Scott Newman
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Hard-working professional with 20 years of experience and a proven knowledge of warehouse operations, workflow optimization, and startup operations with results-driven LGV Senior Maintenance Technician extensive hands-on experience in complex mechanical and automated systems, seeking to transition into a systems engineer role. Eager to leverage technical troubleshooting, systems integration, and process optimization skills to design, implement, and maintain efficient, scalable engineering solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Maintenance Technician LGV
Niagara Bottling LLC
Lancaster, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults on LGVs
- Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, including sensors, motors, and batteries
- Troubleshoot navigation issues related to laser guidance systems and reflectors
- Maintain and calibrate safety systems (emergency stops, bumpers, scanners)
- Repair and maintain drive systems such as motors, gearboxes, and wheels
- Update and troubleshoot LGV software and firmware
- Monitor system performance and identify recurring issues or inefficiencies
- Maintain and service battery charging systems and charging stations
- Work with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to diagnose automation faults
- Coordinate with operations teams to minimize downtime and disruptions
- Train junior technicians on LGV systems, safety, and repair procedures
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
- Support system upgrades, expansions, or new LGV installations
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies
- Communicate with vendors or OEMs for advanced troubleshooting and parts support
- I am also sit-down, stand-up forklift, scissors, and boom lift certified for Niagara.
Maintenance Technician
Niagara Bottling LLC
Las Vegas, NV
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Inspect conveyor systems to ensure bottles move smoothly through each stage of production.
- Perform preventive maintenance on fillers, cappers, labelers, and packaging equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues on motors, belts, pumps, and gearboxes.
- Repair pneumatic systems such as air cylinders, valves, and airlines.
- Maintain water filtration equipment including RO systems, filters, and UV sterilizers.
- Calibrate filling machines to ensure accurate water levels in bottles.
- Inspect and replace worn parts like bearings, seals, chains, and sensors.
- Diagnosing electrical faults in PLC-controlled machinery and automated systems.
- Lubricate moving machine parts to reduce wear and prevent breakdowns.
- Monitor bottle capping systems to ensure caps are sealed properly.
- Maintain sanitation equipment to meet food safety and quality standards.
- Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Test safety devices and machine guards for proper operation and compliance.
- Document maintenance activities include repairs, inspections, and part replacements.
- Coordinate with production operators to identify recurring issues and improve line efficiency.
Warehouse Employee
SMI Properties
Las Vegas, NV
03.2011 - 09.2023
PM Technician
Niagara Bottling LLC
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility LGV fleet, dock door, IBC equipment Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that the lines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment if needed.
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
- Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
Dock Coordinator
Niagara Bottling LLC
Las Vegas, NV
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Examine trailers for cleanness for the LGV's to enter the trailer and compare the shipment by making sure the information is correct on the order such as carrier, trailer number and the customer for each incoming or outgoing loads.
- Record LGV alarms and screen shots to help further fix the issue.
- Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures.
- Making sure there is space in warehouse for finishing goods and raw material by housekeeping missions with LGV's and monitoring them with a laptop.
- Loading and unloading pallet and raw material trailers.
Dock Coordinator
Niagara Bottling LLC
Temple, TX
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Examine trailers for cleanness for the LGV's to enter the trailer and compare the shipment by making sure the information is correct on the order such as carrier, trailer number and the customer for each incoming or outgoing loads.
- Record LGV alarms and screen shots to help further fix the issue.
- Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures.
- Making sure there is space in warehouse for finishing goods and raw material by housekeeping missions with LGV's and monitoring them with a laptop.
- Loading and unloading pallet and raw material trailers.
Auto Technician
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Las Vegas, NV
03.2014 - 09.2019
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
- Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks. Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools. Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
- Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed.
- Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Activate fuel pumps and fill fuel tanks of vehicles with gasoline or diesel fuel to specified levels.
- Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters. Grease or lubricate vehicles suspension such as springs, universal joints, or steering knuckles, using grease guns.
- Test, charge or replace batteries.
Tire Technician
Big O Tire
Henderson, NV
07.2013 - 03.2014
Tire Technician
Midas
Las Vegas, NV
01.2013 - 07.2013
Tire Technician
Big O Tire
Henderson, NV
10.2011 - 01.2013
Tower Operations Lead
Stratosphere
Las Vegas, NV
02.2010 - 10.2010
Warehouse Associate
Redemtech
Sparks, NV
09.2007 - 09.2009
Store Clerk
Smith’s Food & Grocery Store
Sparks, NV
01.2007 - 09.2007
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Henderson06-2006
Skills
- Preventive maintenance planning, Predictive maintenance techniques, troubleshooting mechanical systems, Hydraulic systems maintenance, Pneumatic systems maintenance, bearing replacement and alignment
- Conveyor system repair, Lubrication management, Equipment calibration, Root cause analysis, Failure mode and effects analysis, Reading mechanical schematics, CMMS, Work order management
- Reading electrical schematics, Wiring and panel building, Motor controls and starters, Servo motor systems, Troubleshooting control circuits, Electrical safety (LOTO procedures),
- Power distribution systems, Instrumentation calibration, Sensors (photoelectric, proximity, etc), Control panel diagnostics, Electrical load calculations, Multimeter and diagnostic tool usage
- PLC troubleshooting, Siemens PLC systems, HMI configuration, Industrial networking, Robotics maintenance, Automated guided vehicles, Motion control systems, Data acquisition systems, Integration of automation systems
- Basic networking, Windows OS troubleshooting, Software installation and configuration, Remote desktop tools, Systems design fundamentals, Process optimization, Change management processes, Risk assessment and mitigation
- System testing and validation, Workflow automation, Data-driven decision making, Data analysis using Excel, Root cause data analysis, Performance metrics interpretation, Quality control analysis
- Hand and power tool proficiency, Calibration tools usage, Thermal imaging cameras, Basics of Oscilloscope, PLC software tools (RSLogix, TIA Portal), CAD software basics, Barcode/RFID systems, Vision systems basics, Industrial safety systems, Problem-solving mindset, Critical thinking
Timeline
Sr. Maintenance Technician LGV
Niagara Bottling LLC
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Niagara Bottling LLC
04.2022 - 07.2024
PM Technician
Niagara Bottling LLC
08.2021 - 04.2022
Dock Coordinator
Niagara Bottling LLC
11.2020 - 08.2021
Dock Coordinator
Niagara Bottling LLC
02.2020 - 11.2020
Auto Technician
Firestone Complete Auto Care
03.2014 - 09.2019
Tire Technician
Big O Tire
07.2013 - 03.2014
Tire Technician
Midas
01.2013 - 07.2013
Tire Technician
Big O Tire
10.2011 - 01.2013
Warehouse Employee
SMI Properties
03.2011 - 09.2023
Tower Operations Lead
Stratosphere
02.2010 - 10.2010
Warehouse Associate
Redemtech
09.2007 - 09.2009
Store Clerk
Smith’s Food & Grocery Store
01.2007 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School