Ray Hale Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, In

Responsible for all maintenance activities for Birla Carbon’s Carbon Black North Bend plant. Team consists of Mechanical Techs, I&E Techs, Special Projects, Reliability Engineers, Scheduler/Planner, DCS System, and critical spare inventory. Responsible for the reliable operation of Carbon Black reactors and ancillary equipment, heat exchangers, bag collectors, dryers, bead boxes, multiple type of conveyance systems, blowers, boiler systems, Cogen generation, cooling towers, a multitude of pumping systems, air compressor systems, incinerators, NOX & SOX equipment, and DCS system.Responsible for root cause failure analysis coordination, lessons learned program, construction optimization feedback loop, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) refinement, critical spares strategy improvements, preventive maintenance standard operating procedures and corrective maintenance procedures. Focused on implementing process efficiencies and cultivating high performing teams using skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, contract negotiations, vendor management, budgets, compliance, materials management, critical spare inventory refinements, implementation & execution of projects and turnarounds, logistics, and workplace safety. Concentrate on identifying, developing, implementing, and auditing Birla's maintenance programs. This will ensure that best practices are adhered to in an effort to always conduct business as a responsible, prudent operator. We will abide by all regulatory requirements and, at the same time, focus on increasing reliability, reducing downtime, exhibiting exceptional customer service (inside & outside the company), and helping increase the plant's profitability. A member of the plant's leadership team consisting of Safety, Environmental, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Accounting/Procurement. Play a key role in project coordination, team collaboration, and workforce optimization.

Broussard, Louisiana, Us

Responsible for maintenance operations for a greenfield manufacturer of Nitrile gloves along with an assortment of other Personal Protection Equipment (N95 masks, disposable surgical gowns, bouffant hair nets, shoe covers). Team consists of mechanical, instrumentation & electrical technicians as well as facility responsibilities. Responsible for the reliable operation of boilers, chillers, mixers, blower systems, a multitude of pump systems, conveyor systems, several types of drive systems, safety systems, etc. Also responsible for coordination of several of the specialty vendors providing new construction activities in the glove plant's steady growth over the next 5 years.A member of plant leadership team consisting of Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Safety, Construction Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Procurement, and Logistics. Play a key role in project coordination, team collaboration, workforce optimization, plant layout development and deployment. Responsible for root cause failure analysis coordination, lessons learned program, construction optimization feedback loop, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) development, critical spares strategy development and deployment, preventive maintenance standard operating procedures and corrective maintenance procedures.

As an expert in Maintenance operations, I supervised a workforce totaling over 60 personnel. This included all aspects of mechanical, electrical, compression, and measurement equipment, including maintenance strategy development, management system efficiencies, communication, and contract negotiations. I see value in utilizing a team-based approach to foster collaboration, schedule alignment, and scope of work. I believe in cross-departmental cooperation as necessary to streamline communications and promote maximum value creation and transparency for maintenance initiatives. I also have an active role in vendor and contractor management, monitoring performance, billing, and material pricing to ensure optimum service and competitiveness. In addition, I monitor, review, and approve expenditures and invoices related to Lease Operating Expenses (LOE) to identify any potential cost reduction opportunities. Finally, I lead the creation and implementation of maintenance-related processes, such as MOC, SOPs, and JSAs. I am ultimately focused on prioritizing continuous process improvements and a culture engaged in safe working practices. This is evidenced in the results of inspections and integrity reviews. I also capitalize on the opportunity to analyze intervals, minimize inspection expenses, and address threats to asset integrity, while maximizing equipment reliability.I have achieved the following accomplishments as a result of my ambition and expertise in the field:• Applied Lean Manufacturing methodologies to enhance maintenance processes, improve team collaboration, and meet compliance targets while maintaining cost reductions and avoidances, leading to a 43% decrease in maintenance expenses in the past 2 years for the Bakken operation in North Dakota.• Selected to represent the business line for a multi-discipline project team, tasked with transitioning Equinor's Requisition to Pay (R2P) process from a local model, OpenInvoice, to a global process (SAP).

Aberdeen, Gb

Within my 10 years of hands-on experience with Wood Group, I directed operations and over 250-person workforce for the Mechanical Services department and shop. My staff included mechanics, electricians, and I&E technicians performing platform operations, 24/7 callout services, and package construction and refurbishments. We specialized in compressor frames, diesel & natural gas engines, pumps, fabrication of skids and enclosures, electric motor & generator rewinds, and PLC panel construction. I realized the company's biggest asset was their employees. With this mentality, I lead talent management initatives, including recruitment, onboarding, training, mentorship, and performance reviews to foster a dynamic team of subject matter experts.I advocated for the "total package" philosophy, driving add-on services, satisfied customers, and overall revenue generation. Retained fiscal responsibility for the department, preparing budgets and forecasts and monitoring expenditures.I gained valuable experience with Wood Group throughout my career from special projects, accomplishments, and responsibilities, including:• Partnered with a contract software programmer to develop and implement an interactive database to create purchase orders, record purchases within the department, and capture project-specific labor hours.• Provided comprehensive maintenance program development for customers, as well as recruitment, selection, and training of maintenance personnel for customer’s facilities.• Engaged in revenue-generation strategies and providing second-to-none service for customers, expanding business from $11 M to $34 M in projects annually within 5 years.