Strong skilled Maintenance Manager with over 15+ years of experience leading teams in maintaining and repairing complex machinery. Coordinating, planning operations and activities between departments on capital projects. Successfully reduced cost by optimizing scheduling and inventory management. Computer software experience such as SAP ERP; Excel, Word, and data management. Excellent communications skills. Fluent in English and Spanish. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Voestalpine /ArcelorMittal
02.2015 - 05.2025
Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
Tracked maintenance activity using SAP ERP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
Managed teams and Sr. Technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
Spearheaded major overhaul projects, coordinating efforts between internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
Increased team efficiency, coordinating cross-departmental collaboration for major maintenance projects.
Kept accurate records of productivity, unit KPIs & metrics, company goals and outcomes of system process changes to improve efficiency.
Elevated operational efficiency, aligning maintenance planning with strategic organizational goals.
Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Coordinated emergency response efforts during unexpected breakdowns, mitigating risks to personnel safety and production timelines.
Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
Superintendent
Lexicon
01.2013 - 01.2015
Produce and coordinate daily tasks and goals for personnel.
Responsible for leading a team of technicians through installation, commissioning and start-up of fix equipment and rotating equipment.
Supervise and oversee of multi- crews and personnel.
Complete and conduct assigned installation and inspections of equipment.
Read and interpret project blue prints, specs, and isometrics.
Developed preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
Attend regular scheduled meeting with Clients and other Supervision personnel to discuss and report any and all progress, deadlines, completions, and production of equipment.
Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
Led successful project closeout procedures, ensuring all contractual obligations were met and any outstanding issues resolved promptly.
Milwright Maintenance Mechanic
Gulf Marine Fabrication
04.2008 - 01.2013
Installation of all field and shop equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair all field and shop equipment.
Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, contributing to transparent and accountable maintenance department.
Complete and conduct scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on facility assets as assigned.
Rebuild equipment according to set standards.
Fabricate and install parts as needed.
Inspect, replace and repair mechanical equipment which includes compressors/conveyors, hydraulics pumps, valves, seals on pumps, cylinders and gearboxes.
Proper alignments on rotating equipment using hand tools, straightedge, feeler gauges and dial indicators.
Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
Pipefitter Foreman
Quell Industries
01.2007 - 01.2008
Supervised yard personnel in multi-unit locations.
Coordinated fabrication, installation and QC inspections.
Maintained and coordinate daily work goals for pipe fitters, welders and helpers.
Planned and regulated work assignments and JHAs for personnel.
Read and interpreted project blue-prints, specs and isometrics.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Pipe Fitter
TIC
01.2006 - 01.2007
Laid out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blue prints.
Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
Cut, threaded and hammered pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches and pipe threaders and benders.
Inspected, examined, and tested installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Boilermaker
J V Specialties
02.2004 - 01.2006
Produced steel fabrications from plates and sections.
Removed and installed heat exchangers, valves.
Replaced/repaired trays on towers.
Torqued various types of valves and fin fan.
Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
Milwright Maintenance Mechanic
Gulf Marine Fabrication
01.2002 - 01.2004
Installed all field and shop equipment.
Troubleshoot and repaired all field and shop equipment.
Completed and conducted scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on facility assets as assigned.
Rebuilt equipment according to set standards.
Fabricated and installed parts as needed.
Inspected, replaced and repaired mechanical equipment which includes compressors/conveyors, pumps, valves, seals on pumps, cylinders, plate roller machines, plasma cutting machines, overhead cranes and gear boxes.
Education
High School -
Taft High School
Taft, Tx
Skills
Project management
Maintenance planning
Predictive and preventative maintenance
Expense tracking
Computerized maintenance management system
Budgeting and cost control
Contractor oversight
Work Planning and Prioritization
Scheduling and coordinating
Facilities maintenance
Vendor relationship management
SAP ERP, Excel, Word, and Data Management
Projects Worked
Neptune
Tahiti
Bigfoot
William Project
ATP Titian
Magnolia
Thunderhawk
Other
Bilingual - English and Spanish
Ability to operate hand and power tools
Excellent skills in written and oral communication
Comprehensive reading skills to understand equipment manuals and print layouts