Nicholas Long
Rockingham
Summary
Results-driven leader with expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and safety compliance in construction. Proven success in managing teams and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Certified Builders
Rockingham
01.2006 - Current
- Led strategic planning and direction for construction projects across multiple sectors.
- Oversaw implementation of safety protocols and compliance standards on job sites.
- Managed financial budgeting and forecasting for ongoing construction initiatives.
- Fostered relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors for project success.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.
Maintenance Manager
Cobb
Wadesboro
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations to ensure equipment functionality and safety.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Managed a team of technicians to execute repair and maintenance tasks effectively.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and necessary repairs.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
Maintenance Manager
Sealed Air Cryovac
Rockingham
01.1988 - 07.2021
- Managed a team of 20 technicians to execute repair and maintenance tasks effectively.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce service disruptions.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities and inventory management systems.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Assigned duties to workers according to their skillsets.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
- Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NCSkills
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Project oversight
- Market analysis
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Vendor coordination
- Process improvement
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Supplier relationship management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- HVAC systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Welding and fabrication
- Facilities maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- Fire protection systems
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Electrical systems
- Employee performance evaluation
- Budget administration
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory replenishment
- Parts oversight
- Continuous improvement
- Maintenance planning
- Facilities management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Spare parts inventory
- Work order management
- Good judgment
- Emergency response
- Multitasking
- Lean manufacturing (Yellow Belt)
- Single and 3 phase power
- PLC knowledgeable
- Control circuit knowledge
- Lubrication knowledge
- Over 30 years' experience
- Root cause analysis
- 5 Why knowledge
Certification
- General contractors license
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Cobb
09.2022 - 10.2025
President
Certified Builders
01.2006 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Sealed Air Cryovac
01.1988 - 07.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance
Richmond Community College