James Collins
Bloomingdale,GA
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Savannah Rubber and Conveyor
Savannah, GA
12.2024 - Current
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Foreman
At Your Service
Savannah, GA
03.2020 - Current
- Responsible for safe and timely completion of jobs and run equipment such as a backhoe, bobcat, and avant.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
Sanitizer Application Technician
Apex
Savannah, GA
03.2020 - Current
- Sprayed chemicals to sanitize for the Covid-19 virus.
Team Lead
Daniel Defense Inc.
Black Creek, GA
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Locomotive Engineer
Norfolk Southern
Savannah, GA
08.1999 - 03.2020
- Started as a conductor in 1999 and completed engineer training in 2006 to become a locomotive engineer until March of 2020. Responsible for the safe handling of trains and equipment also for the safety of co-workers.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive diesel-electric locomotives.
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
- Checked the speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout the route.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
South Effingham High School
Guyton, GA01.1997
Skills
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Effective communication
- Safety and compliance
- Team oversight
- Weekly Payroll
- Heavy hauling
- Creative problem solving
- Preventative maintenance
- Customer service-oriented
- Results-driven
- Safe driver
- Motivated self-starter
- Safety rules and regulations
- Customer satisfaction
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Savannah Rubber and Conveyor
12.2024 - Current
Team Lead
Daniel Defense Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2024
Foreman
At Your Service
03.2020 - Current
Sanitizer Application Technician
Apex
03.2020 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
Norfolk Southern
08.1999 - 03.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
South Effingham High School