William Crawford
Morgantown
Summary
Dynamic Combat Systems Maintenance Manager with the US Navy, skilled in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Achieved significant equipment reliability improvements through strategic maintenance planning and project management. Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing safety protocols and optimizing operational efficiency, resulting in reduced downtime and increased team performance.
Experienced with managing maintenance operations and optimizing equipment performance. Utilizes preventive maintenance programs and efficient troubleshooting techniques to reduce downtime. Knowledge of team leadership and effective communication to achieve operational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
US Navy
05.1997 - 06.2025
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Glen Daniel, WV05-1997
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Staff management
- Safety protocols
- Predictive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical systems
- Facilities maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Equipment inspection
Timeline
Combat Systems Maintenance Manager
US Navy
05.1997 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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