Rocky Kirk
Summary
Dynamic Asset Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Corsa Coal Corp., excelling in preventive maintenance and project management. Enhanced equipment reliability through strategic planning and team leadership, achieving significant reductions in downtime. Skilled in negotiating vendor contracts and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement among staff.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Maintenance Manager
Corsa Coal Corp.
07.2019 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major equipment and facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- 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.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Black Jewel Coal
05.1994 - 07.2019
- Oversaw the implementation of new software systems used in tracking asset life cycles while minimizing disruptions during the transition period.
- Developed training programs to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of team members, improving their problem-solving abilities.
- Reduced downtime for critical machinery through proactive identification and resolution of issues.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among team members, addressing concerns proactively, and recognizing individual accomplishments regularly.
- Contributed to successful plant audits by ensuring optimal equipment condition through rigorous inspection regimens.
- Increased overall productivity with efficient scheduling and allocation of resources for equipment repairs, upgrades, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences effectively reducing breakdown rates over time.
- Enhanced safety compliance by conducting regular equipment inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by analyzing repair trends and negotiating contracts with external vendors for outsourced services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Boyd County Vocational
Cannonsburg, Ky05-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Boyd County Vocational
Cannonsburg,Ky05-1992
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Staff management
- Work order management
- Safety protocols
- Predictive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical systems
- Continuous improvement
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Employee performance assessment
Timeline
Asset Maintenance Manager
Corsa Coal Corp.
07.2019 - 05.2025
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Black Jewel Coal
05.1994 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Boyd County Vocational
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Boyd County Vocational
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