Philip Tidwell
Summary
Hardworking Engineering Manager bringing 35 + years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. A strong leader that will build and develop teams that are effective and engaged.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
AmeriCold Logistics
06.2016 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Managed PSM/RMP Program
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Chief Operator
White Wave Foods
04.2010 - 06.2016
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Managed the PSM/RMP Program
Education
No Degree - Electronics
TCC
Ft Worth, TXMaintenance Engineering
American Institute of Baking
Manhattan, KSAmmonia Operator 1
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GAAmmonia Operator 2
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KSPSM/RMP
Garden City Ammonia Program
Garden City, KSCertified Maintenance Manager
Uptime Elements Academy
RemoteHigh School Diploma -
Burleson High School
Burleson, TX05.1981
Skills
- Employee Performance Assessment
- Materials Requisition
- Inventory Replenishment
- Facilities Maintenance
- Resource Allocation
- Deadline Management
- Team Building
- Ammonia Refrigeration Management
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Project Management
Timeline
Engineering & Maintenance Manager
AmeriCold Logistics
06.2016 - Current
Chief Operator
White Wave Foods
04.2010 - 06.2016
No Degree - Electronics
TCC
Maintenance Engineering
American Institute of Baking
Ammonia Operator 1
Lanier Technical College
Ammonia Operator 2
Garden City Community College
PSM/RMP
Garden City Ammonia Program
Certified Maintenance Manager
Uptime Elements Academy
High School Diploma -
Burleson High School
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