Stephen Chandler
Grand Bay,AL
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Planner skilled in maintenance scheduling, vendor management, and OSHA compliance. Proven ability to implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Experienced with all types of equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, drives, actuators, etc. Specialized in troubleshooting valves of all kind, both actuated and non actuated.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Alabama Power Plant Barry
Bucks, AL
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Developed and maintained detailed maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Analyzed input from multiple teams to identify critical maintenance priorities and streamline resource allocation processes.
- Utilized computerized maintenance management systems for tracking work orders and inventory levels.
- Analyzed downtime data to identify trends and recommend preventive measures for equipment failure.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in scheduling and resource utilization.
- Supported training initiatives for new team members on maintenance processes and software tools.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations, ensuring adherence to industry standards during maintenance activities.
- Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
Maintenance Specialist
Alabama Power Plant Central Alabama
Billingsley, AL
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime for critical systems.
- Collaborated with multiple teams to address maintenance challenges and optimize workflows.
- Led initiatives to upgrade aging infrastructure, contributing to enhanced service reliability and performance.
- Evaluated vendor performance for maintenance contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed work orders and inventory transactions for clear communication with management regarding maintenance activities.
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues, providing quick resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department by regularly reviewing procedures and best practices.
- Assisted in budget planning, identifying cost-saving opportunities through efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers on purchasing necessary parts or services for repairs and installations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for critical repairs and minimizing delays.
- Provided emergency after-hours support when needed to address critical breakdowns that affected production schedules.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper functionality and alignment with production goals.
- Optimized maintenance schedules to reduce disruption to production operations.
- Streamlined work order processes for faster response times to maintenance requests.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
Outage Planner/Daily Planner
Alabama Power Plant Barry
Bucks, Alabama
10.2013 - 02.2022
- Developed and maintained project schedules to optimize resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and inform strategic planning decisions.
- Coordinated multiple teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
- Mentored junior planners, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Led initiatives to improve process efficiencies, resulting in streamlined operations and reduced costs.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Achieved on-time completion of projects with diligent scheduling and resource management.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Evaluated proposals from vendors and contractors, selecting those that provided optimal value while meeting project requirements.
- Streamlined project timelines, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery of planning initiatives.
- Championed development of comprehensive emergency response plan, enhancing organizational preparedness for unforeseen events.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
Electrician
Mississippi Power Co
Gulfport, MS
08.2007 - 10.2013
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical systems for plant processes.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime during equipment failures through proactive measures.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients through consistent professionalism, reliability, and transparency during projects.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers to secure best pricing on high-quality electrical components.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and effective troubleshooting for electrical issues, leading to minimal disruption.
- Streamlined project completion times, coordinating with construction teams to ensure electrical work was done in alignment with overall project timelines.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Conducted inspections and diagnostics to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex electrical issues efficiently.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance system reliability.
Education
Electrical
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MSSkills
- Asset management
- Work order preparation
- Work order management
- Maintenance strategies
- Schedule management
- Maintenance planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Decision-making
- OSHA compliance
- Work estimation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff.
- Project Coordination experience.
- Proficient with Maximo, CiM Visual Scheduler, and Primavera (P6) applications.
Timeline
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Alabama Power Plant Barry
05.2024 - 03.2026
Maintenance Specialist
Alabama Power Plant Central Alabama
02.2022 - 05.2024
Outage Planner/Daily Planner
Alabama Power Plant Barry
10.2013 - 02.2022
Electrician
Mississippi Power Co
08.2007 - 10.2013
Electrical
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College