Kole Brown
Floresville,USA
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Technician, Welder, and Construction Professional with a proven background in heavy equipment operation, industrial maintenance, and project leadership. Former business owner with strong skills in estimating, crew management, and client communication. Known for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule while leading teams of up to 15 personnel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Sales/Project Manager
Bondoc Roofing
San Antonio, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Generate new business through door-to-door sales, referrals, and client outreach
- Manage roofing projects from initial inspection through completion, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction
- Conduct roof inspections and provide accurate estimates for repairs and replacements
- Coordinate with crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely project execution
- Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle
- Negotiate contracts and close sales in a competitive market
- Balance full-time maintenance leadership role while successfully managing sales pipeline and active projects
- Simultaneously worked position with free time to help provide for family as we are single income household
Maintenance Supervisor
FCI Sand Operations
San Antonio, TX
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Promoted to lead and manage sand plant maintenance operations, overseeing full-site equipment reliability and scheduling
- Grew maintenance team from 2 technicians to two rotating crews of 6, optimizing manpower and operational efficiency
- Managed daily operations through Fiix CMMS, including work orders, preventative maintenance tracking, and reporting
- Developed and executed weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
- Coordinated and supervised rotating crew schedules (4/6 shifts) to ensure continuous plant operation
- Built and maintained strong vendor relationships for sourcing parts, materials, and equipment
- Managed procurement of critical components including bearings, conveyors, bucket elevators, dewatering systems, and plant consumables
- Evaluated technician strengths and assigned tasks strategically to improve productivity and performance
- Led all plant startup and shutdown procedures, ensuring safe and efficient operations
- Enforced strict compliance with MSHA and OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical issues across plant systems
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on motors, MCC panels, overload protection systems, and plant electrical components
- Assisted with and supported PLC troubleshooting and system functionality
- Maintained and repaired various industrial pump systems
Maintenance Technician
SUPERIOR SILICA SANDS
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Joined this Plant's team due to the larger facilities, greater scope of work and opportunities
- Perform Work Order responsibilities through Fiix software
- Distinguish the strengths and weaknesses of crew to recognize what Technicians are capable of
- Experienced in all start up and shutdown procedures of all equipment involved in the mining and production process to ensure safe workplace
- Ensure the Maintenance Department complies with all safety-related requirements and policies
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair machines, equipment, fixtures, air, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems
- Troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (lighting, motors, MCC panels, overload protection devices, etc.) and systems programming PLC systems
- Able to repair and install various styles of Pumps
Lead Maintenance Technician
South Texas Frac
Floresville, TX
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Experienced in safety-related practices and OSHA/MSHA compliance requirements in areas such as Lockout-Tagout, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash Hazards, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, etc.
- Highly disciplined and motivated self-starter with excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic
- Work extended work schedules, including weekends and overtime as needed
- Startup and shutdown of all equipment involved in the mining and production process.
- Provide technical leadership, expertise and hands-on support for mining equipment and industrial electrical systems (3 phase 480/240/208 and single phase120/low voltage) and machine process (PLC) controls.
- Communicate current issues to plant personnel
- Ensure the Maintenance Department complies with all safety-related requirements and policies.
- Read and develop blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions for instrumentation and automation projects.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all maintenance areas.
- Team development and training of maintenance technicians in the areas of safety, troubleshooting skills, work practices, etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair machines, equipment, fixtures, air, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (lighting, motors, MCC panels, overload protection devices, etc.) and systems programming PLC systems, with emphasis on Allen-Bradley systems.
- Manage Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) System
Project Coordinator/Sales Manager
Republic Roof Systems LLC
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for overseeing a crew of 5-15 men
- Instructed various types of safety meetings pertaining to the nature of Project
- Provided and led safety training courses for Sub-Contractors & employees
- Responsible for constant communication with customers throughout the entire process of Project
- Performed inspections on many different types of homes and buildings/structures
- Estimation responsibilities upon completion of inspections
- Communication with distributors for proper drop off and material requirements for project
- Scheduling of projects and Sub-Contractors
- Assist Sub-Contractors throughout the duration of Project
- Addressing of complaints and resolvent of problems pertaining to customers and/or distributors
Owner/Operator
King Construction LLC
Spring, TX
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Owned/Operated King Construction LLC while maintaining a career
- General Contracting including Excavation, Concrete, Outdoor Kitchens & Patios, Roofing, Landscaping, Commercial Insulating, and more.
- Responsible for bidding & estimating projects commercially & residential
- Employed 3 full time Employees including accounting, Shop Manager, Shop Hand
- Extensive experience hiring and managing contractors
- OSHA 30 certified
- Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency by 20% through meticulous organization
- Water/Fire mitigation
- Increased project bid wins by 15% through strategic pricing and quality proposals.
- Expanded business scope to include commercial insulating, boosting market reach.
- Expanded business operations to embrace broader commercial markets.
- Diversified company services to include high-demand outdoor kitchens and patios.
- Company was dissolved in November 2021
TIG Welder
E-80 Plus Constructors
DeForest, WI
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Welder for the Railroad Division of the company
- Responsible for repairing or constructing components pertaining to steel bridges
- Class 1 Regional and Short Line Railroads throughout the United States above water structures
- All projects required harness suspension with bridges being 10-125ft above waterways
- Operation of various heavy equipment
- GTAW, SMAW, GMAW
Education
AWS Certification - Welding/Engineering
Lincoln Technical Institute
Grand Prairie, TX 06.2015 - 12.2016
Diploma -
Oakridge High School
Conroe, TX 08.2010 - 12.2015
Skills
- Residential construction project management
- Fabrication
- Budget management
- Estimation for commercial construction
- Construction layout surveys
- Construction change order management
- MIG welding
- Construction subcontractor management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction project planning
- Maintenance management
- Rigging
- Residential construction
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- CRM software
- Welding
- AWS Certified
- Industrial maintenance
- Union Pacific Training
- Canadian Pacific Training
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- H2S Awareness, Present
- Driver's License
- OSHA 10
- MSHA Certification, 04/01/24 to 04/01/25
- Polyurethane Pipe Welding
- Certified Fall Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- General Contractor License
- AWS Certified Welder (AWS CW)
- First Aid Certification
- Electrician Apprentice
- Certified Project Manager
- Aerial Lift Certification
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Outside Sales/Project Manager
Bondoc Roofing
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
FCI Sand Operations
03.2024 - 06.2025
Maintenance Technician
SUPERIOR SILICA SANDS
09.2022 - 03.2024
Lead Maintenance Technician
South Texas Frac
03.2021 - 08.2022
Project Coordinator/Sales Manager
Republic Roof Systems LLC
04.2020 - 12.2021
TIG Welder
E-80 Plus Constructors
01.2018 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator
King Construction LLC
06.2017 - 11.2021
AWS Certification - Welding/Engineering
Lincoln Technical Institute
06.2015 - 12.2016
Diploma -
Oakridge High School
08.2010 - 12.2015