Facilities Maintenance Technician

EDMUND SCHOEMAN

254-***-**** ********.*****@*****.***

I am a dedicated and resourceful professional with extensive hands-on experience managing contractors and staff. I ensure the smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance. I possess strong skills in problem identification, troubleshooting, and removing defective parts using various equipment and tools. I have expertise in pumps, industrial gearboxes, air compressors, cooling towers, bearings, welding, and the use of heating and cutting torches. I am proficient with lathes, boring mills, shaper machines, and surface grinders. I am experienced in aligning pumps or gearboxes with electrical motors using clock dial gauges. I am committed to maintaining a safe and clean working environment by adhering to policies and procedures.

Professional Experience

SODEXO – CONTRACTED TO REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS, Temple, TX Facilities and Engineering Supervisor August 2023 – Present

Oversee contractors executing maintenance and repairs on machinery and mobile equipment.

Negotiate maintenance contracts with contractors and suppliers.

Secure bids and negotiate for parts and replacement equipment.

CBRE – CONTRACTED TO BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTHCARE, Temple, TX Lead Technician Facilities Maintenance January 2020 – August 2023

Acted as liaison between Power Plant Technicians, Operators, and Management.

Negotiated with contractors for major tasks that couldn't be done in-house.

Secured bids and negotiated for parts and replacement equipment such as pumps and valves.

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTHCARE, Temple, TX Supervisor Facilities Maintenance 2016 – January 2020

Acted as liaison between Power Plant Technicians, Operators, and Management.

Negotiated with contractors for major tasks that couldn't be done in-house.

Secured bids and negotiated for parts and replacement equipment such as pumps and valves.

Maintenance Technician II 2014 - 2016

Ensured the maintenance and repair of various equipment within a medical setting, including boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, and laundry equipment.

Assisted plumbers with assorted repairs for process optimization.

Assumed managerial roles during periods of absence.

CUSTOM PRINTING, Belton, TX Maintenance Manager 2013 - 2014

Led maintenance of various printing machines, compressors, plumbing, and general building upkeep.

Delegated tasks to the team to ensure optimal service completion.

Managed budgeting, vendor contracts, recruitment, and staff development.

Maintenance Technician I 2013

Maintained boilers, steam lines, condensers, and standby generators.

Interfaced with clients professionally, showcasing a proactive attitude.

ELGIN COOLING SYSTEMS LIMITED, South Africa Maintenance Manager 2000 - 2012

Managed all aspects of maintenance for the manufacturing workshop.

Assisted customers with heat exchange needs, costing, and tender documents.

Designed Steam to Air Heat Exchangers and managed steel purchasing and imported tubes.

Education

Technical Diploma NTC 3 Fitting & Turning, License in Mechanical Trade & Maintenance, Technician Certificate – Witbank Technical College, South Africa

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