Patrick Ross
Salem,AL
Summary
Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Aptar/CSP Technologies
Auburn, AL
11.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Increased machinery lifespan with detailed attention to routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Maintenance Manager
Cleveland-Cliffs
Sylacauga, AL
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Manage multi-craft maintenance team
- Implement new CMMS Funnel Cloud
- Implement training matrix and evaluations
- Establish work instruction and SOP
- Implement Tech interaction and one on one meetings and coaching
- Assist techs with complex issues
- Manage Maintenance KPI’s
- 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.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- 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.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Maintenance Manager
CSP Technologies
Auburn, AL
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Implementation of CMMS FIIX.
- Troubleshoot PLC with Allen Bradley and Siemens.
- Some programming experience with RSLogic 5000 and Micrologic.
- Work with vendors on equipment upgrades.
- Great experience with VIM equipment, programs, and Leak Detectors to minimize outside help.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- 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.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Maintenance Tech/Lead
CSP Technologies
Auburn, AL
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Follow guidelines and procedures for room set up.
- Repaired\Replaced defective equipment
- Installed new equipment
- Completed projects to increase mill efficiency
- Efficient with Leak Detector issues and programs.
- Troubleshoot issues with programming
- Troubleshoot issues with automation
- Worked on projects to make equipment more efficient
- Installed conduit and new wiring
- Troubleshoot and repaired air compressors
- Troubleshoot and repaired hydraulic systems
- Ordering spare parts and inventory.
- Led initiatives for ongoing process enhancements.
- Researched equipment and programs to become more efficient as a subject matter expert.
- 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.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Outokumpu Stainless
Calvert, AL
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained operational reliability of equipment in the melt shop (Electric Arc furnace)
- Planned and scheduled major wiring projects
- Ensured Electrical Dept. was compliance with OSHA Standard
- Troubleshoot Micro logic and PLC's
- Troubleshoot\Repair control systems
- Repaired\Replaced defective equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment using program logic
- Installed new equipment
- Completed projects to increase mill efficiency
- Used electrical drawings to find lines
- Added new lines and correct electrical drawings
- Troubleshoot issues with programming
- Troubleshoot issues with automation
- Worked on projects to make equipment more efficient
- Installed conduit and new wiring
- Troubleshoot and repaired air compressors
- Troubleshoot and repaired hydraulic system.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Alto Products
Atmore, AL
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Performed troubleshooting, electrical, and instrumentation throughout the Mill on steel press systems
- Planned and scheduled Major wiring projects
- Troubleshoot Micrologic
- Troubleshoot PLC's
- Troubleshoot equipment
- Repaired\Replaced defective equipment
- Performed shift E&I rounds
- Troubleshoot equipment using program logic
- Installed new equipment
- Completed projects to increase mill efficiency
- Used electrical drawings to find lines
- Added new lines and corrected electrical drawings
- Troubleshoot issues with programming and automation
- Worked on projects to make equipment more efficient
Electrical Maintenance Technician
EnergeX Steel
Thomasville, AL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Troubleshoot issues with programming
- Troubleshoot issues with automation
- Worked on projects to make equipment more efficient
- Installed conduit and new wiring
- Troubleshoot and repaired air compressors
- Troubleshoot and repaired hydraulic systems
- Planned and scheduled Major wiring projects
- Troubleshoot Micrologic
- Troubleshoot PLC's
- Troubleshoot equipment
- Repaired\Replaced defective equipment
- Performed shift E&I rounds
- Troubleshoot equipment using program logic
- Installed new equipment
CTO Operator and Electrical/Instrumentation
Georgia Pacific
Perdue Hill, AL And Hosford, FL
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Refined raw material into Crude Tall Oil
- Calibrated test equipment
- Created work orders and oversaw contract work in plant
- Responsible for Maintenance inside plant
- Transferred soap supply to CTO from powerhouse
- Ran lab tests of CTO and processed chemicals
- Operated Control Room to control process
- Loaded CTO into railcars and tanker trucks
- Monitored alarms and environmental issues
- Monitored process of Crude Tall Oil
- Made rounds of process equipment and holding tanks
- Changed chipper knives and P&H saws
- Ran loader for bark hauling
- Used bull dozier to push chips and Bob Cat for clean-up
- Maintained conveyor belts
- Operated recovery and power boiler
- Handled bark from wood yard to power house
- Handled ash from power boiler
- Atmosphere Tester for all three departments
- Certified forklift operator
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers, and dial indicators.
- Connected electrical systems to external power sources and programmed automated control systems to protect equipment from high voltage.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of electrical systems to identify potential issues before they escalated.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing faulty electrical components promptly.
- Enhanced team productivity through training junior technicians on best practices and procedures.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality control throughout each project''s lifecycle.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and thermal imaging cameras to accurately diagnose electrical issues.
Education
Trade Certificate - Industrial Electricity/Electronics
Alabama Southern Community College
Thomasville, ALDiploma -
Excel Public School
Excel, ALSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Industrial equipment
- Maintenance scheduling
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Aptar/CSP Technologies
11.2024 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Cleveland-Cliffs
08.2024 - 11.2024
Maintenance Manager
CSP Technologies
06.2023 - 08.2024
Maintenance Tech/Lead
CSP Technologies
02.2019 - 06.2023
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Outokumpu Stainless
06.2017 - 12.2018
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Alto Products
01.2015 - 06.2017
Electrical Maintenance Technician
EnergeX Steel
01.2014 - 01.2015
CTO Operator and Electrical/Instrumentation
Georgia Pacific
01.2004 - 01.2014
Trade Certificate - Industrial Electricity/Electronics
Alabama Southern Community College
Diploma -
Excel Public School