1. Robert H. Pate roberthpate@gmail.com
8943 David Fort Rd. (940) 464-0349 home
Argyle, TX 76226 (817) 909-8942 cell
Profile
Parts Representative specializing in selling oil and gas compression parts and managing the
Weatherford branch. Provide excellent customer service, earning high job satisfaction and
support ratings. Facility Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience managing
maintenance facilities in manufacturing and distribution center environments.
Experience
Enerflex EnergySystems - Weatherford, TX 2010 – Present
Parts Representative
Responsible for ordering and processing all part sales and service jobs
 Procure parts for service jobs (work closely with vendors from Ariel, CAT, Waukesha,
Worthington, Gemini, and Superior Compressors & Engines).
 Order Murphy, Altronic & Champion components for part sales and service.
 Work with local machine shops to facilitate repairs and refurbish equipment and parts.
 Responsible for all inventory control and maintaining levels to meet customer
expectations.
 Process all shipping and receiving.
 Work closely with all Enerflex divisions to support Operations.
 Experience with S.A.P. ordering and invoicing, Word and Excel for parts quotes and
inventory spreadsheets.
Michaels Stores Incorporated - Fort Worth, TX 2000 – 2010
Facility Operations Manager
Oversee all Distribution Center maintenance, preventative maintenance, restoration, and
expansion projects for the 438,000 sq. ft. Alliance Distribution Center.
 Develop and supervise maintenance staff. Staffed day and night warehouse
maintenance crews. Hired and trained all new employees for appropriate shift.
 Met and exceeded company set financial and budget goals for operational expenses.
 Created policies and procedures and maintained OSHA compliance.
 Set up vendor accounts and negotiated service contracts.
 Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Major accomplishments include:
 Introduced and rolled out the CMMS (Smart Maintenance Preventative Maintenance
tracking system) to Alliance and 5 other network Distribution Centers
 Eliminated several outside maintenance contracts by certifying all maintenance
mechanics in Crown equipment and developing additional maintenance team skills in
HVAC maintenance
 Led the building expansion which increased the Alliance facility by 8 dock doors. Project
involved working closely with the Architect, Engineering, City of Haslet and Construction
Contractors. Primarily point of contact for all construction
 Upgraded all conveyor systems to Hytrol Conveyors
 Successfully manage a $240,000 maintenance budget and supervise a team of 8
mechanics and utility associates.

2. Robert H. Pate roberthpate@gmail.com
8943 David Fort Rd. (940) 464-0349 home
Argyle, TX 76226 (817) 909-8942 cell
Target Distribution Center – Albany, Oregon 1997-2000
Facility Operations Supervisor
Oversee all maintenance, preventative maintenance and inspections of all forklifts, utilities,
conveyor systems, buildings and grounds for a 600,000 sq. ft. Distribution Center. Supervise
maintenance personnel ensuring maximum productivity, growth and development.
Olin Ordnance and Primex Technologies Florida and California 1989 – 1997
Facilities Manager (1996 - 1997)
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor (1989 - 1996)
Responsible for maintaining all aspects of the 45,000 sq. ft. facility including HVAC, electrical,
plumbing, construction and renovation, office reconfigurations, off-site warehouse, negotiating
with outside vendors, test range and security. Supervised associates in all areas of
maintenance and construction. Implemented and provided contract administration for all
maintenance and construction contracts that support operations. Promoted to Facilities
Manager in 1996. Accomplishments included:
 Managed remodeling of new 19,000 sq. ft. senior level office complex
 Key participant in managing Primex spin-off from Olin Ordnance (1997)
 Managed the Picatinny (NJ) Arsenal remodeling project from design through
completion. Wrote all specifications and scope of work. Brought project in under
budget and on schedule.
 Directed a 30000 sq. ft. in-house construction project ahead of schedule and under
budget
 Worked cooperatively on a project to convert chlorinated vapor degreasers to
environmentally safe cleaning alternatives saving $328,600 per year.
 Directed restroom remodeling project in a 162,000 sq. ft. building, 11 restrooms
completely refurbished at a cost of $147,678.
 Developed training programs for front-line associates emphasizing teamwork,
service commitment, safety and motivation to achieve project and long-term goals.
 Revamped a safety program for hazardous chemical use and disposal. Evaluated
and trained staff with an excellent safety performance record.
 Instituted a recycling program with saved $12,000 over 4 years.
 Directed shutdown and relocation of Olin’s 90,000 sq. ft. Research and Development
facility in Tustin CA (1989 – 1990)
Taras Corporation – Irvine, CA 1988-1989
General Manager
Managed a valve manufacturing company in all stages of assembly and production. Directed
shipping and receiving, inventory, quality control and all purchasing. Coordinated all
manufacturing operations to subassembly, which included plastics, steel and brass. Supervised
machine shop and metal fabrication operations. Increased productivity by reducing scrap,
absenteeism and introducing strong participative leadership.
Education
B.S. Business Administration from University of La Verne
References available upon request.