Layne J. Waite
PO Box ****, ** W Michael St www.linkedin.com/in/laynewaite/ 801-***-****
West Wendover, NV 89883 ***********@*****.***
FACILITIES MANAGER
Multi-Site Industrial, Technical Plants, Facilities & Operations, and Residential
Expert performance, operating results and financial success in the planning and management of:
●Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
●Contract Negotiations & Compliance
●Profit & Loss Management
●Technical Leadership
●Finance, Budgeting & Bookkeeping
●Regulatory Review & Compliance
●Executive Presentations
●Productivity Improvement
●Productivity Improvement
●Engineering & Technology Initiatives
●Customer Relationship Management
●Process Improvement
●Preventative Maintenance
●Organizational Development
●Employee Training & Development
●Manpower Planning & Retention
Built stable, productive and profitable operations within highly technical environments and competitive markets nationwide. I was a key advisor to senior-level company and customer executives to facilitate positive collaboration between cross-functional departments and organizing strong analytical, problem-solving, technical troubleshooting, decision-making, customer service and communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Maintenance Technician 04/2014 – Present
RMS FOODS Inc. Hobbs, NM
As a Lead Maintenance Technician at RMS Foods, my Career highlights include:
Train other technicians how to perform the safest and most efficient repair and or installation
Conduct weekly safety meetings
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on a wide variety of equipment used in the food processing industry
Respond to service calls when a machine breaks down or is not operating correctly
Tear down equipment prior to sanitation procedures and reassemble after the sanitation is complete
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on equipment
Fabricate and repair parts for equipment using various weld techniques
Install, diagnose and repair hydraulic systems and lines
Enter all daily work in a computer system
Diagnose and repair pneumatic and vacuum systems
Maintenance Technician 04/2013 – 04/2014
KELLOGG FROZEN FOODS Clearfield, UT
I was hired as a Tear-down Mechanic, but because of my attention to detail as well as my excellent attendance record, I was promoted to a Maintenance Technician. Career highlights include:
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on a wide variety of equipment used in the food processing industry
Respond to service calls when a machine was not operating correctly
Tear down equipment prior to sanitation procedures and reassemble after the sanitation is complete
Interpret blueprints and diagrams of machines
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on equipment
Fabricate and repair parts for equipment using various weld techniques
Install, diagnose and repair hydraulic pneumatic and vacuum systems and lines
Enter all daily work in a SAP based computer system
Lead Maintenance Technician 09/2011 – 04/2013
IN-N-OUT MAINTENANCE Clearfield, UT
Given a list of work that needed to be done for the week; then prioritized and assigned to the different team members both to help each team members grow and learn as well as to perform a quality job for our customers.
Schedule and conduct weekly safety meetings
Train other employees how to perform the most safe and cost efficient job
Operate and maintain a company vehicle and the records pertaining there-to
Schedule and respond to service calls at various residential, commercial and industrial locations
Diagnose and repair a variety of electrical issues ranging from 110 Volts – 480 Volts AC and up to 24 Volts DC
Design and Interpret blueprints and diagrams of homes, buildings and machines
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair plumbing and sewage systems
Repair and paint interior and exterior surfaces (walls, ceilings, floors, driveways, etc.)
Enter all daily work in a network based computer system for efficient billing
Customer Service Specialist 09/2010 – 09/2011
XEROX INC. Salt Lake City, UT
Answered phone calls from customers with either a concerns about their wireless phones, their wireless phone accounts, those trying to make a payment on their account and a host of other issues.
Answer multiline telephones in a very professional manner
Listen to every customer and treat them with the respect that they deserve
Operate several simultaneous computer programs while helping to resolve the customer’s concerns
Co-Owner / Bookkeeper 01/1990 – 09/2011
KLW SERVICES Clearfield, UT
Took a very small local and newly started remodeling & construction company to a well-respected company with national prominence and respect as one of the leading maintenance companies in the Intermountain West. Promoted based on consistent success in upgrading operations, improving technical competencies, strengthening workforce performance and improving bottom-line financial results. Career highlights include:
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems
Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses
Direct and supervise workers
Develop or implement quality control programs
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects
Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge
Lead Composites Repair Technician 03/2009 - 09/2009
SUZLON WIND ENERGY Chicago, IL & Clearfield, UT
http://www.suzlon.com/
Scope of leadership responsibility is significant and includes planning and meeting operating, safety and financial goals, managing employee relationships and resolving customer issues, allocating resources and personnel, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance, implementing safety and quality standards, introducing new technologies and training/developing staff.
Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel
Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings
Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or test results
Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures
Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies
Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs
Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules
Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements
Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts
Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers
Facilities Maintenance Technician 01/2008 - 12/2008
ENVIROTECH MOLDED PRODUCTS Salt Lake City, Utah
http://www.empslc.com/
“We’re not just another injection molder. We have the technology, experience, and resources to create your custom parts and filter plates, whether large or small, thick or thin. We do this while not sacrificing cost or, more importantly, quality.”
Set goals and objectives, managed PM systems, upgraded productivity and kept safe work habits an important priority without compromising productivity.
Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges
Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams
Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
Test and treat water supply
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments
Estimate repair costs
Heavy Equipment Operator 08/1986 - 12/2007
WASATCH INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Layton, UT
http://www.wiwmd.org/
The company provides communities a positive and clean way do dispose of their unwanted items and garbage including: a Waste to Energy facility, a Recycling Drop Off Center, A Green Waste Recycling Facility, A Household Hazardous Waste Facility, as well as a well-designed and maintained landfill
Managed the Household Hazardous Waste Facility until budget cuts forced aligning departments and moving to Heavy Equipment Operator.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots
Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary
Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability
Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors
Operate compactors, scrapers, or rollers to level, compact, or cover refuse at disposal grounds
Operate road watering, oiling, or rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment, such as chip spreaders
Drive tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment from site to site
Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots
EDUCATION
Graduation Certificate – Industrial Maintenance – DATC – Kaysville, UT
A.S. – Computer Programming – Certified Careers Institute – Ogden, UT