TIM A. CROWE

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Moncks Corner,SC 29461

740-***-****

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1986

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY 14623

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

Machinery Vibration Analysis II, Vibration Institute

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Seminar, American Mgmt. Assoc.

Time Management Seminar, Dale Carnegie

Management of a Total Quality System Seminar, RIT

Principles of Vibration Analysis, Bruel & Kjaer

Industrial Bearing Maintenance, SKF

Paper Machine Maintenance Seminar, Beloit

Intro to CAD, Mid-State Technical College

Excel, Mid-State Technical College

Paper Machine Rolls, Beloit

Six Sigma green belt certified

TPM and Lean conference

OSHA 30hr

MSHA Part 46

NFPA 70E

Memberships: SMRP (Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals)

PIMA

TAPPI

Certifications: CMRP

WORK EXPERIENCE:

January 2012 to June 2015. Yates Constructors, Birmingham, AL

Project Manager. Ticonderoga, NY. Provide project support for CNG unloading station and installation of

new power boiler burners. Support the replacement of generator bank tubes of the power boiler.

Project Manager. West Point, Va. Provide project support for white liquor clarifier repairs and lime kiln

turning ring replacement.

Site Manager. Perry, Florida. Oversee staff of 80 salaried and 270 craftsmen providing:

Engineering support

for capital projects, site maintenance and major maintenance work. Performed first cold mill outage in 9

years with a total of 850 craftsmen over 14 days. Major work included 300+ valve replacements, new

headbox, brownstock washer, 2nd press installation, wet end rebuild and routine annual outage work.

Concurrently, support a recovery boiler outage replacing 2 tube walls. Provide 24/7 coverage for mill

maintenance requirements as well as ongoing capital projects.

Project Manager. Campti, LA. Provide professional constructability services for the development

of FEL3 for the installation of a new pulping line, PV for dryer section #6 and modifications to #2 pulping

line. Define the implementation plan scope to the detail required to support the expectations of accuracy of

the project FEL3 document. Provide execution plan and detailed schedule including manloading curve,

tooling and equipment requirements..

Project Manager. Mansfield, LA. Provide professional constructability services for the development

of FEL3 for the PM1 wet end rebuild project. Define the implementation plan scope to the

detail required to support the expectations of accuracy of the project FEL3 document. Provide execution

plan and detailed schedule including manloading curve, tooling and equipment requirements.

Project Manager. Ust Ilimsk, Russia. Lead project team for the planning and rebuild of recovery boiler and

electrostatic precipitator.

Constructability Manager. Bratsk, Russia. Provide technical assistance and leadership for the installation

of new equipment for pulp and paper industry. Working in all areas of the project, focus on leading the team

building the pulp dryer, priority fast track projects for the recovery boiler, fiberline and wood room.

Accomplishments:

Recommend ceramic insulation in place of traditional to reduce installation time by 30%.

Implemented welder testing program to reduce weld failures on boiler tubes by 50%

Reviewed boiler tube installation plan and installed additional welding and electrical outlets to facilitate work.

December 2009 to January 2012. Giant Cement Co, Harleyville, SC

Maintenance Manager. Manage a staff of 11 salaried and 55 hourly for the cement manufacturing facility. This mining operation includes latest technology for the raw mill, kiln, and finishing mill. Efforts focused on making the mill compliant with MSHA to reduce the number of violations.

Accomplishments:

Change wear plate materials in roller mill to increase wear life by 25%.

Implemented use of SKF W64 solid lubricant bearings in high dust applications.

Changed design of bucket elevator to use Stellite bushings to reduce wear.

Formalized maintenance PM program for heavy mobile equipment.

September 2007 to July 2009. BE&K International, Birmingham, AL

Maintenance Manager. Lead a Maintenance Feasibility Study being conducted for Ilim Group out of the BE&K field office in Bratsk, Irkutsk region, Russia. Member of the team responsible for developing a cost effective maintenance and innovative reliability program for the Ilim Bratsk Mill. Responsible for assessing the mills current staffing levels, maintenance costs, overall equipment effectiveness, and staff expertise. Proposed transition plan for organizational changes, staffing improvements, and reliable maintenance practices. Proposed transition from 2900 maintenance staff to 1800 over a 3 year period.

Accomplishments:

Proposed organizational change to reduce workforce from 2914 to 1800 over 3 years

Lead team to perform RCFA on dryer felt roll support bolts and developed corrective action plan. Saving 8hrs per month in downtime.

Assisted in RCFA on press roll failure. Instructed maintenance team on proper inspection techniques to prevent future failures.

Worked with machine shop on roll repairs to eliminate the creation of stress risers during manufacturing.

October 1997 to September 2007. Mead/Glatfelter, Chillicothe, OH

Maintenance Manager. Responsible for the maintenance program for the Chillicothe facility. Oversees a budget of $45MM and staff of 45 salaried and 180 hourly. The facility includes 2 papermachines, 2 coaters, finishing area, pulpmill, recovery boiler and a wide variety of miscellaneous equipment.

Maintenance Superintendent Pulpmill and Woodyard. Responsible for the day to day

maintenance activities. Oversees 7 salaried and 60 hourly employees. Aid in the development

and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Assure best

maintenance practices are followed and workflow process is used.

Site Process Specialist. Responsible for the instruction and implementation of SAP R/3 CMMS system.

Conducted training in process education, maintenance modules and successful implementation.

Lead trainer responsible for instruction of mill trainers. Provide technical leadership for the

implementation and optimization effort.

Maintenance Superintendent Paper Machines. Responsible for providing leadership for paper

operations for the Chillicothe facility consisting of $250 mm in capital equipment and a $9.5 mm

maintenance budget. Implement initiatives to fulfill objectives to provide

reliability and quality maintenance.

Maintenance Superintendent. Provide the leadership to develop and implement maintenance

programs to enhance the reliability of carbonless operations. Responsible for two paper machines, deinking facility and color plant. Act as technical resource and develop skill base of supervisors, planners, engineers and craftsmen.

Accomplishments:

Directed team to reduce annual shutdown by 2 days saving $1.5MM.

Led maintenance effort for implementing change management

Leader in the implementation and execution Behavior Based Safety (BST)

Redesigned thick stock pump to increase average run time from 3months to 3 years.

Direct team to change pulp screening elements to reduce downtime by 1% annually.

Assist operations with planning and scheduling to reduce annual shutdown costs by$750k annually.

Implemented maintenance program reducing workforce by 15% and annual costs by $2MM.

Reduction in L&D on No. 12 paper machine from 12% to 8%; No. 11 paper machine 9% to 7%; and No. 10 paper machine 11% to 9%.

Instituted alignment plan for paper machine equipment.

Establish High Tech Team to troubleshoot recurring maintenance issues.

Change digester blow valve manufacturer to reduce costs annually by 20%.

Investigated chip conditioner plate cracking and recommended Devcon base to eliminate failures.

Worked with operations on press roll life to reduce shift to shift variations. Improved wear life of 15%.

Recommended use of injectable packing to reduce product loss between annual shutdowns.

May 1991 to October 1997. Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Port Edwards, Wisconsin

Senior Maintenance Engineer. Responsible for providing engineering support for four paper machines, finishing department, and general mill maintenance. Oversee preventive maintenance programs for vibration analysis, lubrication, alignment, and tank inspections. Troubleshoot problems and provide technical support to enhance productivity. Provide primary contact for contractors doing piping, mechanical, and roofing.

Accomplishments:

Implement lubrication and tank inspection programs.

Reduce L&D on four paper machines an average of 2%.

Initiate alignment programs to increase felt and wire life an average of 20%.

Assist in embosser drive package installation.

Install dual spreader rolls on three winders to increase performance.

Performed RCFA on felt roll sectional drives to increase motor life from 9 months to 5years.

January 1988 to May 1991. Madison Paper Ind., Madison, Maine

Maintenance Engineer/Supervisor/Planner. Provide engineering support to paper mill, pressurized groundwood mill, and power department. Continue to support development of maintenance planning system. Fill in for supervisors and planners.

Maintenance Planner. Responsible for execution of maintenance work at MPI by scoping out all planned work, ensure the work orders, scheduling and reporting systems are properly used and interpreted; oversee electrical and instrumentation and groundwood mill planners activities; further develop and implement planning system improvements; assume supervisor’s position during his absences, provide additional engineering support.

Maintenance Supervisor. Responsible for evening mechanical electrical/instrumentation, and lubrication personnel; supervise night maintenance functions for paper mill, groundwood mill, boiler house, and hydro power plants.

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