Durham, North Carolina, United States
Although the job descriptions and histories are presented in the profile, the information does not adequately speak to who I am as an individual. I want to make a difference, improve the working environment for the teams I am associated with, help others to succeed in what they do at work and in their lives. I have tried to describe my approach to life and work in the next two paragraphs. If you look at my work history you will find I am not afraid of hard work. I do what is necessary to ensure my employer obtains value for my being part of the company. I have gone so far as to work two jobs for five years, three days at one job and three days at the second. I think because I felt loyalty to people at both companies and a richer sense of fulfillment as each job required different skill sets and challenged me in different ways. I try to serve my company, co-workers and friends with the same zeal and dedication as I that 20 years I was privileged to serve my country. I owe it to everyone in my life to try and be "more" each day. Other than family, overcoming challenges is where I find much of my satisfaction. I ran across a quote that basically says "If your dreams and ambitions do not scare you then you are not dreaming big enough". I think that applies to a person's personal life and their career. If all you want is a ho-hum life, where is that getting you and your family. That is not working towards something but rather just existing where you are. An idling motor may be running but it is not doing useful work. If you are aware of not being useful to your maximum capability, where is the thrill of the ride in that type of life? Please do not believe that I am some kind of workaholic, but understand that I refuse to just coast along through life. I want to go full throttle because there is only one ride. And I refuse to waste it.
Senior Maintenance Planner / Scheduler for Production Maintenance and Reliability department at a multinational biotechnical production facility. Performs planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance activities for equipment on three production lines, packaging equipment, USP water systems and autoclaves. Tracking of all production maintenance work for on-time completion. Review and update PM task descriptions to maintain clear and concise work procedures for preventative, planned corrective and emergency maintenance. Work with Engineering to develop PM maintenance work plans for new equipment and to capture changes associated with updates to existing equipment. Work with Reliability group, Production and Maintenance management to provide increased focus on continuous improvements, enhancing system reliability, performance and improve maintenance effectiveness.. Coordinating with Safety to identify specific safety hazards and participate in risk assessments. Provides training for Production Maintenance and Reliability department members on use of CMMS software.
Planning and coordination with staff mechanics and contractors for maintenance on three production lines,
Responsibilities included maintenance and repair of broad range of equipment on multiple lines. Special team of three mechanics working on weekends when plant was idle.
Develop operating and maintenence manuals for custom machine integrator. Systems include robotics, vision inspection systems, laser marking and cutting machinery, product handling and assembly equipment.
Construction and assembly of custom machinery including troubleshooting, Millwright services for installation of machinery at customer sites. Machinery field maintenance support.
Responsibilities included maintenance and repair of broad range of equipment on multiple lines. Special team of two mechanics working on weekends when plant was idle. Team grew to three individuals when management recognized the increased OEE resulting from a more effective level of maintenance. Left the company for family needs, returning in 2009 when asked by former manager to fill in for someone on short term disability.
Construction and assembly of custom machinery, millwright services for installation of machinery at customer site, and field maintenance support. Company acquired by next employer (ABCO Automation)
Operation and maintenance of a municipal 3 million gallon per day surface water treatment plant, Water chemistry and bacteriological analysis, Held North Carolina Water Treatment Operator "A" and Waste Water Treatment "II" licenses.