Travis Stapleton
Nickelsville
Summary
Detail-oriented maintenance planner with a strong background in equipment operation and inventory management. Known for effective communication strategies and a commitment to optimizing workflow processes to drive organizational success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progress Coordinator
JACOBS, WORLEY, CAM INDUSTRIAL
Kingsport
05.2018 - Current
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for industrial equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline workflow and project updates.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and ordering materials as needed.
- Organized team meetings to discuss project progress and address any challenges.
- Supported budgeting efforts by monitoring expenses related to maintenance operations.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
Maintenance Planner
TECI
Kingsport
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated with technicians to address and resolve maintenance issues promptly.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and supplies for effective maintenance operations.
- Communicated maintenance plans to team members and stakeholders clearly.
- Assisted in the creation of preventive maintenance programs for critical assets.
- Reviewed work orders to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact.
- Reviewed completed work orders to verify that tasks had been performed correctly and in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and materials, ensuring adequate stock for emergency repairs.
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations while performing maintenance activities.
- Created work orders with detailed instructions for technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
- Investigated customer complaints related to quality issues caused by malfunctioning equipment.
- Analyzed data from completed work orders to determine trends in equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to order necessary parts for repairs when needed.
- Arranged for specialized maintenance and repair personnel availability according to established schedules.
- Planned industrial machine maintenance in large manufacturing facilities and kept production running without interruption.
- Reduced unscheduled machine downtime and reduced annual maintenance expenses.
- Drafted reports detailing condition of machinery after completion of repairs or services.
- Pinpointed and stocked special tools and parts kits needed for maintenance of specific machines so scheduled work began without delay.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through improved processes or methods of repair.
- Trained manufacturing personnel to operate and monitor equipment in support of maintenance planning and asset management optimization.
- Cut parts inventories by stocking only most needed parts in realistic quantities based on research of past machine performance and vendor data.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Maintenance Planner
Flour Daniels Construction
Kingsport
07.2004 - 08.2010
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated with technicians to address and resolve maintenance issues promptly.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and supplies for effective maintenance operations.
- Communicated maintenance plans to team members and stakeholders clearly.
- Reviewed work orders to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact.
- Reviewed completed work orders to verify that tasks had been performed correctly and in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and materials, ensuring adequate stock for emergency repairs.
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations while performing maintenance activities.
- Created work orders with detailed instructions for technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential repair needs or safety hazards.
- Investigated customer complaints related to quality issues caused by malfunctioning equipment.
- Analyzed data from completed work orders to determine trends in equipment failures or malfunctions.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to order necessary parts for repairs when needed.
- Arranged for specialized maintenance and repair personnel availability according to established schedules.
- Planned industrial machine maintenance in large manufacturing facilities and kept production running without interruption.
- Reduced unscheduled machine downtime and reduced annual maintenance expenses.
- Analyzed upcoming production schedules in light of availability and working condition of plant equipment and reported pressing needs to management.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through improved processes or methods of repair.
- Researched maintenance planning trends and practices and implemented modern techniques in maximizing plant and machinery uptime.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Fluor Daniel Services
Kingsport
09.1998 - 07.2004
- Maintained and repaired industrial machinery to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to execute maintenance schedules effectively.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for assembly and disassembly tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing maintenance operations in various environments.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to supervisors promptly.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Replaced worn components and parts to minimize equipment downtime efficiently.
- Operated a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, grinders, drill presses and saws.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from production personnel.
- Disassembled malfunctioning equipment to identify issues and complete repairs using specialized tools.
- Mastered industry tools to adjust mechanical equipment, improving functionality and reducing downtime.
- Replaced defective parts, such as bearings, seals, valves and other components.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while performing maintenance activities.
- Interpreted schematic drawings and diagrams prior to performing required maintenance.
- Installed and repaired basic mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and process control systems.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical problems using blueprints and schematics.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Operated hoists and tools to safely handle and move parts and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on projects.
- Rebuilt worn out components in order to restore them to their original condition.
- Cleaned industrial machinery using solvents, brushes and other cleaning materials.
- Fabricated metal machine parts when needed using welding techniques.
- Operated equipment to cut, join, repair and fabricate components and equipment.
- Fabricated new parts to repair broken material.
- Read and interpreted technical documents blueprints to disassemble and reassemble equipment for repairs and component replacements.
Certified Pipe Welder
SW & B Contractor
Kingsport
03.1998 - 08.1998
- Operated welding equipment to join pipes using various welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly and installation.
- Inspected welded joints for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Adhered to safety regulations while performing welding tasks in various environments.
- Inspected completed welds to ensure they met quality standards.
- Grinded down excess welds from finished products to create smooth surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures when working with hazardous materials such as gas tanks and flammable liquids.
- Performed pre-welding inspection on materials and equipment.
- Monitored and adjusted temperatures during the welding process to ensure optimal results.
- Dismantled old piping systems prior to installation of new ones.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests at any hour of the day or night.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy piping components onto trucks or trailers for transportation to jobsites.
- Fabricated new piping components according to blueprints or specifications.
- Set up and operated torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other tools for welding purposes.
- Adhered to all applicable codes related to pipe welding operations.
- Repaired and maintained existing pipe systems.
- Welded pipes in accordance with industry standards, using a variety of welding techniques.
- Installed valves, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, turbines, condensers.
- Ensured that all welding activities were conducted within specified parameters set by relevant authorities.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Certified Pipe Welder
Flour Daniels Construction
GREENVILLE
10.1995 - 03.1998
- Operated welding equipment to join pipes using various welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly and installation.
- Inspected welded joints for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Adhered to safety regulations while performing welding tasks in various environments.
- Inspected completed welds to ensure they met quality standards.
- Grinded down excess welds from finished products to create smooth surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures when working with hazardous materials such as gas tanks and flammable liquids.
- Performed pre-welding inspection on materials and equipment.
- Monitored and adjusted temperatures during the welding process to ensure optimal results.
- Dismantled old piping systems prior to installation of new ones.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests at any hour of the day or night.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy piping components onto trucks or trailers for transportation to jobsites.
- Fabricated new piping components according to blueprints or specifications.
- Set up and operated torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other tools for welding purposes.
- Adhered to all applicable codes related to pipe welding operations.
- Repaired and maintained existing pipe systems.
- Welded pipes in accordance with industry standards, using a variety of welding techniques.
- Installed valves, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, turbines, condensers.
- Ensured that all welding activities were conducted within specified parameters set by relevant authorities.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
Education
Certified Pipe Welder - Pipe Welding And Pipe Fitting
FLOUR DAINEL PIPE WELDING SCHOOL
Greenville, SC09-1996
High School Diploma -
Twin Springs High School
Nickelsville, VA05-1995
Skills
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment operation
- Project reporting
- Compliance adherence
- Workflow optimization
- Interdepartmental communication
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Data entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Pastor of Local New Testament Church
- Youth counseling and leadership training
- Marriage and Family counseling
Certification
- Certified Pipe Welder
- NCCER Certified Plus Pipe Fitter
- Industrial Maintenance Wheels of Learning
- Viziya Work Alignment Schedule
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- One Note
- Power Point
- Power BI
- Microsoft Word
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Progress Coordinator
JACOBS, WORLEY, CAM INDUSTRIAL
05.2018 - Current
Maintenance Planner
TECI
08.2010 - 05.2018
Maintenance Planner
Flour Daniels Construction
07.2004 - 08.2010
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Fluor Daniel Services
09.1998 - 07.2004
Certified Pipe Welder
SW & B Contractor
03.1998 - 08.1998
Certified Pipe Welder
Flour Daniels Construction
10.1995 - 03.1998
Certified Pipe Welder - Pipe Welding And Pipe Fitting
FLOUR DAINEL PIPE WELDING SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
Twin Springs High School
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