Tromaine Smith
LUMBERTON,NC
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Technician and business owner with a proven track record at Chemours and Dupont, showcasing expertise in mechanical repairs, strategic planning, and team leadership. Excelled in reducing downtime by 30% through effective scheduling and preventive maintenance. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and fostering strong customer relations, demonstrating a blend of technical acumen and interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Chemours
05.2019 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient execution of major repair projects and equipment upgrades.
- Increased reliability of critical equipment by executing precision alignments using laser alignment tools and techniques.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Smith Transportation of NC LLC
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
- Hired, trained and managed staff to cultivate productive and efficient workforce.
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Motivated employees to consistently improve performance through company-wide incentive plans.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and professional communication, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies in operational processes, reorganizing teams when necessary for better outcomes.
- Managed 6 employees by supervising daily tasks.
- Maintained a healthy work-life balance for employees by implementing flexible scheduling and fostering a supportive company culture.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Maintenance Facilitator
Dupont
03.2008 - 09.2014
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics.
- Facilitated a team of 30 mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2004
St. Pauls High School
Saint Pauls, NC05.1999
Skills
Problem solving ability
Mechanical expertise
Blueprint and schematic understanding
Proficient in [Software]
Documentation
Equipment installation
Safety awareness
Scheduling strength
Troubleshooting skills
Financial Management
Customer Relations
Operations management
Staffing oversight
Consulting
Budgeting
Strategic planning
Scheduling
Coaching and mentoring
Staff training/development
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Chemours
05.2019 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Smith Transportation of NC LLC
01.2014 - 05.2019
Maintenance Facilitator
Dupont
03.2008 - 09.2014
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Winston-Salem State University
St. Pauls High School