Travis Smith
Denver
Summary
Results-driven Area Maintenance Manager (AMM) with 7+ years of maintenance, reliability, and leadership experience in industrial and facility operations. Proven track record of leading maintenance teams, improving equipment uptime, driving safety compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites. Extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, technical training, and reliability programs. Demonstrated success in multi-site operations management, labor cost control, equipment reliability improvement, and technician development. Recognized for leading underperforming operations back to compliance and performance standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Maintenance Manager (AMM)
Amazon
2024.06 - Current
- Promoted from Maintenance Technician III into leadership role as Area Maintenance Manager
- Manage maintenance operations across 3 separate sites, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and team performance
- Improved equipment functionality, site cleanliness standards, and overtime labor costs across all 3 locations
- Successfully led one underperforming site out of a formal get-well plan through operational improvements, maintenance execution, and team accountability
- Lead and supervise maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable equipment operation
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime
- Track and manage KPIs, labor utilization, equipment performance, and OT costs
- Coordinate vendors, parts, labor, and repair schedules for facility projects
- Partner with operations leadership to support production goals and site reliability
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, safety, and cost reduction
- Mentor and develop technicians through coaching and performance management
Maintenance Technician III
Amazon
2022.03 - 2024.06
- Selected for the Continued Reliability Program (CRP) for 3 years
- Served as Technical Trainer and certified MEWP Trainer
- Performed advanced troubleshooting and repair on conveyor systems, mechanical equipment, and facility systems
- Executed preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to maintain uptime
- Utilized CMMS systems for work orders, parts tracking, and maintenance scheduling
- Supported reliability initiatives to improve site performance and reduce downtime
Maintenance Technician II
JLL
2018.10 - 2022.03
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems and equipment
- Completed scheduled inspections and maintenance checklists
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment issues using technical documentation
- Conducted equipment and forklift training
- Supported daily operations while maintaining safety and compliance standards
Directional Drilling Supervisor
RBC
2015.05 - 2018.10
- Supervised daily site operations and crew performance
- Managed production schedules, safety standards, and job costs
- Oversaw reporting of labor hours, expenses, and equipment performance
- Ensured operational compliance and safe work practices
Education
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
Skills
- Multi-Site Operations Management
- Maintenance Leadership
- Reliability & Uptime Improvement
- Preventive / Corrective Maintenance
- KPI & Performance Tracking
- Cost & OT Reduction
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Safety Compliance / OSHA
- CMMS Systems
- Vendor Coordination
- Technical Training
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Area Maintenance Manager (AMM)
Amazon
2024.06 - Current
Maintenance Technician III
Amazon
2022.03 - 2024.06
Maintenance Technician II
JLL
2018.10 - 2022.03
Directional Drilling Supervisor
RBC
2015.05 - 2018.10
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School