TORREY L TOWNSEND
RICHMOND, VA 23235
*.**********@*****.***
Experience:
JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT
DEFENSE LOGISTIC AGENCY (DLA), Richmond, VA - Industrial Maintenance Supervisor/ Installation Management
● Serves as Chief and First Line Supervisor over the Utilies section for accomplishments of day-to-day operations of Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, HVAC Electronic Controls, Boiler Operations, Water plant management, and Electronic Security Systems.
● Plans and schedules work assignments and/or projects daily and weekly for employees based on assigned work orders, service orders, standing operating orders, and contractor services. Provides input into a yearly and five-year management update/plan for submission to and approval by a higher leveler. This includes materials, chemicals, and budgeting needed for projects that are scheduled for completion during fiscal and upcoming years.
● Supervises contracted work. Inspects contractor’s work to determine compliance with specifications. Ensures that work is done properly and under contract specifications. Reports discrepancies as required and approves contracted work.
● Receives/ reviews work orders for both corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance; reviews the request to ensure the work can be accomplished, and forwards work orders to the appropriate subordinate for accomplishing the work assignment.
● Recommends promotion or reassignment of employees; develops performance standards and makes formal appraisals of their work performance; counsels employees on performance, recommends awards; recommends disciplinary actions. Schedules and approves leave/vacation, determines training needs, and maintains production reports and records. Sampling and testing reports and documentation; Investigating accidents.
● Adheres to EEO Responsibilities, Safety regulations, and Internal Controls Responsibilities.
MAY 2014 - MAY 2021
PERDUE FARMS INC, ACCOMAC, VA - Lead Senior Maintenance Mechanic/Technician
● Maintained, serviced, and performed repairs on First Processing equipment to ensure proper operation of production equipment and electrical systems.
● Troubleshooted and repaired mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and control systems.
● Ensured operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on pumps, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, and engineering specifications. 2
● Provided "hands-on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing, and rebuilding machinery operated by the Company.
● Maintained equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by updating stock to determine inventory level; anticipated needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placed and expedited orders.
● Welded, fabricated, or repaired to replace equipment during breaks down, as quickly as possible to prevent downtime during production.
● Responded to emergency breakdowns and needs promptly with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
JANUARY 2006 - JULY 2013
UNITED STATES ARMY, - Transporation Operations Supervisor
● Served as a senior vehicle operator; oversees and assists in operation of vehicles over varied terrain in support of garrison and combat operations.
● Supervised and performed field and sustainment level maintenance and recovery operations on light and heavy-wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers, and material handling equipment (MHE).
● Inspected, serviced, maintained, repaired, replaced, adjusted, and tested wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment, subsystems, and components.
● Provided professional support and technical guidance to all army soldiers requiring motor transport.
● Prepared 15- 25 soldiers for military operations, which encompasses education, training, experience, and self-development.
● Prepared vehicles and equipment for movement/shipment by air, rail, or vessel. Education:
JANUARY 2022 - DECEMBER 2022
NC STATE, Raleigh, NC
FACILITIES ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
AUGUST 2014 - JANUARY 2017
EASTERN SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ONLEY, VA
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
AUGUST 2014 - AUGUST 2015
EASTERN SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ONLEY, VA
HEAT, AIR CONDITIONING and VENTILATION (HVAC)
Awards/Certifications:
● Facilities Engineering Management (FEM) Certification
● RSES Refrigerant Certification (EPA)
● Precision Maintenance Certification
● Welder Certification
● OSHA Certificate
● CPR Certificate