Directed plant maintenance processes and programs for award-winning, AISC-certified steel fabricator and design-assist contractor to ensure safe, timely, and efficient production. Oversaw facilities design and inspection and equipment repair and installation. Managed and supervised team in daily plant operations. Administered plant maintenance budgets.Ensured project and department milestones were met while following safety protocols. Improved efficiency of preventative maintenance and equipment installation by collaborating with management.Ensured proper electrical wiring and testing of control panels, electric motors, electric circuits, and components.Troubleshot mechanical failures and equipment issues with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs.

Oversaw 1-10 apprentices and laborer assistants per contract job. Mentored and trained team members on procedures, repair techniques, and safety actions. Conducted 1-2 repairs daily and 2 inspections monthly, in commercial properties of up to 25 stories in 15 cities. Performed reduction gear repairs and overhauls on hydraulic and traction elevators, escalators, and freight cars for Hollister & Whitney, Dover, Smart Rise, Otis, Thyssenkrupp, Schindler, and Kone elevator systems. Identified, researched, analyzed, and resolved mechanical issues. Facilitated vendor contract negotiations.Repaired and maintained electrical circuits with up to 480v 3 phase motors with AC/DC drives.Read blueprints and wiring schematics for location, framework, counterbalance rails, motor pump, cylinder, and plunger foundations, as well as sheet metal designs for installations.Managed repairs using equipment valued at >$7M such as plumb bobs, alignment levels, electric welding, laser equipment, drills, grinders, saws, and boring equipment.Installed contract jobs valued at $15M, including equipment and maintenance / repair contracts. Kept company installs and repairs on schedule for deliverables for clients such as the Main Hotel (Norfolk, VA), Norfolk Sentra, Venture Tech Apartments, Icon Condos, Yorktown Weapon Stations, and Damn Neck Naval Base.

Constructed, installed, maintained, and repaired boilermaker equipment valued at between $50K-$200K, with contract values of $300K. Built boilers from sheet steel or heavy metal plate layout, locating, bending, and cutting lines with squares, levels, and drawing templates, and connecting parts using wrenches, power tools and welding equipment. Managed vessel tube rolling of steam turbines and bolting / welding structures. Performed tube welding and shield metal electric arc welding.Improved safety by thoroughly inspecting boilers, including pressure vessels, tanks, and vats, to locate and identify leaks, weak spots, and defective sections for repairs. Installed refractory bricks and heat-resistant materials in pressure vessel fireboxes.Achieved zero injuries in overseeing around 10 team members at each job.

Identified, analyzed, and repaired mechanical issues on up to 10 personal and commercial vehicles per shift. Assembled mechanical components on private/commercial vehicles using garage equipment and tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, power tools) valued at ~$100K on projects valued at between $500-$5,000. Overhauled and replaced engines.Conducted state inspections on up to 8 vehicles daily. Performed oil changes and engine tune-ups on ~30 vehicles weekly.Mentored workers on mechanical processes and procedures.

Performed metal-based construction, repairs, welding, and building for commercial buildings up to 100,000 square feet and 5 stories high, for projects up to $123M in value. Supervised 5 apprentices and general labor helpers.Rigged heavy machinery and aligned placement of building materials, including cutting, positioning, and bolt-down of steel girders, columns, and construction materials to form buildings and bridges.Performed ironworking on the General Circuit Courts in Norfolk, VA and Jordan Bridge in Chesapeake, VA.Signaled 50 to 500-ton cranes for construction material placement to ensure safety.Trained and mentored personnel on processes, procedures, and techniques. Led safety coordination and training for up to 20 personnel, resulting in zero injuries