Larry Hayward
Martinsburg
Summary
Mechanical and condition monitoring professional with a background in equipment repair, service coordination, and workflow support. Brings hands-on maintenance knowledge, accurate reporting, and clear communication with customers, technicians, and management to support safe, efficient operations and continuous process improvement.
Overview
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Certification
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22
years of professional experience
Work History
Condition Monitoring Analyst
Carter Machinery
Clear Brook, Virginia
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared reports for operational planning and customer support.
- Facilitated process improvements for equipment and service workflows, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
- Spearheaded identification of process improvement opportunities across the organization, contributing to overall efficiency.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing needs in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Service Advisor/Writer
Winchester Equipment Co
Winchester
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Created detailed repair orders for service and maintenance requests.
- Estimated labor, parts, and repair costs for customer approvals.
- Communicated job updates between customers, technicians, and parts staff.
- Resolved customer questions about equipment repairs, timelines, and invoices.
- Scheduled repair appointments and coordinated technician workload.
- Maintained service records and followed up on open repair orders.
- Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
Telematics Specialist
Highway Equipment Company
DuBois
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed mobile data systems to ensure accurate information flow.
- Service Level Agreements & Contract management
- Educated customers on improvement opportunities using fleet data analysis.
- Supported customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction and resolve inquiries.
- Supporting service team and technicians with customer telematics inquiries
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports on usage and alarm data.
- Facilitate Tech in shop through GPS installation and removal processes.
- Diagnose engine issues using telematics network dashboards.
Maintenance Tech
THE GEO GROUP INC
Philipsburg
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting systems in secure correctional facility areas.
- Completed preventative maintenance work orders using facility tracking procedures.
- Inspected equipment daily and corrected safety hazards throughout GEO Group housing units.
- Managed contractor repairs in compliance with GEO Group security protocols.
- Developed skills in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance.
- Supported sanitation, grounds, and general upkeep across institutional property.
- Welded tables, chairs and fence for facility.
- Completed CPR certification course.
Maintenance Technician
ALLIED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
State College
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked on Trane, Lennox, York, Carrier, Rheem
- EPA Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, all Universal certified.
- Changed blower shafts, contactors, belts, sheaves, pulleys.
- Installed Mini Split systems, Roof Top Units (RTU)
- Many Preventive Maintenance programs.
- Threaded and Plumbed 3/4"-1 1/2" Black Iron Gas line into homes.
- Sewer Lines, Water Lines, and gas lines install or repair
- Water Softener / Hot Water Tank Installation
- Managed purchase orders to maintain inventory levels and operational efficiency.
- Processed return purchase orders and warranty claims for defective products.
- Kept track of inventory and parts to ensure availability for maintenance tasks.
- LEAN and 5s housekeeping practices (40 hours a week)
Machinist
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Altoona
03.2011 - 08.2018
- Executed comprehensive overhauls on locomotives, enhancing performance for engines ranging from 8 to 20 cylinders
- Repaired or renewed major engine components, ensuring operational reliability.
- Assembled locomotive engines, ensuring quality and reliability.
- Calibrate main alternators and air compressors to engines.
- Major repair to engines and rolling stock components, undercarriages and couplers.
- Achieved 26L airbrake certification through comprehensive training.
- Achieved CCB2 airbrake certification through rigorous assessment.
- Achieved EPIC II airbrake certification to demonstrate expertise.
- Led team of 35+ individuals across multiple crafts to achieve project objectives
- Enter daily payroll, order parts, and conduct locomotive inspections.
- Certified on forklift, 200-ton overhead crane, and locomotive ground movement.
- Used welder and oxy/acetylene torches daily (40 Hours a Week)
Hydraulic Mechanic
MORGANTOWN MACHINE
Indiana
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Serviced and repaired electric over hydraulic systems on drilling rigs to ensure operational readiness.
- Reengineered hydraulic cylinders, pumps, hammers, and control valves.
- Led tear down processes at shop to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducted repairs on shop vehicles to ensure reliability and support daily operations.
- Facilitated prompt repairs to facility to minimize downtime.
Transportation Dispatcher / Shop Jockey
CLEVELAND BROTHERS
State College
05.2007 - 03.2009
- Coordinated logistics for heavy truck shipments and machinery pickups.
- Made sure that pick-ups and deliveries of machines were made at the correct location and on time.
- Collaborated with road technicians to organize road trips and facilitate shop repairs.
- Execute comprehensive overhauls and repairs on heavy machinery
- Recorded daily activities, dispatches, and driver logs to ensure compliance and operational accuracy.
- Worked with Microsoft / Lenox computer systems daily.
- Interacted with customers daily to address inquiries and provide support via phone and in person.
- Resolved office repairs efficiently.
Machine Adjuster
MEADWESTVACO INC
Alexandria
03.2005 - 05.2007
- Calibrated machines to ensure precision in manufacturing processes and resolve mechanical breakdown issues.
- Aid the machine operators in working the material through the machine.
- Verified that all materials were positioned at machines and organized.
- Monitored shift performance to achieve production quotas and meet standards.
- Substituted relevant parts for changeover process tailored to different material.
- Maintained detailed records of machine operations and maintenance to support operational efficiency.
- Calibrated equipment to ensure adherence to specified accuracy tolerances. to meet specified tolerances for accuracy.
Order Filler
WALMART
Woodland
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Processed orders from multiple Wal-Mart distribution centers to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Loaded and unloaded semi-trailers at the docks.
- Monitored shift progress to ensure quota achievement and compliance with production standards.
- Achieved consistent production levels each night to align with operational goals.
Education
Certificate of Welding - Welding / Fabricating
Clearfield County Vo-Tech
Clearfield10-2009
High School Diploma -
Moshannnon Valley School District
Houtzdale, PA, US06-2004
Skills
- Condition monitoring
- Report generation
- Process improvement
- Telematics dashboards
- Mechanical skills
- Electrical systems
- Electrical experience
- Diesel engine repair
- Technical support
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Communication expertise
- Mechanical knowledge
Certification
- EPA Refrigeration Certification
- Overhead Crane Certification
- EPA Universal Certification
- Forklift Certification
- HVAC Certification
- CPR Certification
Affiliations
- Outdoors
- Family
- Coaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Condition Monitoring Analyst
Carter Machinery
10.2025 - Current
Service Advisor/Writer
Winchester Equipment Co
06.2023 - 10.2025
Telematics Specialist
Highway Equipment Company
03.2021 - 06.2023
Maintenance Tech
THE GEO GROUP INC
05.2019 - 03.2021
Maintenance Technician
ALLIED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
08.2018 - 05.2019
Machinist
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY
03.2011 - 08.2018
Hydraulic Mechanic
MORGANTOWN MACHINE
03.2009 - 03.2011
Transportation Dispatcher / Shop Jockey
CLEVELAND BROTHERS
05.2007 - 03.2009
Machine Adjuster
MEADWESTVACO INC
03.2005 - 05.2007
Order Filler
WALMART
06.2004 - 03.2005
Certificate of Welding - Welding / Fabricating
Clearfield County Vo-Tech
High School Diploma -
Moshannnon Valley School District