Mauricio Mercado
Whittier,CA
Summary
Adept at spearheading preventive maintenance and team supervision, I significantly enhanced equipment reliability and streamlined work order processes at MTA and Ryder ATC. My leadership in facilities maintenance and maintenance recordkeeping led to improved operational efficiency, supervising over 45 employees and achieving notable equipment safety standards.
Maintenance professional with solid background in facility management and operations. Known for improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime through effective maintenance practices. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
MTA
10.2001 - Current
- Coordinated PM's schedules, verifying equipment safety and function, scheduled daily BO cards repairs with the shop leader and mechanics.
- Supervised service attendants to verify all buses daily service including deep clean PMP and schedule fleet for roll out, this included communication with dispatcher to schedule the fleet for the 24/7 roll out.
- Supervised 45 plus employees and scheduled all PMP's and BO repair cards as needed.
- Scheduled daily, weekly and monthly safety meetings, along with the hazardous handling materials, which included proper disposal, labeling, and storage of all chemicals used on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management. This included scheduling major/minor accidents, midlife programs, and final inspections of our buses before released for revenue service.
Maintenance Manager
R&D Transportation
02.1999 - 10.2001
- Managed employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety for a group of approximately 10 employees, including mechanics, service attendants custodians, and parts person.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns, including budget management.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules to meet annual CHP terminal inspections.
- Collaborated with other department managers such as transportation to coordinate maintenance activities around roll out schedules, minimizing operational interruptions for our school bus fleet.
Maintenance Supervisor
Ryder ATC
07.1997 - 04.1999
- Coordinated and supervised preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function of approximately 95 plus transit buses
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress, up to include warranty process on new equipment.
- Supervised 20 employees and scheduled weekly and safety meetings in compliant of the Company's and OSHA safety protocols.
- Supervised a team of employees consisting of mechanics, service attendants, stock clerk, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and cleaning programs for the fleet.
Journeyman Mechanic
Laidlaw Transit
03.1992 - 06.1996
- Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and implementing appropriate repairs.
- Contributed to increased shop safety and revenue by accurately diagnosing issues and recommending necessary services on transit buses
- Executed comprehensive inspection of vehicles prior any services being conducted, accurately identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance, as well as troubleshoot any performance defects.
- Performed complex repairs on various buses, such as air systems, brake systems, hydraulic systems, engine performance, electrical systems, AC systems, WC lift systems and complete engine rebuilding (Detroit,Cummins) ensuring optimal functionality and longevity.
- Supervised a total of 15 plus employees including mechanics, service attendants, to comply with the performance, safety and cleanliness of the fleet.
Apprentice Mechanic
Greyhound Lines Inc
09.1989 - 03.1992
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Made basic repairs to buses, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Took Greyhound hands on training to expand knowledge base and skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Heavy Equipment/ Fuel Alternatives Systems
LATTC
Los AngelesSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10 masters mechanics in the development of our own midlife program
- Documented and resolved unproductive employees which led to productive employees
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
MTA
10.2001 - Current
Maintenance Manager
R&D Transportation
02.1999 - 10.2001
Maintenance Supervisor
Ryder ATC
07.1997 - 04.1999
Journeyman Mechanic
Laidlaw Transit
03.1992 - 06.1996
Apprentice Mechanic
Greyhound Lines Inc
09.1989 - 03.1992
Associate of Science - Heavy Equipment/ Fuel Alternatives Systems
LATTC
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