Matthew Empson
Arcadia Student Living
Gastonia
1
Certification
35
years of professional experience
Professional with significant experience in maintenance leadership, skilled in managing teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Expertise includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement, combined with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Reliable and results-focused, ready to drive operational success.
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
11 Years 1 Month- Achieved efficient workflow by supervising employees during daily operations.
- Cultivated professional relationships with residents through effective communication.
- Streamlined property turnover processes, resulting in timely resident transitions.
- Resolved construction-related issues through strategic collaboration with ownership. Supported seamless property transitions to maintain operational flow.
- Supervised comprehensive planning and implementation of capital projects valued at over $14 million.
- Improved property operations by providing on-site support across multiple locations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency while traveling to assist with various properties.
- Delivered effective support for property operations through strategic travel to additional sites.
Maintenance Supervisor
2 Years- Supervised employees in daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance. Maintained repairs within budget. Communicated and interacted with residents at a professional level. Managed turn under budget. EPA certified and cpo license
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal functionality of facilities.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan.
- Trained and mentored maintenance staff on safety protocols and best practices.
Pipe Foreman
1 Year- Supervised employees in installing piping and AC/heat units in commercial buildings.
- Coordinated daily operations of crew, optimizing workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on industry best practices and safety protocols.
Welder/Fitter
5 Years- Trained new employees, welded pipe, inconel, and structural steel using tig, stick, and mig application; executed x-ray welds on mild, stainless, and 2 ¼ chrome pipe. read blue prints to build finished products
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure precise assembly of structures.
Shop Foreman
3 Years- Supervised welders, inspected finished products; welded miscellaneous metals, including handrails, small structural, and stairs; pipe welding; welded and fabricated non-ferrous metals (stainless steel and aluminum); installation of products in the field
Welder
- Applied MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet tight tolerances while armor plating Humvees.
Tensioner Assembler
6 Years- Co-chairman of the ergonomic committee; resolved conflicts as a specialist; ran production lines, met and exceeded production by 25% with no rejects; ran forklift truck; oversaw shipping and receiving operations; loaded and unloaded trucks, delivered parts between plants
Heavy Equipment Supervisor/Operator
5 Years- Operated backhoe, dozer, packer, and dump truck, performing equipment maintenance and mechanical work on motors and electrical systems.
Education
Certificate
Diploma
Skills
D.O.T. Certification
General contractor on various projectsss
Scored 98% on ASVAB test for mechanical reasoning
Responsible
hardworking
dependable and diligent
Mechanically inclined
Preventive Maintenance
Team supervision
Facilities maintenance
Maintenance recordkeeping
HVAC systems
Vendor relationship management
Certification
EPA Certified
CPO License
D.O.T Certified
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Arcadia Student Living
07.2015 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Supervisor
Preiss Company 49 North
07.2013 - 07.2015Read More
Pipe Foreman
Platinum Energy Group
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Welder/Fitter
Zachry Construction
01.2007 - 01.2012Read More
Shop Foreman
Beach Erectors
01.2004 - 01.2007Read More
Welder
Department of the Army
01.2004 - 01.2004Read More
Tensioner Assembler
Borg-Warner Automotive
01.1997 - 01.2003Read More
Heavy Equipment Supervisor/Operator
Lucente Homes
01.1992 - 01.1997Read More
Groton Central High School
Diploma
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Modern Welding School
Certificate
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