Costa Mesa Supply Chain

JACK WATERS

*** ******** **. **** *, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 M: 949-***-**** E: ******@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Solutions-driven leader Facility Engineer and Manager specializing in electrical installation repair and testing. Dynamic leader promoting the safe operation of electrical and operational equipment through careful repairs and preventative maintenance that reduce costs, add value, and ensure reliability. Highly conceptual yet analytical thinker with an innate ability to connect the dots, identify interconnections, and see the big picture while breaking down problems into solvable parts. Trained and certified in electrical engineering. Meticulous recordkeeper with strong interpersonal skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Product Programming, Maintenance Management Software, Facilities Health & Safety, AutoCAD, Mechanical Systems Installation & Design, Reading & Drawing Equipment Schematics & Prints, Plant Floorplans Layout & Implementation, HVAC Systems, Electric Motors and Motor Drives (AC/DC), Automated Production Equipment, Product Launches, Robotics, Multi-Axis CNC Machinery, Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Electronic Components to Board Level, Supply Chain Management, Permitting Processes (AQMD City State & Fire), Cost Reduction & Lean Systems, Project Management, Technical Report Writing, Capital Projects & Budgets, Estimating

CAREER HISTORY

Facilities Manager 04/2024 - Present

Urban Workshop — Costa Mesa, CA

Direct a team of shop techs; maintain a space of 60K+ sq. ft. with equipment valued at $200K+

Supervise all tools and equipment for the maker space, including CNC, Laser Engraving, Auto lifts, Tire changing/Aligning, Electronics, Sewing, Molding, and Vacuum molding equipment

Implement a new air compressor and system within ninety days

Spearhead the establishment of a welding certification center

Facilities/Maintenance 12/2023 - 03/2024

GA Systems — Los Angeles, CA

Embarked on a short-term role to assemble parts and components for various industrial applications

Put together daily maintenance checklist for all of the major equipment. Laser cutting machines, CNC punch presses, CNC press brakes.

Installed compressed air lines to new equipment purchased during my time with GA Systems

Facilitated quality checks and inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and collaborated with engineering

Facilities / EHS Manager 03/2022 - 12/2023

SEMICOA Semiconductors — Costa Mesa, CA

Key asset during the company closure and move out

Maintained a 54K sq. ft. facility with assets valued at $1.5M

Directed building, grounds, equipment, and personnel safety, security, and functionality

Trained 60+ employees to elevate skillsets and promote efficient, effective, and safe practices

Revamped acid neutralization process and handled hazardous materials and waste with no incidents

Supervised clean room operations and provided continuous deionized process water supply

Calibrated precise production and fabrication equipment to required precise specifications, usually within 0.002"

Operated and maintained diffusion tube furnace; Handled electron beam metal deposition evaporators and cryogenic pumping systems for ultra-low vacuum chamber operation

Led project management and engineering for wastewater upgrades per county requirements

Maintenance / Facilities Manager 01/2020 - 03/2022

LeFiell Manufacturing Corp. — Santa Fe Springs, CA

Administered all building and equipment upgrades, modifications, and requirements

Ignited a culture of excellence, leading a team of six and retaining 80% year over year

Executed upgrades, doubling total output and improving contractor workmanship

Implemented safety upgrades, improving safety by 100% and productivity by 85%

Gained pit heat-treat/annealing furnace experience, operating/troubleshooting equipment at up to 2200 F

Implemented a computerized maintenance management program to monitor and raise equipment uptime percentage to >95% annually

Applied vendor management, vastly improving contractors' workmanship and accountability, saving $5.6K annually by renegotiating with a new HVAC company

Facilities Engineer 04/2017 - 01/2020

Triumph Aerostructures — Hawthorne, CA

Led maintenance planning and automation engineering, upgrading and customizing equipment for optimal performance

Monitored $100M in equipment assets with zero major losses

Innovated by reverse engineering obsolete equipment saving $6M through effective problem-solving

Developed a preventative maintenance program achieving a flawless safety record with no accidents or injuries

Utilized advanced automation engineering to upgrade and customize equipment to peak performance

Troubleshot and repaired obsolete equipment via reverse engineering and upgrading as necessary

Integrated technology into various facilities and production equipment and processes as needed

Facilities Engineer II 09/2015 - 07/2017

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. — Long Beach, CA

Presided over end-to-end strategic facilities management and implementation of equipment upgrades

Led $1M wastewater treatment system installation, coming in on time and under budget by $200K

Replaced antiquated dust collection system, bringing the $80K project to completion

Oversaw contractor management and liaised between contractors or vendors and operations teams

Headed operational aspects of running aircraft painting completions and service production equipment

Commissioned and negotiated cost-effective facilities and equipment upgrades from start to finish

Stewarded a monthly line of credit of $50K and ensured accurate, timely report submission

Facilities Manager 05/2005 - 06/2015

Bryant Rubber Corp. — Harbor City, CA

Administered 24/7 facility management/maintenance operations, including equipment troubleshooting, training, scheduling preventative/predictive maintenance repairs, spare parts inventory, and upkeep

Directed end-to-end installation of a $500K clean room project, coordinating all aspects

Enabled safe, efficient operation of industrial equipment stamping dies, cutting tools, and injection molds

Performed reverse engineering on obsolete equipment to save dollars

Scheduled and directed facility/equipment upgrades, working with vendors and construction crews

Implemented computerized maintenance management program from the ground up, charting preventative and routine maintenance resulting in significant reductions in downtime

Steered performance management of eight direct reports, achieving an 88% retention rate

Conducted routine and unannounced safety drills, achieving 100% compliance on audits and safety reviews

Successfully moved Bryant Rubber’s production facility to Mexico on time and within budget.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS — Camp Pendleton, CA

Artillery Fire Direction and Survey 0844 – Desert Storm

EDUCATION

Mira Costa College — Oceanside, CA

Pursued Bachelor of Science: Electronics

Coursework in Industrial Drafting, Computer-Aided Drafting, Chemistry, and Science

Palomar College — San Marcos, CA

Certificate: Electrical Engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CAD, PLC Programming, HMI Software, Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Visio, Mac & PC Proficient

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