Michael Collins
Springfield,MO
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over 15 years in maintenance roles, skilled in service scheduling, electrical systems, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently developed preventive maintenance programs that improved equipment reliability and reduced service interruptions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generator Technician
Norton Power Systems
Nixa, MO
05.2019 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on generator systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules, resulting in reduced service interruptions and increased reliability.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot complex power generation systems effectively.
- Oversaw installation of new generators, ensuring compliance with safety standards and specifications.
- Set up and managed maintenance schedules.
- Performed load bank testing on newly installed or repaired generators to ensure they met established performance standards before returning them to operation.
- Minimized downtime for clients by providing prompt on-site emergency services for generator failures.
- Mounted new or rebuilt motors to generators.
- Increased generator efficiency by performing regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
- Troubleshot problems with engines and breakers.
Director of Maintenance
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
El Dorado Springs, MO
05.1999 - 05.2019
- Oversaw maintenance operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and hospital standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate service contracts and maintain cost-effective solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting complex maintenance issues, improving response times and service quality.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime through effective planning and resource allocation.
- Trained staff on best practices for equipment operation and maintenance, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of maintenance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
Maintenance Technician
Nevada Regional Medical Center
Nevada, MO
06.1991 - 05.1999
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections to identify and resolve potential issues.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to prioritize urgent repair requests effectively.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in maintenance operations.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies to ensure availability for repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Developed and maintained documentation for all maintenance activities and procedures.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Dorado Springs RII School
El Dorado SpringsSkills
- Oil change procedures
- Wiring techniques
- Diagnosing faults
- Diesel engine expertise
- Air filter replacement
- Battery maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Service scheduling
- Schematic reading
- Completing preventive maintenance
- Voltage regulation
- Following safety standards
- Transfer switch operation
Certification
Power Engineer Third Class License from the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Inc.
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate from ACCA
Generac Protector Series Certificate from Generac generator
Timeline
Generator Technician
Norton Power Systems
05.2019 - Current
Director of Maintenance
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2019
Maintenance Technician
Nevada Regional Medical Center
06.1991 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
El Dorado Springs RII School