Damian Brown

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Greater Richmond Region

About

To obtain a challenging position / career using my current skills and knowledge with the opportunity for growth.

Experience

  • SanMar (Full-time · 1 yr 9 mos)
    • Facilities Maintenance Manager
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Maintenance Engineer
      Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr

      Dual roles as fill in for Facilities Maintenance Manager and First shift Maintenance Engineer 6/25-present Schedule vendors and inspections for the integrity of the plant Assist in Start Up of Autostore Plant Assign PM’s to Maintenance team System Maintenance trained by Hytrol System Expert Certification by Bastian Solutions Wrote preliminary PM’s till plant CMMS was brought online Help coordinate tool purchase for Maintenance Department Assist in Interviews for Maintenance team Members and Maintenance Engineers Respond to management and internal customer inquiries; research and resolve problems related to a facility’s operational issues Maintain facility systems including conveyors and related control systems (photo eyes, solenoids, light beacons, scanners, cameras, variable frequency drives, etc.) Replace and repair bearings, rollers, bands, conveyor belts, gear box, motors, air valves, lace and track conveyor belts Supervise Facilities employees in DC; direct work and provide training as needed Review schematics and troubleshoot basic panel indicators; utilize manuals to troubleshoot scanners, ez-logic, VFD’s, encoders, print and apply solutions Review HMI reporting, clear jams (power down, lock-out, etc.) and fault conditions (motor overload, e-stop, power supply faults, etc.) Work closely with IT and DSaP staff, DC staff and Vendor Support/Service providers to diagnose and address concerns; communicate status and resolutions appropriately Work closely with DC staff to train on MHE, loading, unloading, processes, orientation, quality control, and rates Define and execute training programs for maintenance personnel and operators; create quality documentation on system functionality; preventive maintenance programs including maintaining an inventory of spare parts and managing warranty related replace /repair; issues and system log tracking Comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements; maintain all required HAZMAT records including maintenance

  • Site Maintenance Manager at Dematic
    May 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    · Manage conveyance Maintenance team · Assign all PM’s and conduct audits (CMMS) · Insure 100% PM compliance for site · Maintain time sheets for team · Order System parts · Manage inventory · Coordinate venders for site · Conduct weekly safety audits and safety round tables · Coordinated plant start up and commissioning · Created lock out tag out procedures for all equipment in the system · Help team on emergency repairs of system · Coordinated team training to have them Dematic certified to maintain equipment · Create work schedules · Site hiring Manager · Analyze cost and develop cost cutting savings for consumables · Develop 5S plan for Dematic workshop and audits · Conduct root cause analysis and incorporate finding into action

  • Electrical Technical Specialist at AMF Bakery Systems
    Apr 2018 - May 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Electrical Technical Specialist   Perform duties / responsibilities of an Assembly Technician (Mechanical and Electrical assembly) Assemble and wire electrical panel boxes, I/O panels and Drive control Panels from start to installed and ready for check out testing. • Subject matter expert in the function of the machines and operate the equipment • Perform quick parts repairs including design, manufacture of parts to resolve issues and implement changes with Engineering • Provide Field Service support and travel. Document and report work performed and give feedback • Perform checkout function utilizing Rockwell and AB Product line  Perform trouble-shooting in power transmission parts (bearings motors, reducers, belts, pulleys), pneumatics (air cylinders,

  • Facilities Technician III at Amazon
    Mar 2013 - Apr 2018 · 5 yrs 2 mos

     Acting Shift manager when department was understaffed for Area Managers (Night Shift)  Interroll Crossbelt Flatsorter SME (Subject Matter Expert)  PM and service dual main drives for Flat Sorter  Travel and attend training on reliability and continues improvement for Flat Sorter  Maintain and troubleshoot all conveyor systems, electrical and mechanical  (VFD) Variable Flex Drive installation, Parameters setting and tuning  Develop training plans for service technician  Develop Preventive Maintenance programs  Install, maintain, and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials  Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components-- photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs, and encoders  PLC programs, troubleshoot ladder logic, components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet)  Mentor technicians by motivating, providing guidance and directions to help them achieve their goals  Develop and maintain a good working relationships across all levels in the organization  Ability to provide enriched feedback to enhance individual performance (PM Team Trainer)  PM team Technician (2 years)

  • Facilities Technician II at McKesson Logistics Solutions
    Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

     Maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, and repairing of electronic and electro-mechanical systems in a distribution center environment.  Provide electrical support for all facility systems and equipment including A-frames, and other automated technologies. OSR (ORDER, STORAGE, RETREAVAL) Night Shift Technician  3 phase and single phase motors and mechanical systems including power feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, AC/DC drives, PLCs, Inverter Drives, UPS systems, air handling units  Trouble shoot and maintain AC and DC conveyors and there sensors  Perform PM’s as required  Inspect all power equipment on a daily bases  Inspect and maintain pneumatic and, hydraulic systems  Responsible for documenting shift issues  DEA Background cleared