Richard A. Stivers
El Cajon,California
Summary
Experienced with contractor management, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of agreements. Utilizes strong negotiation and communication skills to foster stakeholder relationships and achieve optimal outcomes. Track record of meticulous attention to detail and compliance, ensuring all contractual obligations are met. Strong mechanical background, willing to go the extra mile
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Contract Coordinator
CP Kelco
03.2017 - 06.2025
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules of contractors, to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Managed emergency and reactive calls that required outside services for plant operations
- Analyzed maintenance requests and prioritized tasks based on urgency and impact on operations.
- Coordinated contract documentation and compliance processes to ensure alignment with organizational policies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate effective communication and negotiation.
Maintenance Technician
Stone Brewing Company
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Centrifugal, positive displacement, diaphragm, lobe pumps, mechanical seals, actuators, valves, and sensors, electric motors, gearboxes, bearings and shaft alignments, conveyor systems
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime in production processes.
- Pneumatic, chemical, boiler steam and hydro systems, compressors and chillers
- Bottle, can and keg fillers, un-caser, rinser, case packers, palletizer, heat exchangers
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods Inc.
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment, preventive and corrective
- Hydraulic pumps, reservoirs, chemical tanks, flow control, sprockets and gears, couplers
- Electric motors, sensors ( PE, level, weight cells, heat), 600V 30A certified, relays and fuses
- Gearboxes, bearing replacement, valves, shim and align motors and shafts, compressors
- Machinery-Slicers, grinders, dicers, shearing, trimming , band saws, separators and tenderizers
Owner/Operator
New Foundation Concrete Pumping
06.1998 - 12.2011
- Maintain and repair diesel and hydraulic concrete pumps and trucks
- Diesel hydraulic concrete pumping systems, ball and seat ram stroke, automatic remote
- Responsible for setting up jobs, billing invoices, customer service and customer satisfaction
- Responsible for 3 work crews, training, productivity, customer relations and safety
- Machinery-Olin pea gravel concrete pumps, Reed big rock pump, Kodiak and Silverado trucks
Maintenance Technician
Redrill inc.
02.1994 - 04.1998
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment, preventive and corrective
- CNC operated, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical engineered systems
- Compressors, sump pumps, coolant pumps, replaced old coolant and oils used in equipment
- Tool sharpening, machine set-ups, pulling and setting up parts for assembly, replaced worn bearings
- Machinery-Lathes, mills, drills, band saws, benders, shears, brake press ad punches
Machine Operator
Smith Gruner, Sii. Inc.
12.1983 - 02.1994
- Operation of oilfield equipment manufacturing
- Operation of centerless grinder, 5 axis lathe, horizontal presses and snagging grinders
- Tungsten carbide grinding at (+)(-) .0002” tolerances, charge of Tungsten storeroom and ordering
- Use of precision tools, ID and OD micrometers, air gauges, dial indicators and calipers
MABS 15-MOS 7011
USMC
11.1979 - 11.1983
- Launch and Recovery of fighter and attack aircraft
- Operation of M-21 aircraft arresting gear assembly, E-28 emergency crash equipment
- Construction of vertical take- off and landing air strips for Harrier jets and Sea Knight Helicopters
- Generators, datum lighting, runway lighting, cable and equipment daily inspections
- Guard patrol, riot gear and weapons training
Education
Costal training center
Sherman, TX01.2014
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Golden State Contractors School
San Diego, CA06.1998
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Naval Air Technical Training Center
Lakehurst, NJ01.1982
General Studies
Richardson High School
Richardson, TX06.1979
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Contractor management
- Maintaining plant operations
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Maintenance Contract Coordinator
CP Kelco
03.2017 - 06.2025
Maintenance Technician
Stone Brewing Company
03.2014 - 10.2016
Maintenance Technician
Tyson Foods Inc.
02.2012 - 03.2014
Owner/Operator
New Foundation Concrete Pumping
06.1998 - 12.2011
Maintenance Technician
Redrill inc.
02.1994 - 04.1998
Machine Operator
Smith Gruner, Sii. Inc.
12.1983 - 02.1994
MABS 15-MOS 7011
USMC
11.1979 - 11.1983
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Golden State Contractors School
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Naval Air Technical Training Center
General Studies
Richardson High School
Costal training center
Core Qualification’s
- Safety orientated, dedicated
- Contractor management, scheduling, planning
- Excel in troubleshooting, proper repairs, work completion and time management
- Well versed in LOTO, PPE, GMP
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