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Zachariah Kenney

Zachariah Kenney

Maintenance Technician
Salem,MO

Summary

Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Royal Canin-A division of Mars Inc
08.2021 - Current
  • Preform all manner of maintenance for industrial facility, and machines, from PM's to breakdown repairs, upgrades to rebuilds
  • Repair and service electrical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical
  • Write work orders, help manage inventory, and breakdown analysis on the cmms

Mobile Equipment Mechanic 3

The Doe Run Company
07.2011 - 07.2021
  • I started as a miner operating heavy equipment, then moved in to the maintenance department after a few years
  • My job included working on Cat loaders, 40 ton dump trucks, Getman scalers and charging rigs, Sanvik, Cannon drills, and many other common mining equipment
  • Also have experience with 440v electrical work, crusher break downs and rebuilds, and sump station pumps service and break downs.
  • After a year in maintenance I became the night shift sub-boss over a 3 to 6 man crew, and I did that for 5 years before leaving the company.

Automotive Technician

Al west Chrysler Jeep and Dodge
02.2003 - 06.2007
  • Worked as a line technician and became a Chrysler certified master technician at the age of 20, preformed all manner of servicing, and repairing, all makes of cars and trucks, I also excelled at doing engine performance diagnostics and electrical work

Education

High school diploma -

Homeschool
Salem, MO
01-2001

Skills

  • Brake Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Transmissions
  • Welding
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Electrical Proficiency
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Hydraulics
  • Diesel Engine Repair
  • Management Experience
  • Automotive Diagnostics
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Technical Service Expertise
  • Oil Change
  • Maintenance Operations

Personal Information

  • I started working for my ASE Master Certified technician father at the age of 13 over the summers learning how to be a automotive service technician
  • At 17 I finished school and started working full time as a service technician at a local independent shop
  • I moved to nashville at 18 and got a job at a Chrysler dealership as a service tech, trained and work full time for a year
  • I moved back to Salem and worked helping to run a local fast lube, writing tickets, cashiering, and working in the fast lube.
  • In 2003 I started a job at Al West Chrysler Dodge and Jeep as a service technician and became a Chrysler Master Certified technician with training and on the job performance.
  • In 2008 I left the automotive industry and took a job at Doe run as a miner, I worked there for 8 months before being laid off for a down turn in the economy
  • after that I moved my family to the nashville area for a position at The Cleaners Depot in Nashville working on truck mount carpet cleaners, flood restoration equipment, dehumidifiers, fans, and power washers. I worked and learned for one of the best mechanics in the industry.
  • In 2011 we moved back to Salem Mo to take a job at Doe Run again I started out as a miner for a few years running heavy equipment under ground, after that I transferred into the maintenance department as a mechanic worked for a year before taking a working sub boss position for 5 years, I managed a crew of 6 mechanics prioritized, tracked work orders and parts while still working on equipment.
  • In 2021 i took a position with Royal Canin Rolla Mo. as a maintenance technician working on everything from boilers, air compressors, baggers, palletizers, to vfd's, logic systems and electrical diagnostics. I do PM's, breakdowns, work orders, parts tracking, BDA's. I have been involved in some upgrading systems with the AMT's to be more robust and cost efficient. As of April 18th the Royal Canin Rolla plant will be shutting down, so I am looking for my new forever home.
  • Willing To Relocate: for the right position
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Royal Canin-A division of Mars Inc
08.2021 - Current

Mobile Equipment Mechanic 3

The Doe Run Company
07.2011 - 07.2021

Automotive Technician

Al west Chrysler Jeep and Dodge
02.2003 - 06.2007

High school diploma -

Homeschool
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