Team Lead for Subject Matter Experts in Packaging. The team goals are as follows: Improve Machine Efficiency (ME), Improve equipment Reliability, Availability and Maintainability - RAM Improve Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) maintenance package effectiveness, Support waste reduction initiatives / projects, Support quality improvement initiatives / projects, Carry out periodic equipment capability studies,  Request and or initiate Original Equipment… Show more Team Lead for Subject Matter Experts in Packaging. The team goals are as follows: Improve Machine Efficiency (ME), Improve equipment Reliability, Availability and Maintainability - RAM Improve Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) maintenance package effectiveness, Support waste reduction initiatives / projects, Support quality improvement initiatives / projects, Carry out periodic equipment capability studies,  Request and or initiate Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support, Enhance and or improve, participate in, change over’s, Input into the annual budget setting of equipment and support the management thereof, Ensure that equipment complies to safety regulations, Coach / mentor other 1st and 2nd line craft and operators in the correct way to maintain and operate relevant equipment. Actively work as a change agent to get team dynamics working. Show less

 Improve Machine Efficiency (ME), Improve equipment Reliability, Availability and Maintainability - RAM Improve Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) maintenance package effectiveness, Support waste reduction initiatives / projects, Support quality improvement initiatives / projects, Carry out periodic equipment capability studies,  Request and or initiate Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support, Enhance and or improve, participate in, change… Show more  Improve Machine Efficiency (ME), Improve equipment Reliability, Availability and Maintainability - RAM Improve Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) maintenance package effectiveness, Support waste reduction initiatives / projects, Support quality improvement initiatives / projects, Carry out periodic equipment capability studies,  Request and or initiate Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support, Enhance and or improve, participate in, change over’s, Input into the annual budget setting of equipment and support the management thereof, Ensure that equipment complies to safety regulations, Coach / mentor other 1st and 2nd line craft and operators in the correct way to maintain and operate relevant equipment. Actively work as a change agent to get team dynamics working. Show less

Worked as Industrial Electrician in the Packaging Department. Modicon PLC, AB PLC, Inspection equipment, Packaging Equipment, etc.

Worked at the plant in Midlothian Texas when it was Chaparral Steel before it was sold to Gerdau Long Steel.Worked in production for 5 years in the finishing department of the Bar Mill.Entered the Electrical Apprenticship in 1990 and worked as an Industrial Electrician for 7 years in the Bar Mill. Working on everything from 1000 HP DC Drives, Modicon PLC, Relay Controls, etc.