Randy Forbis

Pekin, IL *****

(C) 309-***-**** (E) adbyth@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A highly experienced maintenance professional, with years of management experience. Always maintaining professional relationships and upholding professional appearance. Always having a positive attitude in all environments and stressful situations. Capable of working with a team or comfortable and knowledgeable to handle any task alone.

Skills

• Troubleshooting expert

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Safety training

• Welding

• Electrical testing knowledge

• Mechanical testing instruments

• Communication

• Management Skills

• Time Management

• Team Leadership

• Problem Solving

• Work Order Prioritization

Experience

03/2016 - 01/2020 Pioneer Railcorp Peoria, IL

Purchasing Manager

• Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, including requests for information or requests for proposals.

• Assembled and prepared new purchase order contract folder with all related documentation.

• Negotiated and managed vendor contracts.

• Prepared professional presentations.

• Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.

• Identify and research different opportunities to competitively bid to achieve the lowest cost for parts.

• Located and vetted vendors established good relationships and negotiated contracts.

• Assigning tasks, reviewing work. provide direction and ensuring proper training for all purchase agents.

• Tracking of the ordered supplies ensuring proper operability and cleanliness of key parts.

02/2012 - 01/2020 Pioneer Railcorp Peoria, IL

Drug and Alcohol Program Manager

• Conducting all staff drug, and alcohol testing to ensure a safe working environment

• Keeping all program statements up to date for regulations.

• Maintaining Certification annually

• Informing, giving presentations and briefings to all personnel. 07/2014 - 09/2018 Pioneer Railcorp Peoria, IL

Safety Supervisor

• Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.

• Reviewed company practices and work processes to verify compliance with applicable regulations.

• Monitored safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel protection top priority.

• Supervised the main work areas within the company and ensured that debris was removed to prevent accidents and mishaps.

• Ensured that employees obtained appropriate OSHA training.

• Took care of facility equipment, grounds, roads and fences.

• Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.

• Troubleshooted electrical and mechanical defects for residential, commercial and industrial sites.

11/1998 - 03/2016 Pioneer Railcorp Peoria, IL

Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Technician

• Disassembled machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.

• Inspected components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and oversaw installations to prohibit defects, such as loose connections and frayed wires.

• Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.

• Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.

• Monitored building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliances to prevent safety hazards.

• Executed daily operations of preventive maintenance on electrical panels, motor controls and switch gears.

• Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.

• Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.

• Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

• Drafted and completed daily, weekly and monthly checklist for building equipment maintenance.

• Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

• Kept permits, isolation tags and logs current at all times.

• Maintained up-to-date backups, images and computers.

• Verified equipment certifications and regulatory compliance. 07/1995 - 03/1998

Pekin Insurance Pekin, IL

Maintenance Mechanic

• Dismantled equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability.

• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical machinery issues.

• Fixed building systems and structural components using professional finishes.

• Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.

• Placed trash, yard clippings and other types of debris in proper receptacles to keep grounds neat and manicured.

• Secured all doors and windows after hours to prevent theft and trespassers.

• Inspected machines before and after use to ensure performance.

• Inspected, repaired and maintained lighting and electrical systems, air conditioning equipment and plumbing system components.

• Cleaned restrooms using ammonia and other chemicals to minimize spread of germs.

• Removed snow from sidewalks using shovels and equipment and placed rock salt to prevent falls.

01/1991 - 06/1994

Weavers Pekin, IL

District Manager

• Led monthly district conference calls with teams to update and align sales objectives.

• Identified and developed top talent within management structure to promote performance-oriented culture.

• Achieved annual sales volume by motivating all levels of employees to continuously exceed objectives.

• Maximized customer satisfaction.

• Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.

• Overseen all operations of the business and oversaw all staff. 01/1983 - 03/1991

Weavers Pekin, IL

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Upheld company requirements and promoted productivity by maintaining neat and organized work areas.

• Performed testing and diagnostics on certified test equipment at customer sites to assess functionality and identify faults.

• Boxed up products, checking quality beforehand and placed shipping labels on packages.

• Utilized various troubleshooting, diagnostic and repair methods to alleviate issues and operational problems.

• Worked closely as part of effective team to ensure exceptional performance.

• Worked in confined crawl spaces and worked flexible, non-standard workweek.

• Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

• Maintained inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.

• Verified equipment certifications and regulatory compliance. Education and Training

10/2017 Certificate Peoria, Illinois

Forklift Operator Safety Training

10/2011 Certificate Pekin, IL

Anhydrous Ammonia Training/Ethanol Safety Seminar

04/2008 Keokuk Junction Railway Co. Certificate Mapleton, IL Locomotive Engineer

02/2012 Federal Railroad Administration State of Iowa DOT Ames, IA Alcohol and Drug Program Seminar

05/1984 Pekin Community High School Pekin, IL

High School Diploma

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