorough inspections and updates.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
SYSCO Food Services
Houston, TX
04.2009 - Current
- Optimized system performance by detecting leaks, repairing or replacing damaged components as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations and repairs within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting a variety of commercial refrigeration units leading to swift resolution of issues during service calls.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service complaints promptly and professionally.
- Performed comprehensive preventative maintenance tasks tailored specifically to prolonging the life of each unique system.
- Assisted in design improvements resulting in more efficient layouts that contributed towards reduced energy costs.
- Improved system efficiency by conducting thorough diagnostics and implementing necessary repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
- Contributed towards company growth by participating in business development efforts that included networking events, industry expos, and customer outreach.
- Heightened workplace safety by adhering to OSHA guidelines and conducting regular in-house training for team members.
- Completed root cause analysis to identify issues, understand problems and implement corrective plans.
- Conducted diagnostic tests and read results.
- Updated refrigeration systems, modifying HVAC components and refurbishing chiller plants and panels.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
- Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ecole De Lafrancaise
Lafrancaise, FranceSkills
- Preventive Maintenance of forklifts, trucks, pallet jacks, ammonia compressors, refrigeration condensers, evaporators, pumps valves, trucks, dock equipment, ramps and automated pickers
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting of ammonia compressors up to 500hp and replacing crucial components including full tear down
- Line boring
- -Extensive program knowledge for john deere, raymond, hyster, gm, chrysler, cummins and plc/vfd equipment
- Welding and fabrication
- Rytec and faztrack door training and repair
- Extensive training and repair of electric forklifts, pallet jacks, gas fork trucks, engines
- Maintenance and repair of fire system compressors and monitoring devices
Certification
-Raymond fork and electrical certificate
-Welding certificate for basic training in stick, tig, mig, plasma cutting and torch cutting
-Current RETA member
-24 hour hazwoper trianing
-Industrial refrigeration operator 1, 2 and 3
-Industrial refrigeration certification for electrical 1 and 2
-ciro and caro
-sprocket, excel, and word certification for online record keeping
- iparts, mitchell on demand, identifix and Dematic software training
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
SYSCO Food Services
04.2009 - Current
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
SYSCO Food Services
04.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ecole De Lafrancaise