Develops new technology, processes, strategies and implements changes to improve throughput without impacting existing operations by managing facility and material handling projects to improve performance of the distribution network while limiting disruptions to operations and the distribution centers' (DC) ability to deliver freight to the stores; providing on-call support for technical issues with regard to equipment and maintenance operational issues; developing relationships with Walmart members of cross-functional departments (for example, Construction, Insurance, Regional Operating teams) to ensure communication with DC Maintenance teams; coordinating with vendors and operational teams to identify and test new technologies for process and strategy improvement; and supporting DC Operations and Maintenance teams, vendors, and home office Purchasing and Contracts team to complete contracts and required vetting process. Manages, protects, and improves Walmart assets by supporting the regional operations team during the home office budgeting development and approval process; monitoring capital spending plans and expense budgets with maintenance operations; driving reliability and improved maintenance practices, equipment enhancements, and replacements; auditing facility asset base, (for example, building structure, grounds, parking lots, material handling equipment, energy center, pump house, retention ponds); advising on condition of assets for future replacements and maintenance needs; developing annual overhaul and retrofit plans to return deteriorated and degraded facilities and equipment to acceptable operating condition; providing input to operations and maintenance to avoid future asset damage; and developing budget forecasts for five year plan and annual capital and expense budgets with maintenance management for facilities within the region.