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PERSONAL STATEMENT:
I am actively seeking a long-term position utilizing my extensive management, technical, safety and training skills.
I am a professional Fleet Manager/Safety Officer and an experienced instructor in all my disciplines with 15+ year's experience in my field. By trade I am a Journeyman Heavy Duty Repairman/Welder (22 Years) so I know vehicles and equipment intimately. I was trained to diagnose and repair anything, anywhere, anytime and teach others how to do so with the same professional efficiency and quality. All vehicles and equipment, no exceptions, so the list is way to long to include here, please contact me to discuss equipment and vehicles.
I have extensive experience in the Construction, Highway, Mining and Transportation industries.
I'll bring you into compliance and turn the maintenance department into a world class operation, in all areas of fleet and facility maintenance and I'll keep you there keep you there.
I will help keep your E-mod on track by ensuring safe vehicles, equipment, operators, support personnel and perform pre-construction and onsite risk management assessments. I offer hands on management and have experience in very large fleets in multiple locations. I use fair and open door policies and work with my people to ensure a positive, friendly, productive and safe work environment. High morale means high productivity and is one of the keys to my success. I document everything for my companies' liability protection.
I will relocate, in fact it's looking more and more like I'll have to relocate. I go where I'm needed. I am a dedicated self-starter. I will make a positive difference in your maintenance operations.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly trained Fleet Manager/Safety Officer and Certified Journeyman Heavy Duty Repairman/Welder (Master Mechanic). State of Nevada Certificate.
Fleet Management: 15 plus years of proven expertise in: accident/incident investigation, benchmarking, contract negotiation, customer service, documentation, employee training, environmental compliance, failure analysis, financial management (budgeting and P&L), human resources, lean and JIT concepts, life cycle analysis, maintenance and inventory, CMMS/FMMS software implementation or restructuring/correcting content to maximize utilization and performance, outsourcing, parts management, preventive maintenance, risk management, safety, shop and facilities management, specifications, technology, warehousing and inventory control, warranty and performance guarantees, lean and JIT concepts.
I have a Class A CDL. I am a certified Forklift Operator and have taught Forklift Operator Certification classes. I am a Trainer/Proctor for EPA 608/609 and hold a Universal License. I have CBA (collective bargaining agreements) experience, maintenance personnel management/HR experience: HIPPA, NLRB, payroll, sensitivity, workers comp, hiring, disciplinary, firing and retention in the maintenance department.
I have been training maintenance personnel and operators since 1987 as part of my job. I was an OSHA (500 Card) Construction Trainer training all levels of employees in OSHA 10 and 30 hour classes. I also have other training skills and various certificates of training and CEU classes in management, technical and safety. Extensive experience in implementation of PM programs, full maintenance programs with all necessary forms, policy and procedures, SOP writing, full safety programs (including initial new employee training, site specific safety plans, inspection procedures, etc.). Proven track record of design and implementation of process evaluation and implementation of monitoring and controls, obtaining very effective results.
I have experience training management, supervision, mechanics/technicians, drivers, operators and office staff in their disciplines. I cross train to ensure a constant flow of production.
I'm a motivated self-starter with small to huge Project Equipment Management experience.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills used to build morale and retain personnel.
I keep superiors apprised of all situations to ensure a clear and a real bridge of communications between all levels of management.
I'm well versed in implementation of or in place operational budgeting, major and minor acquisitions/disposals with a strong ability to delegate authority and follow up to ensure desired results and rectify any problem to ensure timely shop and field production.
In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws regulating all types of vehicles, equipment, workplace and environmental.
I use JIT and Lean/Six concepts
I have extensive knowledge of DOT, EPA, FTA, IFTA, MSHA and OSHA compliance.
I have held Military and Civilian security clearances and safety sensitive positions.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
RABBIT TRANSIT
York County Transportation Authority
York, PA
3/2007 - 8/2008
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
CLEARANCE REQUIRED, SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Oversaw the maintenance and fleet safety of a public transportation and paratransit fleet and smaller company vehicles and facilities in a union and non-union environment. Managed all maintenance and personnel including supervisors, mechanics, porters, office staff and their training in a 24/7 environment along with facilities, records, inventory control, parts, bids and acquisitions, shop, vendor control and related maintenance issues including, shop safety meetings, administered HR and Safety functions for the Maintenance Department.
Assisted new company Safety/Training manager with start up.
Advised new HR manager of shop policies and disciplinary procedures.
Implemented lean and JIT principals. Rewrote policy and procedures as needed.
Procurement, RFPs, acquisitions and disposals under FTA, Penndot and YCTA guidelines.
Warehouse, parts and inventory management.
Maintained compliance with local, commonwealth, regional and federal standards.
Witness for the company in court.
While on the PPTA Maintenance Committee I helped review and approve specs for state paratransit contract bids.
Completed: assigned feasibility study and work with PENNDOT engineering to acquire then write specs used by D.G.S. (for PCID requirements), attend specifications meetings with manufactures to ensure contractual compliance.
Submitted rabbittransits two million dollar acquisition RFP with all attachments for PENNDOT to approve and process for new hybrid paratransit vehicles.
With PENNDOT, write specs for paratransit hybrid vehicle inspection and acceptance form.
Approved purchase of a million-dollar expansion of MCI buses for the Harrisburg Express.
Represented maintenance in the Gettysburg Trolley spec meetings for their three Trolleys.
Union and Non-union environments.
Position eliminated, Outsource
PERINI BUILDING COMPANY
Las Vegas, NV
3/2006 - 1/2007
YARD/EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Managed a company equipment yard for a multi-multi-million company as a for-profit rental center and shop.
Oversaw vehicles and equipment, fleet safety, PM's, policies, phones, radios, yard personnel and all related responsibilities and conducted field inspections for fleet safety and maintenance, operation, and utilization of fleet spread out at multiple sites, acquisitions and disposals, dispatching, shipping, receiving.
Handled equipment warranties and documentation. Handled field and yard vehicle/equipment issues, purchases and vendor rental/lease negotiations. Responsible for Yard facility maintenance/yard operation activities, dispatch, shipping and receiving.
Increased process efficiencies and maximized cost savings including: Implementation of QC, PM, lean and JIT systems and controls thus:
Operating at absolute minimal cost to be effective, e.g. charging 10% above actual purchase costs and the rental fees (as there were no recurring fees).
Enable Perini to purchase special equipment for project owners at lowest prices.
Initiating conversion from mostly paper to computer operations with limited paper.
On team to purchase land and plan movement to larger yard/property.
Oversaw purchase and swaps in a massive switch to Nextel from Sprint/Embarq.
Union and non-union environment.
Managed Purchasing of the MGM City Center tool, equipment and miscellaneous small item project start within the three week time frame to 'Have everything on the ground and running' for the project kick off.
Project Equipment Manager for all projects including, MGM City Center, Cosmopolitan, Red Rock Hotel Casino, Trump Tower, the Phoenix Sheraton and Queens Ridge Condominiums.
Position was eliminated, Construction Lay-off
PARK WEST LANDSCAPE AND TRACY RYDER LANDSCAPE
Las Vegas, Nevada
6/2000 - 3/2006
FLEET MANAGER/SAFETY OFFICER
Managed all vehicles, equipment, facilities and safety issues for union and non-union employees up to approximately 14 different sites and all aspects of Fleet and Safety for a multi-million dollar major Construction Company including a fleet of vehicles and equipment. Trenchers, dozers, graders, backhoes, hammers, compressors, generators, tractor-trailers (tool, box, flatbed and low boy), crew trucks, water trucks, and other equipment, dispatching, shipping and receiving
Division Safety Officer participating in OSHA inspections, openings and closings and document preparation and control, and safety policy and procedure writing and implementation/enforcement of policies and procedures. OSHA 300 log preparation and reporting. Site specific safety plans.
Headed new employee orientation training and trained employees, foreman and supervisors in OSHA 10 and 30 hour cards, defensive driving, forklift certification, safe and proper operation, and various other safety training topics including sensitivity training and writing, issuing and following up on tail gate and other safety meeting material.
Handled all accident and incident investigations, disciplinary actions concerning safety and vehicle and equipment abuse.
Conducted field inspections for safety and maintenance, proper operation and utilization of a fleet spread out at multiple sites.
Acquisitions, disposals plus test and rate new equipment.
Project Equipment Manager on all projects.
Kept a constant watch on pricing, availability, delivery and quality.
Ordered parts, assisted and trained mechanics in efficient troubleshooting techniques and repairs.
Served as the 'Quarter Master' for the small tools and small equipment warehouse and inventory.
Projects include: Ritz Carlton and Hyatt at Lake Las Vegas, Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, The Palms, Red Rock Hotel Casino, Buffalo Road Sports Complex, Henderson Amphitheater, Green Valley Parkway entrance, Seven Hills Entry, Dragon Ridge Golf Course and Country Club, Anthem Country Club and Golf Course, Wynn Golf Course, Siena Country Club and Golf Course, Rhodes Ranch Country Club and Golf Course, Bear's Best Golf Course, Sahara Hotel, Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas Strip Median, Polo Towers, Tahiti Village, Hawaiian Village, Cancun Resort, several Del Webb Projects, over 15 schools, various parks in Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas, and other projects.
Dispatch, shipping and receiving experience.
Implement QC, PM, lean and JIT systems and controls.
Witness for the company in court.
No maintenance software I used Excel spread sheets and fabricated forms to have mobile office in my field truck and trailer offices.
Ensure critical company equipment rotated to ensure customer contracted buy out price never reached.
Purchase special equipment for project owners at lowest prices.
Ran the 'Shop', trained mechanics, apprentice mechanics and drivers, scheduled and dispatched the transports, delivery drivers, field mechanics and runners.
Managed all maintenance, safety and rental vendor issues. Handled all field and yard vehicle/equipment issues, purchases and rental negotiations.
Constantly monitored pricing, availability, delivery repairs and quality of tools and equipment.
Kept accidents, injuries, incidents, and abuse at an all time low.
Left for Perini
CEDCO INC,
Las Vegas, NV
1/1998 - 6/2000
FLEET MANAGER
Repaired and maintained a fleet of vehicles and equipment for a Multi-million construction company. Managed shop and field maintenance employees, inventory control, purchasing, parts, warehouse and vendor control. Mixers, pump trucks, grout and cement pumps, loaders, trenchers, backhoes, crew trucks, graders, and other equipment.
Procurement, acquisitions and disposals, dispatching, shipping, receiving.
Implemented computerization of fleet and PM systems (CMMS/FMMS), lean and JIT.
Masonry, Wrought Iron fencing and Landscape Maintenance divisions.
Project equipment manager for all projects including, but not limited to: Anthem, Summerlin, Seven Hills, Green Valley, Lake Las Vegas, Schools and parks.
Quit
DIRT CONNECTION,
Las Vegas NV
8/1996 - 1/1998
FLEET MANAGER
Project equipment manager for all Rhodes Projects.
Repaired and maintained medium vehicle and equipment fleet, a large crusher operation and a strip mine quarry at a separate location. Dirt Spread, scrapers, loaders, dozers, graders, horizontal and cone crushers, portable vibratory screens, tractors, trailers hammers, trenchers, and other equipment.
Dispatching, shipping, receiving
Implemented computerization of fleet and PM program.
Represented the company as their equipment expert in Salt Lake City, UT for an equipment dispute, enabling the company to save thousands in an engine defect the equipment manufacturer tried to deny.
Company closed
ATLAS BULK INC,
Las Vegas NV
4/1995 - 6/1996
FLEET MANAGER, HEAD MECHANIC, WELDER
Managed and worked as the head mechanic for a fleet of Fuel trucks and trailers and acted as a repair facility transit fleet for 4 of the owner's companies. Parts and inventory. Facility safety and environmental.
Company closed
VSL CORP,
Las Vegas NV
10/1994 - 3/1995
UNIVERSAL OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE CHIEF
Built the beams for the first Vegas monorail from MGM to Bally's hotels in Las Vegas.
Certified Forklift operator, straddle crane operator.
Oversaw all vendor maintenance operations to ensure 'turn key' operation.
Job ended, Construction Lay-off
LAS VEGAS KENWORTH,
Las Vegas NV
2/1994 - 10/1994
MECHANIC/WELDER
Repaired and maintained company and customers vehicles and equipment.
Service writer, driveability and repair estimates.
Performed service calls.
Quit
REECO,
Mercury NV,
Nevada Test Site
5/1984 - 11/1993 (DOE Nuclear Facility, clearances required)
MECHANIC/ WELDER
Maintained and repaired a vast variety of vehicles and equipment for a huge government fleet at different locations around the test site (the size of Rhode Island) for the Department of Energy. Please see education and training section below for more on the areas of training and work the NTS. Mechanic, welder, shop and field service technician, heavy tow-truck crew.
Layoff due to Government test site downsizing
DESERT INN HOTEL CASINO,
Las Vegas, NV
6/1980 – 5/1984
CAPTAIN, ROOM SERVICE
Supervisor/Food Server, customer service liaison, fill in for Room Service Manager when needed, set up custom orders and parties, ensure hallways clean and all room service equipment cleaned and ready for use.
Union environment.
Left for apprenticeship
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Certification: Journeyman Heavy Duty Repairman, State of Nevada Certificate.
Certification consists of: 6000 hours on the job training plus 3 each 9 month semesters, 142 required hours per semester, of classroom and additional hands on training.
Apprenticed at the Nevada Test Site in the light duty shop, truck shop, cat shop, crane crew, tunnels (underground mining), engine rebuild and in Las Vegas at Southern Nevada Paving co. Certification, Heavy Duty Repairman, 3 year apprenticeship, Las Vegas, NV, 9/84-9/87.
Diploma, Warren G. Harding High School, Warren, OH, 1976.
Various Training U.S. Army G-3 (clearances required) and the Nevada National Guard S-3.
Various Training, Las Vegas and Mercury, NV and York PA.
DOD, DOE, DOT and EPA/DEP OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
Certified DOT Brake Inspector, Hydraulics, Welding, Safety, Accountability, Hazard Communication, Contractor Liability, Site Sense, Sensitivity Training, HIPAA training, Accident Investigation, Quality Awareness.
Detroit, Cummins and Navistar (International) Engine Training.
Held an OSHA 500 Card (Construction Trainer), Certified, US Department of Labor, was valid until October 2008.
Class A CDL Drivers License, NPT endorsements.
REFERENCES, CLEARANCES, MILITARY INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATE PACKAGE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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