Layne J. Waite

PO Box ****, ** W Michael St www.linkedin.com/in/laynewaite/ 801-***-****

West Wendover, NV 89883 adq9uq@r.postjobfree.com

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

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