CHRIS KIERNAN

**** *** ******

Ogden UT *****

801-***-****

E-mail: ablyww@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a challenging position which effectively utilizes my acquired root

cause problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implementation of TPM methodology in maintenance department including daily

scheduled work orders, kitted parts, PM and PdM programs to improve machine

reliability. Effectively project managed the rebuild of six spiral freezers

utilizing multiple contractors with as many as 60 people on the job site

with no safety incidents, use of short interval controls to drive daily

completion of tasks and bring visibility to status of work. Installation

and training for a new Form and Fill area including an Ishida Scale, CFS

Tiromat Powerpak 620 and sauce room with mixers, pumps, and storage tanks.

Completion of wireless network upgrades for 2002 Olympics ahead of schedule

and under hours.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Kellogg Company, Clearfield, UT: Maintenance Supervisor (07/02 - present)

Responsible for directing and guiding maintenance activities for a team of

20+ mechanics that support a 24/7 food production operation. Lean

manufacturing lead for maintenance department implemented scheduled work

orders, problem solving through root cause analysis, failure mode equipment

analysis. Continuous improvement of preventative and predictive maintenance

routines to include measurable inspections of production equipment.

Participate in the development and implement of plans and policies to

ensure all areas of accountability were compliant with requirements.

Conduct maintenance in accordance with FDA guidelines, Good Manufacturing

Practices and HACCP program guidelines. Created a safety conscience team

that follows LOTO, NFPA 70E arc flash safety guidelines and improved the

department safety record to have over 365 consecutive safe days worked. RS

Logix 5, 500, 5000 programming and troubleshooting. Responsible for

programming and troubleshooting of Toshiba and Allen-Bradley Variable

Frequency Drives that were utilized for a variety of functions from

circulation fans to conveyors. Effective use of Microsoft office software

to create spreadsheets, presentations, project timelines and communicate

through email. Use of SAP and Maximo CMMS systems for all work orders and

preventative maintenance program, and all maintenance KPI reporting

including daily and weekly spend, labor utilization, labor efficiency,

schedule attainment, MRO stores inventory value.

Lucent Technologies, SLC, UT: Telecommunication Technician (09/00 - 05/02)

Install, maintain, upgrade, and repair telecommunication networks,

including

following schematics, product manuals, and blueprints or drawings. Quality

wiring of

+24 volt DC power systems and 120/240 volt panels. Lead installer

responsible for training new installers on equipment, software, safety, and

proper procedures to follow during work operations. Schedule required work

with customers, to satisfy due dates and use resources most effectively.

Practical use of Microsoft Office software to create spreadsheets and

databases; to effectively manage timelines, workload and results for all

installation projects.

Rite Aid Corp., Harrisville, UT: Coordinator (09/97 - 06/00)

Review required orders to be pulled and shipped on a daily basis, scheduled

for the most efficient use of the department resources to ensure completion

of tasks with little to no overtime. Directly hand out work assignments to

a crew of twenty employees including orders to be pulled and outgoing

trucks to be loaded. Daily inventory

changes for damaged goods. Report daily to department management, so the

next

shift can plan their workload based on how much was accomplished in the

previous shift.

A & J Auto Body, Harrisville, UT: Painter (12/96 - 09/97)

Repair, prep, and paint cars including the fabrication of custom car parts,

hand painted pinstriping and complete paint jobs.

EDUCATION

AFE Certified Plant Maintenance Manager 2010

OSHA 10 hour General Industry certificate 2010

Boiler 1 operator Garden City Community College 2010

NFPA 70E Certified 2009

CCNT Certified in Convergent Network Technologies Salt Lake City, UT (2002)

SKILLS

Troubleshooting using Root Cause Analysis methodology.

Proficient in programming and troubleshooting PLCs including Allen Bradley

PLC5, SLC 500, Micrologix and Contrologix. Electrical troubleshooting of

automated equipment including 4-20Ma, 0-10V, sinking and sourcing 24VDC,

24VAC and 120VAC control circuits. Knowledgeable in computer programs

including Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD Electrical

2003. Use of digital multimeter, amp meter, megometer, thermal imaging

camera to troubleshoot and prevent failures.

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