Kevan
Stafford
Objective
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Certified and experienced marine and plant engineer specializing in
the building and management of support and maintenance teams
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seeking a new challenging role with a dynamic and evolving company
where his skills can be best put to use
Skills Summary
Management & supervision of staff
Technical Training
Budget management
Policy and Procedure development and management
Project Management and coordination
ISO certification
Health & Safety guidance and implementation
Project and maintenance planning
Able to communicate effectively to all levels of management
Purchasing and budget control experience including raw materials and
maintenance spares
Quality control & assurance
International management experience
Technical Proficiency
Boiler & steam systems
Locomotive systems
Hydraulics & Pneumatics systems
Compressors and Generators
Marine propulsion systems both steam & motor
A/C refrigeration & HVAC including ammonia systems
Diesel systems
Power Generation
Rotating equipment
Plant equipment
Electrical
Military vehicles and weapon systems
Work History
TXM KUWAIT – Maintenance Manager and Senior Technical Inspector 2009 2013
Managed several teams of engineers providing 24 hour shift coverage for
scheduled and emergency maintenance of military vehicles.
Performed all conformity inspections on a variety of heavy engineering equipment
& combat vehicles.
Evaluated and maintained all maintenance policies and procedures.
Provided project coordination for all plant equipment installation.
Maintained all service records.
Developed and tracked maintenance budget. Performed budgetary reviews for
compliance and cost savings.
Managed inventory for all required spare parts, specialized tools and equipment.
Created and implemented service routines & schedules for all equipment.
Implemented new procedures in order to increase up time and readiness of all
equipment.
M & E GROUP LTD – Maintenance Manager 2004 2009
Managed teams of up to 40 engineers in various countries.
Controlled spare parts inventory including all perishable items.
Responsible for overseeing the repair & servicing and installation of US military
equipment including generators, heavy mobile plant machinery and various combat
vehicles.
Responsible for maintaining all maintenance records
Managed and implemented all maintenance schedules
Conducted inspections at all stages of repair
Performed quality assurance checks and maintained all documentation relating to
readiness & safety of vehicles.
Ensured site compliance to all local safety & EPA laws.
DEVONPORT MANAGEMENT LTD Senior Warranty Engineer 2000 2004
Managed teams at four locations
Directed the warranty repair & guaranteed maintenance on high speed train power
units.
Maintained all equipment records,
Involved in customer negotiations and relationships,
Managed quality assurance, managing spare part inventory & maintenance
scheduling.
Managed the maintenance team responsible for the commissioning, maintenance
and procedural documentation of nuclear and maritime systems
UNITED BISCUITS Senior Plant Engineer 1995 2000
Responsible for the installation, commissioning & maintenance of plant equipment
and machinery including ammonia refrigeration systems, boiler and steam systems.
Managed maintenance schedule,
Controlled purchasing of spares and inventory.
Head of Health & Safety board.
PAPER CONVERTING MACHINE COMPANY Senior Buyer 1992 1995
Managed team of junior buyers & clerks.
Responsible for the purchase of all raw materials required for the manufacture of
specialist machinery used in the paper industry.
DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD – Nuclear Submarine Engineering
Supervisor 1988 1995
Managed teams responsible for repairing, testing and installing hydraulic and
pneumatic systems
Responsible for purchasing all spares and maintenance items.
BRITISH MERCHANT NAVY – Engineering Officer 1974 1998
Responsible for all engine room systems.
Supervised & trained junior staff
Responsible for the repair and maintenance of full range of ships system.
Education – Obtained in the UK
Higher National Diploma – Management Studies
City & Guilds – Plant Engineering and Maintenance
City & Guilds – Refrigeration
DOT – Certified Engineer
AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN USA AS PERMANENT LEGAL RESIDENT.
References
References are available on request.