WALTER W. MILES
*** ***** ********** ******, *****, TX 76653 ■ H: 254-***-**** ■ **********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY & CORE STRENGTHS
A dependable maintenance worker with a proven history of working well alone or with a skilled team to handle the maintenance and repair needs of industrial machinery. Carefully reads and understands orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work. A talented repair person with advanced knowledge of different types of equipment and corrective techniques. A dedicated and diligent professional with creative foresight and imagination to approach difficult tasks with the necessary skills to adapt comprehensive solution strategies. Extensive knowledge of several CMMS programs, including SAP, MP2, Oracle JDE, Hippo CMMS, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office. LEADERSHIP & KEY EXPERTISE
Proven leader in working effectively with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel. Developed strategies and necessary data to create proper repair techniques, root cause failure analyses (RCFA), and down-time coordination.
Facilitated planning and scheduling meetings between groups; worked with individual groups to determine work priorities.
Skilled researcher of equipment hysteresis and failures to develop necessary PM programs to prevent future down- time.
Assists in developing contractor safety programs and orientation; conducts all contractor safety orientation classes and coordinates/files all contractor documents including COI. Manages all contractor purchase orders, invoicing completion, and supervises on-site contractors during the entire period of work.
Creates scope of work and safety guidelines for all service contractors. Created equipment FLE and hierarchy, PMs, and job plan packages for all new equipment and processes added to production lines.
Researches operation manuals of all new equipment to determine correct PM frequencies and recommended maintenance procedures.
Routinely communicates with production supervisors to obtain work priorities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Monterey Mushrooms – Madisonville, TX
Utilized Oracle JDE CMMS to create work orders, PMs, KPIs, and related reports. Developed BOMs and equipment hierarchy for plant equipment and machinery.
Studied RCFA data to develop PM strategies and job plans to minimize or prevent down-time occurrences. Created tutorial documents to aid personnel in the use of the CMMS and provided training in Oracle JD Edwards to achieve desired reports and goals.
Assisted in maintaining a well-organized inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies to remain ready for any repair requirement.
As a back-up procurement clerk, assisted with supply chain management, inventory control, receiving, and trained storeroom personnel on shipping/receiving, cycle-counting, and storage techniques. Used work order details and manufacturer's technical specifications to determine the best way to correct each problem and assigned work to job craftsmen.
Reviewed blueprints and specifications to plan correct job sequence, minimizing errors and avoiding wasted materials. Supervised and managed all on-site service contractors (HVAC, Fire systems, Plumbing, Cranes/Hoists, Overhead doors, Dock levelers, security gates, facility repairs).
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10/2024 – 10/2025
03/2023 – 10/2024
11/2021 – 03/2023
11/2014 – 10/2021
12/1994 – 11/2014
Worked with outside service vendors to develop PM/PPM programs (vibration analysis, IR Scans of electrical MCCs and switchgear, transformer oil sampling).
Created requisitions/purchase orders for maintenance materials, equipment rentals, and services. Assisted the safety department in developing and implementing new safety procedures (guarding, handrails, lifeline tie-off points, lifting equipment). Utilized AI to enhance work order job plans, PMs, and RCA reports for presentation to management.
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Tampico Bottling – WPalestine, TX
Performed daily maintenance planning and scheduling duties; set up and initialized an organized MRO parts room, inventory procedures, and computerized parts check-out system. Introduced tablets to mechanics and assisted in setting up the Hippo CMMS system. Supervised all plant contractors; managed tracking and record-keeping for required inspections and city, county, and state requirements.
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Swan Hose – Waco, TX
Managed daily planning/scheduling operations and supported initialization of MRO parts room and inventory control procedures.
Introduced mobile tablets to technicians and configured Hippo CMMS. Supervised service contractors and tracked compliance inspections.
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Pilgrims – Waco, TX
Developed BOMs, equipment hierarchy, PM strategies, and job plans using SAP CMMS. Created training materials and instructed personnel on SAP operations to achieve reporting goals. Developed cycle-counting procedures, parts room organization, criticality ratings for parts/equipment, and stock vs. non-stock evaluation.
Supervised service contractors and coordinated specialized vendor PM programs (vibration analysis, IR scans, oil sampling).
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
Johns Manville – Cleburne, TX
Utilized SAP to manage BOMs, functional location hierarchy, RCFA-driven PM strategies, and job packages. Certified Train-the-Trainer for overhead crane operation and rigging safety; trained all designated plant personnel and managed crane inventory and inspections.
Managed back-up procurement, supply chain functions, inventory management, and contractor operations across facilities maintenance.
Maintained and updated all records of facility equipment including HVAC, fire systems, cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment.
Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
United States Gypsum Co – Galena Park, TX
Assisted in the start-up of the CMMS system (MP2) and development of work order strategies, coding, scheduling, and functional location hierarchies.
Achieved Train-the-Trainer certifications in overhead crane operation and rigging; supervised critical lifts and trained plant personnel.
Supervised general project crafts in facilities maintenance and non-production maintenance tasks. CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Certified Train-the-Trainer: Overhead Crane Operation & Rigging Safety KONE Cranes Inc.
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Certificate of Electrical Technology: Electrical Systems and Theory (May 2000) San Jacinto College North Campus – Houston, TX
Coursework included: Three-phase motors and transformers, motor controls, PLC logic, actuator repair & maintenance, advanced commercial/industrial wiring, NEC regulations, and advanced electrical troubleshooting.