Brad Turnbull

Experience

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  Becks Equipment Inc.

  Dec 1995 - Nov 2010

  Heavy Equipment Consultant

  ✔ Consulted with multiple companies to reorganize and optimize maintenance departments, improving equipment availability by 15%-50%✔ Developed and implemented preventive & predictive maintenance plans, reducing unexpected failures and lowering maintenance costs✔ Trained maintenance and operations personnel on safe and efficient equipment operation✔ Led component and full equipment rebuilds, ensuring peak performance and extended lifecycleKey Skills & Expertise:✅ Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Reliability✅ Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement ✅ Asset Management & Cost Reduction✅ Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategies✅ Vendor & Supplier Negotiation✅ Team Leadership & Training Show less

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  Peabody Energy

  Dec 2010 - now

  Process Optimization Specialist | Heavy Equipment Maintenance | Operations | Asset Management | Data-Driven Leader✔ Led mine-wide process improvement initiatives, increasing equipment availability by up to 50% through data-driven maintenance strategies✔ Developed a 6S training program and personally trained 1,200+ employees, enhancing safety, efficiency, and worksite organization✔ Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, reducing consumable spending by $100K annually through lean inventory management✔ Led cross-functional teams to optimize operations, resulting in higher productivity and lower operational costs Show less Tire Program Manager✔ Managed a $26M annual tire budget, achieving a $2M annual cost savings by optimizing inventory and maintenance strategies✔ Implemented a tire consignment program, eliminating the need for $20M in on-hand inventory while improving availability✔ Developed and executed preventive maintenance programs, extending tire life by 15% and reducing equipment downtime✔ Introduced data-driven failure analysis, optimizing tire selection and replacement schedules to maximize efficiencyRolling Stock Shop✔ Supervised 20+ technicians and contractors, managing maintenance, PMs, breakdowns, and major rebuilds✔ Transformed an underperforming crew, elevating them to meet and exceed productivity and quality benchmarks within 6 months✔ Improved work order management systems, enhancing repair tracking, task prioritization, and maintenance workflowBuilding & Grounds ✔ Managed large-scale construction, tornado repairs, and facility demolitions, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget✔ Designed and implemented a work order tracking system, improving project oversight and task prioritization✔ Strengthened vendor and contractor relationships, improving service quality and cost efficiencyMining Operations ✔ Led data-driven decision-making to improve fleet management, production output, and cost control✔ Created statistical models and reports that increased units/hour moved by 10% in just 4 months✔ Developed real-time equipment performance dashboards, allowing for proactive maintenance scheduling and reduced downtimeKey Skills & Expertise:✅ Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Reliability✅ Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma Black Belt)✅ Asset Management & Cost Reduction✅ Data-Driven Decision Making & Statistical Analysis✅ Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategies✅ Vendor & Supplier Negotiation✅ Multi-Million Dollar Budget Management✅ Team Leadership & Training Show less

  • Various Leadership & Technical Roles

    Nov 2010 - now

  • Various Leadership & Technical Roles

    Dec 2010 - now