Jason Wilson
Fresno
Summary
Dynamic Regional Mobile Maintenance Manager with Martin Marietta, adept at implementing safety programs and optimizing fleet performance. Proven expertise in preventive maintenance and vendor relationship management, achieving 85% equipment availability. A strong leader committed to continuous improvement and effective change management, driving significant reductions in incident recurrence rates.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Mobile Maintenance Manager
Martin Marietta
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Implemented comprehensive safety practices across all regional sites, conducting thorough equipment incident investigations using Fishbone analysis methodology.
- Collaborated with senior safety teams to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), significantly reducing incident recurrence rates.
- Established operator abuse alert systems coupled with targeted coaching and training programs.
- Developed foundational preventive maintenance program featuring aggressive metrics and KPIs to drive local management buy-in.
- Structured comprehensive maintenance practices including annual health checks (TA2), 250-hour inspections, oil sampling protocols, and condition monitoring programs.
- Implemented policy requiring parts availability before scheduled work commencement, optimizing maintenance scheduling around parts availability.
- Built and managed strategic partnerships with OEMs, dealerships, and internal stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- Initiated sustainable Vendor partnerships with clear performance expectations and quarterly review meetings.
- Established structured weekly meetings with rebuild vendors, implementing standardized processes and timeline management.
- Developed comprehensive contact database for all operational areas and stakeholders.
- Created detailed annual and projected maintenance budgets across multiple categories: tire, vendor, technician, repair, PM, GET, rebuild, replacement, CAPEX, OPEX, parts, and fuel/oil budgets.
- Managed district-level budget approvals and financial reporting processes.
- Developed cost-effective maintenance strategies balancing immediate needs with long-term asset preservation.
- Developed comprehensive 1-5 year maintenance, repair, and replacement plans with bi-annual review cycles.
- Established rebuild criteria and streamlined procedures with aggressive timelines and structured processes.
- Led asset lifecycle planning including acquisition and disposal strategies based on cost-of-ownership analysis.
- Submitted annual RFP and RFQ reports to procurement teams for new equipment purchases.
- Designed and implemented KPI structures measuring 85% availability and 75% utilization targets.
- Established Mean Time Between Failure metrics: 250 hours (older equipment), 500 hours (newer equipment).
- Delivered comprehensive regional performance reports to executive teams, including financial analysis and strategic compliance reviews.
- Implemented change management initiatives and training programs for site personnel on new reporting structures.
Lead Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor
Kinross Gold Corp
08.2016 - 08.2023
- Ensured adherence to corporate and regulatory safety standards through regular audits and toolbox talks.
- Maintained continuous communication with operations management regarding repairs, scheduled maintenance, and potential downtime impacts.
- Managed contractor activities ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and cost control measures.
- Assisted planners in defining project scope, estimating manpower requirements, and tracking utilization metrics.
- Verified critical parts and materials availability to prevent maintenance delays.
- Monitored and controlled maintenance project expenses, ensuring alignment with budget targets.
Lead Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor/Regional Project Manager/North American Project Manager
Barrick Gold Corp
05.2007 - 08.2016
- Oversaw implementation of safety programs and fleet optimization strategies across multiple North American divisions.
- Led advanced technology projects including autonomy, telematics, and mine dispatch systems to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Managed multi-million-dollar project budgets balancing CAPEX and OPEX considerations for technology deployment.
- Analyzed fleet performance and safety data to identify trends and develop actionable maintenance insights.
- Developed and enforced SOPs for maintenance and safety protocols ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Established mentorship programs and champion networks for project sustainability and continuous improvement.
Skills
- Leadership & Management
- Regional fleet management
- Optimization
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Mentorship
- Change management
- Process improvement
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract oversight
- Preventive maintenance program development
- Root cause analysis
- Fishbone methodology
- 5 Whys methodology
- Equipment lifecycle planning
- Asset management
- Fleet technology integration
- Telematics
- Autonomy
- Dispatch systems
- Multi-million-dollar budget management
- CAPEX
- OPEX
- Cost control
- Expense optimization
- Long-term maintenance planning
- Replacement planning
- KPI development
- Performance metrics
- Corporate safety program implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit management
- Standard Operating Procedure development
- Incident investigation
- Risk mitigation
- Fleet management systems
- Telematics platforms
- Mine dispatch systems
- Maintenance management software
- CMMS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management tools
- Heavy mobile equipment
- Mining machinery
- Construction equipment
- Hydraulic systems
- Powertrain components
- Yellow Iron
- Statistical process control
- Predictive maintenance technologies
- Condition monitoring systems
Accomplishments
- Implemented comprehensive safety programs resulting in significant reduction of equipment-related incidents across regional operations.
- Developed preventive maintenance program achieving 85% equipment availability and 75% utilization targets.
- Successfully managed multi-million-dollar maintenance budgets while implementing cost-effective strategies that extended equipment lifecycle.
- Led implementation of advanced fleet technologies including telematics and autonomous systems across North American operations.
- Established standardized rebuild procedures and vendor management processes, eliminating surprise rebuilds, improving project timelines and reducing vendor billing with oversight structure.
- Mentored divisional teams and established champion networks, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuous improvement culture.
Technical Proficiencies
Fleet management systems, Telematics platforms, Mine dispatch systems, Maintenance management software (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suite, Project management tools, Heavy mobile equipment, Mining machinery, Construction equipment, Hydraulic systems, Powertrain components, Yellow Iron, Root cause analysis methodologies, Statistical process control, Predictive maintenance technologies, Condition monitoring systems
Core Competencies
Regional fleet management and optimization, Cross-functional team leadership and mentorship, Change management and process improvement, Vendor relationship management and contract oversight, Led the Ops Excellence Regional team, Preventive maintenance program development, Root cause analysis (Fishbone, 5 Whys methodology), Equipment lifecycle planning and asset management, Fleet technology integration (telematics, autonomy, dispatch systems), Multi-million-dollar budget management (CAPEX/OPEX), Cost control and expense optimization, Long-term maintenance and replacement planning, KPI development and performance metrics, Corporate safety program implementation, Regulatory compliance and audit management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, Incident investigation and risk mitigation
Timeline
Regional Mobile Maintenance Manager
Martin Marietta
08.2023 - 11.2025
Lead Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor
Kinross Gold Corp
08.2016 - 08.2023
Lead Mechanic/Maintenance Supervisor/Regional Project Manager/North American Project Manager
Barrick Gold Corp
05.2007 - 08.2016