Nicholas Carroll
Blue Ridge
Summary
Dynamic Preventative Maintenance Planner at Yokohama Tire with a proven track record in process improvement and team building. Expert in maintenance scheduling and compliance verification, successfully reducing downtime through proactive strategies. Adept at analyzing performance metrics to enhance equipment reliability and foster a culture of safety and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preventative Maintenance Planner
Yokohama Tire
Salem, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised preventative maintenance programs for tire manufacturing equipment.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime effectively.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify equipment issues proactively.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades and modifications.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and compliance audits.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and materials needed for preventative maintenance tasks.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs for a wide range of industrial machinery, including pumps, motors and other related components.
- Tracked labor costs associated with preventative maintenance activities in order to ensure budget targets were met.
- Evaluated performance metrics associated with each piece of equipment in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Analyzed data from predictive analytics models to anticipate upcoming repairs or replacements in order to reduce downtime.
- Supervised the implementation of preventative maintenance plans across multiple departments within the organization.
- Organized team meetings to review progress on current projects and develop strategies for future initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders and documented any changes made to existing systems or processes.
- Coordinated with outside contractors when additional resources were needed for larger-scale repairs or installations.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers on ordering replacement parts as needed for scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
- Created detailed reports on equipment performance and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Performed regular system checks to identify potential problems with machinery before they occurred.
- Drafted operational policies outlining standard operating procedures for preventative maintenance activities within the organization.
- Conducted weekly inspections of all plant equipment, identified deficiencies and developed solutions to ensure optimal performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
Production Supervisor
Yokohama Tire
Salem
10.2013 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
Train Conductor
CSX
Clifton Forge
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
Field Service Manager
Dish Authorized Retailer
Roanoke
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Assessed operational needs and equipment availability to develop personnel schedules and assignments.
- Translated main cable and equipment location blueprints to technicians while declaring system outages and rerouting staff for timely service completion.
- Maintained schedule of up to Number service calls per Timeframe.
- Reduced time to complete service calls and expertly retained key customers.
- Led team of up to Number service technicians in field activities.
- Installed and provided technical support for Equipment type equipment.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Effectively supervised staff of Number personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
- Evaluated employee performance on Timeframe basis and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve Type issues.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
- Used Industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Recruited and developed Number employees for Type department.
- Greeted and welcomed new members, establishing and updating memberships to Company Type programs.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Field Service Technician
Cox Communications
Roanoke
03.2004 - 09.2008
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
- Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
- Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
- Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts valued over $Amount.
- Attended Type and Type workshops and team meetings to maximize technical knowledge.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Completed over Number daily Type installations according to strict schedules, inventories and customer needs.
- Tested systems using Tool and Type testers, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance on Type systems.
- Worked with Job title to schedule Type installations for Type customers without interrupting day-to-day happenings.
- Completed Number Type installations per Timeframe through Action and Action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lord Botetourt High School
Daleville, VA06.1996
Skills
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Process improvement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking
- Analytical thinking
- Written communication
- PPE compliance
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Data entry
- Self-motivation
- Problem-solving
- First aid and CPR
- Telephone etiquette
- Spare parts management
- Vendor coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Performance evaluation
- Project management
- Time management
- Safety monitoring
- Procedure writing
- Compliance verification
- Scheduling techniques
- Continuous improvement
- Work order management
- Materials coordination
- Asset management
- Task prioritization
- Safety standards
- Safety compliance
- Job prioritizing
- Work order preparation
- Interpersonal communication
- Schedule management
- Coordinate work
- Conflict resolution
- Tool and parts inventory oversight
Certification
Pro Board certified firefighter
Hazards spill containment
First aid / Cpr
Timeline
Preventative Maintenance Planner
Yokohama Tire
09.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Yokohama Tire
10.2013 - Current
Train Conductor
CSX
09.2011 - 10.2013
Field Service Manager
Dish Authorized Retailer
03.2008 - 09.2011
Field Service Technician
Cox Communications
03.2004 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Lord Botetourt High School