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Middletown, Ohio, United States

Manage measurable improvements to the facility’s earnings by driving continuous improvement for the plant through a collaborative effort with the plant Maintenance, Operations and corporate Engineering and Technology (E&T) resources. Facilitates prioritization of the performance improvement projects and initiatives focused on improving return on investment.

Middletown, Ohio

• Responsible for mechanical integrity, reliability, PDM and optimization of plant manufacturing assets for their metallurgical coke and power generation site in Middletown, OH. including 100 ovens, 5 Heat Recovery Steam.
• Developed Corporate RCFA Threshold Criteria, RCFA 5 Why Training and Maximo RCA Investigation Integration process – Led 96 RCFAs (Sologic /5 Why) YTD
• Generated SC specific FMEA RPN matrix for new program, Tested/Resolved issues with FMEA Stream+ application - Presented FMEA Paper at IMC Annual Conference Dec. 2015
• Optimized Site PDM Reliability Programs (IR, LUBE, MCA, UE, VIBE) and documented benefits/results for opportunities for improvement – instituted “in house” Motor Circuit Analysis (MCA) Program saving $36,800/yr.
• Mechanical Integrity (MI) – Infrastructure, Pressure Vessels and PSV programs documented to monitor PDM / CBM compliance and results – Document PM OTC, NCR and MIRA as part of program
• AWARE HRSG Program - developed fleet wide HRSG NDT Templets and compiled site HRSG Tmin Calculation Spreadsheet for scientific approach to cut out criteria - Utilized AWARE to project multi-year wastage levels for.

Dayton, Ohio

Facilitated the reliable operation of a 565 tons per day paper manufacturing facility that included 3 paper machines,1 off-machine coater, 3 boilers, recycle plant, wastewater treatment and distribution center. Managed, tracked and directed the daily maintenance planning and reliability improvement efforts of 77 hourly and 7 salaried maintenance employees..

Dayton, OH

Developed and managed mechanical reliability programs (vibration analysis, lubrication, crane reliability and root cause failure analysis). Coordinated comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance program and training of 77 maintenance department personnel. Managed capital and expense improvement projects. Identified potential failure modes and.

Hamilton, Ohio

Established the reliable operation of 4 paper machines, stock preparation and calendaring process. Managed, tracked and directed the daily maintenance and reliability improvement efforts of 23 hourly and 5 salaried maintenance employees.

Hamilton, Ohio

Working manager of predictive/preventative and centralized maintenance group. Coordinated and directed the activities of 4 salaried and 46 hourly maintenance technicians, machinist, engineers, PPM analysts and training specialist. Developed systems, standards, procedures, training, and PPM maintenance activities to promote continuous improvement and.

Hamilton, Ohio

Standardized maintenance engineering, design modifications, capital improvements and root cause failure analysis for the facility and machine predictive and preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, routes and procedures.

Pensacola, Florida

• Directed the activities, efforts and training of 8 engineers while performing normal duties of a Principal Project Engineer. Monitored and conducted performance reviews of engineers in cost control, schedules, design.
• Developed college Co-op Program and strategic training program for engineers and maintenance personnel
• Projects included modifications to the mill effluent and storm water systems resulting in reduced exposure to operating permit violations and personal recognition of this accomplishment by the regional regulatory.
• Designed and constructed a “hurricane resistant” TRS monitoring tower -15 story structure that has withstood 4 major hurricanes
• Managed $7.5MM Shipping and Distribution Expansion project including conveying systems, trucking facilities, robotic applicators and AGV distribution system
• Managed and developed comprehensive program to schedule and project cost for the mill's solid waste program streamlining the annual budget ($2.7 million/year) and eliminating $500,000 of unnecessary budgeted funds.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Engineering

Ohio PE Florida PE

Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt Course Work, Completed

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