Lewis Kimple Garis III
**** *. **** ***** ****, Apartment 602, Chicago, IL 60656, USA
Tel: +1-312-***-**** Mob: +1-219-***-**** Email:
abjfvo@r.postjobfree.com
Maintenance Planner / Supervisor
( Results-oriented professional with a positive demeanour and strong work
ethic.
Immensely talented and versatile maintenance supervisor with around 22
years of experience in coordinating and supervising the work of employees
in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment.
In-depth ability in site operations, renovation and cost estimation.
Managed and organised project operations, strategic plan development, and
forecasting and program implementation. Professionally committed individual
with proven ability to handle a wide range of functions using a combination
of creative, organisational, communication and presentation skills.
Areas of Expertise
Managerial Skills:
( Project Management & Planning ( Site Operations Management (
Strategic Management
( Feasibility Analysis & Estimation ( Budgeting & Cost Analysis (
Project Scheduling
( Capacity Planning Maintenance ( Safety Compliance Management ( Risk
Management
( Sub Contractor Management ( Material & Equipment Procurement (
Preventative Management
( Health & Safety Management ( Change Management (
Process Enhancement
( Development & Optimisation ( Research & Design Development (
Technology Evaluation
( Business Development ( Leadership & Supervision ( Planning &
Implementation
Functional Skills
( Reviewing Contract Documents ( Reporting & Documentation (
Quality Assurance / Control
( Negotiation/ Commercial Operations ( Staff Motivation & Mentoring
( Team / Staff Management
( Risk Analysis / Assessment ( Troubleshooting Skills (
Support & Maintenance
( Hazardous Materials Awareness ( O&H Compliance ( Structural
Analysis
( Approving Trade payments ( Co-ordination of Trades on site (
Recruitment of Contractors
( Technical Excellence ( Coordination & Follow-up ( Site
Establishment
( Communication & Presentation Skills ( Field Inspection (
Quotation of Work
( Operational Skills ( Analytical Skills ( Site
Commissioning
Professional Accomplishments
o Skilfully managed special team of 118 persons onboard USS Kitty Hawk
ensured ship passed damage control portions (including fire suppression
systems, watertight doors and fittings) of Inspector General Inspection.
o Created preventive maintenance system for Eaton Beltsville site,
including writing PM actions, scheduled on a recurring basis in CMMS,
refined processes; refined purchasing system through streamlining and
sourcing new vendors.
o Participated in pre-bid meetings with the Project Manager, Sales Person
and Sub contractors to review the project before commitments.
o Ensured that the project is completed within budget, runs to schedule and
meet industry quality standards as well as maintained strict quality
control procedures - this necessitates regular testing of materials,
visual inspections of work, and frequent tours of the site.
o Conducted effective performance evaluations and suggested areas for
improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
o Solicited, developed and proposed innovative maintenance practices which
increased maintenance productivity and reduced equipment downtime.
o Interfaced with maintenance coordinators and planners to plan and
schedule preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
o Provided positive leadership by using effective communications, promoting
a team effort, maintaining positive employee relations, ensuring employee
accountability and following the collective bargaining agreement.
o Sought for continuous improvement to optimise quality and equipment
performance and reliability.
Career Snapshots
Senior Mechanical Planner 84" Hot Strip Mill Nov
2008 - Present
ArcelorMittal, Indiana Harbor West, East Chicago, IN, USA
Maintenance Planner Performance Chemicals Division Mar 2008 -
Nov 2008
Fluor Daniels at DuPont Chamberworks, Deepwater, NJ, USA
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler & Site Assistant Manager (Contract) Jun
2007 - Nov 2007
ATS at Eaton Aerospace, Beltsville, MD, USA
Maintenance Supervisor Sep 2006 - Jun
2007
Alcoa-World Alumina, Point Comfort, TX, USA
Maintenance Planner, Scheduler & Coordinator Apr 2006 -
Sep 2006
McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co, Birmingham, AL, USA
United States Navy Mar 1986 -
Apr 2006
Career Growth:
Safety Officer Sep 2004 - Apr 2006
US Naval Submarine Base Port Operations, Kings Bay, GA
Departmental Supervisor Aug 2000 - Sep 2004
USS Kitty Hawk, Yokosuka, Japan
Headquarters Customer Service Supervisor Jul 1997 - Aug 2000
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, USA
Afloat Detention Facility Supervisor Jun 1995 - Jul 1997
USS Independence, Yokosuka, Japan
Recruiter / Canvasser
Dec 1991 - Jun 1995
Navy Recruiting District, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Aviation Boatswains Mate, Launch & Recovery Technician Mar 1986 - Dec
1991
USS Saratoga, Mayport, FL, USA
Educational Details
MBA Sep 2007 - Mar
2009
University of Phoenix, USA
Bachelor of Science in History, Professional Credits in Management
Jun 2004 - Apr 2006
Excelsior College, Albany, NY, USA (Graduated Cum Laude)
Computer Skills
o Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, to include NavySked
(baseline DoD program), Enterprise, Oracle, SAP, Tabware, eFactoryPro,
Microsoft Project
References available upon request