CHARLES NICOLAI
Vallejo, CA ***** 707-***-**** ******@*****.***
April 16, 2022
Hiring Manager
[Company Name]
[City, ST Zip]
RE: Maintenance Supervisor
Dear Hiring Manager,
As a resourceful, diligent maintenance supervisor with comprehensive experience leading teams and large projects in heavy-volume environments, I’m well-positioned to oversee plant maintenance and improvement at your company. With this in mind, I invite you to consider the enclosed résumé as you look to fill the Maintenance Supervisor role.
My career has been marked by a steadfast dedication to achieving seamless operations while steering the workflows and strategic management of large commercial maintenance projects. From sourcing and costing equipment and supplies to managing teams and projects to orchestrating safety training and writing reports, I’ve performed a full range of leadership and management tasks to ensure plant functionality, efficiency, and performance.
With more than 15 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility and scope with Shell Oil (now PBF Energy), I’ve excelled in spearheading all phases of multimillion-dollar capital projects while continually identifying and pursuing strategies to reduce supply, operational, and equipment costs.
Additional highlights of my qualifications include:
Holding full responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of $100M in plant assets
Demonstrating outstanding technical knowledge and understanding of commercial plant equipment
Supervising repairs, conducting inspections, verifying equipment, delegating tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulations
Communicating consistently with cross-functional departments to drive successful implementation of area maintenance projects and improvements
Troubleshooting equipment and system issues and failures, diagnosing problems, and performing hands-on repairs to swiftly return them to working condition
Coaching, motivating, coordinating, and supervising highly productive and reliable maintenance technician teams while demonstrating superior communication and time management skills
With my proven ability to supervise teams in performing all facets of plant maintenance and improvement, coupled with my interpersonal and leadership abilities, I’m now prepared to bring the same qualities that have enabled my success to this role.
I welcome the opportunity to speak with you and look forward to connecting soon.
Sincerely,
Charles Nicolai
Charles Nicolai
CHARLES NICOLAI
Vallejo, CA 94591 707-***-**** ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Diligent, strategic CONSTRUCTION MANAGER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR with demonstrated accomplishments in overseeing complex multi-million-dollar maintenance construction projects for Fortune 500 companies. Comprehensive experience leading all aspects of construction project management including team oversight, estimating, vendor negotiation, supply and equipment procurement, budgets, daily operations, scheduling, and training. Safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and meticulous, leveraging advanced knowledge of equipment, drawings, and methods to ensure operational excellence. Skilled at communicating with all levels of the organization to drive project success and enable seamless execution.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Construction Experience
Team Oversight
Facility Management
Budgetary Controls
Vendor Relationship Management
Supply/Equipment Procurement
Subcontractor Supervision
Project Schedules
Workflow Management
Continuous Improvement
Lean Principles
Planning & Executing Outages
Equipment Installations
Asset Management
Quality Audits
Reporting & Compliance
Strong Written Communication
EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS EXPERTISE
Pipefitting Columns Vessels Heat Exchangers Pumps Air Coolers Reactors Catalyst Cooling Towers Filter Presses Tanks Screw Conveyors Structural Plastic Pipe Cement-Lined Pipe Cathodic Protection Soil to Air CUI
WORK HISTORY
PROJECT MANAGER & TEAM LEADER, Maintenance Projects 01/01 – Present
PBF Energy (acquired Shell Oil) – Martinez, CA
Spearhead 4-6 major projects per year with budgets as high as $25M and an average project size of $700K-$2M
Coach, direct, and manage ~12 professionals and up to 50 crew members as well as 10-15 subcontractors per project, determining workflows, schedules, and key activities to meet strict project delivery timelines
Hold accountability for $100M+ in company assets, safeguarding equipment and facilities by exercising due diligence
Establish a culture of accountability and trust, retaining 95% of the team on each project
Assume ever-increasing responsibilities, including reassignment of large projects to the maintenance team during major company realignment of resources, saving $60K-$80K per job or $400K+ annually
Source less-expensive materials and supplies for projects to yield savings of 15-20%, amounting to MM$ annually
Compile daily field reports detailing critical tasks and outline project progress for stakeholders
Continuously inspect job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors
Champion health and safety, sustaining an unblemished safety record with no significant reportable incidents and a stellar OSHA compliance record with zero unannounced visits or reports
Collaborate closely with inspectors, workers, and unions to deliver weekly status reports
Oversee the oldest part of the refinery, rebuilding the cooling tower and co-generation plant along with maintenance
Schedule utility service providers according to project timelines, sequencing construction activities to drive efficiency
Lead routine quality audits to verify progress against specifications and initiate corrective actions to remedy concerns
Assess third-party bids on industrial construction projects for costs, conformity to requirements, and overall suitability
Brought in 100% of projects ahead of schedule and within budget, including major equipment repair and installations; improved efficiency of the API separator by 20%
Promoted to positions of greater responsibility year-over-year—from pipefitter to inspector to team leader and manager
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 02/99 – 01/01
California Oils – Richmond, CA
Ensured prompt, reliable capability and availability by effectively managing parts, tools, and materials inventory
Prevented damage to floors and facilities by following procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment used
Completed detailed checklists on all building equipment in compliance with the maintenance schedule
Saved dollars by repairing and dismantling equipment to replace defective components and restore functionality
Identified, solved, and performed machinery repair on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic components
Performed inspections and testing on machinery and equipment to maintain optimal system functionality
Developed deep knowledge of various trades including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing
Initiated and maintained emergency evacuation procedures and diagrams
Communicated effectively by submitting timely accurate operational and safety reports
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Pipefitter Apprenticeship
Mare Island Naval Shipyard – Vallejo, CA
OSHA Certification
Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
SAP Google Workspace Primavera Track PC Proficient