Zachary Bahe
Gillette,WY
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in achieving company goals through effective teamwork and safety-focused project completion. Strong ability to tackle challenges with a commitment to high-quality production and efficiency. Proven track record of delivering results and maintaining focus on objectives.
Overview
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13
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years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Godfrey Brake Service & Supply
Gillette, WY
03.2026 - Current
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance team performance and service delivery.
- Developed sales strategies that increased product visibility and improved customer engagement.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- As a company we sold aftermarket semi trucks and trailer parts.
- As a company we sold aftermarket parts from brand names such as Automann, Meritor, Euclid, Bepco, Bendix, Dayton, Trucklite, Trux, HME, Proline, Haldex and many more aftermarket brands.
- Truck parts such as brakes, suspension, transmissions, differentials, axles, axle housings, wheel ends, wheels, tires, exterior and interior parts.
- Sold aftermarket truck parts for Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack, Western Star and manufacture semi trailers in different fields of work.
Light/Medium Duty Planner
Peabody Energy Corp.
Wright, WY
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Coordinated project schedules, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and timelines.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize resource allocation across projects.
- Analyzed market trends to inform long-term planning and business strategies.
- Managed risk assessments for projects, mitigating potential impacts on deliverables and timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- 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.
- Worked side by side with management by being cost-effective but still held a high standard on making sure equipment left the shop in a safe reliable condition to be productive out in the field until its next service.
- Worked with the corporate office on vehicle replacements and gathered information on a 5 year replacement plan to keep the mining fleet in good operating and up to date condition.
LIGHT/MEDIUM DUTY TECHNICIAN
PEABODY ENERGY
Wright, WY
12.2019 - 10.2024
- Light And Medium Duty Technician
- Worked in a light/medium duty department.
- Preventative Maintenance on pickups, vans and semi trucks.
- Pickup trucks such as Ford F Series trucks gasoline and diesel engines.
- Executed mechanical and electrical repairs on engines, transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, and axles, including interior and exterior electrical and mechanical repairs.
- Engine, transmission, front and rear differential repairs, replacements and rebuilds when necessary. 6.0l gasoline ford engines, C9, C11 and C13 engines, 3000 and 4000 series allison transmissions. Dana, Meritor and front and rear differentials and axles.
- Supervised team members to maintain high standards in the department.
- Managing and Supervising Department.
- Former crew lead floor technician on rotating shifts working days and nights.
- Operated and maintained equipment to ensure efficient energy production.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting to enhance operational reliability.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
FIELD OILER/MECHANIC
TEZAK HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Canon City, CO
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Contracted in mining environment at Cripple Creek.
- Fueled, lubricated, and repaired heavy equipment on site at Newmont Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, CO.
- Equipment such as CAT D8 and D8 Dozers, 336 Excavators, 730 and 740 CAT Articulated Haul Trucks, 140H and 14M motorgraders, CAT rollers and various types of screening plants.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, and 2000 hour PMs.
SERVICEMAN
PEABODY ENERGY
Kayenta, AZ
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported fuel and lube operations and performed preventative maintenance on Caterpillar equipment and O&K backhoe and hydraulic shovels. Caterpillar Equipment such as 777 End Dump Trucks, 785 CAT End Dump Haul Trucks and 789 CAT Belly Dump Trucks. 992K CAT Loaders, D7D and D11 CAT Dozers. Also Copco Coal and Shale Mobile Drills, 777G CAT Water Trucks. Executed preventative maintenance services at 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, and 2000-hour intervals. Utilized Minestar Systems and VIMS messaging centers on caterpillar equipment. Camera detection systems, Motion Metrics Systems, Hydraulic systems, tire changing on light, medium and heavy duty equipment. Performed mechanical work with Peabody Western, conducting preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, light vehicle pickups, and over-the-road highway diesels.
- Operated heavy machinery to support mining operations and ensure material transport efficiency.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent operational downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance safety protocols on site.
PM LUBE MECHANIC
CAPSTONE MINING CORP.
Miami, AZ
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Fuel and Service support and production Equipment. Performing PMs on Caterpillar Equipment. Such as 789D Haul Trucks, 834H Rubber Tire Dozers, 16M Motorgraders, D10T Dozers, ZZZG Water Trucks, 336F Excavators, MD6420 Blasthole Drill Rigs, 994H CAT Loader, 980k Loader, 5600 Hitachi Hydraulic Shovel. PM's consist of 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500 and 2000 Hour PM Services. Utilized minestar and VIMS messaging center systems, along with camera detection systems like Motion Metrics, to enhance operational awareness. Troubleshooting and diagnosing hydraulic systems. Tire changes and also mechanical work on light, medium and heavy duty equipment while employed with Capstone.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex mining projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets utilizing advanced project management software.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement to align project objectives with corporate strategy.
Education
ASSOCIATES - Automotive And Street Rod Fabrication
WYOTECH
Laramie, WY01.2012
DIPLOMA -
GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL
Gallup, NM05.2010
Skills
- Automotive Diesel Engine Repair
- Electrical Experience with 12/24 Volt Systems
- Electrical diagnostics
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosing issues/problems related to mechanical or electrical in Light, Medium and Heavy Duty Equipment
- Mechanical Experience And Knowledge with Light, Medium And Heavy Duty Equipment Gasoline and Diesel
- Supervising/ Managing Shop Experience
- Shop Lead Experience
- Retail Management Software
- Inventory Management
- Operational Solutions
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Risk Assessment
- ALLDATA Certified
- Section 609 Mobile Air Conditioning Society Certified
- MSHA Certified - Surface, Coal, Metal, Non-metal
- Customer Engagement
- Client Relationship Management
- Sales Performance
- Customer-Centric Approach
- Team leadership
- Team Development
- Team motivation
- Work prioritization
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Risk Assessment
- Customer service
- Experience with SAP and Karmak Software
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Personal Information
- Title: Store Manager
- Nationality: Native American - Navajo
Timeline
Store Manager
Godfrey Brake Service & Supply
03.2026 - Current
Light/Medium Duty Planner
Peabody Energy Corp.
10.2024 - 03.2026
LIGHT/MEDIUM DUTY TECHNICIAN
PEABODY ENERGY
12.2019 - 10.2024
FIELD OILER/MECHANIC
TEZAK HEAVY EQUIPMENT
08.2019 - 12.2019
SERVICEMAN
PEABODY ENERGY
06.2017 - 08.2019
PM LUBE MECHANIC
CAPSTONE MINING CORP.
10.2013 - 06.2017
ASSOCIATES - Automotive And Street Rod Fabrication
WYOTECH
DIPLOMA -
GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL