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Summary:Vast experience as a Maintenance/Installation/Service Mgr. and Eng. in Materials Handling, both in the bulk solids transportation, and automated warehousing fields. Travelled worldwide on conveyor systems up to 32 miles long, and their associated controls. Electrical/mechanical installation/repair and modification of equipment associated with the above. Familiar with Maintenance Contracts for all types of MHE, be it small standalones or a fully automated warehouse. Very experienced in Conveyor order picking systems, Pallet conveyors, Sortation and ASRS from install to commissioning Inc. project management. Construction and modification of PLC programs for control systems. Knowledge and experience of inverter drive systems, A.C. Motors and associated controls. Experienced in pneumatics and associated equipment. Vert/Horiz Storage Carousels, Weighers, Labelers, Case erectors and closers. Manage and maintain general building Facilities. Elect control systems, Distribution systems, BS 7671 17th edition , and BS 2394/95 Inspection and testing. Pallet Racking Inspection and repair certified.Specialties:Set up and running Maintenance departments, creating Maintenance schedules. Managing Engineers and Contractors. Manage new plant installs or relocation. Ability to identify, manage and implement issues relevant to production, and the ability to plan/deploy resources to carry out ppm and reactive maintenance works. Develop good relationships with suppliers/customers and negotiate as required, Install/coach a sense of pride in work attitudes and develop maintenance staff confidence and ability. Manage Maintenance Contracts. Liaising with management and production, to discuss project specifications and procedures. Ability to manage key budgets including ordering and sourcing consumables/spares running to substantial weekly budgets, Spare parts ordering/logging and keeping site stocks to the required levels.