Ricardo Gonzalez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated Maintenance professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic Maintenance Supervisor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of leadership, supervisory and job expectation in the Maintenance department.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
GAF
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and improving reliability.
- Trained and mentored maintenance staff on best practices, enhancing team performance and skills development.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of parts and supplies, optimizing inventory management processes.
Maintenance Electrician/Mechanical Lead
GAF Mat Plant
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Insure team is working safely and in a timely manner.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Plan and coordinate weekly and shutdown tasks for our Maintenance team.
- Assist storeroom attendant and buyer in ordering, cataloging, and stocking machine parts.
- Troubleshoot, fix and uphold machines.
- Safely installed new electrical components, drives and motors, and modified existing equipment.
- Cover Maintenance Supervisor position.
Maintenance Electrician
GAF Roofing Plant
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Used oscilloscopes, voltmeters and ohmmeters to test electrical systems.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
Maintenance Mechanical Lead
GAF Roofing Plant
10.2012 - 02.2017
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and engineering teams.
- Fabricated and installed conveyors, elevators, mixers, asphalt and HTF piping and robotic systems.
- Wrote and revised maintenance job plans.
- Monitored processes to identify areas for improvement and implemented design plans.
- Planned and coordinated weekly and shutdown tasks for our Maintenance team.
- Attended Maintenance budget meetings and helped prioritize in ordering par
- Covered Maintenance Supervisor position.
Maintenance Mechanic
GAF/ELK Roofing Plant
08.2002 - 09.2012
- Followed maintenance shift rotation schedules.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Double-checked equipment stocks.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Documented machine irregularities and completed repairs.
Production Process End Lead
ELK Roofing Plant
07.2001 - 08.2002
- Introduced ideas to improve the quality of shingle products.
- Supervised and mentored team members on operating equipment to make quality products.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated employees.
- Supervised ongoing daily production schedules.
- Collaborated with other leaders to direct workflow and support operations.
Production Line Worker
ELK Roofing Plant
03.1998 - 06.2001
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Used basic mathematical abilities to calculate materials, hourly rates and other relevant details.
- Calibrated equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Used established instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Industrial Electronics Technology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2012
Skills
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Coordinate Team Members
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Pump maintenance
- Scheduling maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Health and safety compliance
- Supervisory skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic troubleshooting
- Scheduling and planning
- Vibration analysis
- Work order processing
- Installation procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Reliability
Certification
- CPR /AED First Aid Training WESTEC September 2025
- NFPA 70E Training 2025
- Supervisory Safety Training WESTEC, May 2024
- DOT Hazmat Training Certification October, 2022
- Electronics Technology, Bakersfield College May 2011
- Pipe, Welding, Krazan, January 7, 2003
- Structural Dual Shield, Welding, Krazan, October 22, 2002
- Structural Arc, Welding, Krazan, October 15, 2002
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
GAF
05.2022 - Current
Maintenance Electrician/Mechanical Lead
GAF Mat Plant
06.2018 - 05.2022
Maintenance Electrician
GAF Roofing Plant
03.2017 - 05.2018
Maintenance Mechanical Lead
GAF Roofing Plant
10.2012 - 02.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
GAF/ELK Roofing Plant
08.2002 - 09.2012
Production Process End Lead
ELK Roofing Plant
07.2001 - 08.2002
Production Line Worker
ELK Roofing Plant
03.1998 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Industrial Electronics Technology
Bakersfield College