Kyle Smith
Hyde Park
Summary
Results-driven maintenance professional with strong skills in equipment diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Known for staff development and training, procedure implementation, contributing to optimal lift performance and team safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lift Maintenance Supervisor
Vail Resorts, Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe
09.2020 - Current
- Trains staff on best practices for maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Manages the inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborate with management to prioritize maintenance projects based on urgency.
- Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and performs repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Responsible for Reviewing candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, hiring and training of frontline staff.
Instructor
Vermont Department of Labor
Montpelier
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Facilitated level 1 and 2 tramway apprenticeship education for 8-12 students
- Held class two nights a week, 2.5 hours per class, plus three "on-site" days.
- Was employed over a two year period, May to September, when class was held. Course was not offered during 2020.
Lift Maintenance Technician
Vail Resorts, Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe
04.2013 - 09.2020
- Was promoted to advanced level technician following Vail Resorts acquisition
- Troubleshoot lift breakdowns.
- Lead small teams through seasonal preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Responsible for maintenance and inventory accounting for both gondolas.
- Wrote procedures for various maintenance tasks including grip disassembly and rebuild, coupling procedures for back-up and evacuation drives, carrier loading and unloading.
Education
Ropeway Technician
Vermont Aerial Tramway Apprenticeship
2010-2014High School Diploma -
Montpelier High School
Montpelier06-2006
Skills
- Preventive maintenance on mechanical systems
- Blueprint reading and schematic interpretation of hydraulic and low voltage electrical systems
- Advanced knowledge in Leitner Poma and Doppelmayr ropeway systems
- Advanced knowledge in CWA Omega cabin maintenance
- Authorized and proficient in Lock Out Tag Out and Fall protection program
- Inventory and asset accounting
- Labor scheduling and budget management
- Procedure development and implementation
Timeline
Lift Maintenance Supervisor
Vail Resorts, Stowe Mountain Resort
09.2020 - Current
Instructor
Vermont Department of Labor
05.2019 - 09.2021
Lift Maintenance Technician
Vail Resorts, Stowe Mountain Resort
04.2013 - 09.2020
Ropeway Technician
Vermont Aerial Tramway Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Montpelier High School