Huntley Donovan Cooper
SCARBOROUGH, ON, M1B OC6 CANADA
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Experienced and highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with comprehensive exposure in the manufacturing, production and cryogenic industry, wishing to continue my career in a professional environment where my engineering skills and experience will contribute positively.
EXPERIENCE
Maintenance and Technical Services Manager Aug 2000 – Feb 2019
Industrial & Medical Gas Division
I.G.L. Limited
593-595 Spanish Town Road, St Catherine
Duties included but not limited to:
Operational responsibility for air separation and industrial plants
Responsible to lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that will drive production costs down, reach ideal product yields, increase plant availability and reduce waste generation.
Manage a set of engineers and technicians to ensure key plant equipment are maintained properly for 100% plant availability
Developed and implemented maintenance management control system, including a preventive maintenance programme for pressure vessels.
Supervise tests such as NDT/NDE /elasticity for pressure vessels on air separation and industrial plants
Train and provide development opportunities for plant engineers and acquaint them with company’s policies and operational procedures for air separation and industrial plants
Maintain optimal operations personnel (within allowable budget). Recruit staff as permitted, provide disciplinary action when appropriate.
Support the production and technical staff by being available by phone during non-business hours
Maintained quality control processes to ensure product and services meet quality standards; lead implementation of process improvements such as HACCP and ISO 9001/14000/FSSC 22000
Drive improvement strategies in all key metric areas; manage production flow, staffing schedule and resources to budget and plan.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets
Assist in the approval of requisitions for equipment, material and supplies within limits of the department budget
Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements and makes recommendations to the General Manager that will improve overall efficiency.
Procure air separation plant (LOX, LIN, CO2) and equipment for installation at IGL Ferry, St. Catherine.
Project manager for installation of air seperation plant and combined heat and power plant (CHP) equipment at IGL Ferry, St. Catherine.
Major Achievements:
Project manager for installation of air separation and chp plant in 2017/2018 – US$5M
Diagnose and solve lubrication problems for Acetylene compressors resulting in a saving of J$2.5 million dollars
Project manager for Installation of liquid oxygen storage tanks at all major hospitals in Jamaica. This resulted in savings for both customers and company.
Spearhead major Medical Gas installation projects at major hospitals totaling over JA$100M in revenue for IGL over the past 10 years
Installed new technology at the plant to produce the VAPE MAT mosquito destroyer. This resulted in a savings of J$1.5 million dollars
Employment History
Line Supervisor 1996 – 1998
Production Department
Kelly’s Food Limited
281 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11
Managed the processing of fruit purees for aseptic packaging
Managed the manufacturing of natural and artificial syrup
Plan and implement maintenance schedules for the packaging line
Plant Supervisor 1993 – 1995
Production and Maintenance Departments
Lascelles Laboratories Limited
Agricultural Chemical Pant, Hill Run, Spanish Town
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures of industrial manufacturing equipment including sourcing of equipment spare parts.
Manage a staff complement of 25 inclusive of both production and maintenance workers
Directed training of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Master’s Degree in Engineering Management (MSEM) 2015
Caribbean Maritime Institute 2010-2012
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Crowne Professional College 2008-2010
Completed the course of studies leading to the award of an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Certifications
Medical Gas Training Center - Certified Medical Gas Installer
Norwalk Company - Advanced Compressor Repairs
Florida Gas Transmission - Basic Supervisor Training
Casse Consultants of Barbados – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Microbiology and Chemistry Department (UWI)– Basic Microbiology
VTDI/HEART Trust/NTA – Stainless Steel Welding
Heart Foundation of Jamaica – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
MEMBERSHIP/ASSOCIATION
Currently the Treasurer for St. Simon & St. Jude Anglican Church
REFERENCE
Bruce Van Dongen
General Manager
Cosmodyne Packaged Plants
Core Competencies:
Preventative Management
Safety & Compliance Management
Team Building & Leadership
Production Planning & Scheduling
Effective Communication
Troubleshooting skills
Read blue-prints and schematics diagrams
Project Planning and Implementations
Project Management
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite
AutoCAD