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Kyle Shackelford

Summary

Accomplished Chief Engineer at Southern Devall Group, adept in troubleshooting and safety management, significantly reduced equipment downtime. Expert in mentoring and teamwork, I spearheaded preventive maintenance programs and trained personnel, enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance. Skilled in mechanical aptitude and critical thinking, my leadership ensured informed executive decisions and professional growth of junior engineers.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

High Chief Engineer

Southern Devall Group
Memphis, TN
07.2012 - Current
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Company designated examiner
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
  • Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
  • Created detailed reports documenting project findings and recommendations enabling informed decision-making among executive leadership teams.

Chemical Biological Radio Nuclear Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve
Jonesboro, AR
03.2007 - 03.2013
  • Chemical action recon detachment
  • First down range to determine chemical threat, evacuation radius and location for mass casualty decon.
  • Maintain chemical detection Equipment
  • Train junior enlisted as well as other units how to use equipment and proper PPE for specific threats.

Welder and Pressbrake Operator

N.E.A.T. Pressworks
Jonesboro, AR
02.2011 - 07.2012

. Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.

Education

Diploma - Street Rod And Custom Fabrication With Automotive

WyoTech - Laramie
Laramie, WY

Skills

  • Troubleshooing
  • Safety meetings
  • Safety Management
  • Testing and Validation
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Schematic reading
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

High Chief Engineer

Southern Devall Group
07.2012 - Current

Welder and Pressbrake Operator

N.E.A.T. Pressworks
02.2011 - 07.2012

Chemical Biological Radio Nuclear Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve
03.2007 - 03.2013

Diploma - Street Rod And Custom Fabrication With Automotive

WyoTech - Laramie
Kyle Shackelford