Scott Warner
Gordonsville,TN
Summary
Adept at leading teams in high-stakes environments, I leveraged my expertise in industrial maintenance and safety protocols to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime significantly. My blend of mechanical expertise, electrical expertise, welding expertise and problem-solving abilities, complemented by a strong focus on preventive maintenance and safety awareness, has consistently driven operational excellence and cost efficiency.
Plant Supervisor with 30 years of experience in mining and construction. Committed to motivating team and cutting plant costs without sacrificing quality and high standards of work. Adept at implementing organizational systems and trained in leadership.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Rogers Group Inc
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Led safety meetings and promoted adherence to company policies for a safer working environment for all employees involved in the plant operation activities.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs on machinery.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Increased production output by closely monitoring operations, identifying bottlenecks, and making necessary adjustments to workflow.
Maintenance Manager
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
Electrical/Welding Supervisor
Nyrstar
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies and public utilities.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated electrical and mechanical engineering staff.
- Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions.
- Estimated dollars and materials for department work orders.
- Operated motor vehicle to perform assigned duties.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Managed team of 25 employees in electrical and communication processes to comply with safety policies across company.
Industrial Coal Plant Supervisor/Electrician
Arch Coal Inc
05.2010 - 05.2020
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to ensure superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep
- Read and understood technical documentation to perform accurate repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
- Examined alarm systems and methane monitors every month to meet MSHA and fire standards and safeguard personnel
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision and contacted supervisors of problems requiring higher authority resolution
- Tested electrical continuity and electrical wiring by using multi-meter, amp meter and 5000v megohmmeter
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as 88D Wabco haul trucks, Komatsu haul trucks, Komatsu track hoe, 992C loaders, 980C loaders, 657E scrapers, F250 ford pickups, 262D skidster, Stamler pick roll and other required equipment for an industrial coal mine operation
- Followed company and MSHA safety procedures to avoid injuries in field
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections of industrial coal plant equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions
- Maintain an up to date MSHA safety certificate, MSHA electrical certificate, surface mine foreman certification and have a welding certification in vertical up and overhead for up to 3/8 steel
- Maintained and ran programs for RS Logix 5000 system, installed cards, ran wiring and built control panels for industrial equipment requiring automation of unit
Lead Maintenance Technician
Simon Construction
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Completed preventative maintenance to maintain production and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and company policy
- Supervised technicians and assigned responsibilities
- Provided hot plant and crusher inspection and maintenance to ensure superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep
- Read and understood technical documentation to perform accurate repairs on asphalt lay down equipment
- Conducted repairs on heavy equipment and over the road equipment, typically returning machines and tools to functionality within an adequate time frame depending on parts availability
- Partnered with other contractors on job task to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines
- Tested electrical continuity and electrical wiring by using a multi-meter and amp meter
- Safely and effectively handled various welding and mechanical duties required to get equipment going within a reasonable time frame
Plant Technician
Belle Fourche Pipeline
10.2003 - 05.2007
- Set up sonars and gauge meters to maintain levels and receive accurate readouts
- Worked with PLC computer software to oversee and optimize crude oil pressure and delivery to customers
- Tested software applications for use in the oil industry
- Adjusted and maintained tank farm equipment for safety and performance
- Loaded and unloaded both sweet crude and sour crude via pipeline and over the road tankers with pups
- Documented sulfur records based on crude oil test results
- Oversaw and gauged each tank unit on tank farm for accurate volume
- Performed gravity and BS&W test on incoming crude oil for customers
- Performed electrical maintenance and inspections on all 480 V 3 phase motor pumps, high pressure oil valves from 2 inch to 24 inch, all light duty vehicle maintenance and corresponding welding on site
Electrician
Pole Mountain Electrical Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2002
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Consulted with supervisor electrician regarding likely risks associated with assigned job.
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Updated service record files on equipment drawings and history.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
- Measured devices, including analyzers, amp meters and volt-ohm meters.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
- Worked with multiple types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Planned motor starter and control installations using NEC codes and specs.
- Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Welder
Emulsified Asphalt
05.1990 - 02.1996
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Specialized in repairing Cat equipment but learned ins and outs of many different manufacturer's pieces.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Traveled 100% of time to work on-site at customer locations.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Education
Autobody Technology
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WYHigh School Diploma -
Burns High School
Burns, WY1989
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- HVAC systems
- Safety procedures
- Self-motivated
- Materials preparation
- Trained in PLC Logix
- Preventative and repair maintenance
- Blueprint and schematic understanding
- Mechanical expertise
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Problem solving ability
- New construction and renovation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical installation and repair
- Commercial and industrial construction
- Construction management
- Attention to detail
- Welding certified (Arch Res)
- Electrical MSHA certified
- Heavy equipment certified in mechanical and operation
- Blueprint fluency
- Electrical panel upgrades
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Coordinating with supervisors
- Industrial equipment knowledge
- Manager/Supervisory expertise
- Formally trained in industrial electricity
- Diverse plant knowledge
- Industrial safety
- Industrial systems
- Industrial Maintenance
- Industrial control troubleshooting
- Plant operations oversight
- Supervisor collaboration
- Plant Operations Support
- Supervisory training
- Maintaining coal crushing and load out plant
- Maintaining metal/non-metal crushing and load out
Certification
- MSHA Safety Training - 2010 - Current
- Certified Welder through Arch Resources
- MSHA Electrical Certification - Current
- MSHA Mining Foremen's License - Current
- Tennessee Mining Foremen's License - Current
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Rogers Group Inc
04.2024 - 11.2024
Maintenance Manager
Carmeuse Lime & Stone
01.2023 - 04.2024
Electrical/Welding Supervisor
Nyrstar
05.2020 - 12.2022
Industrial Coal Plant Supervisor/Electrician
Arch Coal Inc
05.2010 - 05.2020
Lead Maintenance Technician
Simon Construction
06.2007 - 05.2010
Plant Technician
Belle Fourche Pipeline
10.2003 - 05.2007
Electrician
Pole Mountain Electrical Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2002
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Welder
Emulsified Asphalt
05.1990 - 02.1996
Autobody Technology
Laramie County Community College
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
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