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Kirk McFadden

Atchison,KS

Summary

Dedicated Maintenance Manager offering 15 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency. Also working with Electrical, pneumatic, and Hydraulics. The Janitorial team is managed by the Maintenance Manager as well.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Heatron Inc
Leavenworth, KS
12.2003 - Current
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Supervised 4 employees, including scheduling, training and performance monitoring.
  • Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Oversaw use and maintenance of machines such as lights and fans and plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Managed maintenance activities, including supervising staff and inspecting equipment.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate all assignments.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
  • Promoted commitment to high standards of efficiency and safety, which improved analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall employee satisfaction.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.

Electrician

IBEW 226
Topeka, KS
03.1994 - 08.2003
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
  • Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
  • Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
  • Properly stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Complied with safety standards and codes per National Electrical Code.
  • Maintained clean, safe and stocked work area with appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.

Electrician

Gerber Electrical
Atchison, KS
05.1992 - 01.1994
  • Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
  • Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
  • Properly stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.

Combat Medic

US Army
Fort Stewart, GA
03.1987 - 03.1989
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
  • Collected patient medical information and details about current conditions, symptoms and complaints.
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness in tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plattsburg High School
Plattsburg, MO

Masters License -

Master Electrician License
Leavenworth, KS

EMT License - EMT

The Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Materials requisition
  • Inventory replenishment
  • Repair
  • Team management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Employee scheduling
  • Troubleshooting
  • Deadline management
  • Staff Management
  • Blueprints And Schematics
  • Outside Contractor Oversight
  • Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
  • Employee Safety Training

Additional Information

I am also an Assistant scoutmaster Troop 86 out of Atchison Ks. I started with scouting when my son started 16 years ago, when my son joined Cub Scouts. Since then he has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. I have had many roles in that including, Scout master. I have also been a liaison between my church, that i attend, and the scouts, which is where our scouts is chartered out of.

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Heatron Inc
12.2003 - Current

Electrician

IBEW 226
03.1994 - 08.2003

Electrician

Gerber Electrical
05.1992 - 01.1994

Combat Medic

US Army
03.1987 - 03.1989

High School Diploma -

Plattsburg High School

Masters License -

Master Electrician License

EMT License - EMT

The Metropolitan Community College

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