Engineering Technician

OHN G. RALPHS

**** ***** ****** ****** ******, CO 80123 303-***-**** **********@*.***

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

An accomplished professional equipped with over 20 years of maintenance management success. Background includes providing strategic guidance for manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, site services, and engineering installation projects. Offers acute knowledge of OSHA, HAZMAT, and HAZCOM regulations. Demonstrates solid leadership and interpersonal skills. Areas of expertise include:

Facility Management Inventory Control Process Improvement Project Management Purchasing

Systems Installation Customer Service Budget Preparation

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Saved $33K in operational costs by streamlining several vendor contracts.

Spearheaded the management of a $200K budget for 100 units of manufacturing equipment and inventory of repair parts.

Earned an excellent safety record through compliance with fire safety, security, and

HAZMAT regulations.

Increased manufacturing productivity through the implementation of processes and procedures.

Improved production and reduced downtime by applying a preventative maintenance program.

CAREER HISTORY

Hamilton Linen, Maintenance Technician …………………………………………………………2009-2011

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial washers, dryers, irons, folders, conveyors, steam tunnels,

vacuum systems, steam, waste treatment, air systems. Troubleshoot and repair electronics, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, water and steam systems. Safety and preventative maintenance are priority

Cintas, Maintenance Technician …………………………………………………………………2007-2009

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair large industrial washers and dryers. Equipment involves conveyors, steam and electric presses, boiler, air compressors. Troubleshoot and repair electronics, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Plumbing, welding, fabricating, wiring and new installation. CMMS preventative maintenance program. Safety program and HAZMAT programs. Improved down time while manufacturing productivity. Allen Bradly PLC’s

Superior Farms, Maintenance Manager………………………………………………………….2006-2007

Troubleshoot and repair equipment of lamb slaughter floor, rendering and facility. Equipment involves PLC’s, photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic. Established preventative maintenance and reduced downtime. Accomplished a lot of fabrication and installation of new equipment. Safety record was perfect throughout department.

Oversee project management.

Great Western Tortilla, Maintenance Technician…………………………………………………2005-2006

Maintained manufacturing equipment through troubleshooting and repair. Fabricated and installed new equipment. Managed preventative maintenance program and safety program. Maintained facility equipment. Improved downtime of manufacturing process. Worked closely with PLC run equipment.

P J FOOD SERVICE, Maintenance Manager 2000-2005

Oversees budgeting, inventory control, purchasing, and safety. Assists in the design and production of equipment. Manages the preventative maintenance program. Provides project management leadership for all capital improvement ventures while facilitating manufacturing, distribution, and cost and regulatory compliance. Trains team members on electricity, hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, and welding.

VOLANT SPORTS, Maintenance Manager 1996-2000

Coordinated and administered programs such as equipment maintenance, hazardous waste, and lockout programs. Recruited and trained personnel. Oversaw equipment troubleshooting, repair, and restoring.

Facilitated safety training and monitored facility inspections. Maintained solid vendor relationships. Supervised project teams during the manufacturing and installation of equipment. Tracked expenses.

CONAGRA, Maintenance Electrician 1994-1996

Collaborated with production, shipping, and distribution teams to assess equipment problems and solutions. Employed troubleshooting skills with GE Fanuc Series 90/30, Series six, and Series One PLCs. Maintained milling, conveying, palletizing, and shrink-wrap equipment and controls. Ensured compliance with all company policies, regulations, and safety standards. Provided expertise with proximity and photoelectric switches. Interfaced with all levels of personnel.

POSITIONS PRIOR TO 1994 INCLUDE:

SYMTRON CORPORATION, Maintenance Technician DATA CIRCUITS, Maintenance Technician

CLP OF EMERYVILLE INC., Commercial Electrician SIERRA FOREST PRODUCTS, Electrician

UNITED STATES NAVY, Operations Engineer/Electrician

EDUCATION

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE: A.S., Marine Technology

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BAKING (AIB): Certificate, Maintenance Engineering

Additional Training:

Maintenance Engineering Electronics & Electricity Pneumatics Hydraulics Welding Security

OSHA Safety Programmable Logic Controllers Refrigeration Boilers Forklift Certification

Auxiliary Electrical Subsystems Electricians Maintenance School Asbestos Remodel School

Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator School Maintenance Technical School II Fire Fighting A, B, & C

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