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Steven Palmore

Amelia Court House

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at GFL Environmental, excelling in preventive maintenance and fleet management. Proven ability to enhance equipment reliability through strategic inventory management and root cause analysis. Skilled in welding and fabrication, while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement among teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic A

GFL
03.2024 - Current
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Performed all fabricating and welding repairs on trailers,compactors and trucks

Maintenance Manager 2

GFL Environmental
03.2019 - 09.2021
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Implemented the use of TMT, trained technicians how to properly use it, and reviewed/closed out all of the work orders.
  • Managed all of the container repair in house along with a paint shop.
  • Managed / performed all of the repairs at the recycling facility along with their yellow iron.
  • For just over a year of this time i was also in charge of the maintenance on the West Point Fleet.
  • I worked hand in hand with all of the other Management and GM
  • At the time the Chester shop was capable of Maintaining its fleet efficiently and was also able to take on outside repairs from the surrounding fleets.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Managed all of the compactor repairs, installs, and removals.

Mechanic A

County Waste
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Diagnosed complex mechanical problems quickly using advanced diagnostic tools and extensive knowledge of diesel systems.
  • Streamlined repair processes for faster turnaround times, ensuring minimal downtime for essential vehicles.
  • Led a team of mechanics to successfully complete complex projects within tight deadlines.
  • Coordinated scheduling of routine vehicle inspections while considering operational requirements to minimize disruptions.
  • Mentored new hires in best practices for diesel engine maintenance, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged skill development.
  • Oversaw and scheduled the work for three overlapping shifts.
  • Took on all of the road calls.
  • Enhanced workshop safety by enforcing strict adherence to industry regulations and workplace guidelines.

Mechanic

County Waste
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Within six months i became the 2nd shift supervisor.
  • Ensured all of the write ups and pms were completed every night.

Education

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Chesterfield, VA
06-2011

Skills

  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Troubleshooting
  • Engine repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Brake systems
  • Computerized diagnostics
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Diagnostics
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Workplace safety
  • Fuel systems
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Mechanic A

GFL
03.2024 - Current

Maintenance Manager 2

GFL Environmental
03.2019 - 09.2021

Mechanic A

County Waste
03.2017 - 03.2019

Mechanic

County Waste
03.2016 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School

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