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Randall Beltz

Inyokern,CA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Technician with extensive experience at Searles Valley Minerals, excelling in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce downtime through advanced repair techniques and effective communication. Committed to safety and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technician

Searles Valley Minerals
09.2016 - Current
  • Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
  • Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and calibration of complex machinery.
  • Installed new systems and parts with efficient approach.
  • Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Reduced downtime for critical systems through effective troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
  • Diagnosed problems with Type machines by applying technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on set schedules.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Maintenance Journeyman

Searles Valley Minerals
10.2011 - 09.2016
  • Optimized machinery performance, conducting thorough preventative maintenance tasks on a consistent schedule.
  • Ensured timely completion of work orders, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact on operations.
  • Adhered to regulatory requirements by following strict safety guidelines during all maintenance operations.
  • Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, ensuring accurate tracking and efficient scheduling of future tasks.
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding ongoing projects, providing updates on progress toward completion dates.
  • Reduced downtime for machinery by swiftly diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and repairs on various systems.
  • Upheld company standards for quality control, carefully inspecting all completed maintenance work before returning equipment to service.
  • Assisted in the training of junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for equipment care.
  • Developed familiarity with a wide range of industrial systems, enhancing versatility as a skilled Maintenance Journeyman.
  • Utilized specialized tools and equipment to perform precision repairs on sensitive machinery components.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new systems and processes when introduced to the facility, ensuring minimal disruption in maintenance activities.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.

Leadman

California Lightweight Pumice
01.2005 - 07.2010
  • Assisted in employee training, boosting their skills and knowledge base for enhanced job performance.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
  • Prioritized tasks based on deadline requirements, ensuring timely completion of assignments without compromising quality.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Played a crucial role in meeting project deadlines by effectively managing resources at hand.
  • Oversaw daily operations leading to reduced errors through proactive monitoring of progress.
  • Monitored equipment maintenance, reducing downtime and maintaining optimal performance.

Increased safety awareness with regular safety meetings and adherence to industry guidelines.

Operated Dozers, Loaders, Scrapears and other various equipment in the daily activities of mining Pumice.

Leadman

Pacific Custom Materials
01.1999 - 06.2004

Education

No Degree - Mechanical

Empire High
Grass Valley, CA

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Troubleshooting and resolution
  • Advanced repair techniques
  • Technical assistance
  • Safety awareness
  • Hand and power tools
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Troubleshooting
  • Workload management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Attention to detail
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • System troubleshooting
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • OSHA compliance
  • Written/Verbal communication
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Issue resolution
  • MSHA compliance

Additional Information

Routinely perform laser alignments on direct drive machinery.

Worked solo on an off shift schedule for multiple years (18:00 - 04:30) 8 on, 6 off.

Ability to repair and rebuild various pumps.

Ability to repair and rebuild various knife gate and globe valves.

Timeline

Senior Technician

Searles Valley Minerals
09.2016 - Current

Maintenance Journeyman

Searles Valley Minerals
10.2011 - 09.2016

Leadman

California Lightweight Pumice
01.2005 - 07.2010

Leadman

Pacific Custom Materials
01.1999 - 06.2004

No Degree - Mechanical

Empire High
Randall Beltz