Erick Garcia
Desert Hot Springs,CA
Summary
With over a decade of expertise in facility/maintenance management and seven years of specialized focus in ammonia refrigeration, I bring a wealth of knowledge in intricate preventative maintenance techniques and equipment instrumentation. Exceptional adaptability and unwavering dedication ensure error-free outcomes, foster a safe working environment, and deliver high-quality service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Mission Food
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised 13 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for maintenance projects, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and costeffectiveness.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Maintenance tech - maintenance lead/supervisor
Central valley cheese
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Oversee and coordinate workflow, ensuring clear understanding among employees of their assigned duties or delegated tasks
- Set forth priorities, performance objectives, and deadlines in alignment with the company’s strategic plans and vision, effectively communicating them to all staff members
- Utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work orders, planned/preventive maintenance, spare parts inventory, MRO management (purchasing/inventory control/maintenance planning) and maintenance history of plant equipment
- Train/coach/mentor level all level techs; Provide strong direction and leadership for the maintenance team to operate in a manner consistent with company values
- Executed diverse responsibilities vital for the seamless operation of the company, encompassing management of wastewater systems, water supplies, steam system (boilers), refrigeration, and fire protection systems
- Contribute expertise to plant renovation and remodeling initiatives, including proficient in welding of various structures and equipment
- Proficiently install and rebuild pumps and motors, conduct precise repairs on heat exchangers, replace bearings across various motor types, and expertly replace seals on pumps, valves, filters, hot water systems, and associated controls
- Collaborate with fellow mechanics and operators to execute major repairs and maintenance tasks on building and equipment.
Facilities engineer/Process safety engineer
Super store industries
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Provide maintenance support to entire facility effectively and efficiently
- Oversee and mentor entry level refrigeration operators/techs while ensuring all tasks are performed in a safe manner
- Perform preventive/predictive maintenance, rebuild, and replace defective parts and component units such as: motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings, and electrical components as needed
- Reassemble and make final equipment adjustments
- Complete simple fabrication of machine parts as required and requisition repair parts as needed
- Perform calibrations on electrical, electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
- Record and document according to procedures
- Proficiently manage and oversee the operation of the critical infrastructure systems, including the wastewater system, reverse osmosis (R.O.) system, steam systems (boilers), ammonia refrigeration system, and HVAC units within the facility.
REFRIGERATION TECH I/II
DOLE PACKAGED FOODS
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Perform or assist in the inspection / audits of field conditions and perform follow-up repairs
- Review and analyzing system data (reliability, on call, etc.) and developing initial recommendation with Chief Engineer on any maintenance changes, upgrades, replacements, etc
- Performs visual and operational inspection of associated equipment and interprets specifications, blueprints, and job standards to perform assigned duties
- Perform/manage two-stage ammonia system, and HVAC system maintenance and inspections, as assigned by the Project Manager
- Install and repairs plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (under the direction of the Site Electrician); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc.; install and rebuild pumps and motors; repair heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
Education
Livingston Valley
Livingston, CASkills
- Leadership/team building
- Facility management
- System monitoring & operation (steam boilers, wastwater treatment, ro system, 2-stage ammonia system, hvac systems)
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Project management
- Welding/fabrication
- Hazmat
- Internal auditing
- Team Supervision
- Facilities Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- R.E.T.A I & II
- CPR/AED
- EPA 608 Type I
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Mission Food
06.2024 - Current
Maintenance tech - maintenance lead/supervisor
Central valley cheese
10.2021 - 04.2024
Facilities engineer/Process safety engineer
Super store industries
02.2020 - 06.2021
REFRIGERATION TECH I/II
DOLE PACKAGED FOODS
10.2014 - 06.2019
Livingston Valley
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