MIKE Chism
Globe
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at MLC Services, enhancing equipment availability to 98% through strategic asset management and preventative maintenance. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and team leadership, I successfully reduced breakdown costs by 60%, driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Efficient maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated several years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs. Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor bringing many years of positive maintenance team leadership. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance scheduling as well as unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime. Brings solid commitment to quality and efficiency.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
MLC SERVICES
Gilbert
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw equipment care, enhancing availability from 70% to 98% through preventative maintenance practices.
- Reduced breakdown costs by 60% with improved equipment performance and maintenance strategies.
- Generated annual and monthly cost reports on machine care and maintenance expenses.
- Conducted yearly performance evaluations for process maintenance department personnel.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures among all personnel.
- Managed fixed plant equipment including one FL-SIMTHA 60 x 89, five Simons Crushers, two Sag Mills, six 72in Raymond Mills, and twelve screen units.
- Supervised fleet of mining equipment comprising CAT 789 haul trucks, CAT 994 loaders, CAT D10, CAT 16M, CAT 988, and CAT 966.
- Directed underground operations with a fleet including Wagner haul trucks (25 ton), Tamrock drills, Elmac backfill trucks, JCL loaders, and six-yard units.
Mechanical Maintenance Manager
Kalamazoo Materials
Tucson
03.2016 - 04.2025
- Travel to job sites, evaluate manpower needs & materials for projects. Put together quotes for future jobs estimating costs for projects.
- Implement safe work practices for personnel on job site incorporating customer safety policies & procedures.
- Developed excellent customer relationships with vendors and future clients.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, increasing equipment uptime to 95%.
- Managed a skilled team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Streamlined maintenance workflows, resulting in a 30% reduction in repair turnaround time.
PROCESS MECHANICAL SUPERINTENDENT
CAPSTONE MINING
Pinto Valley
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Oversee all fixed-plant assets, which include crushing and conveying, grinding and floatation circuits, along with concentrate filter press for final product. Assets include primary crusher, an FL Smith, 60 x 89 crusher, (3) Simons 7' Standard crushers, and (6) 7' tertiary crushers. System encompasses over 6000 ft. Of conveyor belts. The grinding circuit consists of (6) Alice Chalmers ball mills. There are (14) flotation cells, (2) re-grind cells, (3) thickners, and (1) FL Smith filter press.
- Generate annual and monthly cost reports for machine care and maintenance costs.
- Responsible for all personnel safety training and practices.
- Responsible for all process maintenance department yearly performance evaluations. Also, approve time for all 125 personnel in department weekly.
- Managed daily operations of mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Supervised a team of technicians in the maintenance and repair of heavy mining equipment.
- Implemented cost-saving measures that reduced maintenance expenses by 25% over a 12-month period.
Maintenance Superintendent
RIO TINTO MINERALS
Boron
05.2008 - 09.2011
- Responsible for all maintenance practices in the crushing and mining operation. Manage and oversee crushing and maintenance on stationary equipment.
- Follow company policies for preventative maintenance program.
- Coordinate with other management regarding safety training of all personnel.
- Assist with generation of annual and monthly cost reports for maintenance of mining and crushing equipment.
- Managed daily maintenance operations ensuring minimal equipment downtime through strategic scheduling and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventative maintenance program leading to a 30% reduction in emergency repairs.
- Supervised and trained maintenance personnel, enhancing team capabilities and improving overall department efficiency.
MILL MANAGER
TRI-WESTERN RESOURCES
Bakersfield
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Spearheaded the successful start-up and development of the mill production and maintenance on both stationary and mobile equipment.
- Coordinated with other management regarding safety training of all personnel. Developed a very skilled working force and reduction of poor performing employees. Increased standards and regulations, as well as implemented policies in company handbook for hiring and training employees.
- Generated annual and monthly cost reports for operation and maintenance of mine equipment and mill equipment.
- Developed excellent customer relationships with vendors and purchased new equipment.
- Repaired and maintained equipment such as Hazemag impact crushers, Raymond Mills, Derco pumps, Wencos lightning mixers, heat exchangers, Byrd centrifuges, pipefitting and welding, such as carbon steel and stainless steel structural welding.
- Ran the mobile equipment service shop for all the mining equipment needs. Equipment included Cat loaders such as 992GS, 980GS, 962GS, 14GS, D9NS, Cat forklifts, 637 scrapers, Terex haul trucks, all light vehicle needs, and over-the-road truck fleet needs pertaining to DOT standards.
- Managed daily mill operations to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Implemented and monitored quality control processes to ensure product consistency.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to enhance team skills and improve performance.
Maintenance Superintendent
SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS
Trona
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Repair and maintain equipment such as Derco pumps, Wencos lightning mixers, heat exchangers, Byrd centrifuges, pipefitting and welding such as carbon steel and stainless steel, structural welding.
- Managed daily maintenance operations ensuring minimal equipment downtime through strategic scheduling and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventative maintenance program leading to a 30% reduction in emergency repairs.
- Supervised and trained maintenance personnel, enhancing team capabilities and improving overall department efficiency.
MINE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
CR BRIGGS
Trona
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Rolling Stock: Supervise crew of mechanics in the repair and maintenance of all mining equipment, such as Caterpillar haul trucks, graders, loaders and dozers. General fabrication and preventative maintenance, such as PM's and scheduled repairs, from major to minor. Help guide personnel in safe working practices.
- Stationary Equipment: Maintain Nordberg jaw crushers (24 x 42) along with (6) Nordberg 3.5 ft. shortheads and (2) 7 ft. standard Nordbergs. Maintained screening plant that consisted of (4) triple deck Midwestern screens and (2) Huitt-Robbins. All screens were 8 x 20 along with conveying system with total length of (2) miles of 36" belting.
FIELD SERVICE CREW SUPERVISOR
NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY
Brawley
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Supervise a crew of field service mechanics for diesel electric driven drills and haul trucks, mining equipment, such as drills, hydraulic shovels, manual diesel driven haul trucks, graders dozers and loaders.
- General welding and fabrication.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE
Elko
01.1992 - 12.1995
- Repair and maintain equipment, develop and implement maintenance plans and PM's on all mining equipment, general fabrication and maintenance welding, perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Helped to develop new trolley assist on all diesel electric haulage equipment. This is the only system of its kind in North America.
- Led a team of technicians to execute maintenance tasks on a variety of heavy mining equipment, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Developed and implemented a robust preventive maintenance schedule, significantly reducing equipment failures and downtime.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
MECHANIC
FMC GOLD COMPANY
Gabbs
01.1982 - 01.1992
- Repair and maintain equipment, general fabrication and maintenance welding, perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Stationary equipment: Nordberg 54 x 80 one crusher, (2) 7 ft. standard Nordbergs, Alice Chalmers ball mill, 12 x 40. Conveying system with total belt runs expanding 1500 ft. Four 20 ft. thickners and Nordberg banana screens.
- Executed routine inspections and diagnostic tests on heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Performed comprehensive repairs on hydraulic systems, including pumps and cylinders, to minimize equipment downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex repair tasks, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
Education
Full Crane School -
P & H Harnischfeger Institute
Elko, NV04-2006
Associate of Science - MSHA Instructor
Mine Safety & Health Asscociation
Los Angeles, CA04-2006
Advanced Drive Components -
Northern Nevada Community College
Elko, NVAdvanced Hydraulics -
Northern Nevada Community College
Elko, NVPersonnel Management -
IMC Chemicals
Trona, CAMyers-Briggs Business Management -
IMC Chemicals
Trona, CA7 Habits of Highly Effective People -
IMC Chemicals
Trona, CASkills
- Lean Six Sigma
- Asset management
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Kronos time management
- Defect elimination
- Project management
- SAP expertise
- Elipse management tools
- Quality supervision
- Team leadership
- Scheduling and planning
- Training and development
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Resource utilization strategies
- Process improvement methodologies
- Quality control escalation
- Cost reduction initiatives
Custom Section 1
Balanced Between People, Process & Technical Work
The mix of:
- team leadership
- hands-on equipment maintenance
- process improvement
- administrative tools and reporting
shows I am not one-dimensional. I'm capable across operations, leadership, technical work, and strategic planning.
Timeline
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
MLC SERVICES
05.2025 - Current
Mechanical Maintenance Manager
Kalamazoo Materials
03.2016 - 04.2025
PROCESS MECHANICAL SUPERINTENDENT
CAPSTONE MINING
10.2011 - 03.2016
Maintenance Superintendent
RIO TINTO MINERALS
05.2008 - 09.2011
MILL MANAGER
TRI-WESTERN RESOURCES
01.2004 - 01.2008
Maintenance Superintendent
SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS
01.2002 - 01.2004
MINE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
CR BRIGGS
01.1997 - 01.2002
FIELD SERVICE CREW SUPERVISOR
NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY
01.1995 - 01.1997
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE
01.1992 - 12.1995
MECHANIC
FMC GOLD COMPANY
01.1982 - 01.1992
Full Crane School -
P & H Harnischfeger Institute
Associate of Science - MSHA Instructor
Mine Safety & Health Asscociation
Advanced Drive Components -
Northern Nevada Community College
Advanced Hydraulics -
Northern Nevada Community College
Personnel Management -
IMC Chemicals
Myers-Briggs Business Management -
IMC Chemicals
7 Habits of Highly Effective People -
IMC Chemicals