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Eugene Hufford

Dixon

Summary

Accomplished Chief Engineer at Rdil Associates, adept in technical troubleshooting and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in reducing company expenditures by implementing proactive maintenance procedures, enhancing equipment reliability, and driving project completion within budget. Demonstrated exceptional project management and problem-solving abilities, contributing to significant improvements in operational efficiency and safety standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Engineer

Rdil Associates
01.2020 - Current
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
  • Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
  • Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
  • Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
  • Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
  • Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Used Software to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
  • Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
  • Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
  • Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
  • Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on industry standards and implementing necessary changes to company procedures.
  • Created detailed reports documenting project findings and recommendations enabling informed decision-making among executive leadership teams.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes into existing systems.
  • Administered safety plans to train Number employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
  • Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
  • Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
  • Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
  • Analyzed business and Type technical requirements to determine system design, potential issues and related cost for each project request.
  • Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy, feasibility, functionality before implementation to ensure success upon execution.
  • Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
  • Reduced company expenditures and loss by Number% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.

Maintenance Supervisor

As Hotel Corp
01.2008 - 01.2020
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • 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.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • 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.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
  • Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • 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.
  • Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
  • Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for maintenance projects, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and costeffectiveness.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in equipment operation and facility management practices.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to Number employees.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.

Education

Saul Valley College
Sterling Illinois

Dixon High School
Dixon Illinois
06.2000

Skills

  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Project management
  • Safety meetings
  • Safety management
  • Maintenance processes
  • Team direction
  • Equipment operation
  • Operations management
  • Maintenance programs
  • HVAC
  • Testing and validation
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Engineering design
  • Workflow planning
  • Facility management
  • Codes compliance
  • Simulation modeling
  • Budget creation
  • Facility operations
  • Infrastructure management
  • Strategic analysis
  • Resource development
  • Stakeholder management
  • Hardware development
  • Recruiting
  • Environmental management
  • Reliability engineering
  • Energy management
  • Asset management
  • Maintenance planning
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Structural building codes
  • Energy conservation techniques
  • Facilities budgeting & control
  • Problem resolution
  • Computer skills
  • Inspections
  • Critical thinking
  • Code compliance
  • Construction review
  • Technical reporting
  • Electrical engineering standards
  • Production support
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Construction management
  • Construction expertise
  • Workflow development
  • Environmental impact reports
  • Construction administration
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Certification

Licensed pool operator

Timeline

Chief Engineer

Rdil Associates
01.2020 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

As Hotel Corp
01.2008 - 01.2020

Saul Valley College

Dixon High School

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