Michael Schwerin
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Self-motivated and reliable Millwright, Maintenance Supervisor with a Heavy Equipment operator background, I have 30+ years of experience,
hardworking and safety-focused with a rich history of enhancing production operations by implementing effective maintenance programs to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Committed to producing quality results safely and efficiently.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Technician Millwright Supervisor
Searles Valley Minerals
Trona, CA
01.2011 - Current
- Prioritized maintenance for coal-fired power plant and 4 borate plants, overseeing 400+ pieces of rotating equipment, 6 bowl mills, 3 boilers, and various crushing equipment, centrifuges, and cooling towers.
- Minimize production downtime by applying expert knowledge of mechanical concepts and processes to introduce effective preventative maintenance programs.
- Execute daily operations by performing advanced maintenance inspections and precision repairs of machinery to increase productivity.
- Analyzed conditions consistently to implement strategic changes, adjustments, and major overhauls.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated skilled millwrights to achieve and surpass maintenance goals.
- Decrease accidents and injuries by enforcing safe workplace practices to ensure job safety at all times.
Millwright Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance planner & Heavy Equipment Operator
US BORAX
Boron, CA
06.1999 - 01.2011
- Coordinated maintenance outages and planned with production, minimizing downtime and maximizing repair efficiency.
- Implemented improvements by troubleshooting, inspecting, and testing equipment, contributing to reduced downtime.
- Surpassed performance targets by following detailed instructions to effectively eliminate errors and meet strict deadlines.
- Operated hydraulic shovels, haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and various mining equipment to support operational goals.
Heavy Equipment Operator & Crew Foreman
Rand Mining
04.1992 - 06.1999
- Ensured safe operation with minimal downtime at gold mine by complying with health and safety regulations, supporting achievement of production goals.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by performing thorough maintenance checks before and after each use, directly contributing to improved productivity.
- Trained operators in all job aspects, aligning with dig plans and ensuring equipment maintenance to maximize operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley Senior High School
Apple ValleyPhillips kiln services cert -
Journeyman millwright -
Rio Tinto
TPC Technical Trades Program -
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Workplace Safety
- Problem-solving
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Planner
- Industrial Precision Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Tap Root analysis
- OSHA / MSHA regulation compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master Technician Millwright Supervisor
Searles Valley Minerals
01.2011 - Current
Millwright Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance planner & Heavy Equipment Operator
US BORAX
06.1999 - 01.2011
Heavy Equipment Operator & Crew Foreman
Rand Mining
04.1992 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley Senior High School
Phillips kiln services cert -
Journeyman millwright -
Rio Tinto