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James Schaal

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Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with extensive experience at the US Army, excelling in equipment troubleshooting and work assignment delegation. Achieved significant productivity improvements by implementing preventive maintenance protocols and effectively managing a team of 32. Proven ability to analyze issues and deliver solutions, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance.

Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor offering 21 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

US Army
03.2020 - Current
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Supervised 6 employees.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.

Maintenance Supervisor

US Army
07.2017 - 03.2020
  • Supervised 32 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.

Maintenance Technician

US Army
04.2014 - 07.2017
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.

Education

Associate of Science - Firearms Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ
12-2021

Skills

  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Work assignment delegation
  • Work order management
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Preventive Maintenance

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

US Army
03.2020 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

US Army
07.2017 - 03.2020

Maintenance Technician

US Army
04.2014 - 07.2017

Associate of Science - Firearms Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute
James Schaal