Christopher Gardner Email & Phone Number

Gibsonia, Pa, Us

Koppel, Pennsylvania, United States

Manages and oversees maintenance activities in the area/specialty undercharge and assists Maintenance Line Manager in the overall management ofthe Line/Process. Ensures contribution from a technical perspective inthe analysis and solution of highly complex issues in the area of specialty.Participates in the definition of investment and maintenance policiesfor installations and equipments in his/her area of responsibility, anddefines new investments related to reliability, maintainability andequipment obsolescence, in line with general business policies andhealth, safety and environment regulations.Ensures the Line/Process continuity by: fulfiling and optimizingmaintenance plans and programs; participating in the planning of largestoppages (REX); ensuring availability and reliability of criticalassets; coordinating Base Group activities; ensuring non-operationalstoppages are duly performed; ensuring root-cause failure analysis onchronic and/or sporadic equipment breakdown or losses.Ensures the development and optimization of maintenance preventivemethods to reduce maintenance workload and avoid unforeseen stoppages.Supports Engineering and Operations area in the research and assesmentof new technologies, procedures and standards. Ensures the correctsharing and implementation of maintenance standards, procedures and bestpractices that apply to his/her area of responsibility. Identifies andproposes issues related to its applicability.Verifies and controls the proper management, cataloguing, update andsharing of all technical maintenance documentation (technicalspecifications, procedures, operational processes, drawings, etc.)Controls the continuous provision of supplies and services coordinatingmaterial procurement and repairs and verifying that the stock and sparesholding levels are defined according to global standards. Proposescorrective actions in case any deviation to standards.

Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel, conducting daily safety talks, monitor and report, and serving as a key driver for safety improvement.• Maintain records for all Preventative Maintenance activities, repairs, and purchases• Provide direction and leadership to the maintenance crew in order to accomplish organizational goals.• Coordinate project execution with external contractors.• Provide direction and leadership to projects ensuring that all goals and objectives are maintained and completed in a timely manner based on a planned schedule.• Assess mechanical and electrical issues with coordination to correct and improve.• Improve and track MTBF on all components.• Provide technical support and educate on the manufacturing process.• Implement cost reductions, develop reporting procedures and systems.• Maintain calibrations and inspections of all equipment.• Responsible for air and water permit compliance.

Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

• Manage unionized workforce schedules to sufficiently coordinate with the Hot Strip Mill• Revise and retain safety, quality, and environmental documentation• Perform quality inspections on product, ensuring a smooth process through the Hot Strip Mill • Supervise mechanical and electrical equipment troubleshooting and repairs• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions• Manage the preventative maintenance program using CMMS (i.e. thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis, ordering/tracking parts)• Create detailed scopes of work and supervise outside contractors for large-scale projects and repairs

Butler, Pennsylvania, United States

• Supervised mechanical and electrical equipment troubleshooting and repairs• Performed root cause analysis of equipment failures and implemented corrective actions• Managed the preventative maintenance program using CMMS (i.e. thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis, ordering/tracking parts)• Created detailed scopes of work and supervised outside contractors for large-scale projects and repairs

Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States

• Managed unionized workforce scheduling• Produced spreadsheets pertaining to product shipped and standing inventory, to accounting department• Produced safety material for monthly meetings with unionized workforce• Revised and retained safety, quality, and environmental documentation• Ordered and maintained inventory of safety supplies

Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States

• Maintained by-products produced in the chemicals and energy department• Performed minor maintenance on pumps, valves, and decanters• Monitored process

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