James Gabbard

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Telephone: 251-***-**** (Home); 251-***-**** (Cell)

Email: acn1b7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

A highly qualified and “hands-on” technical leader and project manager with extensive experience in the industrial, mechanical, equipment reliability, and maintenance and support industries. Brings proven experience in developing and implementing commissioning, inspection and maintenance schedules to meet demanding project deadlines and cost control measures. Possesses the proven leadership and motivational skills to meet ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification standards, improving productivity and safety to meet and exceed operational requirements. Demonstrates the communication, problem solving and collaboration skills to build and maintain safety-conscious workforces, while maintaining positive relations with management, unions and vendors to support operational goals and objectives.

Areas of Expertise

Management

• Project and personnel management, including managing employees within collective bargaining and union environments

• Identifying and implementing processes to meet P&L and budgetary objectives

• Stakeholder relationship management, vendor relations, contract management

• Coordinating workforce distribution and operational requirements

• Employee skills development and training, including occupational health and safety best practices

• Managing compliance with State/Federal OSHA and environmental regulatory requirements regarding industrial plants

Technical

• High Voltage 13,800 VAC distribution systems for primary power distribution and crane power supplies as well as diesel type power supplies

• Terminal fleet assets, STS Cranes, RTG/RMG, CHE including Reach Stackers, Top Loaders, Empty Handlers, Straddle Carriers, Fork-lifts, OTR, and trailers

• Motion Control/Automation Systems, PLC Authoring/programming, AC/DC Drives

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, as well as HTML, C++ and Visual C. Accomplishments

• Played a key role in the implementation of the REX (Reliability Excellence) program, leading a team of mechanics, tradesmen and technicians, to improve equipment availability and reduce costs through the proactive use of productivity tools, techniques and continuous improvement initiatives, generating a STS reliability and availability score of 99.5%

• Worked closely with the corporate HSSE team, to develop and implement safety programs with employee “buy-in” ensuring compliance and enforcement, achieving the safest departmental record of the terminal with no lost time injuries in 7 years

• Collaborated with internal engineering/procurement groups and external vendors to manage project and Capex purchases, serving as on-site engineer for facility improvement projects as well as all assets arriving on terminal

• Established and maintained inventory control processes and storeroom layouts for spare parts stores accuracy ensuring adequate stock and controlling costs

Career Summary

2007 - 2015

MANAGER OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS, APM Terminals

• Provided leadership and project management for the greenfield construction and commissioning of the Marine Terminal, including establishing project schedules and maintenance/repair procedures for all assets

• Managed the development of SOPs, JSAs, training guidelines and maintenance requirements for all terminal Technical Assets, Container Handling Equipment and industrial support equipment

• Created and maintained equipment inspection and maintenance schedules in compliance with OEM recommendations and standards

• Ensured that all equipment statuses and repair work orders were correctly documented within the maintenance management system databases (IFS and Maximo)

• Recruited and trained technical staff and skilled trades workers, providing coaching and development to support safe and productive working environments

• Established manpower planning processes and workload assignments, ensuring the effective allocation of material and human resources to meet construction timelines

• Exercised P&L responsibility for the Crane, Power, Facility departments, developing standardized processes to meet company productivity standards

• Collaborated with equipment manufacturers to develop equipment specifications to meet specific operational needs, including working with Taylor Machine Works Engineers to modify hardware/software to provide safer controls and improve efficiency

• Planned and implemented storeroom management and inventory control processes to accurately track supply levels and ensure the availability of appropriate stock for all project requirements

• Served as a key contact for external vendors, managing contractual relations and processes to meet procurement and product support requirements

1994 - 2006

LEAD, TECHNICAL CRANE DEPARTMENT, Jacksonville Port Authority

• Managed the delivery of repair and maintenance processes for cranes, drives and support systems, ensuring the certification of all assets according to industry regulations and safety standards

• Provided leadership and training for port personnel in the safe use of company assets, including facilitating training and certification sessions for crane operators

• Supervised inventory control processes for spare parts to support ongoing maintenance and inspection schedules

1980 - 1994

DIVER 1ST CLASS, US Navy

• Worked as a power plant engineer and electrician, maintaining and repairing equipment and power plants on naval vessels

• Provided leadership and training to junior personnel, serving as a mentor in the development of appropriate attitude, work ethic and job skills

• Acted as TQM Quality Advisor and QA Inspector, ensuring that all equipment and power plant machinery met safety standards and operational requirements

• Served as a Deep Sea Diver and Bomb Squad member, including receiving Special Operations training to carry out a range of activities with care and attention to crew safety and mission objectives

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science

Electronics Engineering Technology, Grantham University (2006)

Associate of Science

Electronics Engineering, Grantham University (2004)

• Certified Quality Advisor (TQM) - Total Quality Management

• Certified Level II ESA/MCA technologist

• Qualified Cummins Diesel Engine Specialist

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