Stefan James Email & Phone Number

Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

Hull, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager at British Steel Appleby Coke Ovens, I led a series of critical initiatives that had a significant impact on key performance indicators and overall plant efficiency. Notable achievements during my tenure include:• 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: I successfully managed the reduction of the Top 10 Losses for the area, significantly improving KPI compliance by 15% and adding substantial value to the operations.• 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Under my leadership, I managed and improved Primary Cooler Operations by 25%, resulting in a 50% increase in productivity and cost savings.• 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀: I effectively managed the major maintenance of super-critical assets such as Exhausters (Steam Driven Gas Turbines), enhancing their reliability and increasing machine availability by 5%, leading to substantial value gains.• 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗣𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Under my guidance, the overall safety, legislation, and KPI compliance of the engineering team improved significantly, ensuring a safer and more compliant work environment.

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

I oversaw and directed maintenance operations, focusing on safety, reliability, and process optimization. During my tenure, I achieved significant milestones, including:• 𝗕𝘆-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Successfully increased By-Products recovery by 15%, from 75% to 90%, reducing production bottlenecks and facilitating the identification of new bottlenecks, resulting in substantial value gains.• 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Significantly improved the reliability of the Ammonia Plant Section, raising it from 57% to 68%, marking an impressive 11% increase. This enhancement not only led to a 30% boost in salt production but also substantially enhanced plant safety.• 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Led a team to increase the inherent safety of equipment and maintenance tasks, resulting in a 20% increase in safety conversations and improved quality with clearly identifiable next steps.• 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Developed the team to enhance competency and progression, including mentoring a team leader to manage time effectively, leading to a promotion for both the mentee and myself.

• 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Improved sensor life cycle, potentially saving £20,000 through design and operational enhancements.• 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Developed time and resource management skills, minimizing manufacturing disruptions.• 𝗖𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Efficiently cleared 600m of gas pipe, reducing pressure drop from 180mbar to 20mbar during a 48-hour shutdown.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Managed system installation, safety, and project deadlines, ensuring the blast furnace team's success.

Addressed hydraulic system challenges, designed bespoke components, and supported a service line project.

Castries, St Lucia

• Implemented a new system of tracking cargo crates as they are brought to be processed through the Port Authority• Designed and prototyped a lightweight Intranet for SLASPA allowing for better departmental integration.• Successfully trained and offered support for the implementation of a new PDA system

Castries, St. Lucia

• Organized a more efficient system of weekly support for clients integrating automated systems as to reduce the time and money spent travelling to clients.• Refined my IT skills allowing for more efficient support and troubleshooting for a wide range of application and systems.

Castries, St. Lucia

Offered significant contributions to sales and marketing in addition to accomplishing primary responsibilities of computer maintenance.