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Tyson Riggs

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Experienced maintenance supervisor specializing in mining and site civil construction with over 15 years of experience in heavy equipment field service. Known for prioritizing safety, problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and driving jobsite productivity. Highly valued team member with exceptional organizational skills, committed to mentoring, fostering growth, and leading by example in safety measures. Eager to excel in a continued leadership role with an extreme ownership mentality.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

Rango Inc.
05.2024 - 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 30 employees including dealer techs and contractors
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations.
  • Successfully maintain 90+ pieces of equipment with an 86-91% availability.

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic/ Relief Supervisor

Thiess mining
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Participate and lead daily safety meetings, daily inspections of CAT 994k, Hitachi EX 5600, CAT 16m, D10T, D9, 950k, 789 Haul trucks along with routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Upon finishing repairs, complete and review work orders. As a relief supervisor, lead daily safety meetings, daily task meetings, assign daily work to 20+ employees and contractors. Maintain daily schedule and keep info mine and JDE up to date
  • Optimized inventory management, tracking spare parts usage, and ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted production.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and performing necessary repairs on various machinery.

Field Service Mechanic

Ricor Inc
11.2019 - 09.2022
  • Work individually and with a team to troubleshoot, verify issues, and order parts if needed.
  • Effective communication and follow-up with other mechanics, foremen, and operators to direct and achieve deadlines.
  • Work in coordination with the mechanic shop foreman to manage and coordinate schedules of myself and other mechanics to ensure timely repairs of equipment at various job sites.

Field Service Mechanic

Rhino Contracting
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Effective communication and follow-up to direct and achieve deadlines.
  • Manage and coordinate schedules of myself and other mechanics to ensure timely repairs of equipment.
  • Work individually and with a team to troubleshoot, verify issue, and order parts if needed.
  • Used the See it, own it, solve it System to ensure safety for all involved.

Field Service Mechanic

Newmont-Cripple Creek
09.2015 - 08.2017
  • Ability to read schematics to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment in the shop and in the field.
  • Responsible for maintaining and directing all equipment maintenance mine wide.
  • Implemented the SOS safety system. See it, Own it, Solve it.
  • Regularly updated technical knowledge through ongoing training sessions and workshops, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Expedited solutions for complex mechanical issues by leveraging extensive expertise in diagnostics and problem-solving techniques.
  • Trained junior mechanics on industry best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kinross
11.2013 - 09.2015
  • Heavily involved in major PCR's for Hitachi ex 3600, 793 f models, 994h, and 16m motor graders.
  • Ability to read schematics to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment including electrical, hydraulics, engine, and powertrain.
  • Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
  • Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.

Journeyman Mechanic

Freeport McMoran
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Ability to read schematics to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment in the shop and in the field.
  • Responsible for maintaining and directing all equipment maintenance mine wide.
  • Proficient in SIS, CAT ET and preparing service reports.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Empire Southwest
06.2006 - 11.2008
  • Ability to read schematics to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Report back to and follow up with customers about the status of their equipment.
  • Skills and Training: Caterpillar, Powertrain, Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repairs, Hydraulics, MACS, PCR, OSHA, MSHA, Schematics, Troubleshooting, Welding and Fabrication, Electrical Circuits, Mechanical Systems, Scheduling and Recordkeeping, Field Leadership and communication, and Collaborative Leadership.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sonoran Desert School
Mesa, AZ
05.2006

Skills

  • Five years of leadership experience
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Proficient in troubleshooting
  • Extensive safety experience
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Work order management
  • Time management
  • Staff training and development
  • Scheduling and coordination

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

Rango Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic/ Relief Supervisor

Thiess mining
10.2022 - 02.2024

Field Service Mechanic

Ricor Inc
11.2019 - 09.2022

Field Service Mechanic

Rhino Contracting
08.2017 - 11.2019

Field Service Mechanic

Newmont-Cripple Creek
09.2015 - 08.2017

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kinross
11.2013 - 09.2015

Journeyman Mechanic

Freeport McMoran
01.2012 - 10.2013

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Empire Southwest
06.2006 - 11.2008

High School Diploma -

Sonoran Desert School

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