DENNIS BACKMAN II
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Grand Prairie, TX 75052 linkedin.com/in/dennis-backman-ii-9600181b6
Driven, highly motived hard-working individual seeking continued growth in the managerial/maintenance field. Efficiently supervised 30+ staff. With every position, I have maintained a record of always working those under my responsibility in the safest manner for 20+ years. With all experiences, I have undertaken various responsibilities, such as supervising, advising staff, in-field division trainer, conducted training programs to simulate field experience. These tasks were undertaken while performing mechanical and/or hydraulic troubleshooting; from motors to railcars and various equipment, all while always remembering to foster a trusted relationship with all customers and exceeding expectations and safety standards. KAWASAKI MOTORS MFG. October 2020 - June 2024
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN II
Understand ANSI standards with a priority on JIS (Japanese), along with ISO9001 standards and 5S procedures.
Audited internally and externally with in-house warehouse personnel, multiple suppliers which may require CARs (Corrective Action Requests) if need, along with PPM (Priority Planning Recommendations) and on-time deliveries.
Maintaining raw material on making sure that FIFO (First in First Out) was being performed.
Accepted or rejected first articles from suppliers if the product was conforming / non- conforming.
Safey protocol improvements for operators along with cost saving measurements with improvements for machining and assembly lines.
HERZOG RAILROAD SERVICES, INC. March 2007 - Aug 2020 REGIONAL FIELD SUPERVISOR May 2014 - January 2019
Supervise a staff of 30+ technicians utilizing leadership and managerial skills.
Coordinate technician scheduling and time-off requests.
Work closely with customers and staff to ensure that our services and expectations along with goals have been met.
Facilitate my experiences and managerial skill to the highest caliber to keep all personnel safe, directly involved, given task at hand depending on project.
Direct weekly meetings with personnel for safety toolbox topics, upcoming changes in anything involving scheduling, rotations, new software, new policy, general discussion.
Conducting thorough safety training and job briefings. BALLAST SPECIALIST March 2007 – May 2014 / January 2019 - August 2020
GPS Survey to unload ballast for upcoming rail, tie or a surfacing project.
Utilize mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills to troubleshoot and repair equipment
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure equipment fully functioning. DENNIS BACKMAN II Continued
Work closely with management and customers daily, enhancing communication and supplier management skills
Collaborate with railroad staff to establish timetables to conduct necessary inspections and repairs of equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints and basic electrical schematic drawings. ANDREW SPIRE CONSTRUCTION LLC. June 2001 – March 2007 LEADMAN
Supervised crew of 6 multi-task operators on current, new and upcoming projects.
Supervised multiple projects simultaneously from foundations, footings, basements, garages, streets, using normal concentrate.
Supervised projects using calcium formula during cold weather along with a fiber mix to replace a rebar/steel.
Extensive equipment experience with loaders, skid loaders, boom trucks (cranes), dump bed and trailer hauling; both tow behind and 5th wheel. ADDITIONAL SKILL SETS
Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting
Written and Verbal Communication with Management and Staff Members
Leadership Roles and Task Delegation
Task and Personnel Organization
ISO 9000, ISO 9001, GPS, Lidar, GNSS, GD&T, CMM, Multiple Surface testing equipment and Faro Arm
E-Rail Safe Certified/ Contractor Certified
(UP, BNSF, NS, CN, KCS, CP and CSX)
Trained in the testing, background checks and badges for current employees and future applicants required by the railroad industry to meet the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements. Foundations™ PLUS Training
(Martin Engineering)
Martin Engineering’s Foundations™ Operations & Maintenance Workshop training for plant operations and maintenance personnel (and their managers) with regard to the belt conveyor systems used in the handling of bulk materials.
Trained in the Operations & Maintenance with regard to how conveyors work, how to make them run better and more efficiently and how to work safely around them. The concept of “Total Material Control” and how it benefits a plant's operations is highlighted. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
Maryville High School