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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Galvanize technology - 2010-12Steelmaking technology:2013 - Feb 2019Feb 2020 - Jul 2021• Utilize Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM2) principles to review & develop EMP tactics to improve overall Asset Reliability & maintain the condition of equipment totaling over $10M in RAV• Lead diverse teams to investigate & troubleshoot unplanned equipment failures using Root Cause Analysis techniques to eliminate risk of recurrence of >$1M in lost production• Innovation project development for alternatives & benchmarks to identify and reduce performance gaps• Communicate with internal & external stakeholders at all levels• Developed and implemented Change Management Processes & Tools

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Mentor, Trainer & Gatekeeper for Equipment Reliability standards, procedures, progress tracking & reviews• Oversee training plans, work assignment loading & performance of 6 Direct Reports• Promote collaborative teamwork between different parts of the organization to achieve business results• Demonstrate exemplary behavior & promote the principles of integrity• Monitor Equipment Reliability Process performance, execution & reporting• Prepare for & provide timely inputs into Business Plan Strategies• Mentor / develop others through sharing ideas, coaching & leading by example

Provided engineering support to various large-scale projects as a member of the Machine Design Group. Designed and prepared calculations for a Sounding Bar System to take level measurements of a ferronickel smelting furnace. Developed the equipment installation manual for Xstrata’s $4.1 billion modular designed ferronickel processing plant. Prepared work instructions for mechanical equipment repairs & maintenance manuals for specialized equipment.

Implemented Maintenance Best Practices with the goal of increasing mill availability by limiting unplanned maintenance downtime to less than 9%. Conducted Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations of major mechanical equipment breakdowns. Performed risk-based evaluation of equipment for the prioritization of planned maintenance & the justification of critical spare levels. Responsible for developing, reviewing and updating Preventive Maintenance plans for critical equipment. Utilized the company's Computerized Maintenance Management System to record work required on specific equipment and set frequencies for automated scheduling. Identified Predictive Maintenance opportunities in direct cooperation with mechanical maintenance staff, both salaried and unionized. Created a computerized operating and maintenance log database in MS Access to collect details of mill events. Analyzed database information to identify recurring equipment issues, their associated costs and develop Systematic Failure Elimination programs. Trained both new and existing employees on Reliability Department practices and procedures.